Thrive Festival

Following the directive of Dr. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, concerning large gatherings in British Columbia this summer... we will be cancelling our 2020 festival. Our noble goal is to stay united in keeping our community safe and healthy.

Our 2nd Annual Cowichan Valley Thrive Festival on Saturday August 31st IS COMPLETE and was another success! The Wisdom Room was "a buzz" all day with Cowichan Elder - Della Rice Sylvester topping the list of interest; we have enjoyed her presence for two years in a row! Kathy White Yoga opened the Move 'n Groove with a lovely morning yoga session and for the second year in a row, we were blessed to have gold record recipient and Emmy Award recognized composer Carlos Planto...n wrap up the Soul Sound Station! A big shout out to all of our speakers, movement instructors, musicians and volunteers for helping us make our 2nd Annual Thrive Festival great!!! Our Wellness Marketplace showcased 23 Vendors, please revisit the list of all of our Valley's health and wellness practitioners at www.thrive-festival.com. If you are searching for a recommendation, please do not hesitate to ask. We are all about continuing our mission of connecting, healing and inspiring! WHAT'S NEXT? Well, we are really looking forward to growing the 2020 festival and would love your input, as we want to spread the word, establish sponsorship, create the best date possible and rock this thing! Please complete this short survey to help us out: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H9BRGCW Sending you blessings, Lyn Bull and Jody Jackson https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6X6TD9G

More from our 2nd Annual Thrive Festival! We had an amazing line-up of Vendors, Speakers, Instructor’s and could not have done it without our Volunteers! A big shout out to all for making the Cowichan Valley Thrive Festival a success! #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #connect #heal #inspire #cowichanvalley #897juicefm #silversidefarm #thrive @ Silverside Farm

A big THANKS to @farmsgatefoods @glowjuiceryduncan and @spiceaid for providing our nutritional wellness for the day! Lots of great eats during the festival, so we are grateful for your participation! #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #foodie #foodvan #cowichanvalley #nutritiousanddelicious #vendor @ Silverside Farm

Highlights from our Wellness Marketplace! 26 Vendors served up health and wellness services, products and connections for us! Thanks to all of you who shared your talents, wisdom and passion! Hope to see you again next year! @cfinch18 @simplynourishing.ca @happyd0lphin @timeout_massage @tropicsandstone @terry.d.andersen @denisefranson @tender_paws_ch @norwex with Kate Ross @lshandrulz @summitacupuncture @matissedayspa @jenniferlutesshelley @ Silverside Farm

IT IS ON! The Spirit drummers have opened the 2nd Annual Thrive Festival #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #healthandwellness #spiritdrummers #cowichanvalley #connect #heal #inspire #allmyrelations

Highlights from yesterday’s 2nd Annual THRIVE Festival! Our Wisdom Room speakers absolutely delivered, with exquisite expertise. Thanks to @violetvanhees, Amanda [email protected], Della Rice Sylvester, Sheila Leclerc @coachwithsheila, Shannon Takacs @shanskibella and Dr. Brenda Bernhardt #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #cowichanvalley #festival #silversidefarm @ Silverside Farm

Come out and #movengroove...here is our line-up for the day! More info at www.thrive-festival.com. #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #cowichanvalley #festival #wisdomroom #speakers #soulsounds #livemusic #movement #classes #community #connect #heal #inspire #cobblehillbc #silversidefarm

Our FINAL VENDORS LIST! #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #cowichanvalley #cobblehillbc #healthandwellness #speakers #livemusic #movementclasses #community #connect #heal #inspire #silversidefarm

Final schedule for our upcoming festival. More info & full Vendor List at www.thrive-festival.com. #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #cowichanvalley #festival #wisdomroom #speakers #soulsounds #livemusic #movengroove #movement #classes #community #connect #heal #inspire #cobblehillbc #silversidefarm

HERE IS OUR FINAL SCHEDULE and VENDORS LIST at Silverside Farm on Saturday August 31st!

INTRODUCING: Teresa Klan WELLNESS MARKETPLACE: Vendor BUSINESS: Angel Answers With Teresa WEB: https://www.facebook.com/pg/teresaklan4/posts/... Teresa offers a wide range of select retail items such as oracle card decks, books, jewelery, crystals and many other treasures. All card decks have open demos, so you can try before you buy! These items are intended to help inspire and uplift you in your continued journey to self and community. #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #festival #cowichanvalley #cobblehillbc #silversidefarm #vendors #wellnessmarketplace #healthandwellness #tarotcards #crystals #jewelry #books #fun @ Silverside Farm

INTRODUCING: Roslyn Pringle MOVE ‘N GROOVE: Zumba BUSINESS: Zumba Instructor WEB: www.zumba.com/en-US/profile/roslyn-pringle/113559... Roslyn was born in the Caribbean on the island of Trinidad. She moved to Canada when she was 6. She started dancing Jazz at age 12. In 2010 Roslyn was introduced to Zumba and grew an instant passion to this new type of dance fitness. Under the mentorship of Danny Lemus, Roslyn went on to become a certified Zumba Instructor and recently acquired Zumba Toning certification. She has been a ZIN Member since Oct 2010 and absolutely loves teaching Zumba classes. The reason is simple: Every class feels like a party! She is currently licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba, Zumba Sentao, Zumba Gold, Zumba Step. Come join me, I guarantee you will have a blast! Got questions, don't hesitate to drop me a message! #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #zumba #zumbafitness #movengroove #festival #cowichanvalley #healthandwellness #cobblehillbc #silversidefarm #community #connect #heal #inspire

INTRODUCING: Farms Gate Foods VENDOR: Food Van BUSINESS: Food Catering WEB: https://farmsgatefoods.ca #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #healthyfood #foodvan #vancouverisland #cobblehillbc #silversidefarm #festival #livemusic #healthandwellness #movement #speakers #wellnessmarket #connect #heal #inspire ... We have the privilege of working with amazing local products. We allow these ingredients to shine through, using complimentary techniques and flavours. The food we create is unique and ever changing, together with the seasons of the West Coast. @ Silverside Farm

INTRODUCING: Shannon Takacs. WISDOM ROOM: Speaker BUSINESS: Grief/Loss Coach WEB: ShannonTakacs.com ... Shannon Takacs is a death doula & passionate about helping people lean toward their pain through loss. It doesn’t matter if it is pet loss, job loss, divorce, or death. Loss is loss and love is love. Recovering from any of that is hard, but it is also not without lovebombs & growth. She wants us to sharpen our listening skills, get curious, lean in & heal humanity one loss at a time :)

INTRODUCING: Alison Philp WELLNESS MARKETPLACE: Vendor BUSINESS: Going Wild WEB: https://business.facebook.com/GoingWild.ca/... My name is Alison Philp and I live in the beautiful Cowichan Valley where over the past 12 years I have co-owned a lavender farm and then worked at a certified organic herb farm. During that time I developed recipes for a large variety of health and body care products. In the Spring of 2016 it struck me that you don't need to own or work on a farm to make nice plant based products because wild plants often have better healing properties than the plants we cultivate and are readily available throughout the area. The Going Wild business came into being quite organically, it hadn't been my intention to start a business when I made the first product: Face Cream. Other products include, Body Lotion, Sunscreen Lotion and Salve. #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #vendor #healthyskin #health #healthandwellness #cowichanvalley #cobblehillbc #festival #connect #heal #inspire #community #livemusic #movement #speakers #silversidefarm @ Silverside Farm

INTRODUCING: Anneda Loup (Charlene Birkbeck) SOUL SOUNDS: Singer/Songwriter BUSINESS: Anneda Music WEB: http://www.annedamusic.com/... Anneda Loup creates sounds from the soul via loops and unique forms of music creation. Singing from the young age of 12 and learning day by day to walk a spiritual path, Anneda has opened the doors to form a channeling of words and sounds created in the moment. A unique and aw inspiring experience! Here are some examples of her creativity with sound & song: https://youtu.be/ksVwLbdbYJg https://youtu.be/_Bw7tmsPaYA. #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #cowichanvalley #festival #cobblehillbc #silversidefarm #soulsounds #livemusic #connect #heal #inspire #healthandwellness

THRIVE FESTIVAL TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE ~ $15: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrive-festival-cowichan-valle

INTRODUCING: Della Rice-Sylvester WISDOM ROOM: Speaker BUSINESS: Intertribal Trades WEB: http://ruralnetwork.ca//intertribal-trades-education-ethno... Della has been studying plants as a medicine all her life. As a young girl she learned from her grandmothers, then studied Medical Anthropology at UVic. She will share stories about wild medicinal and edible plants that heal and improve health from their roots, the leaves, the feel and smell of the plants. Forest walk to follow. #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #cowichanvalley #cobblehillbc #festival #healthandwellness #connect #heal #inspire #intertribaltrades #firstnations #herbalremedy #wildcrafted #cowichantribes #community

INTRODUCING: Kathy White. MOVE ‘ GROOVE: Kaiut Yoga. BUSINESS: Kathy White Yoga WEB: kathywhiteyoga.com ... Developed by a chiropractor in Brazil, this method works. It is a radical departure from many other types of western modern yoga, it pays homage to the roots of yoga and explores the possibilities of longevity and consciousness. Kathy White is a trained Art Psychotherapist, Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie and lived for over 20 years in the Spiritual Community of Findhorn in Scotland. She has been teaching Yoga since 2000, and retrained in the Kaiut Method in 2017. She loves how Kaiut is deeply healing for the body, mind and spirit. #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #festival #healthandwellness #silversidefarm #cobblehillbc #yoga #facilitator #connect #heal #inspire

Get your tickets online here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrive-festival-cowichan-valle #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #cowichanvalleyevents #cobblehillbc #silversidefarm #health #wellness #connect #heal #inspire #livemusic #vendors #speakers #yoga #pilates #zumba #jazzercise #farmsgatefoods #glow #spiceaidfoodtruck

Hi All, we are now less than two weeks away to our 2nd Annual THRIVE FESTIVAL. Get your tickets online now and JOIN THE CELEBRATION OF AWAKENING TO WHOLENESS. We have 15 plus MARKET PLACE VENDORS, 6 speakers in our WISDOM ROOM, 4 musicians in our SOUL SOUNDS station and 4 movement facilitators in MOVE 'N GROOVE schedule! Our WHOLESOME FOOD VENDORS are Glow Juicery , Farm's Gate Foods & Catering and Spice Aid! Good times on August 31st at Silverside Farm among the pastoral views, horses and like-minded friends.

Connect * Heal * Inspire is what @cowichanvalleythrivefestival is all about. Come out to @silversidefarm on August 31st, 9:30-4:30 pm and take your next step towards THRIVING. Spirit Drummers open our event with conscious intention starting at 9:30 am. Pic from ourplanetourfuture.com. #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #heal #wellness #heart #health #together #community #nature #livemusic #healthyfood #movement #speakers #vendors

INTRODUCING: Anna Kouwenberg SPONSOR: THRIVE FESTIVAL Website (www-thrive-festival.com) BUSINESS: ARK2 Productions,Web Designer WEB: www.arksquared.com... ARK Squared, based in the Cowichan Valley, started in the Summer of 2010 by Anna Kouwenberg and Adam Kouwenberg. At ARK2 we do things differently. We take the time to have one-on-one discussions or meetings with our clients, ask them tailored and specific questions to learn their vision, their desires, their design ideas and we bring them to life. So we don’t give our clients OUR designs, we learn what they really want and need and give them THEIR designs.We service clients from Vancouver Island, to Greater Vancouver to other parts in Canada and the United States and even Australia! With a digital business our service area is almost limitless. We service many different industries we love the variety! #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #cowichanvalley #cobblehillbc #sponsored #healthandwellness #connect #heal #inspire #livemusic #speakers #movement #healthyfood #community

Get your @cowichanvalleythrivefestival tickets by sundown today for only $10. It will be $15 at the gate. See you there! #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #cobblehillbc #cowichanvalley #healthandwellness #communityconnections #heal #inspire #healingarts #speakers #vendors #livemusic #yoga #pilates #zumba #jazzercise #folkguitar #tarot #crystals

Thanks for liking Thrive Festival (of Cowichan Valley)! We have tipped over 100 likes! Get your tickets as TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF $10 tickets, $15 at the gate (Sat. Aug 31). Click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/thrive-festival-cowichan-valle

INTRODUCING: Cassandra Clegg WELLNESS MARKETPLACE: Vendor BUSINESS: Cassandra Clegg Health & Wellness WEB:cassandraclegghealthandwellness.simplybook.me/v2/#... Cassandra offers Body Talk, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Aura Cleansing, Angel Card Readings, Energetic Adjustments, Mediumship and Animal Communication. This will be her second year with us at our Thrive Festival! Last year she was very well received and we are super stoked to have her join us again this year. You are certainly in for a treat(ment). To learn more about all that she can do for you, check out her website by clicking below! THRIVE FESTIVAL Cowichan Valley Cobble Hill, British Columbia Duncan Chamber of Commerce Cobble Hill Mountain, Cobble Hill, BC Shawnigan Lake & Local Areas Entertainment & Events

Checkout our schedule for the day! Updates on www.thrive-festival.com. #livemusic #musicandmovementclasses #wisdom #speakers #firstnationdrumming #wholefoods #wellness #healingarts #connection #present #horsefarm #dancing #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019

Thriving is a journey, not a destination. Thanks @morganfreeman for your words of wisdom! Wanna be a speaker in our Wisdom Room? #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #thrive #connect #heal #inspire #health #wellness #community

INTRODUCING: James Hamilton SOUL SOUNDS STATION: Musician BUSINESS: James Hamilton WEB: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPYe0Ry4MKs... James has spent over thirty years studying the music of South Asia, including fourteen years while living in India (1976-1990). He has acquired an indepth knowledge of traditional Indian music, studying music history, theory, and a variety of musical genres including North and South Indian classical, folk and devotional forms. The author has lectured and performed on the sitar in India, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. He currently devotes his time to sitar performance in the Vancouver, B.C. area. #cowichanvalleythrivefestival2019 #thrive #livemusic #soulsounds #sitar #heath #wellness #inspiration

INTRODUCING: Amanda Christie WISDOM ROOM Speaker BUSINESS: Simply Nourishing WEB: www.simplynourishing.ca... TOPIC: The Role of Gut Health Hi, I'm Amanda Christie, a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant and Certified Autoimmune Paleo Coach in Cowichan Bay, BC. After being diagnosed with hypothyroidism and then Hashimoto’s, I was told that what I ate and my lifestyle had nothing to do with my disease and that there was no need to make any changes. I just could not accept that there was nothing I could do to improve my wellbeing. I dove head first into the world of nutrition, and after finding the Autoimmune Protocol, I was able to restore my energy levels, clear up my brain fog, and lose the extra pounds. With so much conflicting information out there it can be hard to know where to start. I believe by focusing on whole, nutrient dense food it's possible to regain abundant energy and increase mental clarity. I'm passionate about helping you to discover your path to vibrant health. Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. Let me help you.

2nd Annual THRIVE Festival is on Saturday August 31st! Accepting Vendor Applications now!!!

Our MOVE ‘N GROOVE Tent showcased some of the Valley’s best offerings and instructors! It was full all day long with participants too!

Thank you Wendy D Bowen for an informative and inspiring talk, part of our WISDOM ROOM speaker series. #connet #heal #inspire

VENDORS at THRIVE Festival, set up in the pastoral fields at #silversidefarm #cobblehill #cowichanvalley #healthandwellness #healing #thriving #growing #inspiring #juicing #coaching #playing #glowing #enjoying

SOUL SOUNDS MUSICIAN ED PEEKEEKOOT. Multi-instrumentalist, Singer-Songwriter, Entertainer Live at the Thrive Festival. Wow, can he pock those guitar strings! #soulsounds #thrive-festival #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #healing #spirit #firstnations #soundtherapyhealing #blessed

HOW THE BODY HEALS. Wendy Bowen, Physiotherapist,Author, Speaker. Holding on to anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Buddah. #healing #health #wellness #disease #emotionalhealing #spiritual #painmanagment #recovery #peace #harmony #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #thrivefestival

FEATURED SPEAKER Della Rice-Sylvester, Cowichan Elder, Medicine Women. Della has been studying plants as a medicine all her life. As a young girl she learned from her grandmothers, Ellen Johnny and Silvestra Modeste, then studied Medical Anthropology at UVic. she will share stories about wild medicinal an edible plants that heal and improve health from their roots, the leaves, the feel and smell of the plants. Forest walk will follow. #medicinalplants #firstnations #cowichantribes #elder #medicinewoman #healing #wellness #healthandwellness #mothernature #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #thrivefestival #community #connected #thrive #inspire

SCHEDULE: 9:15 am Gates Open 9:30 - 10 am Cowichan Spirit Drummers - Opening 9:30 - 4:30 Wellness Markets Open 10:15 am - 4:30 Schedules - Speakers/Music/Classes... 4:30 Event Concludes FINAL LIST OF VENDORS and SCHEDULES OF MUSIC (SOUL SOUNDS), MOVEMENT CLASSES (MOVE 'N GROOVE) and SPEAKERS (WISDOM ROOM) in pics! Buy your tickets online today (save $5) on EVENTBRITE. $20 at the Gate.

FEATURED ARTIST: Cheryl Bakke Martin - Inspirations Studio Cheryl Bakke Martin is a local artisan with a broad and unique range of talents. Dubbed a Renaissance Woman by one of her peers, Cheryl is multi-disciplined and approaches each project with a playful and curious mind. In her words, I see myself as an artisan and craftsperson first, as I am drawn to use the tools hammers, anvils, and torches I grew up with. But it is the unique and varied way...s to combine seemingly unrelated media, processes and disciplines that I find most engaging. Because of this, each piece I create is one-of-a-kind and completed in a sacred way, mindfully honouring the Source of creative inspiration within me. I believe it is this that connects others to a particular piece as it speaks to their deeper Self uniquely. My current work is focused on helping to create healing and sacred space in hearts and homes, supporting the path inward where peace and loving kindness is the deepest and compassion and wisdom are cultivated. Custom designed meditation furniture and artwork are made to order to suit your personal sacred space. #sacred #healing #art #multimediaart #inspiration #rennaisance #rennaisancewoman #peace #love #sacredspace #homedecor #artist #connected #spiritual #meditation #flow #healthandwellness #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #thrivefestival See more

MOVE ‘N GROOVE FEATURE: JAZZERCIZE Jazzercise is a calorie-torching, hip-swiveling, Shakira’d-be-proud dance party workout to put your abs to the test, with a hot playlist to distract you from the burn. Pam & Sue have been heating up the Cowichan Valley dance floor for the past 5 years, and its about time you find out what all the fuss is about! This dynamic duo studied hard, played hard, and danced even harder to earn their Jazzercise Instru...ctor certification in June of 2013. Since then they have developed their own teaching styles and unique motivational skills that will keep you coming back for more! You've always been beautiful, now it's time to decide to be healthier, fitter, faster, and stronger! #jazzercise #move #fun #healthandwellness #fitness #inmotionfitness #motivation #inspiration #community #cowichanvalley #thrivefestival #cobblehill See more

ANNOUNCING OUR VENDORS: 1 GENOA INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS JOSH CRAWFORD... 2 BEINGS IN BALANCE RACHEL ALLEN 3 LIGHTBRINGER AWAKENINGS MIC LIGHTBRINGER 4 CONNECTED LIVING DR. MARGARTET GAYLE 5 FIRST NATIONS PLANT MEDICINE DELLA RICE SLYVESTER 6 SOUL ESCAPE ESTHETICS EVA WALKER 7 DRAGONFLY DREAMING BETH LISCHERON 8 HEDGENETTLE BOTANICALS CHLOE BEAM 9 THRIVE NOW PHYSIO DAVID McCAULAY 10 REFLEXOLOGY BY JOY JOY STALINSKI 11 TIME OUT MASSAGE INGRID J CLINE 12 SHERRI MCCULLOCH 13 ORIGINAL EARINGS ROBERT CERINS 14 GLOW JUICERY BRANDY M 15 HOLISTIC NUTRITIONAL COUNSELLING TIFFANY BRAWN 16 HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH DENISE MCLEAN 17 EUPHORIC JUICERY LORI RIDLEY 18 RAINDROP TREATMENT EMMA NIELSON 19 HEART SONG FLUTES ROMMY VERLAAN 20 CASSANDRA CLEGG HEALTH & WELLNESS CASSANDRA CLEGG 21 HEALTH HAVEN TEYA NADDELIN 22 KATHY WHITE YOGA KATHY WHITE 23 BRISANCE COACHING WADE SMITH 24 DECEMBER STUDIO ART DALYCE CROSSLEY 25 OAK BAY BOTANICALS RICHARD STEWART 26 SHE COLLECTIVE KATE CASE FEATURED ARTIST: 27 INSPIRATIONS STUDIO CHERYL BAKKE MARTIN

FEATURED SPEAKER: DR. MARGIE GAYLE Dr. Margie Gayle is an Integrative Body psychotherapist and teacher. She cofounded Connected Living Personal Growth Seminars with three other IBP practitioners and teachers from the Cowichan Valley - Sybille Webb, Shawna Hett & Jodie McDonald. Margie is deeply interested in the link between emotional and physical health. She speaks about the mind body connection and teaches her audiences how to ignite the healing power of love from the in...side. www.connectedlivingseminars.ca Description of Talk: Love is a feeling in your body. You must cultivate love inside yourself before you can convey it authentically. #healthandwellness #bodymindsoul #love #insidejob #connectedliving #selflove #healing #psychotherapy #growth #lifejourney #lovefromtheinside #health #wellness #thriving #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #community #inspiration

ANNOUNCING OUR LINE-UP for the Wisdom Room, Move 'n Groove Tent and Soul Sounds Tent: WISDOM ROOM 10:15 11:15 Wendy Bowen How the Body Heals... 11:30 12:30 Josh Crawford Low Level Light Therapy 1:15 1:45 Dr. Margaret Gayle - Connected Living 2:00 2:30 Della Rice Sylvester Medicinal Plants 2:45 3:15 Rachel Allen Touch. Love. Heal Yourself 3:30 4:30 Mic LightBringer The Shamanic Journey MOVE ‘N GROOVE 11-11:30 Karin Ingham - Pilates 11:45 12:15 Fiji McAlpine Gift of Grounding Yoga 12:30 1 pm Pam Krewda & Sue Hunter - Jazzercize 1:15 1:45 Connie Hoshizaki - Yoga 2 2:30 Roslyn Pringle - Zumba 2:45 3:15 Chantell Foss 5Rythms 3:30 4 Karin Lewis - Drumming Circle SOUL SOUNDS 10:15 10:45 Lucas McKinnon Folk Guitar, 11:00 12:00 Ed Peekeekoot -Mulit-Instrumentalist 12:15 1:00 Karin Lewis Melodious Percussion 1:15 2:15 James Hamilton Modern Sitar 2:15 3:00 Carlos Platon Folk/Rock/Country 3:15 3:45 Robert Cerins - Electric Groove 3:45 4:15 Soul Sounds Jam Multi-Artist Finale

FEATURED MUSICIAN: James Sadler Hamilton has spent over forty years studying the music of South Asia, including fourteen years while living in India (1976-1990). He has acquired an indepth knowledge of traditional Indian music, studying music history, theory, and a variety of musical genres including North and South Indian classical, folk and devotional forms. He has lectured and performed on the sitar in India, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom and currently devotes his time to sitar performance in the Vancouver and Victoria BC. #soulsounds #thrivefestival #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #sitar #music #spiritual #sacred #goodvibes #healthandwellness #indianmusic #healing #southasia #tranquil #soundwaves #soundtherapy #sitarfeelmusic #chill

FEATURED SPEAKER Mick Lightbringer (White Eagle) Shaman, Medical Intuitive Mic is a member of The Rainbow Tribe from Hopi Prophecy and an Apache Shaman of the New World. In 50 years, Mic has clinically died and come back from The Source of All That Is seven times allowing him to connect to many beings in the Uni-verse for healing on multiple levels. With the use of deep meditation, Mick helps others to connect with their own highest self, draw out the beliefs that no longer serve and listen deeply to Spirit guidance. #spiritual #guide #shaman #shamanism #hopiprophecy #medicalintuitive #medium #healthandwellness #healing #hope #rainbowtribe #mindbodysoul #thrivefestival #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #ancestors #speaker #vendor

FEATURED SPEAKER: Rachel Allen Rachel Allen is a Reiki Master Teacher and a level 2 Practitioner for the gentle Tellington TTouch Method. Rachel works with clients, both animal and human, to help them find balance. She also teaches workshops throughout Vancouver Island. Fascinated with the processes of healing for over 15 years, Rachel has explored many areas of holistic wellness. "I have a toolbox with many tools, to provide healing on all levels. Helping people and helping people help their animals." #thrivefestival #healthandwellness #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #healing #balance #thriving #humanlove #animallove #tellingtonttouch #reiki #community #connected #inspiration #education #wisdom #speaker #beingsinbalance

Genoa Laser Therapy was instrumental on this amazing cancer healing journey of Mill Bay’s Allan Wood...come out and hear more about this leading-edge wellness offering in the Cowichan Valley. We are so happy for you Allan Wood and Alana Baker! Our featured speaker Josh Crawford is the founder and lead practitioner that treated Allan and will be in our Wisdom Room at the Thrive Festival on Sunday August 26th. https://www.cowichanvalleycitizen.com//mill-bay-man-a-pos/. #cancerresearch #cancerawareness #cancersupport #healing #laser #cowichanvalley #healthandwellness #innovation #longlife #qualityoflife #connection #inspiration

We are nearly 3 weeks away, get your early bird tickets for $15 to access: - a wellness marketplace featuring healing practitioners & vendors - schedule of Soul Sounds featuring local musicians ... - classes to join at the Move 'n Groove tent - leading-edge info from our Wisdom Room speakers Full schedule of who will be speaking, playing and leading, see link below.

FEATURED YOGA TEACHER: Connie Hoshizaki We don’t stop moving because we grow old,we grow old because we stop moving! For me, this acts as a reminder that no matter our age, or ability Motion is Lotion. #move #yoga #somatics #hatha #vynyasa #biotensegrity #myofascialrelease #pilates #healthandwellness #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #thrivefestival #healing #flow #participate #movengroove #wellbeing #thrive

SOUL SOUNDS ~ A showcase of Cowichan Valley Musical Artists FEATURED MUSICIAN: Ed Peekkeekoot! If you have yet to see this master play, then you are in for a treat. We are super excited to have Ed join us, the full schedule of artists will be announce soon!... Ed Peekeekoot 897 Juice FM Cowichan Music Scene Cowichan Musical Society Cowichan Valley Events

One month to go!!! Get your earlybird tickets to THRIVE Festival, https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/thrive-festival-cowichan-valley. #healthandwellness #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #livemusic #movementarts #leadingedge #speakers #foodie #fun #community #farmlife #cowichanvalleyartist #thrive #heal #connect #inspire

EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR SALE ~ $15 (regular $20)

Calling vendors, practitioners, volunteers. There is still room in our Wellness Marketplace, but spots are filling up! #healthandwellness #cobblehill #festival #marketplace #vendorswanted #showcaseevent #healing #wellness #farmersmarket #yoga #zumbafitness #musicians #speakers #fun

‘Tis the season of #lavendar! There are many healing benefits to this gorgeous plant. #plants #naturalproducts #healthandwellness #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #duncan #health #wellness #essentialoils #tea #aromatherapy #beautiful

FEATURED SPEAKER: Josh Crawford Founder and Clinical Director, Certified LLLT/ Photobiomodulation Therapist www.genoalasertherapy.com Low Laser Light Therapy can treat: Degenerative disc disease... Corneal diseases Head trauma Muscle, tendon & ligament injuries Pain management for trauma & post surgical wounds Inflammation & swelling Wound healing including de-gloving injuries & more. #healthandwellness #cowichanvalley #cobblehill #duncan #thor #light #cellular #health #chronicpain #injury See more

FEATURE SPEAKER: www.wendybowen.com TOPIC: How The Body Heals: Tap in to your body’s Natural Healing 1. What is the bodies natural healing process? 2. What causes pain and why does it linger? 3. What you can do to promote optimal healing? #health #wellness #cowichanvalley #festival #cobblehill #wisdom #experienced #speaker #healthandwellness #healing

THRIVE FESTIVAL is coming! It is about connection, healing and inspiration in our Cowichan Valley. Calling all PRACTITIONERS, HEALERS, VENDORS & VOLUNTEERS for Sunday August 26th, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm, Silverside Farm, 3810 Cobble Hill Road. $50-$75 vendor fee only. More at www.thrive-festival.ca or email us at [email protected] or call us at (250) 710-3715 (Lyn Bull at Silverside Farm)... Advance Tickets $15 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/thrive-festival-tickets-4760063 Tickets at Gate $20

EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE via online purchase on Eventbrite. Regular Price $20, Online Price $15.

If you have any questions, message us here: m.me/cowichanvalleythrivefestival

Imagine a festival of connection, healing & inspiration where you get to connect with the many vibrant health offerings from the Cowichan Valley and perhaps ... > wander from the Wisdom Room, where you just listened to an expert speak on getting your thrive on.... to the marketplace of healing arts vendors where you get a foot massage. > take in a yoga class in the Move 'n Groove tent, followed by some dancing in the Soul Sounds tent to finally chill amongst the valley view...s with a frozen yogurt cone. There is something for everyone and all are welcome NOTE: calling all VENDORS & VOLUNTEERS, $50-$75 vendor fee only. See details below, with more at www.thrive-festival.ca!

Enjoy the pastoral views of the Cowichan Valley at this landmark property

We are 2 months away from the inaugural Thrive Festival, calling all VENDORS & VOLUNTEERS, $50-$75 vendor fee only. See details below, with more at www.thrive-festival.ca!