Sibille Beyer was born in Hof, Germany and raised with a younger brother. After finishing high school she apprenticed for three years in her hometown as a legal secretary before successfully entering the workforce.

 

While working in the social services sector she took leave for one year to work in Toronto, Canada to improve her language skills. When she returned to Germany, Sibille was hired by the German railway head office in Munich.

 

After several years she returned to her hometown where she continued as a secretary and tour guide at the Bayerisches Vogtland Museum.

In 1989 Sibille met the love of her life, Walter, a Canadian visiting Hof that was also his hometown. The following year she emigrated to his home in Penticton, B.C. where the two were married. Their daughter Elisabeth, was born the same year. Sibille tremendously enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother and housewife. They were happily married for thirty years before he passed away in 2019.

 

While living in Canada Sibille further expanded her education. She graduated as a Reiki Master and Certified Reflexologist, helping many people, especially seniors. She was one of the founding members of The Celebration Centre, a spiritual centre that drew international attention.

 

Sibille continued her studies, earning a PhD in Pastoral Counselling Psychology in 2005 from the University of Sedona. In addition, she successfully worked for eleven years as a part-time travel agent for Expedia CruiseshipCenters and Maritime Travel.

 

Sibille’s passion for travel began in childhood. By age fourteen she had traveled solo internationally. Since then Sibille has traveled to all continents on her own, with her family, and sometimes with friends. She also enjoys many outdoor activities especially hiking, cycling and swimming; in winter she loves skiing.

 

In April of 2021 Sibille moved to Vernon. She feels at home, having met many new friends. She is actively involved in numerous community projects. She believes change begins at home. Proficient at networking, she has established the Vernon Kids and Youth Group, the Youth Advocates Team and a hiking group.

 

Sibille has been involved in child and youth work since she was a teenager. She believes that children are vital to society, as they sustain humanity. Children need a well-structured foundation to secure their future.

 

Her favourite quote: “We are spiritual beings having a human experience!”