Our Mission
Roots Farm & Retreat’s Not-for-Profit exists to steward land as a space for healing, creativity, and belonging. Through accessible arts, cultural, and land-based experiences, we invite community to gather in reflection, expression, and connection, cultivating collective wellbeing in relationship with the earth.
The Not-For-Profit
Roots Farm & Retreat’s Not-for-Profit creates space for connection, creativity, and collective wellbeing on 75 acres of organically stewarded land in Newington, Ontario. While the Cooperative supports farmers, the Not for Profit focuses on people, especially rural seniors, newcomers, BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals, youth, and residents facing isolation.
In a region where formal mental health services are limited, we offer land based programming that helps people reduce stress, build resilience, and feel a deeper sense of community . Through activities such as yoga, breathwork, mindfulness walks, creative expression workshops, and seasonal gatherings, participants reconnect with themselves, each other, and the rhythms of the land.
Our geodesic dome and Mongolian yurt provide welcoming gathering spaces designed with inclusion in mind, ensuring seniors and participants with mobility needs can participate comfortably. Together, these spaces support workshops, retreats, and community-led experiences that strengthen intergenerational bonds and foster cultural sensitivity.
Offerings on the Land
Programs and Events
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The Art Hive is a free, welcoming creative space where community members of all ages can gather, create, and connect. Grounded in the belief that art is for everyone, it offers open studio time, shared materials, and a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Visit our Events Calendar section to see upcoming Art Hive dates and join us in the studio.
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Our events are intentional gatherings rooted in care, connection, and accessibility. From seasonal celebrations and wellness retreats to creative workshops and cultural exchanges, each offering invites participants to slow down, build relationships, and reconnect with themselves, one another, and the land.
Together, these shared experiences nurture belonging, resilience, and collective wellbeing.
Visit our Events Calendar to explore upcoming events and join us.
Meet a few of our facilitators
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![Soul Circus in Ontario]()
Soul Circus Caravan
Cornwall-based collective bringing interactive arts, movement, and playful, participatory experiences to community gatherings.
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![Yafa Goawily artist and contributor to Roots Farm & Retreat]()
Yafa Goawily – Yafa Arts and Crafts
Multidisciplinary artist and facilitator offering creative, movement-based, and expressive arts experiences rooted in local culture and storytelling.
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![New Room company run by Daniele-Jocelyne and Erin]()
Erin Willet & DJ Otou – New Room
Facilitators focused on reflection, collaboration, and accessible group experiences that foster meaningful connection and shared learning.
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![Fimo Mitchell Wellness coordinator at Roots Farm & Retreat]()
Fimo Mitchell – When the Village Meditates
Certified meditation teacher offering grounding, mindfulness, and breathwork practices that support presence, calm, and collective connection.
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![Sheena Ben-David Project Manager and Coordinator for Roots Farm & Retreat]()
Sheena Ben-David – Program & Creative Facilitation
Art educator and meditative art facilitator supporting intuitive art-making, reflective workshops, and the overall flow of creative programming at Roots.
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![ANIMA Design Studio by Leo De La Roca is a contributor to Roots Farm & Retreat]()
Leo De la Roca – ANIMA Design Studio
Designer and marketing consultant supporting visual identity, storytelling, and outreach for community-centered initiatives.
Our Gathering Spaces
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Our 12 metre geodesic dome is a light filled gathering space designed for movement, creativity, and collective experience. Large windows keep the surrounding landscape present while offering comfort in every season.
Its open circular form supports yoga, dance, workshops, and community gatherings where people move and create in rhythm with the land.
The dome was made possible through a generous contribution from the McConnell Foundation, supporting its foundation and development as an accessible, year round community hub.
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Our 20 foot hand painted Mongolian yurt offers a warm and intimate space for reflection and small group gatherings. In cooler months, a woodstove creates a grounded and welcoming atmosphere.
The circular form and natural materials make it well suited to meditation, conversation, and contemplative practice.
The dome and yurt are available for community aligned workshops, retreats, and gatherings that reflect our values of care, creativity, and connection. Rental contributions help sustain our Not-for-Profit programming and keep the land accessible to the wider community.
If you’re interested in hosting something meaningful on the land, reach out to us through our contact us page!
The Roots Farm Not-For-Profit
The 14926412 Canada Association is federally registered in Canada under the Not-for-profit Corporations Act and targets the educational, philanthropic and retreat component:
Workshops for the new comers to the country with an agricultural background or passion and the general public to get acquainted with organic agriculture and spark the passion
Safe havens for 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities as well as francophones for talks and discussions
Camps for inner city kids to be exposed to this wonderful career
Wellness activities for our marginalized farmers
Meeting place for new comers with an agricultural past
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Ben-David, Sheena
Boucard, Didier
Eniojukan, Sunday
Mitchell, Fimo
Vincent, Chantal