Fall is the natural time to root into earth. Join us for a day of connection and grounding practices to support your transition into the winter season.
Nourish your mind with guided meditations throughout the day. Engage in practices that encourage you to be present for every moment while bolstering feelings of awareness and connection with each breath.
Fuel your body with both movement and food. Cultivate a sense of stability in movement as you practice gentle flow yoga. Later on, revel in connection as you settle into yin yoga poses.
Savor a farm to table lunch prepared by Bellwether Farm who uses ingredients sourced from their own farm whenever possible. Please let us know at the time of registration if you have any dietary restrictions.
Renew your spirit as you allow yourself to be inspired. From the simple act of being present to building a feeling of community in retreat, let the experiences of the day feed the light that resides within you.
Whether you are a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, Rooted Yoga Retreat offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. So, come as you are and embark on a journey of connection.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
9:00am-5:00pm
Bellwether Farm
Wakeman, OH 44889
Registration will be open August 1–October 11.
Invest $155.00 in yourself
If you haven’t signed up for the Rooted Retreat Yoga Newsletter yet, click here to sign up and receive the registration link direct to your email on August 1st.
Yoga & Meditation ~Connect body, mind and breath in a gentle flow yoga class and meditation. Katie Carp of Serenity Sounds Yoga will lead you through yoga poses one breath at a time with step by step guidance. Then rest into savasana & meditation with singing bowls.
Mala Bead Meditation ~Have you seen the long strings of beautiful beads & seeds that hang in yoga shops & some yoga students wear? Do they catch your eye & cause wonder? If you are curious about these beads & how to offer yourself a meditative practice, come and join Esther as we playfully explore the sacred beauty of a Mala bead practice. It is simpler & more profound than you can imagine. Mala beads will be included.
Yin Yoga & Sound Immersion ~To complete your day, we will root down with yin yoga, affirming your connection to the earth and all beings. Let the harmonious vibrations weave in and around you in an extra long savanna as Lora Roeser & Katie Carp play two sets of signing bowls, gongs & chimes. This practice offers intentional stretches through mostly seated poses, which can be beneficial to connective tissues. It is a slow and meditative practice, where each pose is held for 2-5 minutes. Blankets, bolsters & blocks will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite blanket to cover up with.
Katie Carp (RYT 500)~ Katie started practicing Hatha Vinyasa yoga, after she was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2011. Katie walked into her very first yoga class and learned that for one hour and fifteen minutes she could stop fighting herself. Her yoga mat became a place where it was okay to forget the struggles and to just be. She started teaching yoga to create a space where people could experience this feeling. A moment in time to feel Strength, Confidence and Serenity just as they are. Sound has been an important part of her journey, she incorporates singing bowls into her classes. The notes of a singing bowl linger in the air long after the bowl is played. The soothing vibrations allow for a deeper meditative experience.
R. Esther Lutes, MD, E-RYT200, RMT, UZIT
Thirty years of practice as a pediatric emergency medicine physician has cultivated my desire to discover and practice healing for the mind, body, and spirit. I enjoy combining a western knowledge base with eastern healing practices.
My journey began 25 years ago with Reiki training and yoga practice as a means to find a moment of calm well-being. The beauty and power of this practice led to training in Urban Zen Integrative Therapy. This therapy combines yoga restorative poses, pranayama, essential oil therapy, guided body awareness, meditation, & reiki to allow the participant to experience moments of calm in the midst of the chaos of life. My passion to discover & offer tools for healing continues.
I’d love to share a curious moment of your yoga journey.
Lora Roeser ~Lora is a believer in the healing and restorative powers of both body and mind through such holistic practices as use of all naturally sourced essential oils and the powerful beauty of sound. She is skilled at playing an array of quartz crystal singing bowls as part of a sonic immersion in elegant, healing sound. Through use of the natural frequency properties of the bowls, Lora produces harmonious vibrations that soothe both body and mind. Her background and expertise as an essential oil representative with DoTERRA allows Lora to use and combine premium grade essential oil aromatherapy and touch therapy as part of a fully immersive, holistic sensory experience. Skilled and trained in the resurgent lost art of holistic healing through essential oils, Lora’s extensive collection of essential oils not only delight the olfactory senses, but each contains a myriad of holistic healing and health properties when administered and used as directed topically, aromatically, or internally. An indulgent delight to the ears, nose and whole body, the full immersion in the combination of singing bowls and professionally paired essential oils are sure to sooth, restore and energize the body, mind and spirit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the day’s activities?
- Grounding Practices
- Gentle Flow Yoga & Meditation
- Guided walk
- Farm to table lunch
- Mala Bead Meditation
- Build an herb infused eye pillow
- Yin Yoga with Sound Immersion
What should I bring?
- Yoga mat
- Blanket for cover up
- Insulated Cup/ Water bottle
- Journal & pen
- Shoes suitable for a short walk on the trails
- Weather appropriate gear – coat, & rain coat or umbrella
What is being provided?
- Yoga props
- Drinks – coffee, tea, juices
- Lunch – please let me know of any dietary restrictions before October 11
- Mala beads
- Supplies to make an herb infused eye pillow
Where do I Park?
- Park at the Main entrance. Shuttles will be available to take you to the Grange Hall
What room will we be meeting in?
- The North meeting room on the second floor of the Grange building. An elevator is available for our use.
Will we have bellwether Farm all to ourselves?
- We will be one of multiple groups meeting at bellwether farm. The North meeting room will be our private space for the day. We will share the common spaces through out the building and the grounds with the other groups.
Where will lunch be served?
- Bellwether Farm will provide a farm to table lunch served in their common space dinning hall. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions prior to October 11.
What is Bellwether Farm?
- Located in Wakeman Ohio, Bellwether Farm Camp, Retreat, and Education Center offers a model of sustainable living that promotes physical and spiritual wellness, fidelity to the environment, and social justice. It incorporates farming, food production, and eco-stewardship into land-based educational programs for people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Bellwether Farm is bordered on three sides by the Vermilion River. The 137-acre property includes farmland, woodlands, meadows, hiking trails, picnic pavilions, playing fields, and a five-acre pond.
What is the cost for the day?
- Invest $155.00 in yourself
- A total of 20 tickets will be available and on sale from August 1 until October 11.
- On August 1, a link to register will be added to the website and will be emailed to those who have signed up for the Retreat Newsletter.
What is the refund policy?
- No refunds will be issued but you can re-home your ticket. Reach out to me, if I have a waiting list I can assist you in finding a home for the ticket.
