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Wild Indigo Forest Farm · A Forest for Rest

Gather your people. Create something meaningful.

Wild Indigo gives your gathering a place to land. This resource library helps you shape what happens here - from yoga, bodywork and sound to art, foraging, food, movement, nature education, spiritual practice and wonderfully unexpected workshops.

Build your retreat team

Find a practitioner for your retreat

Some gatherings need a bodyworker. Some need a mushroom walk, kirtan, a paintbrush, a loaf of sourdough, a telescope, a sound bath or someone who can help a room full of people breathe a little deeper.

Explore independent practitioners, facilitators, artists, educators and guides who may be available to enrich gatherings at Wild Indigo Forest Farm. Many are beautifully multidisciplinary, so you may find the same person in more than one category. Use this page as a starting point, then contact practitioners directly to discuss availability, pricing and fit.

Bring your own people.

You are always welcome to build your retreat with practitioners you already know and trust.

Discover support here.

Browse this growing directory when your gathering needs a modality, teacher or creative spark you do not already have.

Make it yours.

Mix disciplines freely. A retreat can hold deep rest, laughter, art, food, movement and learning in the same day.

Yoga & Meditation Instructors 11 resources

Rachel VerValin

Heart Thread Collective

Yoga · astrology · Reiki · energy healing · drum washing · creative & art workshops

Instagram: @heart.thread.collective

Tiffany Langdon

Tiffany Langdon Yoga

Yoga · meditation · yoga philosophy · Hindu gods & goddesses workshops · retreat leadership

Instagram: @tiffanylangdon

Amanda Sapata

Amanda Sapata

Yoga · meditation · mindful movement · retreat workshops

Megan Byler

Empowered with Megan

Yoga · meditation · retreat wellness experiences

Instagram: @empoweredwithmegn

Shelby Houston

Yoga & Meditation

Turtle yoga · reptile-themed yoga · amphibian-themed yoga · meditation

Xander Sun

Yoga & Meditation

Primal yoga · intuitive movement · embodied movement practices

Jaime Alex See

Omology

Yoga · meditation · classes & workshops · spiritual exploration

Instagram: @omology_

Michele Finn

Jubilee of Wellness

Yoga · meditation · mindful movement · hula hoop instruction

Aromatherapy 1 resource

Michele Finn

Jubilee of Wellness

Certified aromatherapist · essential-oil education & blending · plant-based wellness workshops

Sleep Coaching 1 resource

Michele Finn

Jubilee of Wellness

Essential Sleep Coach · sleep education · restful-routine workshops · natural sleep support

Dance & Movement Instructors 4 resources

Abejita Bee

Abejita Bee

Flamenco lessons · group dance classes · embodied movement

Instagram: @abejita.bee · contact through Instagram

Chloe Devin

Chloe Devin

Yoga · meditation · dance · movement · mat Pilates

Michele Finn

Jubilee of Wellness

Hula hoop instruction · playful movement · flow arts · interactive retreat experiences

Playful Arts & Magic Makers 1 resource

Michele Finn

Jubilee of Wellness

Hula hoop instruction · playful movement · flow arts · interactive retreat experiences

Massage & Bodywork Practitioners 4 resources

Katie Brewer, MS, LMT

Ripple Health & Healing

Therapeutic bodywork · Craniosacral Fascial Therapy · functional health

Instagram: @freetheripple__

Arielle Ferrell, LMT

Firebird Bodyworks

Sarga Bodywork · structural, therapeutic & myofascial bodywork

Instagram: @firebirdbodyworks

Kristin Paine

Massage & Bodywork · Growing Paines Homestead

Massage & bodywork · homesteading · gardening · growing food · sustainable practices

Instagram: @growingpaines_ · @homesteadish_pod

Still House Social

Mobile Sauna & Contrast Therapy

Mobile wood-fired sauna · cold plunges · guided breathwork · retreat wellness experiences

Instagram: @stillhousesocial

Sauna & Cold Plunge Therapy 1 resource

Still House Social

Mobile Sauna & Contrast Therapy

Mobile wood-fired sauna · cold plunge therapy · contrast therapy · guided breathwork · retreat wellness experiences

Restorative Wellness Therapies 1 resource
Esthetician Services 2 resources

Tarese Blair

Independent Esthetician

Esthetician services · skincare · eyelash services · esthetics education · gentle hand, neck, scalp & foot massage

Renee Kent

OddRedHead Skin Care

Licensed aesthetician · natural skincare · sensitive-skin care · all-natural & organic skincare products

Somatic Processing & Counseling 2 resources

Erica Sartini-Combs

Guided Place

Somatic processing · Aura-Soma · Reiki · chromotherapy · meditation · breathwork

Instagram: @guidedplace

Jaime Alex See

Omology

Somatic processing · energy psychology · Reiki · meditation · holistic support

Instagram: @omology_

Empowerment & Leadership Facilitators 4 resources

Megan Byler

Empowered with Megan

Empowerment coaching · personal growth · mentorship

Instagram: @empoweredwithmegn

Tiffany Langdon

Tiffany Langdon Yoga

Empowerment · leadership · yoga philosophy · Hindu gods & goddesses workshops · retreat facilitation

Instagram: @tiffanylangdon

Sarah Belle Balmer

Empowerment & Leadership

Empowerment & leadership facilitation

Contact details not yet listed.

Abigail Arana

Arana Wellness

Holistic health coaching · personal training · movement & mobility · corrective exercise · stretch therapy

Instagram: @Arana_wellness

Astrology & Numerology Practitioners 2 resources

Rachel VerValin

Heart Thread Collective

Astrology · Reiki · energy healing · drum washing · yoga · retreat workshops

Instagram: @heart.thread.collective

Sarah Michelle Boes

Sarah Michelle Boes

Capacity-based astrology · personal birth-chart readings

Instagram: @sarahmichelleboes

Photography & Social Media 2 resources

Johanna Hribal

Frames & Letters Photography

Retreat & event photography · brand photography · food & beverage · weddings

Instagram: @framesandlettersphotography

Chloe Devin

Chloe Devin

Social-media classes · branding classes · content & brand development

Musicians & Music Instruction 3 resources

Emily Joan Smith

The Heartsong Shala

Voice classes · kirtan · harmonium lessons · sound healing · sound therapy

Encore School of Music & Arts

Toni Carroll · Owner

Music instruction · voice · songwriting · beginner piano · performing arts

Drag & Theater 2 resources

Dusty Ray Bottoms

Drag & Theater

Drag performances · singing · acting · cabaret · musical theatre · event hosting

Instagram: @dustyray

Encore School of Music & Arts

Toni Carroll · Owner

Musical theatre · voice · performance · performing arts

Art & Creative Workshop Facilitators 9 resources

Abbi Kay Cord

Jubilee Farm Studio · Abbi Kay Art

Murals · art workshops for children & adults · farm-and-art experiences · petting animals by request

Instagram: @jubileefarmstudio

Jamie Homeister

Jamie Homeister, LLC · The Chakragraph System

Chakragraph intuitive art readings · intuitive pet & animal paintings · custom artwork · watercolor & intuitive art workshops · color divination

Instagram: @jamiehomeister

Rachel VerValin

Heart Thread Collective

Creative & art workshops · astrology · energy work · yoga

Instagram: @heart.thread.collective

Amanda Sapata

Amanda Sapata

Art workshops · creative experiences for retreat groups

Cindy Rollins

Fiber Art & Creative Workshops

Fiber art · creative art forms · hands-on art workshops

Contact details not yet listed.

Martin Rollins

Crescent Moon Studio

Fine-art painting · drawing · oil pastel · watercolor · gouache · acrylic · art workshops

Renee Kent

Painting & Creative Workshops

Painting classes · guided creative workshops

Contact details not yet listed.

Rose Hale

Painting & Creative Workshops

Painting classes · guided creative workshops

Contact details not yet listed.

Daniel Nichter

Painting & Murals

Painting · murals · custom artwork · creative art experiences

Contact details not yet listed.
Foraging & Tree, Plant & Herb Educators 2 resources

Tim Frost

Hoosier Forager

Wild mushroom & plant identification · ethical foraging · group & private hikes · food preparation & storage

Instagram · TikTok · Facebook · YouTube: @hoosierforager

Jessi

Foraging & Mushroom Identification

Mushroom foraging · mushroom identification · guided educational walks

Contact details not yet listed.
Native Plants & Nursery Resources 1 resource

Altawood Farm

Native Plant Nursery · Eastern Jefferson County

Native plants, trees & flowers · pollinator habitat · pesticide-free growing · sustainable gardening inspiration

Instagram: @altawood_farm

Acupuncture 1 resource

Sarah Beth

Sacred Rose Medicinals

Acupuncture · Chinese herbal medicine · Craniosacral Therapy · Reiki

Instagram: @sacredrosemedicinals

Herbalism & Traditional Wellness 2 resources

Sarah Beth

Sacred Rose Medicinals

Acupuncture · Chinese herbal medicine · Craniosacral Therapy · Reiki

Instagram: @sacredrosemedicinals

Christine Mikel

Sage's Botanicals

Essential-oil blending · soap, deodorant & lip-balm classes

Instagram: @sagesbotanicals · Facebook: Oils4UAllDay

Sound Bathing & Sound Healing 1 resource

Catherine Moeller-Cunanan, Ed.S., VSTCLP

Cat and Owl Alchemy

Sound Baths · Vibroacoustic Sessions · Restorative Sound Experiences

Instagram: @catandowlalchemy

Reiki 4 resources

Rachel VerValin

Heart Thread Collective

Reiki · energy healing · drum washing · astrology · yoga

Instagram: @heart.thread.collective

Jaime Alex See

Omology

Reiki · energy healing · Reiki trainings · energy psychology · holistic support

Instagram: @omology_

Erica Sartini-Combs

Guided Place

Somatic processing · Aura-Soma · Reiki · chromotherapy · meditation · breathwork

Instagram: @guidedplace

Sarah Beth

Sacred Rose Medicinals

Acupuncture · Chinese herbal medicine · Craniosacral Therapy · Reiki

Instagram: @sacredrosemedicinals

Aura & Energy Healing Practitioners 3 resources

Rachel VerValin

Heart Thread Collective

Energy healing · Reiki · drum washing · astrology · yoga

Instagram: @heart.thread.collective

Jamie Homeister

Jamie Homeister, LLC · The Chakragraph System

Shamanic work · intuitive work · energy healing & readings · Chakragraph intuitive art readings · animal energy readings

Instagram: @jamiehomeister

Jaime Alex See

Omology

Reiki · energy healing · Reiki trainings · energy psychology · holistic support

Instagram: @omology_

Food & Fermentation Educators 5 resources

Amanda Sapata

Kitchen & Food Workshops

Pasta making · bread making · butter making · simple syrup making · foundational kitchen techniques

Devon Ballard-Hudson

Basil & Blossom Co

Fermentation · sourdough · pretzel making · kombucha · beer cheese · baking & cooking classes

Dzenet Alia

7 International Delights

Dubai chocolate · baklava · international baking techniques

Clara Romain

Clara's Kitchen

Retreat catering · private cooking · meal prep · seasonal & local food · holistic health coaching

Instagram: @clararomain_

Nancy M. Fernandez

Creative Crumbles 502

Cake decorating · royal-icing cookie decorating · hands-on baking workshops

Earth Building & Cob Instruction 1 resource

Xander Sun

Natural Building Instruction

Cob oven construction · cob structures · hands-on natural-building instruction

Nature & Farm Educators 1 resource

Kristin Paine

Growing Paines Homestead · Homestead-ish Podcast

Podcast hosting & production · homesteading · gardening · growing food · sustainable practices

Instagram: @growingpaines_ · @homesteadish_pod

Mediumship & Spiritual Readings 1 resource

Jenny Shanks

Jenny Shanks, LLC

Private & group mediumship readings · Reiki · guided meditation · sound healing · ceremony facilitation

Instagram: @spiritual_medium_jenny

Ceremony & Spiritual Growth Facilitators 3 resources

Betsy Durham Rose

Ceremony & Spiritual Growth

Tantra

Instagram: @queenrosefreya

Sarah Belle Balmer

Ceremony & Spiritual Growth

Ceremony & spiritual growth facilitation

Contact details not yet listed.
A gentle practical note: This directory is a planning resource. Practitioners are independent providers and businesses; availability, rates, credentials, insurance, scope of practice and service agreements are handled directly with each practitioner unless a specific Wild Indigo retreat states otherwise. Inclusion in the directory does not guarantee availability.

The forest is the framework

You do not need to fill every minute.

A meaningful retreat is not the number of workshops you can fit into a day. Choose the people and practices that serve the gathering, leave room for the forest to do some of the work, and build an experience with enough space to actually be felt.

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Practice With Respect

Spiritual, ceremonial, and sound practices carry living histories. We encourage facilitators and guests to learn where a practice comes from, credit its lineage, avoid claiming traditions that are not theirs, and seek teachers who are connected to and authorized by the communities they represent.

Read the Native Governance Center’s Cultural Appropriation and Wellness Guide ↗