2026 Winter minifest

Saturday, January 10th

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Start 2026 in the best way possible!

This is the most intimate MiniFest that we have ever had and this curated experience will be unlike any other. Truly, the best medicine for the new year is to be together in a very warm cozy sacred space. A day featuring the most transformational, empowering teachers and coaches - bringing your potent medicine to not just have you feeling good in your body, but ultimately to help you change your life!

Schedule

10:00am - 10:30am

Check-in, Arrival, Welcome

10:30am - 11:00am

Opening Ceremony with Truth, Victoria & Gwendolyn

11:15am - 12:45pm

Beneath the Surface– Somatic Flow with Erica Schumaker

Lineage Breaker: Discover & Release Inherited Patterns with Nadia Elmagrabi*

Introduction to German New Medicine with Briana Johnson

12:45pm - 2:00pm

Lunch Break: Soup & Salad Bar with Sol + Roots (included in ticket price)

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Power and Release Breath Work Ceremony with Candice Lamarand

Beyond Ordinary: Awaken to Who You Came Here to Be with Dr. Erin Bannink*

Steam Distillation: The Art of Aromatic Alchemy with Gwendolyn Rios Dixon*

4:00pm - 5:30pm

Flow with Watercolor with Shana*

Love the Face You’re In: Face Yoga for Your Soul with Ginger Marie Corwin*

Dance Party with Samantha Grey and DJ Ekanti Govinda

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dinner Break: options for sale from Sol + Roots/enjoy the sauna and the healers/ vendors/tea bar

DJing with DJ Ekanti Govinda

Sacred Frame Drum with Asia Sikkila

6:45pm - 8:00pm

Inner Sanctuary - A Rose and Candlelit Restorative Experience with Beth James and Melissa Weber

Brotherhood Medicine with Sons of Detroit*

Sage + Hazel: Meditate & Steam with Jessica Bryer*

8:30pm - 9:30pm

Meditation & Sound Healing with Youzar

The Art of Seeing You with Heather Jones*

Our intention is to create a supportive environment that empowers you on your journey toward a happy, healthy, and vibrant life. Our workshops and facilitators are experts in their fields, and no matter your level of experience, you are truly welcome here. Each time slot features multiple offerings, all of which are completely optional. Please note that some sessions take place in smaller spaces and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Offerings marked with an * have limited capacity.

The 2026 Barefoot & Free MiniFest is Proud to Partner with:

Divine PowerHouse ~ Erin Bannink ~

Divine PowerHouse ~ Erin Bannink ~

Erin is a certified Spiritual Guide, Healer, Teacher and Ritual Master trained in one of the world’s few remaining true ancient Mystery School lineages. She helps seekers unlock clarity, inner peace, and purpose through authentic lineage tools that activate the divine blueprint and support real spiritual progression to create lasting transformation.

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Gentle Spirit Yoga ~

Gentle Spirit Yoga ~

Gentle Spirit Yoga offers a heart-centered approach to healing and self-discovery through mindful movement and meditative arts. Rooted in compassion and connection, our offerings include Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) and Yoga Therapy for those seeking balance, resilience, and inner peace. We also share the calming practices of Vibrational Sound Therapy and Mala Making Workshops, inviting participants to explore sound, intention, and creativity as pathways to deeper awareness. At Gentle Spirit Yoga, every practice is an opportunity to reconnect with your authentic self and nurture healing from within.

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Vendors

  • Awanya translates as "tending the Earth".


    I design and sew garments, accessories, and home decor with hand woven, naturally-dyed textiles from West Africa, as well as repurposed Kantha fabrics from India. 
    I source natural textiles and repurposed fabrics, bringing forth a sense of sustainability to my collections.

    Awanya_designs on IG
    Awanya on FB

  • Elden Medicinals offers wild-foraged functional mushroom extracts that are harvested from Michigan. Founder, Tyler Davidson, infuses his background in holistic and nutritional therapy with his deep passion for healing with fungi. Educational workshops on therapeutic use and foraging are also offered by Tyler for those wanting to deepen their relationship with functional mushrooms.

  • Hand made crystal mala beads, bracelets and other gemstone jewelry.

    I (Tisha Hall) began Prana Malas in 2013. Since then we have been part of many events, festivals and markets.

    Facebook: Prana Malas
    Insta: @xxpranamalasxx

  • Sen Kava is a Detroit-based botanical bar pop-up offering premium noble kava, ceremonial-grade cacao, and handcrafted elixirs you can FEEL without intoxication or hangovers. Every drink is non-alcoholic, functional, and crafted with intention.

    Instagram: @senkava.detroit

  • Our lunch break is brought to you by Sol + Roots

    They are a food delivery company specializing in DELICIOUS, Nourishing, Organic, Plant Based Breakfast Bowls, Sides, Meals Desserts & More

    http://solandrootsnourish.com/

    instagram: @sol_and_roots facebook: Sol + Roots

  • soap bars, deodorants, lip balms, body balms

    Tallowbarnorganics.com

    @tallowbarnorganics

  • Welcome to YogiStoned. Yoga inspired clothing you’ll love to live in, on and off the mat.


    Every purchase helps give back yoga, too.

    yogistoned.com

Wellness Practitioners

  • Bodyworker transitioning to Trauma Informed Therapist while my Husband is currently attending Massage School to be the Bodyworker.

    Sound & Vibrational Therapy on the Body
    Bodywork
    CranioSacral Therapy

    http://www.bodywhispererinstitute.net/

    Instagram: @BeckyWilson.BodyWhisperer

  • Field + Flow (by Jeanette Danielle Wellness)

    I help those who suffer from fatigue, pain, anxiety, behavioral issues, skin issues and digestive problems heal their chronic symptoms by using bioenergetic testing, functional labs, nutrition/lifestyle changes and supplementation.

    I offer bioenergetic scans to see where the body is stressed or weakened and can offer imprinted tinctures, patches and crystal bracelets to help the body rebalance itself. Each scan includes an Emotional Balance component. I can sell high-quality supplements that test as beneficial for the participant, such as a whole food multivitamin, or herbal or homeopathic tinctures that support emotional wellbeing and the bracelets (that can be imprinted with energetic information custom to the person).

    @jeanettedaniellewellness

    https://fieldandflow.co/

  • Gentle Spirit Yoga offers a heart-centered approach to healing and self-discovery through mindful movement and meditative arts. Rooted in compassion and connection, our offerings include Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) and Yoga Therapy for those seeking balance, resilience, and inner peace. We also share the calming practices of Vibrational Sound Therapy and Mala Making Workshops, inviting participants to explore sound, intention, and creativity as pathways to deeper awareness.

    At Gentle Spirit Yoga, every practice is an opportunity to reconnect with your authentic self and nurture healing from within.

    http://www.gentlespirityoga.com/

    Instagram: @gentlespirityoga_shawn

  • Auricular acupuncture 
    REIKI

    Healing modalities that assist in cleansing the physical and emotional blockages with their human vessel.

    Auricular Acupunture (5 needle points in the ear that assist with cleansing the kidney, liver and lungs).

    REIKI - energy healing of the chakra system

  • Doing Bodywork in a radically different way: working problems from the inside-out instead of traditional outside-in. Paying attention to the energetic reasons why the physical body is holding tension.

    Greg Kramarz

    @the_holistic.human

  • Simply Skin Spa & Apothecary is all about blending nature-inspired wellness with a touch of luxury!! We are focused on holistic wholeness and incorporating nature in our treatments.

    http://www.simplyskinbrighton.com/

  • Relaxation Acupuncture (approx 40 mins with me, with 25 of those minutes being time resting with the acupuncture needles), $55

    Also offering ear seeds (little stickers that go over acupressure points on the ear for relaxation and gentle detox.) 5 points on the ear (it is a set 5-point protocol): $10)

    http://soundmindacu.com/

  • The Wellness Space is a place to experience home wellness tools like self-service red light therapy, infrared mats, and The Body Code — located inside Burn Boot Camp New Hudson.

    Experience the healing effects of Red Light Therapy & the BioMat simultaneously. Add on The Body Code for the ultimate reset.

    10-Minute Reset (Red Light + BioMat Combo) – $20

    20-Minute Deep Reset (Red Light + BioMat Combo) – $30

    Optional add-on: Body Code Emotional Release – +$10 (with 10-minute session) or +$20 (with 20-minute session)

    http://wellnessspacemi.com/

    Instagram: @wellnessspacemi

Meet Your Teachers

Event Flow & What to Expect

This special day is a blend of mini-retreat and festival vibes—designed for you to fully relax, renew, and follow your body and heart’s desires. Each time slot offers multiple experiences: our Main Living Room is the central gathering space, while smaller cozy rooms are available first come, first served.

All-Day Offerings:

  • Enjoy expert bodywork and healing sessions, energy work, and—new this year—a Biohacker’s Dream Zone featuring red light therapy, mini facials, acupuncture, massage, and reiki.

  • Sign-ups for sessions open at arrival and remain available throughout the day as space allows.

Atmosphere & Nourishment:

  • Gather around big, welcoming fires in the firepit.

  • Sip teas and sample treats offered all day.

  • Lunch (soup & salad bar) is included with your ticket; additional treats and dinner options by SOL and Roots with Tiffani are available for purchase. Dinner can be bought on-site, or feel free to bring your own food.

What to Bring:

  • Yoga mat and anything that helps you feel cozy

  • Bathing suit and towel for the outdoor sauna

  • Journal and pen

  • Water bottle

  • Your favorite snacks (optional)

  • Outdoor gear if you’d like to explore

Outdoor Activities:

  • Enjoy our outdoor sauna, and—weather permitting—ice skating, sledding, and hiking on the property.

First Time? Welcome! Everything is beginner-friendly—no yoga experience required. Our teachers are truly the best, and we promise a day filled with connection, magic, and fun.

Questions? We’re here to help! Please reach out with any questions or concerns at hello@barefootandfreeyoga.com.