Staff & Volunteers
meet our team //
Johann Wilhelm
Founder
Founder of Retreat-2-Eden and full-time volunteer. Johann has dedicated his life to helping animals in need and works tirelessly to ensure their wellbeing in the sanctuary.
Lynne Wilhelm
Founder
Founder of Retreat-2-Eden and full-time volunteer. Lynne is a committed worker, bringing love to each and every animal that call the sanctuary home.
Dalene Schäfer
Trustee
Dalene is a loyal member of Retreat 2 Eden. She’s instrumental in the strategic planning and operation of the initiative, ensuring the sanctuary runs smoothly.
Patrizio Spitalieri
Project Manager
Pat is a financial expert involved in orchestrating R2E’s fundraising projects as well as the wider vision of the sanctuary project.
Nadia Spitalieri
Legal | Wills & Trusts
Nadia is a volunteer to Retreat 2 Eden. She handles the administration tasks and assists with wills and trusts for dog owners.
Jonathan Purnell
Legal advisor
Jon is a professional lawyer and volunteer, lending a helping hand when and where legal counsel is needed.
Zaheer Seedat
Financial advisor
Zaheer is the big finance machine behind Retreat 2 Eden.
Georgia Carter
Content creator
Georgia is a professional copywriter and editor. She specialises in conservation and environmentalism, volunteering her craft to non-profit organisations in need.