2025 SESSION FACILITATORS
ADRIENNE KASKIE | IG: @cooldiprecovery
COLD PLUNGE FACILITATOR: This experience is sure to rejuvenate your entire body, mind and spirit through cold exposure for a full body reset. We Highly recommended after ‘Zen Sessions’. Paired with Hot Sauna Exposure.
BRIAN COONES | IG: @briancoones
BODY WORK FACILITATOR: Brian's purpose is to help business professionals manage stress, cultivate self-awareness, enhance health and happiness, build resilience and achieve personal growth. He provides mindfulness-based programs for individuals and companies offering practical, experiential coaching, workshops, courses, and retreats that yield tangible results.
With his guidance, hundreds of clients and organizations have achieved greater confidence, resilience, and purpose-driven success.
WEBSITE: www.briancoones.com
CAROLYNN RODGERS (CJ)
MEDITATION FACILITATOR: CJ’s Insightful Encounters - A mindfulness practice concentrating on meditation and wellness services to help others meditate effectively to relieve stress and gain clarity.
EMAIL: intuitivecj@gmail.com
WEBSITE: intuitivecj.ca
DANIEL KRAKAUER | @saunasocials/
HOT SAUNA FACILITATOR: This experience is sure to rejuvenate your entire body, mind and spirit through cold exposure for a full body reset. We Highly recommended after ‘Zen Sessions’. Paired with Cold Exposure.
JOEY DAMIANI | IG: @awakening_owl_wellness
BREATH-WORK FACILITATOR: Joey Damiani is a Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Breathwork Coach And CCF Certified Life Coach. CEO of Awakening Owl Wellness Ltd.
The practice of breathwork teaching has heavily impacted Joey's spiritual journey in outstanding ways not only for himself but for thousands of people within Ontario, British Columbia and Costa Rica through ceremonial retreat circles, private corporate events, weekly group breathwork classes and individual one-on-one private sessions.
KRISTA YOUNG | IG: @yourlife_take2
DANCE YOGA FACILITATOR: Krista Young is a Dance Yoga Instructor and Personal Transformation Coach who will help you align your body, mind and spirit so you can become the best version of yourself in every aspect of your life.
She loves supporting people on their journey to find their inner strength and use it to create the lives they’ve always wanted. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram at Your Life: Take 2
MICHELLE RICHARDS-CLERMONT | IG: @michellerichardsclermont
ISLAND GROVE ART STUDIO
CREATIVE FLOW FACILITATOR: Michelle is a visual artist and art teacher who is here to share her beautiful view of the world through art, release and flow. This enchanted little forest space was created for kids by kids. Inviting all ages big and small to come to this session to let their creative spirit guide them through art.
INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKER
RECOVERING FUN | SANDRA LEITCH | TT: @recoveringfun
Sandra Leitch is a former first responder, published photographer, and advocate for legal psychedelic-assisted therapy in Canada. She is pursuing access to MDMA therapy for PTSD and created 'Recovering Fun' - a storytelling project about reconnecting with joy, play, and embodiment after after trauma. Her work invites all people, not just those with trauma, to explore what healing and fun can truly look like.
FESTIVAL MC | DANIEL GAUTHIER | IG: @twinbytesinc
Many Thanks to Daniel for accepting the role of master of ceremonies for the 2025 Free Spirit Festival.
Daniel went from going through police college to serve and protect to finding his calling with computers where he now serves and protects people from cyber criminals with managed IT services and computer repair. He finds balance in his spiritual practice doing daily meditation, gratitude and practicing Reiki on the side. Increasing his involvement with the community living up here for just over a year, including now serving on the board of directors with the Georgina Chamber of commerce.
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LinkedIn Company profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/410883
LinkedIn Personal profile: www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gauthier-6b5629
DEANNA BIG CANOE & BECKY BIG CANOE | @deannabigcanoe
Once again the Free Spirit Fest is honored to have Deanna give the festival blessing and sage this year. Deanna is a single mom of six and a grandmother to nine grandchildren. She has worked a variety of jobs her favorite being fundraising for Green Summer Camp run by natives. After living in many different areas Deanna in 1999 moved back to Georgina Island First Nation where she still resides today.
JARED BIGCANOE | @j.bigcanoe
Owner of the 48 Market - Big Canoe Indigenous Market right here in Georgina. Be sure to check out his booth and store for one of a kind finds and beautiful works of Indigenous art.
ENTERTAINMENT & LIVE MUSIC
BERNADETTE CONNORS | IG: @bernadetteconnors
Joining Bernadette Connors today is Mike Bowell - Guitar
Born and raised in Georgina, Ontario, Bernadette Connors is a singer-songwriter with a voice that stops you in your tracks and songs that hit straight to the heart. Rooted in rock, soul, and folk, her music is a wild mix of raw emotion, sharp songwriting, and pure energy - equal parts intimate and electric.
A natural storyteller and seasoned performer, Bernadette brings honesty, edge, and a spark of rebellion to every stage she steps on. Her original songs dive deep into resilience, love, and finding your way - always with a little grit and a lot of heart.
CHEATIN' HEARTS | @cheatinhearts
Line Dancing with Sandra DiDominico & Antonietta Botticelli
Welcome to Cheatin’ Hearts, where the dance floor comes alive with the rhythm of good times and country beats! We're thrilled to introduce a new addition to our repertoire – LINE DANCING LESSONS.
Join us for a boot-scootin' good time as we guide you through a variety of lively line dances set to the tunes of classic Country hits and the latest chart-toppers.
EVENTS - LESSONS - PARTIES
CHRIS SERRAN | FB: @SouthernOntarioHandpanPlayer
Meet Chris - also known as the Southern Ontario Handpan Player
Chris has been drumming in some form or other since he was a teenager, but usually on a standard drum kit. Then through the magic of the internet, he discovered the handpan, and knew he had to learn to play this magical instrument. Since that first introduction, Chris has been happily tapping away, playing various rhythms and patterns for yoga classes, parties and most frequently for his two dogs, who find the gentle sound of the handpan soothing and relaxing. Hopefully you all enjoy it as much as they do.
JARED BIGCANOE | @j.bigcanoe
Rez Rap @ it's finest!
MICHAELA BRUNTON
New to the music scene. Michaela is a singer songwriter musician who will be performing two of her original songs. 'Mothers Dream' & 'I'm Sorry'
NEIL CHAPMAN | IG: @neilgitman
Neil Chapman is one of North America's most inspiring guitarists. As well as being a first call session player, having recorded with the likes of Dan Hill, Rita McNeil, Rough Trade, The Satellites, Heat Exchange, Zombo Zombo, Bill King's Saturday Night Fish Fry and Alan Frew. He has played on stage with great artists such as Leonard Cohen, Carol Pope, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Randy Bachman, Leroy Sibbles and many more.
Bad Brothers: Joe Agnello,
NOHELPIAN
New to the music scene. Avin Macleod, Bradley Keenan, David Roblim, Monique Cuillerier, Spencer Aves. - Celebrating their debut performance.
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