Haywire Farm Festival Workshops
At the Haywire Farm Festival, we are dedicated to delivering education in the most enjoyable and engaging way possible. Explore a diverse range of workshops, from homesteading and gardening to art, yoga, and beyond. Scroll to the archive to take a look at our previous workshops and get excited for the incredible experiences this year has in store! Stay tuned for the exciting workshops coming your way this year! Updates are currently underway…
2025 Scheduling Last Updated July 22, 2025
Workshop Area 1 – Art in the Barn
FRIDAY JULY 25
5 pm – 6 pm: Yoga with Sierra ( Wholeistically You Wellness)
7 pm – 9 pm: Open paint session
7 pm – 9 pm: DJ set- Tara Dawn Solheim
SATURDAY JULY 26
12 pm – 5 pm – Live Art Exhibit : Mural paintings
All Day – DJ set – Dr. Yvo
7 pm – Starfish Yoga, Dr. Yvo
SUNDAY JULY 27
10 am: Wire Wrap A Tree of Life with Jani (Fringe of the Forest)
12 pm: Meditative Drawing (Lori Bradford)
Time to be determined: DJ Set – Noor
Workshop Area 2 – Courtyard
FRIDAY JULY 25
7 pm: Belly Dance Fan Fusion- Tribal Vibes Wild Fire
SATURDAY JULY 26
10:30 am: Breathing into Grace with the Golden Sun”: A guided meditation experience with Reece Parisotto (Earth Angels Meditations)
11:30 am: Laughter Yoga with Logan LeBlanc (Inner Nature Learning)
1 pm: Explore Your Voice Through Play – Tara Dawn Solheim
2:30 pm: Winsome Kind Mantra music workshop
4 pm: Songwriting Workshop – Brian Paul DG workshop
SUNDAY JULY 27
11:00 am: Yoga & meditation with Sierra (Wholeistically You Wellness)
12:30 pm: Reflexology for couples – Theresa Tree Reflexology
2:00 pm: Shiatsu workshop for couples – Harry Peter
Workshop Area 3 – Courtyard Tent
FRIDAY JULY 25
6:30 pm: Self-Massage & Stretch (Bee Relieved)
8 pm: Energy, Frequencies, Health & Vitality: Beyond the Edge of Science as we know it by Riordan
SATURDAY JULY 26
10 am : Book reading with Wilbur Sargunaraj, Culture Intelligence Facilitator
3 pm: Medicine Wheel Teachings (Carol Crowe)
SUNDAY JULY 27
1 pm: Crafting Herbal Tinctures: An apothecary workshop with Hailey (Earth Wisdom Apothecary)
3 pm: Beekeeping workshop with Alicia (Yager Homestead)
Workshop Area 4 – Haywire Kids Zone
FRIDAY JULY 25
5 pm – 9 pm: Grace Koln – Children of the Autumn-7 pillars Musical kids program
SATURDAY JULY 26
10 am: Haywire Kids Club -crafts/facepainting
12:30 pm – 2 pm: Mainstage: CQ Culture Concert-family concert
2 pm – 3 pm: Kids parade with Tribal Vibes and Zen Rhythm Drumcircle
3 pm – 5 pm: Haywire Kids Club – crafts/facepainting
5 pm: Cricket tutorial with Wilbur
SUNDAY JULY 27
10 am – 3 pm: Have Fun Being You! with Logan Leblanc (Inner Nature Learning)
Area 5 – Market/Drum Circle
FRIDAY JULY 25
8 – 9 pm: Drum Circle
SATURDAY JULY 26
2 pm – 3 pm: Kids parade
4-5 pm: Drumcircle
Tara Dawn Solheim
DJ Set
Friday, July 25, 7 pm – 9 pm: Art in the Barn (Area 1)
Workshop
Saturday, July 26, 1 pm: Wellness/Music Workshops (Area 2)
Resonating from Regina, Saskatchewan, Tara Dawn Solheim is a multifaceted artist who has performed across Canada and Japan. Her music draws on 1920s-30s blues, jazz, and early rock ‘n’ roll. She plays piano and spins music as a DJ to create danceable vibes. Invited to create original work for the Cathedral Village Arts Festival, MacKenzie Art Gallery, music festivals, dance works, and CBC Radio, she spent five years in Tokyo performing with music collectives. A Usui Reiki Master and certified Somatic Experiencing© practitioner, she often creates poetry films in nature.
In this workshop, we will explore methods to find playfulness and resonance within your speaking and/or singing voice.
We will explore:
– flexibility of expression through simple games and activities
– dynamics between breath, body, voice, language, and imagination
– core nervous system skills to help our bodies release, recover, and become more resilient
This workshop is informed by my study of Fitzmaurice Voicework and Somatic Experiencing. My artistic practice combines writing, a cappella singing, performance poetry, music creation, energy medicine, meditation, and somatic exploration.
Family Friendly Workshop – All ages welcome to come & play!
Tribal Vibes Wildfire
Workshop
Friday, July 25, 7pm: Belly Dance Fan Fusion
Workshops (Area 2) Courtyard
Kids Parade
Saturday, July 26, 2 pm – 3 pm: Participate-Kid’s Programs (Area 4); Watch-Market/Drum Circle (Area 5)
Under the stunning Sask skies, join Lady BuzzRock and Sapphire Flame of Tribal Vibes Wild Fire for an exciting intro to bellydance using fans as props! This all-levels workshop will guide you through a fun and easy circle dance choreography with vibrant fan movements. Fans will be provided- and available for purchas if you fall in love with the flow!
Wholeistically You
Yoga & Meditation with Sierra
Friday, July 25, 5 pm: Art in the Barn (Area 1)
Sunday, July 27, 11 am: Workshop (Area 2) Courtyard
At 25, I’ve rooted my life in balance, wellness, and connection — both with nature and the self. I’m a certified yoga teacher and holistic nutritionist, blending movement, mindfulness, and food as medicine to support others on their path to inner harmony. When I’m not guiding others through breath and posture, you’ll find me barefoot in the garden, nurturing the soil as a reflection of the care we all need within. My greatest passion is helping others return to themselves — to feel whole, nourished, and empowered in their own bodies. Through yoga, holistic nutrition, and grounded living, I hold space for people to reconnect, heal, and thrive.
Logan LeBlanc – Program leader, owner of Inner Nature Learning
Laughter Yoga
Saturday, July 26, 11:30 am: Workshops (Area 2) Courtyard
Have fun being YOU! Kids programming
Sunday, July 27, 12 pm – 4 pm: Haywire Kid’s Zone (Area 4)
Welcome to a space where kids can be weird, wild, loud, quiet, silly, curious, serious, joyful and everything in between. This is a playful environment designed to honour the whole child. Whether you’re into climbing, crafting, running, hiding, laughing, or lying in the grass staring at the clouds, you’re invited to show up exactly as you are. Rather than following a rigid plan, I follow the natural interests and curiosity of each individual, allowing them to take the lead in their journey. Whether we are exploring the wonders of the natural world, playing interactive games, engaging in creative arts and crafts or diving into mindfulness practices, the day will flow with a SPOIL EM rhythm. There is freedom within this form, and the acronym stands for:
Social time
Play time
Observation time
Individual time
Learning time
Exercise time
Mindfulness time
This is more than a program – it is a co-creative space for kids to connect with the world around them and the wisdom within.
A simple goal for the day = may each individual person realize their greatest superpower is being their authentic selves and that so much can be learned through breath, movement, laughter, and play.
So come as you and have fun BEING YOU!
Zen Rhythm Co.
Kids Parade
Saturday, July 26, 2 pm: from Mainstage to Market/Drum Circle (Area 5)
Drum Circle
Friday, July 25, 4 pm: Mainstage Festival opening Circle, 8 pm: Market open circle
Saturday, Julyl 26 4 pm: Market (Area 5)
Sunday, July 27, 8:30 pm Closing Drumcircle
JADE II: Cathy Chicoine is the heart, mind & soul behind Zen Rhythm Co. She has been working with the drum as a tool for personal transformation, self awareness, growth, healing recreation and community building for the past 20 years.
Grace Koln
Children of the Autumn – 7 Pillars
Friday, July 25, 5 pm – 9 pm: Haywire Kid’s Zone (Area 4)
Kid’s musical program with Grace Koln
“Grace and Friends are excited to share with the festival children
the Children of Autumn Musicals sixth pillar called “The
Essentials “ . Children will be playing numerous drama games
that even Francis Ford Coppola recommends , learn a song from
the Musical called Couldn’t Have Made it Without you , play
with instruments , paint a Mandela together , and some other fun
surprises – all geared to keep your child growing their connection
to nature through drama and music “
Bee Relieved
Self-Massage & Stretch by Chloe
Friday, July 25, 6:30 pm: Workshop (Area 3) Courtyard Tent
My name is Chloe and I am a registered massage therapist and manual osteopathic student therapist! I am currently located in Saskatoon but my home is in Tisdale, SK. You can find me providing services at both places! Trained in advanced therapeutic massage and osteopathic manipulation, I offer a holistic approach to healing, targeting the root causes of pain, tension, and discomfort. My space allows you to relax and decompress, but my intuition and variety of techniques helps you to ‘bee relieved.’ Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or simply seeking stress relief, I provide personalized care tailored to your specific needs. At my workshop expect to learn some self care massage tips to keep your body at its best between massage treatments!
Dennis Riordan
Energy, Frequencies, Health & Vitality: Beyond the edge of Science as we know it
Friday, July 25, 8 pm: Workshop (Area 3) Courtyard Tent
A Workshop with Dennis Riordan
This presentation will be on the “experimental” realm of frequency modulation and subtle energy balancing. I will discuss and explain my journey, what I’ve learned from others and some of the breakthroughs I’ve discovered on my own and how people can benefit from this all natural approach to health, gardening, growing crops and raising animals. Question and answer interaction is welcome throughout the discussion. I hope that people of all ages will find the topic mind-expanding at the very least. Everything is energy, and we individually have the power to change energy! Radionics, dowsing and what I brand “aethertronics” are effective tools in achieving these desired changes.
Wilbur Sargunaraj
CQ Culture Book Reading
Saturday, July 26, 10 am: Workshop (Area 3) Courtyard Tent
CQ Culture Concert – Family Concert
Saturday, July 26, 12:30 pm: MAINSTAGE
Cricket Tutorial with Wilbur
Saturday, July 26, 5 pm : Haywire Kid’s Zone (Area 4)
What Is CQ?
Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is one of the research-based forms of intelligences like IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Intelligence). CQ is your ability to function and relate effectively with people from different cultures and is a capability that anyone can develop.
Sounds nice, but how can CQ help me?
Cultural intelligence helps us to move beyond tolerance and towards each other. It encourages us to break away from the “US vs. THEM” mindset that often divides societies. It enables us to stop being scared of differences, as we become more open-minded and interested in learning from new encounters. Culturally intelligent people successfully interact across cultural divides and bring unity as they recognize the value of each person and enter into meaningful relationships.
Start developing your CQ with Wilbur Sargunaraj!
Avril Keller
Haywire Kid’s Club – Crafts & Facepainting
Saturday, July 26, 10 am: Kid’s Programs (Area 4)
& Saturday, July 26, 3pm – 5 pm: Kid’s Programs (Area 4)
Reece Parisotto, Earth Angels Meditations
Breathing into Grace with the Golden Sun
Saturday, July 26, 10:30 am : Workshops (Area 2) Courtyard
Hello friends, my name is Reece. I am a meditation practitioner trained through Place of Bliss Academy, Sura Flow, and The Priority Academy, offering a grounded, holistic approach rooted in the mind, body, and soul. With a degree in Child and Youth Care Counselling, I’ve spent over six years supporting vulnerable populations — from walking alongside high-risk youth to compassionately guiding individuals of all backgrounds through the complexities of the mental health system.
My lifelong journey of self-inquiry and spiritual exploration has led me to a deep connection with the divine and my true calling. One of my core beliefs is that connection is born through vulnerability — when we allow ourselves to be seen in our fullness, a gateway opens… we give ourselves permission to heal. I don’t claim to have all the answers — in fact, I believe that the moment we say we know everything, we know nothing. With humility and an open heart, I hold space for others to reconnect with their inner truth, release limiting beliefs, and awaken to the divine flow of life.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” – Rumi
This guided journey is a sacred return to your inner self. We’ll begin by anchoring into the present moment through mindful breath. Without attachment you will be asked to bring forward a limiting belief, fears, or old pattern. With compassion and presence, we’ll create space for these energies to soften and shift.
Through gentle guidance and deep, conscious breathing, you’ll reconnect with inner peace, self-compassion, and the grace that lives within. This practice invites you to trust the unfolding and remember the deep safety that has always been inside you.
What to Expect:
- Safe container for reflection, rest and renewal
- Release tension and resistance through deep mindful breathing
- Anchor into the present moment with visualizations and body awareness
- Observe thoughts and beliefs without attachment
- Embrace vulnerability as a pathway to connection and healing
- Cultivate self-compassion and grace, allowing space for inner softness and acceptance
- Opportunity to integrate
Duration: 25 minutes, arrive 5-10 minutes beforehand, there will be 10 minutes for at the end to integrate through journalling or connection with peers.
What to Bring: A cozy spot to sit or lie down, a blanket or cushion, and anything that helps you feel safe and supported.
Encouraged: A journal for reflections after the practice.
Come exactly as you are.
Ninewest Farms
Nine West Farms Tour – off site tour with the Young Agrarians
Saturday, July 26
A Garden Workshop with Ninewest Farms and the Young Agrarians
Winsome Kind
Mantra Music Workshop
Saturday, July 26, 2:30 pm: Workshop (Area 2) Courtyard
A Mantra Music Workshop with Winsome Kind
There’s no mistaking the chemistry when you hear Saskatchewan’s husband and wife inspirational folk duo, Winsome Kind. The story of their love, which now spans over a decade, is as beautiful as their music, with memorable melodies, luxurious harmonies, and heartfelt stories.
Scott Perrie and Leora Joy met in 2012, performing in a production of “The Buddy Holly Story”, and fell in love. In the years since, they’ve filled their days making music, travelling, and raising their incredible children. They’ve released 3 full-length albums, as well as numerous award-winning singles and music videos, and have performed across Canada and North America.
Their latest album, Love in a Hurricane, which features their unique blend of folk, pop, and harmony, now has over 200,000 streams on Spotify, and recently won 2 emPower Positive Music Awards. It was recorded almost entirely with a mobile on-the-go studio, which Leora and Scott travelled with throughout a 2-year adventure in Mexico and across Western Canada, and completed on Salt Spring Island with the help of local legend Daryl Chonka. With songs such as Trail of Love, Living Free, Frequency, Hola Hola and Keep on Lovin’, they hope to inspire heartfelt connection, unity, and strength, in their authentic and winsome way.
“…The folk-pop affair is rife with vibrant harmonies, and there’s a candy store’s worth of sweet melodies.” (CBC Vancouver)
“…A PAEAN TO FAMILY AND THE SENSE OF CONNECTION WE TREASURE WHILE NURTURING AND BEING A PART OF ONE. THE CLOSE HARMONY SINGING BETWEEN THE TWO LEADS SOUNDS LIKE AN AURAL SYMBOL FOR ALL OF THAT… THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTION, ACCEPTANCE, AND SECURITY THAT IS SO SOUGHT AFTER IN FAMILIES, AND IN GENERAL. HAPPY LISTENING!” (Rob Jones, Radio Free Lightning Bug)
Carol Crowe
Medicine Wheel Teachings
Saturday, July 26, 3 pm: Workshops (Area 3) Courtyard Tent
Medicine Wheel Teachings with Carol Crowe
In this workshop paint a Medicine Wheel while you listen to stories led by Carol Crowe, an Anishinaabe Algonquin who is an inspiring environmental advocate, dedicated to protecting Mother Earth through monitoring and reducing human impacts on land, water, air, soil, and sacred places. Carol is a recipient of the Global Women of Vision Award in Business, and an Esquao Award from the institute for the advancement of Aboriginal Women. She is an Alumni of the Governor General Study Conferences and an avid volunteer. It is a delight and honour to have Carol return to the festival.
Brian Paul DG
Songwriting, Creativity, Communication, Authenticity, Awareness, Responsibility, Holistic Health & Joy
Saturday, July 26, 4 pm: Workshop (Area 3)
A Workshop with Brian Paul DG
Join Brian Paul D.G. for this 3rd Annual Haywire Farm Festival workshop special! Exploring the themes included in the title, mixed with old stories, story-telling themes, touching on the significance and usefulness of recognizing “archetypes” and metaphors… along with more sound and word history, mystery and interactive engagement and fun!
Inspiring himself and/or others to feel/think/heal/smile/dance/
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Fringe of the Forest
Wire Wrap Tree of Life
Sunday, July 27, 10 am: Art in the Barn (Area 1)
Hands-on, guided art experience. Let’s make jewelry!
I have been working with wire for nearly ten years and creating jewelry for over two decades. I love to guide others in learning how to do this craft. If you are looking for unique gifts, you can also check out my wares at the Haywire Artisan Market.
Lori Bradford, Certified Art Therapy Practitioner
Sacred Lines – An Art Meditation
Sunday, July 27, 12 pm: Art in the Barn (Area 1)
Hello, I’m Lori Bradford, a certified art therapy practitioner and artist. Join me for a unique, calming workshop at the Haywire Farm Festival that I call Sacred Lines. In this meditative drawing class, we will explore two powerful artistic techniques that soothe the mind and nurture creativity. We will weave together the intuitive flow of Neurographica and the mindful patterns of Zentangle to open doorways into deeper self-awareness and spiritual connection. I will show you the basics of both art forms and help you engage in mindful drawing exercises that are designed to quiet mental chatter and awaken creativity. You will experience a sense of relaxation, self-discovery, and hopefully joy in the creative process while creating a beautiful and meaningful piece of sacred art. I invite you to trust the unseen, to allow art to become a bridge between the conscious and the divine. You don’t need any artistic experience — only a willingness to explore and receive. This class is about the process, not the final product, so come with an open heart, and leave with a greater sense of peace, inspiration, and artistic confidence. I will provide all the materials needed for this class but you are more than welcome to bring your own art journal if you have one. If you are looking for a way to de-stress, enhance creativity, and explore new ways of mindful expression, then come and join me at Sacred Lines, a meditative drawing experience.
Theresa Tree Reflexology
Reflexology for Two
Sunday, July 27, 12:30 pm: Workshop (Area 2) Courtyard
Theresa is a certified reflexologist and learned from her grandmother as a teen. She has developed her own intuitive practice and teaches others basic reflexology techniques for improved health. She also takes groups to her northern forest on mushroom and berry harvesting tours. Bring a friend or companion along and learn basic reflexology for personal first aid.
Contact Theresa Tree for more information.
Ph: 306-203-4056
Email: theresapenner38@gmail.com
Earth Wisdom Apothecary
Carfting Herbal Tinctures: An Apothecary Workshop
Sunday, July 27, 1 pm: Workshop (Area 3) Courtyard tent
An Apothecary Workshop with Earth Wisdom Apothecary
Harry Peter
Shiatsu
Sunday, July 27, 2 pm: Workshop (Area 2)
Releasing tensions from neck and shoulders in sitting position. *12 people max
Hello, my name is Harry Peter. I was born and raised in the Black Forest area of High Germany. There I was trained as a Physical Therapist and worked as such for several years. During this time I got acquainted with Rex Lassalle, the founder of Hara Shiatsu International. He introduced me to various alternative and Asian healing methods. The fascination with his work lead me to the exploration of the interaction between the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of healing. Since my immigration into Canada I continue to support my clients to improve their well-being by teaching this methods and by offering individual sessions.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu, meaning “finger pressure” in Japanese, is a therapeutic massage technique, based on the principals of acupuncture, butr without the needles. Gentle pressure and stretching are applied in order to influence the body’s energy to flow and organ systems. This creates harmony within the body and increases its ability to heal itself. Shiatsu is not only beneficial for treating all kinds of illnesses, it is also very relaxing and a great tool to get rid of any stress related problems. Since health challenges first show up in the body’s energy system, even long before any damage is done to an organ, Shiatsu is excellent for prevention and a adjunct for any health maintenance program. Shiatsu is excellent for prevention and a valuable adjunct for any health maintenance program. Shiatsu is traditionally done with clothes on, though it helps not to wear too much layers of clothing. T-shirts are best, but tank tops or sweaters work very well, too.
In this workshop you will learn how to release tension from the neck and shoulder area. The sequence is designed for home use and this is very easy to remember. There is no need to know the exact pressure points. All you need is some gentleness and the desire to have some healing fun with your partner.
Yager Homestead
Beekeeping Workshop
Sunday, July 27, 3 pm: Workshop (Area 3) Courtyard Tent
That sounds like a fantastic opportunity to learn about beekeeping! An interactive class with Alicia at Yager Homestead will give you hands-on experience and valuable knowledge. You’ll dive into essential topics like the necessary equipment for beekeeping, the fascinating life cycle of bees, techniques for honey extraction, and strategies for growing and maintaining your hives year after year.
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2024 Workshops
Kids Program
July 26: 5 pm-8pm Haywire Barn/ July 27: 12 pm – 5 pm Mainstage
Logan LeBlanc – Program leader, owner of Inner Nature Learning
I am a dad, a teacher, and a forever student of life on a journey to inspire more joy, unity, and empowerment into the hearts of everyone I possibly can. I am grateful to be able to find ways to help myself and others heal through laughter, music, meditation, nature, Reiki, yoga, and play every day. I love learning and exploring the natural world while teaching students about their inner nature and how to live in harmony with the two. I encourage everyone I meet, including those reading this right now, to truly believe in their own superpowers. Psst.. your superpower is being you – fully, authentically expressing your awesomeness. No one else is you. Soooooooooo…..
HAVE FUN BEING YOU!
Drum Circle led by Zen Rhythm
July 26: 4 pm Mainstage
July 28: 10:30 am Mainstage
Beats n Yoga Workshop
July 26 – 6 pm Mainstage
Authentic Empowerment
Combing sound, mindful movement and meditation, join Mallory Dawn and Parab Poet for a Beats n Yoga Experience at Haywire Festival. Move to the rhythm, connect with your breath and cultivate community as they guide you on a journey within.
Slush Ropes with BuzzRoc
July 26: 7 pm Market Stage
What is Slush Ropes?
Low impact cardio designed for all, no matter shape, size and ability. Allows you to become one with the rope and dance with it! Slush ropes came to BuzzRoc when he was preparing for hip replacement surgery. To become stronger before he became weak. To get where he is today!
He wants to share his love for slush rope flow and inspire his community to Get Up and Get It, and Just Flow Baby! Not only physically healing it is also mentally healing! Your inner child gets an opportunity to shine and you will smile like never before!
Belly Dance Basics with Kristy A.K.A. Lady Buzzrock
July 26: 8 pm Market Stage
Kristy strives to create unity and connection in her classes and artist practice. The sessions Kristy has created for Haywire Festival is to explore the world of belly dance through a circle dance choeography. Together we will explore sensual movements, isolations and belly dance basics. The connection created through this dance eliminates barriers, builds togetherness among the participants, and promotes equality. Kristy is looking forward to sharing her 20 plus years experience of dance and music.
She will be accompanied by Tribal Vibes Wild Fire her crew of drummers and dancers to bring this workshop to life. Through joy and playfulness participants will experience a heart centered session infused with peace, love, unity and respect.
Hula Hoop Making & Dance Lesson for Kids
by Dianne Beckett
July 26: 8 pm – Haywire Barn
This workshop is all about preparing the perfect tool for fun and playful dance…a hulahoop!
A long lasting and strong hoop can be created from ordinary plumbing supplies plus a selection of colorful, durable tape (hockey, duck or electrical). I have been hula hoop dancing for 17 years now and still find it fun and challenging. It has increased my flexibility and dexterity enormously and I never need to worry about a dance partner in a crowd. Getting creative with the moves and the outfits! We will learn how to measure a hoop to best fit our body size and get busy making the ultimate colorful designs. Then it’s time to learn a few moves!
Movement and Meditation with Dopamine Wellness
July 27: 10 am – Haywire Barn
Amin’s training philosophy extends beyond conventional gym settings. He has worked with diverse clients, employing innovative programs that integrate bodyweight training, mobility exercises, and effective tools such as resistance bands, dumbbells, and kettlebells. Amin’s commitment to holistic health is reflected in his programs, which not only focus on physical fitness but also emphasize cultivating a healthy mindset, motivation, accountability, and discipline.
Founder of Dopamine Wellness, Amin brings passion and dedication to his work, inspiring individuals to incorporate functional fitness and movement into their lives. His approach goes beyond the physical, fostering a transformative and empowering experience for those he guides on their wellness journey.
Intrigued by the profound impact of intentional eating on her own life, Jenn walks a path of deep body wisdom. Her insatiable curiosity about the origins of food, sustainable practices, and the connection between nourishment and well-being has led to transformative experiences.
Beyond her storytelling endeavors, Jenn is a guide in yoga, embodied movement, meditation practices, food and writing workshops, drawing on her rich experiences. Jenn’s commitment to sharing wisdom is evident in the diverse teachings she has received from mentors both locally and globally.
Residing in Saskatoon with her partner, Amin Nasr, Jenn is co-owner and operator of Dopamine Wellness. Together, they create a holistic approach to well-being, blending movement, mindfulness, and nourishment to empower individuals on their wellness journeys.
Sourdough Workshop
July 27: 12 pm – Haywire Barn
Become a sourdough master with this workshop! Learn everything you need to know to sufcessfully make, maintain and bake sourdough!
”Wild Garden at your doorstep
July 27: 3 pm – Haywire Barn
From ‘Weeds’ to ‘Wild Herbs’ to ‘Nourishing & Helpful Allies’ learn how to use all those wonderful (pesky) plants growing at your doorstep.
“Stories of Haywire” Coffee Row with Dave Propp
July 27 2 pm – Haywire Barn
Join relative and neighbour Dave Propp, nephew of the late Richard Propp here to tell stories of haywire, its beginnings and share pictures of its development over the years. Join the neighbours for some story telling and memory sharing in the haywire barn.
Wilderness Skills Series
July 27 12-5 pm Food Court Area
Join Michela Carriere of Aski Holisitc Adventures for learning about survival and wilderness skills. Michela is also on this season of ALONE and here to answer your questions about her experience in the filming of season 11.
Sovereignty: The Blueprint for Principled Organization in a Chaotic World
A workshop by Noor Mitri
July 28 9 am – Haywire Barn
What does it mean to be truly human? It’s a question as old as time, debated endlessly across cultures and history, and lost in the endless surrounding ideologies. When we observe history we realize that the last version of the common human character was a direct result of the idea of universal human rights. A premise that sadly is currently being assassinated by overwhelming corruption of the essence of the human spirit. This is evident in the horrors of unfolding wars, pandemics, ideological conflicts and economic uncertainties; and if we crowned it all with the possibility of extinction due to environmental crises, we begin to see an overwhelming recipe for giving up, opening the doors of radicalization.
Meanwhile political puppetry, where the strings are pulled by the highest bidders, lead us into a parade of collapsing institutions…
Noor, a Syrian Canadian artist deeply affected by war, foresaw this grim reality 13 years ago. Moving to Canada, he struggled to break through his dual existence, rooted in traditional eastern philosophies of collectivism, and discovering western individualism.
With the 13 years war on Syria, Noor’s existence fell into an extreme sense of disintegration, loss of hope, and questioning of faith. In desperation Noor asked the creator for assistance in maneuvering this world from hell, in order to apply himself for the salvation of his children, surrounding community and all that matters. What followed was a total reality collapse brought upon a brain injury resulting from a series of concussions and post concussion syndrome which lasted for years.
“I tried everything to recover from my brain injury—resting in dark rooms, sensory deprivation, and various brain training methods—but nothing worked. It felt like I was losing myself. In my desperation, I found my father’s 3,000-page Arabic Bible and began reading. This unexpected discovery set me on a 13-year journey of studying Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
But the quest for understanding didn’t stop there. I was drawn to explore the profound answers hidden in the study of geometry, leading me to insights about human organizational structures. I discovered that true human sovereignty and meaningful living often arise from knowledge and deliberate choices, in stark contrast to imposed templates. This journey taught me the value of individual sovereignty, offering a path to navigate my life.”
In this workshop, we’ll discuss the origin of human ideologies, and the concept of sovereignty as a building block for exploration and how it can shield the individual from the ‘Hunger Games’ of modern existence, providing a principled approach to navigating our chaotic reality.
“After long years of learning and personal application, with the blessing of the creator and learnt knowledge I successfully turned my vulnerability into a teacher. A teacher that taught me the value of key principles in order to become an individual and consciously build my human character in the play of life and destiny.”
Today, Noor is a three time recipient of Canada Council for the Arts strategic grants where he leads BeatsUnion, a human centric digital innovation and a global artist movement towards sovereignty, self-sustainability, and self governance. In addition, Noor manages his family restaurant in Regina, and leads artistic and educational events in support of the global peace movement and the world peace councils.
About the Workshop:
Join us for a profound storytelling into the mysterious concepts of sovereignty, simplified by precision of mathematics and geometry. Sovereignty is not just a political idea, but an eternal truth in meaning. We’ll dive deep into the fundamental origins of ideologies and discover how sovereignty can act as a safeguard against the “Hunger Games” reality many of us face. This workshop isn’t just theoretical—but inspired from my personal journey as an artist, father. entrepreneur and ultimately as a human being.
What You’ll Experience:
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Insightful Discussions: Explore the concept of sovereignty as a powerful framework for protecting human rights in a turbulent world.
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Personal Reflections: Engage in a meditation session aimed at finding unity in our human experience.
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Live Art and Music: You can also participate in interactive art and reflect on a musical journey curated by Noor, designed to inspire and uplift.
This workshop is not just a learning opportunity but a call to action—a chance to reclaim our sense of purpose and direction in a world that often feels off-course. Whether you’re looking to understand sovereignty on a deeper level or seeking practical strategies for personal resilience, this workshop promises to be an enriching experience.
Build your Local Food Chain
Workshop presented by Fred Reibin
July 28 2:30 pm Haywire Barn
Does where your food comes from matter to you? Do you want to build more relationships with connected growers, foragers, and others who with a passion about the land and food? It takes a village to feed a village. Where better to build up your local food network than here at the Haywire Farm.
This circhle exploration will create a food map of what we collectively have to offer, where we can source local foods and supplies, and where we need to fill in gaps.
You’ll go forward with a greater understanding of the current local food reality, how you can get more connected and new relationships to support each other in sovereignty!
Agricultural Legacies
A workshop by Jonah Toth from the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation
July 28 4:30 pm Haywire Barn
The Community Foundation has been a trusted partner for 55 years, helping to facilitate and guide charitable giving in Saskatchewan and support folks in creating a legacy. We are a catalyst for community impact and have granted over $40 Million in the past decade alone to strengthen our communities and enrich the quality of life.
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop to reflect on your own legacy. It is said that a society grows when we plant the seeds of the trees whose shade we will never enjoy. How can we each write our own legacy, not only through what we leave behind, but through what we give to our communities today?