RELAX. RESTORE. RECONNECT.
Yoga & Ayurveda Spring Retreat
One day reteat - Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at Bellwether Farm in Wakeman, Ohio
Treat yourself to a weekend like no other.
Slow down.
Step away from responsibilities and give yourself the time and space you need for serious self-care.
Share & connect.
Reconnect with yourself, with the natural world around you, and with a supportive community of like-minded people.
Nourish & restore.
Nourish your body with delicious farm-to-table meals and enjoy a day of balanced movement and rest.
Join us for a day of nature, nourishment, and healing. We’ll explore Ayurveda Nutrition, and take a closer look at how FOOD IS MEDICINE. Learn more about seasonal eating, food combining, medicinal properties of food, herbs, spices and teas, and why healthy digestion is so important.
Another highlight is the sacred, healing and celebratory Body Appreciation Ceremony!
I’ve always been a nature lover. My love and respect for Planet Earth grew even bigger when I started practicing Ayurveda. By leaning into this ancient, nature-based science, I was able to see life more holistically, and see how EVERYTHING is connected. We are not separate from nature...we ARE nature. The 5 elements (ether, air, fire, water and earth) are the building blocks of life.
This year’s theme is Earth Honoring, Body Honoring. The retreat will focus on the interconnectedness of all things—honoring the Earth and your body in turn. When you care for one, you nourish the other, and your self-care benefits the collective.
Schedule of the Day:
8:00am - Guests arrive
8:00am - 8:45am: Farm-to-table breakfast
9:00am - 10:30am: Experiential nature-reconnection hike and outdoor activities with eco therapist, Rebbeca Wohlever
10:30am - 11:45am: Live music vinyasa yoga practice with Shannon and Rebbeca Wohlever
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Farm-to-table lunch
1:00pm - 3:00pm: Ayurveda Nutrition: Food As Medicine - This workshop is designed to introduce you to the ancient healing science of Ayurveda and its practical application in nutrition and wellness. During this workshop, you will learn how to use food as a powerful tool for balance and healing, following the principles of Ayurveda. Key topics include:
Balancing food qualities
Seasonal eating
Food combining
Digestive health (Agni)
These clear, practical and intuitive suggestions promote health for both you and the Earth!
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Free time to explore the farm and nature trails
4:15pm - 5:15pm: Sip and Soothe: The Healing Power of Ayurvedic Teas. This discussion and demonstration will leave you empowered with knowledge to support digestion, have regular elimination, boost immunity and reduce inflammation.
5:15 - 6:00pm: Journaling, circle share and Body Appreciation Ceremony
6:00pm - 7:00pm: Farm-to-table dinner
7:00pm - 8:00pm: Optional campfire and social hour
Schedule is subject to change.
This one day Spring Retreat will include:
Experiential hike and nature activities, lead by eco therapist, Rebecca Wohlever
Live music yoga practice
Multiple educational and embodied Ayurveda workshops with a focus on how food is medicine
Ayurvedic food and tea samples
3 delicious farm-to-table meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Free time to explore the beautiful property
Journaling practices and circle share
Body appreciation ceremony
Optional social hour and camp fire
This retreat is for you if:
You are craving a day to yourself to just focus on YOU
You would enjoy having a farm-to-table breakfast, lunch and dinner cooked for you
You love nature and are looking to deepen your connection to Her
You were looking for ways to improve your diet and lifestyle
You are ready to look at the connection between what you eat in your state of being
You are looking to heal your relationship with your body
You are curious about the medicinal properties of teas
You want to connect with like-minded people who are into holistic living
You enjoy, reflecting on your life and growing more self-awareness
You are open to learning ancient knowledge that can be applied to your modern day life
When: Saturday, May 17th, 2025
Location: Bellwether Farm - 4655 State Route 60 Wakeman, Ohio 44889 (only about 45 mins from Cleveland)
In honor of International Women’s Day - I’m offering 50% the retreat on March 8th only! Price goes up on March 9th! Sale price is $350.
*Deadline is May 3rd. There are no refunds after May 3rd.
Please reach out if you need to set up a payment plan. This would be a separate registration - shannon@gratefullifehealth.com
Please prepare for all weather for the time outdoors. Event happens rain or shine! Bring your yoga mat and journal.
—John B