John Michelotti
Founder and Fun Guy at Catskill Fungi
Catskill Fungi is founded and cultivated by mycologist John Michelotti and friends. As former President of the Mid-Hudson Mycological Association (MHMA), John co-founded the Catskill Regional Mycoflora Project as well as the Gary Lincoff Memorial Scholarship. He serves as Medicinal Mushroom Committee Chair and is a Poison Control Consultant for the North American Mycological Association. He is an instructor for the Wild Mushroom Food Safety Certification courses in NY. He was chosen by the Catskill Center as a "Steward of the Catskills" for his contribution to the environment. He served on the Mushroom Advisory Panel for Certified Naturally Grown to develop ecological standards in mushroom production.
Heidi Stonier
With over 40 years experience, Heidi’s work offers a holistic and cross-disciplinary approach to learning through the arts, scientific study, and community action. She uses her background in dance, theater, science, yoga and body-work to facilitate connection to ourselves, each other and the Earth. Through this integration, we can begin to change the current course of global environmental events and affect positive outcomes for humanity.
In 2020, Heidi moved with her family to the Catskill Mountains where they are creating an art & education center, Arts Inn Collective.
Lesley A. Powell
Lesley A. Powell brings together her unique career as a dancer, choreographer, world acclaimed Pilates instructor, movement educator and artist.
Lesley Powell’s Movements Afoot, 1993-2014, was founded with the philosophy of teaching people the basic concepts of movement theory: proper movement initiation, integrating breath with movement and spinal integrity, by equipping people with the necessary tools for a lifetime of fitness and wellness. Besides being a Pilates studio, Lesley incorporated the best education in the somatics field: Bartenieff Fundamentals, BodyMind Centering, Franklin Method, Feldenkrais and yoga. Lesley Powell has appeared in many articles about Mind Body Fitness including Elle, Newsday, the Village Voice, Shape Magazine, etc.
In New York City, she teaches classes and workshops online and in New York City at Space Pilates and Westside Dance Physical Therapy.