As the longest night of the year approaches, we gather to rest — not as retreat, but as quiet rebellion. Rest Fest is a spacious afternoon of stillness and connection, an antidote to the frenzy of the season.
Arrive when you wish between 2–6 PM and settle in. Register ahead for one of our yoga classes, or simply come to linger. Sip warm chai by the fire, enjoy a mini reiki or massage session, walk the solstice spiral, or rest in silent meditation.
Everything about this day is an invitation to slow down together — to reclaim our energy, our attention, and our joy from the pace of a world that asks too much.
All funds raised support Heartland Mindfulness Collective’s 2026 Scholarship Fund, helping us extend access to rest, mindfulness, and healing throughout our community.
3pm & 5pm
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Melt into deep rest with a gentle restorative yoga practice designed to help your body soften and your mind slow down. Supported by props, breath, and stillness, this class honors the return to light as we move toward the Winter Solstice.
Each class will include optional hands-on adjustments offered by additional practitioners to deepen your experience of rest. At the end of practice, you’ll roll your own beeswax candle to take home — a symbol of your inner light carried forward into the season.
We are offering two identical sessions: 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. To allow space for others to join, we ask guests to register for only one.
✨ Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. Registrations are non-refundable, cannot be transferred or gifted, and we will not maintain a waitlist.
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Donation-based with suggested tiers
— $30 / $60 / $100
✨ $100 donors will receive a promo code for a free commemorative Rest Fest sweatshirt.
Pre-registration required (link below). Space is limited. Registrations are non-refundable and cannot be transferred or gifted. No waitlist available.
All proceeds support Heartland Mindfulness Collective’s 2026 Scholarship Fund.
2pm - 6pm
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Step into our Sanctuary space for a mini reiki or massage session offered by local practitioners. These 15-minute sessions invite your body to release and your energy to rebalance — an opportunity for deep, personalized rest. Each service is offered by suggested donation, directly supporting Heartland’s ongoing community programs.
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Offered by suggested donation, collected at the Sanctuary door (QR code provided).
Suggested Donation: $15–$25-$30 per 15-minute session
All proceeds directly support Heartland’s 2026 Scholarship Fund.
2pm - 6pm
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Visit our merch table under the lobby mandala to explore limited-edition apparel, simmer pot kits, and beeswax candle kits, all of which support our mission. Raffle tickets will also be available for a chance to win beautifully curated local gift baskets — all proceeds benefit Heartland’s 2026 Scholarship Fund.
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Merch: Priced per item; 100% of proceeds support our nonprofit’s mission and scholarships. You can also visit our new online shop to purchase our new merch!
Raffle Tickets: $5 each or 5 for $20 — enter to win locally curated gift baskets.
2pm - 6pm
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Inside our Sanctuary room, you’ll find a softly lit spiral candle walk — a moving meditation honoring the longest night and the promise of returning light. Around the room, meditation cushions line the walls, inviting you to sit in silence, breathe, and rest.
This space is shared with our reiki and massage practitioners and is intended to remain a peaceful refuge throughout the event. All are welcome to move quietly, meditate, or simply sit in stillness.
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2pm - 6pm
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Step outside to gather around our ongoing communal fire — a symbol of warmth, connection, and renewal. Add your written intentions for the season to the flames as an act of release and transformation.
We’ll provide all materials for you to reflect, write, and offer your intentions to the fire. The ceremony continues throughout the event, tended with care and reverence by our Fire Tender.
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Free for the community.
All materials for writing and releasing intentions are provided. Donations are welcome to support Heartland’s ongoing work.
While supplies last!
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Enjoy a cup of warm, spiced chai as you linger, reflect, and connect. Our self-serve chai table will be open throughout the event — a small act of comfort and care, offered in gratitude for your presence and support.
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Free (Donations welcomed)
NEW MERCH ALERT!!!
NEW MERCH ALERT!!!
This limited-edition sweatshirt celebrates our theme of Radical Rest, Resilience, and Renewal. It’s design embodies the spirit of slowing down and reconnecting — a cozy reminder that rest is resistance.
Every purchase directly supports Heartland Mindfulness Collective’s 2026 Scholarship Fund.
REST FEST FAQ’S
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Only our yoga classes require advance registration to reserve your mat space — everything else, including the meditation space, Solstice Spiral, and fire ceremony, is open and free for the community to enjoy.
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If you plan to practice yoga, bring your mat (the studio will also have mats available to borrow) and anything that helps you get cozy — water, layers, socks, blankets, etc. For the rest of the event, just bring yourself and your willingness to slow down.
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Yes — quiet children and mindful families are welcome. We ask that you honor the stillness of our Sanctuary spaces and join the outdoor fire circle or lobby if your little ones need to move or chat.
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All community offerings — the meditation space, Solstice Spiral, and fire ceremony — are completely free.
Each of the 2 yoga classes are by suggested donations of $30, $60, or $100. Mini reiki and massage sessions are offered by suggested donations of $15, $20 or $25. All proceeds from this event support Heartland Mindfulness Collective’s 2026 Scholarship Fund, helping us bring yoga and mindfulness to underserved communities.
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Absolutely. The event runs from 2–6 PM, and you’re welcome to come and go as you please. Settle in for a full afternoon of restoration or stop by for tea, community, and the fire.
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We will only be serving complimentary chai. Feel free to sip, linger, and warm yourself by the fire as you connect with others (or simply rest quietly).
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Parking is available in the Cityoga lot and nearby street parking. Enter through the main front doors — volunteers will greet you and guide you toward whichever experience you’d like to begin with.
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You are in the right place. This gathering is for everybody and every body. No experience, flexibility, or preparation required — simply come as you are and rest with us.
You are in the right place. This gathering is for everybody and every body. No experience, flexibility, or preparation required — simply come as you are and rest with us.