KENOSEE - The recent Soul Feast, held at the heart of the Kenosee Boys and Girls camp on July 27 and 28, was a celebration of holistic healing and care.
This year's event featured an impressive lineup of 40 vendors, each offering unique products and services aimed at nurturing the mind, body and spirit.
Tami Dovell created the event in 2015. She has been in the healing business since 1994 when she became a massage therapist.
For the next 10 years, she has travelled and learned many alternative holistic approaches to mind and body healing.
Over the years, she has offered many retreats, but she also took classes and met many talented healers, deepening her own knowledge, and learned how to navigate her own way through depression, anxiety and anger.
Dovell’s inspiration for Soul Feast was to bring people together, building a community, as well as offering guests the opportunity to come and try some holistic alternatives to complement their healing journey.
She feels she was blessed to find a way through this form of healing when the traditional system alone did not fully resonate or enhance her wellbeing.
The atmosphere of Soul Feast was filled with a sense of peace and well-being, as attendees explored a diverse array of holistic practices and remedies. From traditional herbal medicine to contemporary wellness technologies, the vendors highlighted the latest holistic health.
Visitors had the opportunity to consult with experts in various fields, including naturopathy and aromatherapy.
The event also highlighted the importance of mental and emotional well-being. Several booths focused on therapies such as reiki and sound healing, and offered mini sessions throughout the day.
These activities provided hands-on experience for those looking to explore new ways to manage stress and improve overall health.
In addition to the wealth of information and services available, Soul Feast created a welcoming space for community connection. Guests had the chance to meet like-minded individuals, share their wellness journeys, and support local practitioners and businesses dedicated to holistic care.
Dovell was present throughout the event and often was seen greeting guests with a hug and kind words. She was available to answer questions and lend a hand when needed.
While this event was winding down, she already had a teens' camp in motion and a woman’s retreat for the rest of the week.
Feedback from the event was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing appreciation for the diverse offerings and the sense of togetherness fostered by Soul Feast, which serves as a reminder of the growing interest in holistic approaches to health and the desire for integrative care that addresses the whole person.
As this movement continues to gain momentum, events like Soul Feast play a crucial role in bringing awareness and accessibility to holistic healing practices.
Dovell feels that this event will only get bigger and better each year.
She said the weather was fabulous for the occasion. Vendors were located outside and inside all the buildings.
Dovell will be donating to the Kenosee Boys and Girls Camp but did not have a total at this time.
