Rooted Wellness: Back To The Body Festival

Schedule

Sat May 30 2026 at 12:00 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Kiwanis Neighborhood Center | Raleigh, NC

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Hands-on wellness festival featuring tea meditation, yoga, herbal DIYs, plant-based food demos, kids & teen activities.
About this Event

Overview

🌿 Rooted Wellness: Back to the Body Festival

Presented by Earthly Naturals

We’re excited to share updates for Rooted Wellness: Back to the Body Festival, an immersive, hands-on holistic wellness experience designed for individuals, families, and community.


πŸ“… Date: May 30, 2025

⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

πŸ“ Location: Kiwanis Park, Raleigh, NC


✨ What to Expect

This is an interactive festival, not a passive event. Participants will actively engage in wellness experiences throughout the day, including:

  • 🌿 Tea Garden & Tea Meditation Experience (the heart of the festival)
  • πŸ§˜πŸ½β€β™€οΈ Yoga, Laughter Yoga & Sound Meditation sessions
  • 🍲 Plant-based chef demonstration with take-home recipe cards
  • 🌱 DIY herbal wellness stations (teas, body-care blends, journaling)
  • πŸ‘§πŸ½ Kid Zone with gardening, storytelling, coloring, and sensory activities
  • πŸ§‘πŸ½ Teen-focused wellness activities centered on mindfulness and creativity
  • πŸ›οΈ Black-owned holistic and wellness vendors

🎟️ Attendance & Flow

  • Capacity is limited to 100 participants to maintain an intimate and grounded experience
  • Wristbands and stamp cards will be used for entry and station participation
  • Volunteers and facilitators will guide guests through the festival experience

🌍 Our Intention

Rooted Wellness is about slowing down, reconnecting with the body, honoring plant wisdom, and creating accessible wellness experiences for all ages.

✨ Rooted in the Earth. Back in the Body.✨


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Arrival & Grounding
Host: Earthly Natural

Info: β€’ Guest check-in & wristband distribution
β€’ Stamp cards issued for interactive stations
β€’ Open exploration of:
β€’ Tea Garden (open steeping + tasting)
β€’ Vendor marketplace
β€’ Kid Zone (gardening, coloring, storytelling)
β€’ Soft music + gentle welcome energy


πŸ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Opening Tea Meditation

Info: β€’ Guided tea meditation experience
β€’ Sensory awareness using aroma, taste, and breath
β€’ Intention-setting for the day
? Tea Garden (Blindfolded tea meditation experience)


πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 02:15 PM
Open Wellness Flow

Info: Participants rotate freely through:
β€’ DIY Herbal Creation Stations (teas, foot & hand soaks, journaling)
β€’ Vendor marketplace
β€’ Kid Zone & Teen Wellness Space
β€’ Plant-based chef demonstration (rolling demo + recipe cards)
β€’ Rest & integration area


πŸ•‘: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Movement & Sound Block

Info: β€’ Yoga session
β€’ Laughter yoga experience
β€’ Sound meditation / sound bath
? Movement & Sound Zone


πŸ•‘: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Integration Flow

Info: β€’ Final Tea Garden pours
β€’ Journaling & reflection
β€’ Last vendor visits
β€’ Kid Zone wind-down activities


πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Community Close

Info: β€’ Collective grounding moment
β€’ Gratitude circle (optional participation)
β€’ Final announcements & next steps


πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM
Festival Close

Info: ✨ Rooted in the Earth. Back in the Body✨


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Where is it happening?

Kiwanis Neighborhood Center, 2525 Noble Road, Raleigh, United States

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Tickets

USD 0.00 to USD 129.01

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