Refund Policy
· All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started.
· Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement.
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BIPOC Wellness Day at Fox Haven Farm (Drop-ins Welcome!)
June 15 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Fox Haven Farm joins forces with over 25 BIPOC teachers, practitioners, and business owners to host BIPOC Wellness Day, a celebration for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to commune, collaborate, and revitalize in the embrace of nature on June 15, 2024 (Juneteenth weekend!).
Join us for a day of rejuvenation! Immerse yourself in nature, link up with your community, and enjoy activities that create a supportive space to connect to your joy.
The event will offer activities focused on wellness, emphasizing various forms of personal and community care. BIPOC instructors will lead sessions that encourage you to explore and express yourself. Planned activities include Nature Journaling, Breathwork, Herb Walks, Tea Tastings, African Drumming, free-flow dancing, nature-based children’s crafts, and more!
Our partner, Soul Street, is organizing a BIPOC Market of service providers that will offer consultations, mini-sessions, and demonstrations
We’re thrilled to announce that Frederick Health Department is our Gold Sponsor for BIPOC Wellness Day! 🌟 With their generous support, we can keep this event FREE for all attendees.
We look forward to welcoming you to a day of connection, celebration, and well-being.
Our Intention
In partnership with BIPOC business owners, artists, and holistic practitioners, this project aims to celebrate the diverse, holistic expressions of wellness within the BIPOC community and cultivate a sense of unity and belonging.
SCHEDULE
9:00-9:30
Arrival & Opening Ceremony
9:30-11:20
Kids Play with Discovery Nature Learning (Fire Circle)
Bird Watching with Orietta Estrada (Walking the Land)
Guided Breathwork with Stacy Luckey of Breath Reborn & Soundbath with Barbara Pinnock (Upper Barn)
11:30-1:20
Community Cooking with Naturopath, Lauren Hawkins (Dairy Parlor)
Following the Patterns of Nature through Nature Journaling with Sage Newman (Fire Circle)
Intergenerational Yoga with Each 1 Teach 1 (Upper Barn)
12 – 1 PM
Healing Circle with Cassandra Herbert (Fire Circle)
11:30 – 4
Banging BBQ Food Truck (Vegetarian & Vegan options available)
Rest / Snacks / Community Project
1:30-4:00 PM Soul Street Vendor Market with Benefactor Events (DJ Bapsy)
Fox Haven Farm, Retreat & Learning Center (Host)
Soul Street (Partner)
Frederick Health Department (Gold Sponsor)
Aya Cultural Arts Studio (Silver Sponsor)
Discovery Natural Learning (Silver Sponsor)
JewelZ Hair RootZ and Follicles, LLC (Hair Products)
Quoted Reflections (Clothing)
Sweet Maddie’s (Cookies on Demand)
Aya’s Apothecary (Tinctures & Teas)
Ola’s Healing (Massage Therapy)
Sis Skincare (Shea Butter Products)
NKU Butter/Vibrant Health (Oils/Salves)
BK Juices (Juice)
5 Star Beauty (Natural Beauty Brand)
Each 1, Teach 1 (Non-profit)
Wellness Consultations are available on-site!
Advanced Functional Health and Wellness, LLC
Premier Stretch & Massage
Zest & Harmony Coach & Consultant + Herbalist, Cassandra Herbert
Lauren Hawkins, Naturopath
Ambiance Primary Care
1:50-2:50
Intergenerational Herb Garden Tour & Tea Tasting with Claire Green
4-5 PM
Closing Drum Circle with Aya Cultural Arts
BIPOC Wellness Day is brought to you by:
Our event partner, SOUL Street (Sustaining Our Unique Legacy) is a local collective of Black business owners
and community members in Frederick who have come together to empower the Black business community
through events, outreach, advocacy, and education. Their offerings aim to create economic opportunity for
every member of the Black business community in our region while rebuilding Black generational wealth.
BIPOC Wellness Day is sponsored by the Frederick County Health Department. Thanks to their support,
admission is free to ensure accessibility for all BIPOC individuals.
Discovery Natural Learning Center is a full-day nature immersion preschool & learning center based
in Adamstown, MD. Led by Kisha Reid, their programs combine nature exploration, self-discovery, and
experiential education to create an environment where children can learn and grow.
Aya Cultural Arts Studio is a music and cultural arts studio located at 3504 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD.
They offer private and group music workshops for West African drumming and voice for all ages. They also
provide sound healing through drum circles, sound meditation (sound baths), and Biofield Tuning.
Owner and instructor Ayanna Gallant is a certified music educator with over 20 years of experience teaching
private lessons and public schools.
About LandBack Tax
From 2022 onward, Fox Haven will donate $2 from each event ticket to the Kikeokan Foundation to pay LandBack tax, acknowledging our access to stolen Indigenous land. The Kikeokan Foundation is an Indigenous-led initiative working to restore ancestral land and sovereignty to the Piscataway and other Indigenous communities of the Chesapeake.
Weather Policy
If inclement weather is predicted ahead of an event, you will be notified 48 hours before the event date about any cancellation or rescheduling. Otherwise, the event is presumed to take place rain or shine. An alternative venue may be arranged if shelter is required. Please note that refunds are not provided for postponed events or no-shows. However, if Fox Haven cancels, a full refund will be issued.
COVID Protocol
Please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or have been exposed to others who are sick. Email alecks@foxhavenfarm.org to discuss your absence. Masks are optional during all events. If diagnosed with COVID within 5 days post-class, please notify us so that we can inform participants about possible exposure.