Workshop details

Individual workshops available

Prices vary $10-55 based on session length and materials provided.

Day & Weekend Passes (best value)

$85 Saturday Pass | $70 Sunday Pass | $160 Weekend Pass

All Day & Weekend Passes Include:

∗ three workshops per day

∗ Saturday evening bonus workshops

∗ optional social gatherings to connect with new friends and reflect on your experiences

Fitboxing – Fitness and kickboxing together!

Hosted by Nikki Bein of LVLUP Martial Arts 

1 hour – Sat 8:20 – 9:20 at LVLUP Martial Arts – East, 2554 Agriculture Dr East Madison

Fitboxing combines Fitness and Kickboxing in one exciting class. No experience necessary.

My name is Nikki Bein. I’ve been doing Martial Arts for 20 years. I’m a 4th Degree Black Belt and a 3 time World Champion.

Survive & Thrive – Strategies for Leadership, Mental Health & Recovery

Hosted by Tim Decorah of  Survive and Thrive 8791

1.5 hour – Sat 9-10:30a – Country Inn & Suites, 400 River Pl, Monona

Practical, real-world strategies for navigating leadership challenges, mental health struggles, and personal recovery. Through guided discussion, reflection, and real-life examples, participants will explore how to recognize stress and anxiety, ask for support, and build sustainable coping tools for both personal and professional life.  Drawing from lived experience and years of working with students, educators, and organizations, this session emphasizes resilience, self-awareness, and the power of community. Participants will leave with actionable strategies to not just survive difficult seasons—but to thrive with purpose, clarity, and renewed confidence.

Tim Decorah is a retired teacher and coach from the Madison area, a husband, father, and grandfather. Tim’s strategies on leadership, mental health & recovery have resonated with communities, school districts, colleges, and businesses across the Midwest.  He also hosts the podcast – Survive and Thrive 8791.

Enjoying Seasonal & Local Foods: Tips and Hands-On Cooking

Hosted by REAP Food Group, Forage Kitchen & Flynn Creek Farm

1.5 hr – Sat 9–10:30 AM – Forage Kitchen, 800 W Broadway Unit 700, Monona

This interactive workshop explores simple, practical ways to connect with local farms and enjoy seasonal foods in everyday life. REAP Food Group will share information on accessing local produce through farmers’ markets, CSAs, and supportive grocery stores and restaurants, along with tips for eating with the seasons.

Forage Founder Henry Aschauer will lead a short, hands-on kitchen demonstration focused on building flavorful bowls and dressings and sampling, followed by a Q&A. Flynn Creek Farm will also join the session to share samples of farm-grown veggies transformed into tasty jarred delights, and information about their farm. Participants will leave with inspiration, resources, and approachable ideas for using seasonal produce at home.

REAP Food Group, Forage Kitchen, and Flynn Creek Farm each play a role in strengthening Wisconsin’s local food system. REAP Food Group is a Madison-based nonprofit that connects communities to local farms through education, advocacy, and programs like Farm to School; Forage Kitchen is a Madison restaurant focused on fresh, locally sourced meals that support regional producers; and Flynn Creek Farm produces foods rooted in sustainable farming and local ingredients, helping connect people more closely to where their food comes from.

Weaving with Traditional Fibers: Create a Cattail Trivet

Hosted by Lightning the Earth New Rider

1.5 hours – Sat 12-1:30 –  Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd

Learn about traditional methods of harvesting and preparing cattails for weaving. Create your own cattail trivet to take home with you.

Lightning New Rider is a tribally enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, with ancestral ties to the Poni, Otoe, Oneida, and Arikara nations. He holds a degree in landscape and horticultural design and carries lifelong knowledge shared by elders and relatives, rooted in traditional teachings of Mother Earth and our plant relatives.

Working with natural fibers such as dogbane, bulrush, cattail, and cedar, Mr. New Rider creates mats and baskets and shares Indigenous teachings on harvesting plants and foods. He is passionate about helping others understand what it means to be connected to Mother Earth. Mr. New Rider has also founded a catering business centered on cooking vegetarian and Indigenous foods.

Female Hormone Balance (At Any Age)

Hosted by Chris Barnett of Hoey Apothecary

1.5 hours – Sat 12-1:30p –  Country Inn & Suites, 400 River Pl, Monona

Hormones are a complicated, crucial (often confusing) aspect of every woman’s wellness at every age. We’ll discuss how hormones work in the female body, symptoms of imbalance, testing techniques (beyond bloodwork), and multiple genres of therapeutic options to achieve balance and wellness.

Chris Barnett is a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her entire 20+-year career to the specialty field of compounding pharmacy because it enables her to *listen* to patients and collaborate with medical providers to provide personalized patient care. She has taught compounding skills to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students across the US and Canada, including for the Professional Compounding Centers of America and MD Anderson Cancer Center. She owned and operated her own compounding pharmacy in Houston, Texas. Now, she is pleased to work with you on a wide range of wellness priorities ranging from hormone balance to gut function, from weight loss to thyroid optimization.

Male Hormone Balance (At Any Age)

Hosted by Chris Barnett of Hoey Apothecary

1.5 hours – Sat 2:30-4p –  Country Inn & Suites, 400 River Pl, Monona

Here are the two most common misconceptions when it comes to male hormones: 1) It’s all about testosterone and 2) Having “normal” bloodwork is enough. We’ll discuss how ALL the hormones work in the male body; symptoms of imbalance; testing techniques (beyond bloodwork); and multiple genres of therapeutic options to achieve balance and wellness (many of which don’t require a prescription).

Chris Barnett is a licensed pharmacist who has dedicated her entire 20+-year career to the specialty field of compounding pharmacy because it enables her to *listen* to patients and collaborate with medical providers to provide personalized patient care. She has taught compounding skills to pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students across the US and Canada, including for the Professional Compounding Centers of America and MD Anderson Cancer Center. She owned and operated her own compounding pharmacy in Houston, Texas. Now, she is pleased to work with you on a wide range of wellness priorities ranging from hormone balance to gut function, from weight loss to thyroid optimization.

The Mindful Mixologist: Building Flavorful Cocktails without Alcohol

Hosted by Michelle Duvall of Blind Shot Social Club  

1.5 hours –  5-6:30p at Blind Shot Social Club, 177 South Fair Oaks Ave, Madison

A “Build-Your-Own-Signature” session. After discussing the rules of balance as it applies to cocktail creation, and sampling three different N/A spirits independently, participants will be giving an array of seasonal ingredients to experiment with and ultimately create their own unique recipe.

My name is Michelle Duvall, and I am the Owner of Blind Shot Social Club. I pride myself on Blind Shot having one of the largest, most creative non-alcoholic bar programs in the city. I am the creator our bar program, -including the recipes for our alcoholic cocktails and non-alcoholic cocktails. As a non-drinker, I am passionate about bringing the same high level of creativity, thoughtfulness, fun and sophistication to our Non-Alcoholic offerings that our alcoholic offerings get.

Wrap up your day by reconnecting with the new friends you met during workshops—or invite longtime friends to join you—at one of these recommended evening gathering spots:

4–7 PM | San Damiano – Fire & Wonder
Head outdoors for Fire & Wonder, featuring a cozy bonfire, marshmallow roasting, and traditional Ho-Chunk storytelling. Reservations are required for storytelling sessions.
Kindled Community Sauna’s final session of the day begins at 7 PM; reservations required.

6:30 PM | Delta Beer Lab
Join others as Delta’s Beer Workshop participants wrap up around 6:30 PM. Science-themed trivia begins at 7 PM. Enjoy house-made craft beer, craft sodas, a limited selection of cocktails, non-alcoholic options, large soft pretzels, and frozen pizzas.

6:30 PM | Blind Shot Social Club
Stop by as the Mocktail Workshop participants finish around 6:30 PM. Enjoy board games, a golf simulator, mocktails, cocktails, beer, THC gummies and chocolates, and a full dinner menu.

Creative Writing for Fun and Discovery

Hosted by Amelia Fontella of  Get Inspired Workshops  

1.5 hours –  Sun 9-10:30 – Ho-Chunk Branch Office – Community Center, 4724 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison

This session invites everyone—whether you’ve never written a thing or already love to write—to experience creative writing as a fun and meaningful practice. In a down-to-earth, supportive environment, we’ll spend time writing together using approachable and inspiring prompts and techniques. See how even a few minutes of writing can have a positive impact on your day (and maybe even your life)!

Amelia Fontella is a writer, artist, and teacher who lives on the east side of Madison. She has been teaching creative writing for nearly 20 years. Her focus as an educator is inspiring students of all levels to enjoy the writing process and grow from it, as opposed to solely working toward an end product.

Mighty Mushrooms

Hosted by Krystal Drinkwater of Hoey Apothecary

1 hour – Sun 12-1p –  at Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

All supplies will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring paper/pencil for notes.

Mighty Mushrooms: Medicinal Mushroom have been used for thousands of years for a plethora of purposes. They are packed with important nutrients such as vitamin D, vitamin B6, selenium, potassium, and more. Their immunomodulating properties can help support our immune systems; they offer powerful support to our brain health and cognitive functions; they are a rich source of antioxidants. Krystal will have samples that participants can see and sample. Plus, she’ll share ideas about how to use and incorporate mushrooms into your daily diet.

Krystal is a Health & Wellness Associate and Staff Herbalist at Hoey Apothecary. She trained with Kathleen Wildwood at Wildwood Institute in Verona and with Bob Linde and Renee Crozier-Prince at Traditions School of Herbal Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is trained in the use of Western and Chinese herbs and diagnostics.

Energetic Attunement & Goal Setting: Becoming Your Future Self

Hosted by Misty Deal of Guardian Nursing Consulting 

1.5 hours – Sun 12-1p – *LOCATION CHANGE*: Ho-Chunk Madison Branch Office – Community Center, 4724 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison

Suggested: bring your own favorite journal and pen – otherwise I’ll supply pen and paper

This interactive workshop is designed for individuals ready to slow down, gain clarity, and intentionally move forward. Participants will identify a meaningful goal and explore the mindset, decisions, and habits needed to achieve it. Through guided reflection and visualization, attendees gain insight into their “future self” and translate that awareness into clear goals and practical next steps. Participants leave with greater self-awareness, clarity, and a personalized plan to move forward into 2026 with intention.

Misty Deal is a board-certified holistic nurse and board-certified health and wellness nurse coach with 30 years of healthcare experience that includes a unique emphasis on men’s health. Misty works closely with individuals to proactively explore their wellbeing in new ways and discover new paths towards healthy living.  Misty’s goal is to empower her clients to take control of their own health and make positive changes that will have a lasting impact. Through personalized wellness plans offering ongoing support, accountability, and motivation, clients achieve their wellness goals and create a healthy lifestyle. She believes that it’s never too late to make positive changes and is dedicated to helping her clients make sustainable lifestyle choices that will enhance their well-being.

Bone Broth: Make & Try

Hosted by Krystal Drinkwater of Hoey Apothecary  

1 hour –  Sun 2-3p – Monona Community Center, 1011 Nichols Rd, Monona

Bone Broth Make & Try Workshop: Bone broth is a daily tonic and traditional cold/flu remedy in many cultures. It can be consumed alone or used as a base for soups and stews. By adding herbs specific to you and your family, you can nourish the ones you love. This class will cover how to make bone broth and ideas for beneficial herbs that can add healthful properties to your broth. Krystal will be making bone broth in this class and sharing samples. Hint: consider taking this and the Mighty Mushroom class, there will be lots of useful crossover information.

Krystal is a Health & Wellness Associate and Staff Herbalist at Hoey Apothecary. She trained with Kathleen Wildwood at Wildwood Institute in Verona and with Bob Linde and Renee Crozier-Prince at Traditions School of Herbal Studies in St. Petersburg, Florida. She is trained in the use of Western and Chinese herbs and diagnostics.

Indigenous Teachings and Methods of Gathering Medicinal Herbs 

Hosted by Lightning the Earth New Rider

1 hour –  Sun 2-3p – Ho-Chunk Madison Branch Office – Community Center, 4724 Tradewinds Parkway, Madison

Learn to honor and give thanks to Mother Earth before collecting plants to heal yourself. Plants covered will be familiar and easy to find backyard varieties, with surprising health benefits.

Lightning New Rider is a tribally enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, with ancestral ties to the Poni, Otoe, Oneida, and Arikara nations. He holds a degree in landscape and horticultural design and carries lifelong knowledge shared by elders and relatives, rooted in traditional teachings of Mother Earth and our plant relatives.

Working with natural fibers such as dogbane, bulrush, cattail, and cedar, Mr. New Rider creates mats and baskets and shares Indigenous teachings on harvesting plants and foods. He is passionate about helping others understand what it means to be connected to Mother Earth. Mr. New Rider has also founded a catering business centered on cooking vegetarian and Indigenous foods.