Defiantly Joyful
July 19th & 20th 2025
A Healing Experience
- Defiantly Joyful: A Festival of Healing & Hope
- What does it mean to be defiantly joyful?
- It’s the kind of joy that rises even when the world expects you to fall apart. It’s the peace you find in the middle of the storm, the hope that blooms in the face of grief, and the strength you discover within your own vulnerability.
- Defiantly Joyful is a transformative experience designed to guide you toward this resilience. We provide a sanctuary where you can heal, connect, and rediscover the light within you.
- A Toolkit for Every Journey
- While this sanctuary is a powerful resource for those in the midst of grief or trauma, its purpose is universal. Hardship, in its many forms, is an inevitable part of the human experience.
- This day is for everyone, whether you are healing a present wound or proactively gathering the tools you'll need for a resilient future. Think of it as emotional strength training, equipping you with practices to find your center long before a storm arrives, and to navigate it with grace when it does.
- Explore a Day of Healing & Rediscovery
- Your single, all-inclusive ticket grants you access to every offering across our beautiful farm venue. Mix and match experiences to create the day you need, with no hidden costs. Below is a general overview of what to expect at DJ, but click HERE to dive deeper into the schedule and offerings!
- * Expressive Arts to Unleash Creativity
- Find your flow in a Watercolor Class, learn the art of Flower Arranging, or connect with nature on meditative Garden Walks.
- * Movement & Meditation to Restore Balance
- Immerse yourself in healing vibrations at a Sound Bath, find your center with gentle Yoga, or cultivate life force energy through Qi Gong.
- * Guidance & Insight for Your Path
- Gain wisdom from our lineup of Motivational Speakers and learn practical skills in our Tools for Grief & Trauma Workshops.
- * Personalized 1:1 Healing Sessions
- Receive individualized care with sessions like Acupuncture, Hand Reflexology, Drum Chakra Clearing, Oracle Readings, and Human Design/Gene Key Readings.
- Beyond the schedule, you’ll have ample space to reflect, explore the serene grounds, or simply engage in playful activities that reignite a sense of wonder.
- Our Story: A Moment of Shared Hope
- The idea for Defiantly Joyful wasn't born in a boardroom. It sparked on a winding bus ride in Bogotá between two friends, Hannah and Holly, as they shared their stories of deep personal grief. In that moment of raw vulnerability, Hannah described her mother as “defiantly joyful,” a phrase that landed with profound power. It captured a way of living that rises above sorrow, a joy that persists through the darkness. That single phrase ignited a vision for a festival rooted in healing, remembrance, and wild, resilient hope.
- Ready to Find Your Joy?
- Whether you are actively navigating a personal challenge or seeking to build a foundation of resilience for the future, this day is for you. Join a community of kindred spirits in a space designed for healing, connection, and the rediscovery of your own strength.
- Register Here to Begin Your Journey
- An Important Note for Attendees:
- Due to the tender nature of themes like grief, trauma, and emotional recovery, this event is created for a mature audience and is recommended for ages 17 and up. We kindly request that younger children do not attend.
