YOGA VENTURE
2025 DATES: MAY 30 - JUNE 1
Join us May 30 – June 1, 2025, for Yoga Venture, a rejuvenating weekend retreat at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (40 minutes from Roanoke, VA). Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our 500-acre retreat offers the perfect escape to relax, refresh, and revive in a stunning natural setting.
🧘♀️ Multiple yoga sessions for all levels
🎶 Live music by Holy River to elevate the experience
🔥 Opening fire ceremony & rhythmic drum circles
🌊 Meditation & sound healing by the creek
✨ Unique workshops, including astrology & wellness practices
🏕️ Camping & cozy lodging options
🚣 Outdoor activities like hiking, tubing, and more
Whether you're deepening your practice, seeking relaxation, or just craving a weekend of good vibes, Yoga Venture 2025 is the ultimate retreat for mind, body, and soul.
2025 SCHEDULE
YOGA VENTURE
FRIDAY, May 30th: WELCOME
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12:00 PM: Check-in begins
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4:30-5:30 PM: Gentle Vinyasa with Gary (LNU) (Pavilion)
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5:30-6:30 PM: Wine Tasting, Kambucha, Appetizers on porch
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5:00-8:00 PM: Dinner through The Outpost
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8:30-9:30 PM: Opening Fire Ceremony w/ Cathy Cannon & Lindsay McKinnon
SATURDAY May 31st: WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
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7:00-9:00 AM: Breakfast at Outpost
7:00 - 7:30 AM: Sunrise Offerings
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Meditation with Harvey Murdoch (Garden)
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9:00-10:00 AM: Movement with Bonny Branch
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9:15-10:00 AM: Lodge Session
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10:30-11:00AM: Lodge Session
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10:30-11:30 AM:
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Option A (Pavilion): Gentle Asana with Ash Rearick
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Option B (Tent): The Elements (High-intensity movement) with Neda Adl & Haley Drewry
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11:15-12:00 PM: Lodge Session
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11:30-2:00 PM: Lunch from the Outpost
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12:00-5:30 PM: Tubing on Craigs Creek ($20, Outpost)
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1:30-2:30 PM:
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Option A (Pavilion) Yoga, Breath & Yoga Nidra with Cathy Cannon
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Option B: (Outpost) Edible Plant Hike with Maggie Furrow
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2:15-3:00 PM: Lodge Session
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3:00-4:45 PM:
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Option A (Pavilion): Yin Yoga with Jen Hopper
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Option B (Tent): Sound Bowls with Cheryl Murphy
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3:00 PM: 10 Person Max (sign up at outpost)
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4:00 PM: 10 Person Max (sign up at outpost)
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Option C (4 pm - 5 pm): Kirtan with Deb & Joy (Outpost)
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5:00-6:30 PM: Salsa with Bonny Branch (Pavilion)
SATURDAY EVENING
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5:30-7:30 PM: Dinner from the Outpost
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6:30-8:30 PM: Live Music with Holy River
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9:00-10:00 PM: Bonfire & Dance Party
SATURDAY May 31st: SERVICES
Service options (by appointment)
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Ionic Foot Baths (Ninette Carnavale)
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Astrology Readings (Lisa Wade)
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Massage Sessions (Heather Riddle)
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Thai Massage Sessions (Leia Jones & Mikaela Heimer)
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Tarot Readings (Jill Loftis)
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Reiki & Breathwork (Cathy Cannon)
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Grateful Threads & Fairy Hair (Heidi Bundy)
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Henna Tattoos (Heather Reynolds)
SUNDAY, June 1st: Closing
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7:00-9:00 AM: Breakfast at Outpost
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7:30-8:00 AM: Meditation with Antonio Stovall
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8:30-10:00 AM: Jivamutki Yoga with Mary Brown
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10:30-12:00 PM: Closing Yoga
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11:30-1:30 PM: Lunch from the Outpost
VENDORS
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"Luminous Moment" Charms
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Kindred Soul Botanicals
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A Little Bit Hippy
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Harvest Bloom Herbs Apothecary
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Hustle Haven
ACCOMODATION
When purchasing your ticket, you will find the option to camp on our property or upgrade to a room in one of our lodges.
GLAMPING
NEW THIS YEAR! In partnership with Star Cities Glamping, we are excited to provide glamping accommodation! Glamping includes a large canvas tent ready for your arrival with the following amenities: One queen air mattress with memory foam topper OR four twin air mattresses (twin beds do not include memory foam toppers), pillows and basic linens, rugs, rechargeable pole lights, small rechargeable lanterns and battery-operated candles with remotes, two end tables and two glamping chairs. Additional mattresses and add-ons are available by request. Bed Selection will be verified via email after purchase.
CAMPING
Embrace the great outdoors with our camping options. Every weekend pass includes access to communal camping sites on a first-come, first-serve basis. Set up your tent among the trees or under the starry meadows for a true connection with nature.
For added comfort, upgrade to a private campsite. These designated spots come equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring, perfect for a cozy evening outdoors. Firewood and ice will be available for purchase throughout the weekend.
LODGING
If camping under the stars isn't your style, opt for the comfort of our rustic log cabin lodges. We offer double occupancy rooms, providing a cozy and comfortable stay. Whether you’re attending with a partner or friend or prefer a room to yourself, we have the accommodation to suit your needs.
Our lodges have shared bathrooms and showers, ensuring convenience and comfort. Bedrooms vary, with some offering double beds and others single bunks. Please specify your preference in the comments section of our ticketing form. All linens and towels are included.
Whether you choose to camp or stay in our lodges, you'll have access to all the event facilities, including multiple bathrooms, a large common bathhouse, and shower house for all guests, ensuring your needs are met throughout the weekend.
Our accommodation options are designed to cater to a range of preferences, ensuring that every guest can enjoy Yoga Venture in comfort and style. Choose the option that best suits your needs and get ready for a weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation.
We provide a variety of clean and convenient bathroom facilities to suit all our guests. Each lodge comes equipped with multiple bathrooms exclusively for lodge guests. For broader accessibility, a large common bathhouse and shower house are available to all attendees. Additionally, we have strategically placed port-o-johns near the campgrounds for those camping or exploring the grounds.
Exclusive Wine Tasting and Appetizers:
Join us for an exclusive wine-tasting event on Friday evening, specially arranged for weekend pass holders. This elegant affair will feature a selection of fine wines, each thoughtfully paired with a range of appetizers to complement the flavors.
For those who wish to indulge further, bottles of wine will be available for purchase throughout the weekend, allowing you to enjoy a glass whenever you desire.
Diverse Dining at The Outpost:
Our Outpost will be the heart of dining from Friday evening through Sunday lunch, offering a range of purchase options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegetarian and vegan options are provided!
A special menu for the Yoga Venture event will include vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring that all dietary preferences are catered to. Alongside these choices, we will offer other healthy and delicious meal selections to fuel your body and spirit.
A selection of beers and wines will also complement your meals, providing the perfect accompaniment to your dining experience.
YOGA VENTURE 2025 Guides
At Yoga Venture, we bring an amazing team of experienced teachers, guides, and instructors who are dedicated to creating a one-of-a-kind, restorative, educational, and relaxing experience just for you. We can't wait to help you unwind and feel rejuvenated!
Lindsay McKinnon
Somatics Coach & Movement Teacher
Lindsay McKinnon has grown up at Wilderness Adventure. She is a seasoned Mom and a Trauma-informed Integrative Healing & Somatics Coach. With over 20 years of experience as a Massage Therapist, Childbirth Doula, and Qoya Inspired Movement Teacher, she coaches individuals and groups to equip them with practices and techniques to navigate stressors and pain points, find balance deep within themselves, and a renewed presence that is aligned in mind and body to build momentum for future goals and desires. She teaches wellness retreats and workshops for college students, healthcare workers, and organizations supporting their communities to become more resilient and connected in life and work. She loves to travel and play and is pretty good at doing both!
Cathy Cannon
Yoga Nidra Instructor
Cathy Cannon is a lifelong student on the path to spirit. With over 500 hours of study of Yoga and over 15 years of teaching yoga, meditation, Yoga Nidra, Breathwork, and before that, aerobics, water aerobics, Pilates, cycling, and personal training —this path continues to unfold in mysterious and serendipitous ways mind opening, joyful and heartbreakingly real in unexpected ways. Cathy’s heartfelt teaching style will allow you to feel seen and shift into a more expanded state.
Neda Adl
Session Instructor
Neda is active in fitness, dance, yoga, movement, and creative communities. Neda is a fully certified personal trainer and yoga group class instructor. Neda grew up in an active family with a background in fitness, particularly her father who was a powerlifting world champion. She has been teaching and training for over 20 years! Her passion is empowering individuals and groups to become stronger physically and mentally. Neda is a lover of mountain biking, nature, singing, writing, travelling, painting, and music.
Jill Loftis
Yoga & Astrology Instructor
Jill Loftis is an astrologer, mystic, yogi, and mom. She came to study and learn astrology as a student of the Kriya lineage through the branch of Goswami Kriyananda and The Temple of Kriya Yoga. She is the founder and former owner of Uttara Yoga Studio in Roanoke, VA. In addition to practicing astrology and teaching yoga, she offers spiritual counseling services and tarot readings and leads workshops and trainings on meditation, breathwork, and life transformation. She lives in Southwestern Virginia with her husband, Benjamin, and enjoys international travel, gardening, good food, and chicken watching.
Antonio Stovall
Session Leader & Sangoma Priest
Antonio Stovall is a Holistic Wellness educator, certified in Kemetic Yoga, Mindful Meditation, and breathwork. He teaches African American culture at William Fleming High School and has gained nationwide attention for his program's positive impact on students. He is also a social media influencer, thought leader, and owner of Ancestral Perspective LLC. Antonio facilitates community circles monthly and enjoys reading books on indigenous culture, writing poetry, researching alternative healing methods, and spending time with his family in nature.
Deb Rina
Session Instructor
Debra is a practitioner of Bhakti yoga for over ten years. She shares the healing meditative vibrations of harmonium, singing bowls, and kirtan/mantra. The practice cultivates love and devotion to the universal Divine energies within ourselves and others, reminding us that we are all connected to the same source- All One. Debra has a clinical psychology practice, Dharma Therapies, and hosts Kirtan at Uttara Yoga Studio. www.dharmatherapies.com and www.uttarayogastudio.com
Kimberly Vest
Session Instructor
Kimberly is a yoga instructor who believes in balance. She has studied yoga texts and Ayurveda, as well as enjoys RuPaul's drag. Her classes include Hatha, pranayama, Dhyana, mudra and mantra chanting. Kimberly has been teaching yoga for over 35 years and is certified by Yoga Alliance. When not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, and gardening.
Betsy Whitesell
Session Instructor
Betsy Whitesell is a sound healer, student, and teacher. She has led sound healing
sessions with gongs, bowls and other instruments for many years, both in group and private settings. She has enjoyed being a part of YogaVenture since it’s inception. She believes in the primal power of sound to sootheBetsy Whitesell , balance and scrub our personal energies. It is a powerful tool for meditation and transformation. She's a
lifelong student and enjoys teaching in Craig County and working on her land here.
Ash Renae Earick (she/her)
Yoga Instructor
Ash is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor & guide. Her journey has been shaped by a deep love for movement, nature, and creative expression. With a background in musical theater and a particular sense of reverence for dance, she brings a fluid, rhythmic approach to her yoga practice, one that honors both strength and softness. Beyond the mat, she finds inspiration in hiking and backpacking, drawing from the natural world as a source of grounding and renewal. These passions, along with her studies in holistic health and nervous system regulation, influence her teaching, where she weaves together movement, breath, sound, and stillness to create practices that support resilience and self-regulation.
Haley Drewry
Yoga Instructor
Haley is a RYT 200 passionate about exploring and living her life through yoga. She has completed two hot yoga training sessions through the Barkan Method of Hot Yoga. Most recently, Haley has graduated from Shakti School level 1 Ayurveda coaching program. Haley will be teaching power vinyasa flow!
Hustle/Haven will also be present as a vendor! Their studio will be there to represent downtown Roanoke and will be highlighting a couple of the offerings from their "potion bar."
Bonny Branch
Session Instructor
Bonny Branch has taught her special style of yoga and ballroom dance classes for 15 years from California to Maine to Virginia. The last of eight kids, Bonny is a sensitive, spoiled, shy spaz who delights in fantastical flights of foolishness, full-bodied fancy, and is never far from flavorful foods. She seeks to harmonize with life and humanity, plucking energetic chords on the golden grid to vibrate silently, tuning up and in. Also an actor, photographer, and walker of her beloved Subi, she is pleased as punch to be here today.
Mikaela Heimer
Thai Yoga Massage
Mikaela is a passionate yoga therapist/ body worker offering Thai Yoga Massage in the Roanoke Valley and Floyd. She is an intuitive healer with a background in 5 Element acupuncture, Ayurveda, energy healing and has been a KRI certified Kundalini Yoga & Meditation guide for over a decade. She assists her clients through a series of deep stretches, compression and pressure point release to allow the body, mind & spirit to come into a state of resonance. She also enjoys cooking with local/ seasonal ingredients, hiking, biking, self care practices, caring for loved ones & making herbal Infused body oils with herbs from her garden. Wellspringthaimassage.com
Gary Sullivan
Yoga Instructor
Greg is the president of Sattva Yoga and Wellness Center in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is a Yoga Master Trainer and specializes in Vinyasa and Kundalini Yoga, Trauma Informed and Therapeutic Yoga, and is a Yoga Personal Trainer for Athlete and Veterans.
What to Bring to Yoga Venture
To ensure you have the best experience at Yoga Venture, here's a list of essentials and recommended items to bring along:
Yoga Equipment:
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Yoga Mat: Essential for all yoga sessions.
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Optional Yoga Props: Including blocks, straps, or a yoga towel.
Appropriate Clothing:
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Bathing Suit: For any water-based activities or just relaxing by the creek.
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Comfortable Shoes: Suitable for walking or hiking around the property.
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Rain Jacket: Be prepared to stay comfortable and dry for any unexpected showers.
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Water Shoes: Ideal for creek time or any water activities.
Towels:
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Beach Towel: Bring one for drying off after creek time or lounging outdoors. (Note: Shower towels will be provided for lodge guests.)
Personal Items:
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Musical Instruments: Feel free to bring your instrument for impromptu music sessions or personal enjoyment.
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Sun Protection: Including sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses.
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Insect Repellent: To keep the bugs at bay, especially in the evenings.
Hydration and Snacks:
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Water Bottle: Stay hydrated throughout the day. Reusable bottles are recommended for environmental friendliness. Water bottles and other items are available for purchase in our camp store!
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Snacks: Pack some healthy snacks for energy boosts between meals.
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Mountain Bike: To explore our awesome trail system or to get around the property!
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Personal Toiletries: Include any essential personal care items you might need.
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A Small Backpack or Daypack: Handy for carrying your items around the property.