Bus stop library in our Czech village

         Before making the final decision to move here, we went on long trips with our kids to South Africa, Australia and many other destinations- nope, there was no place like the Czech Republic!  It was unanimously agreed that where we wanted to move in Czech, and decided to locate in the cutest village of our favorite region Sudet, where we spent beautiful days during our trip. We bought a German primary school (Volksschule) from 1855. The most striking feature of this building was the clocktower on top its roof. The school's location and architecture was exactly how we imagined it; a unique and different getaway home.

Our wedding week in Cape Town, South Africa

 Getting lost in the forest by foot, on a horse, or a bike, and passing through clear streams, whose corners are blossoming with thousands of flowers. Greeting deers, swimming in drinking waters, skiing and snowboarding in the midst of a historical site, passing through villages that have remained the same since the 1800s. Living today in the middle of history, and always running into modern people, to be free! 

         ​With these feelings, we made our first trip to a city we both have always delayed going to: Prague. All of a sudden, everything clicked, and a desire to build our new life together in these lands sparked in us. If you ask why, there are way too many reasons we can possibly tell. A history that hasn’t been touched by man, an enchanted nature that changes everyday like paintings, healing waters, modern, well intentioned people, art, sports, fun… We could go on for pages. The best thing about these beauties is because they are accessible to everyone! 

Our trip to Sydney, Australia

         A place where our kids can get married, our grandkids would love, a place that embraces our big family that will get even bigger with our dear guests, a place that will make our dreams come true!
         To cook delicious but healthy meals, and turning those meals into feasts with our guests, accompanied by live jazz and classical music. After a relaxing day spent in nature and history, enjoying our warm, healing waters in our Turkish bath, and to sleep like a baby in our comfy beds...

Saying goodbye to 2015, and Sydney! Czech- here we come!

Cheers to always feeling life with pure and positive feelings, and being happy at all seasons! 

​Welcome to Méyana.

Founders
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Sevil Oz Sabanli

Sevil graduated from Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, and received her general surgery specialization from the same faculty. She was an administrator and a general surgeon at International Hospital and other A-group hospitals for many years and the host of her own health TV shows, "Bless You" on Sky 360 and "Miracle Lives" on Fox. She also has an online health platform, www.meme-kanser.biz, where she consults thousands of patients. She has been on the executive boards of many breast health foundations. She is the author of the breast health book, "I Love My Breasts" (Mememi Seviyorum).  

She and Bora wed in 2014. She is now the General Manager of Méyana s.r.o, which she founded with Bora in 2015. She continues consulting and supporting women on breast health through www.meme-kanseri.biz. Her passion for writing fiction, cooking, making jam and cheese continues. She is the mother of two daughters: one is a health journalist and the other, a filmmaker.

Bora Sabanli

Bora graduated from Heybeliada Naval Academy, and Istanbul University Faculty of Economics' International Relations department. He worked as a Naval Officer, Mechanical Engineer and Lighting Designer for over 20 years in South Africa and New Zealand. He went back to Turkey in 2012 and founded the Sabanli Elderly Home. 

He and Sevil wed in 2014. He is the CEO of Méyana s.r.o., which he founded with Sevil in 2015. In his free time, he studies Turkish classical music and plays the Qanun, a classical Turkish instrument. He is his wife's biggest support in cooking, and making jam and cheese. He is the father of two children: one is a doctor, and the other, a physiologist. 

Our Muse
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NAZLI SENYUVA

Executive Member

Hi I am Nazli! I am a PhD student, teaching assistant and researcher at University of Southern California, studying health communication and women's health. I graduated from Princeton University in 2012 and got my master's in health and science journalism from Columbia Journalism School. ​
I also have a health and wellness blog inspired by the most recent health and fitness trends in Los Angeles. ​I am especially looking forward to consulting Méyana's guests on healthy eating and living habits.
​Personally, I cannot wait to relax in Méyana's Turkish bath after a long day of swimming, hiking, and horseback riding, and watch the sunset holding a hot cup of almond latte :) 

YASEMIN SABANLI

EXECUTIVE MEMBER

Hi! My name is Yasemin. In 2014 I graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand, with a bachelor of science. Subsequently, I completed my masters in biomedical science from the University of Auckland, New Zealand.
​Currently I am studying a bachelor of Optometry at the University of Auckland.
​I am really looking forward to wine and cheese tasting nights in the cellar at Méyana!

ECEM SENYUVA

Executive Member
Web and Logo designer of Méyana

Hello, I am Ecem! I am a 2016 graduate of Columbia University in New York with a dual degree in Film & Media Studies and Psychology. I currently live with my sister in Los Angeles, and working for a film production house, making movie trailers and short films.
​Watching and filming the behind the scenes of Meyana, seeing how mom and Bora put their heart and soul into this passion project, I am beyond excited to make the documentary of Méyana, and share this adventure with everyone! I am so excited to stay in the Clocktower room, snowboard the whole day and listen to live jazz!