Join us for our next event!
Saturday, May 10
10 am- 1 pm
(Get there early for yoga at 9am)
We’re popping up at
Synergy Social Wellness
Canandaigua, NY
Homesteading
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Natural Wellness
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Basic Survival Skills
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Homesteading 〰️ Natural Wellness 〰️ Basic Survival Skills 〰️
When we come together as a local community to share, learn, and grow, we can create something truly incredible.
Featuring yoga, classes, workshops, local practical wares and more!
Let's Get Back to the Basics!
Let's Get Back to the Basics!
May 10
Activities & Workshops Line Up
VINYASA YOGA (COMPLIMENTARY)
VINYASA YOGA (COMPLIMENTARY)
Enjoy a complimentary Hatha yoga class
Taught by Carrie of Radiant You Wellness
All levels encouraged!
Arrive early to grab your spot.
Bring a mat, water bottle and a friend!
We encourage you to show your support of Back to the Basics by sticking around and taking a class or shop with our incredible vendors!
Learn more or sign up below!
Dr. Halie Schoff is a Functional Chiropractor and Integrative Health Practitioner with a MS in Applied Clinical Nutrition.
She’s a proponent of movement, nutrition, low-tox living and a healthy mindset. Her work focuses on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Dr. Halie lives by the values she teaches. Listen to her podcast here!
Detox Class
Join Dr. Halie’s class on May 10th! She’ll dive into supportive detox practices for spring including castor oil packs and more.
“Join me for a free Spring Detox Workshop where we’ll dive into natural, simple, and lifestyle-based ways to support your body’s detox pathways — no extremes, just grounded strategies that actually work.
Be ready to learn all things herbs, castor oil, and even coffee enemas.”
Bring a journal and be ready to take notes!
After her class stop by her Apha Health & Wellness booth to meet her and shop her castor oil packs.
Join Dr. Lexi’s Complimentary Stress Management Class on May 10th!
Meet Dr. Lexi Aruck
“Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Dr. Alexandria (Lexi) Aruck, and I’m a relentless advocate for sustainable and practical health and wellness.
In 2020, mid-pandemic, I blew up my life by quitting my job and returning to school full time. I realized that the way I was living didn’t align with who I was or how I wanted to spend this one precious life.
I received my Doctorate of Chiropractic and Masters of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition from Northeast College of Health Sciences after completing a clerkship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. I’m an NASM Certified Personal Trainer and understand the importance and power of movement.
I believe in accessible education, informed consent, and our ability to take control over our own health.”
Gardening Basics: Plan Your Summer Vegetable and Cut-Flower Garden
by Tricia Renshaw of Renshaw & Daughters
12:00-12:45pm
Are you dreaming of tending your own little patch of vegetables or flower for cutting, but
don’t know where to start? Please join me and other garden-curious friends for a fun and simple hands-on exercise to plan your summer garden.
I will share techniques that I love to use in my no-till garden beds and will bring along my favorite hand tools for you to explore and consider for your own gardening practice.
We will talk about what to consider when you are deciding where to situate your new garden bed, when to plant what, direct seeding versus transplanting, plant spacing for
optimal health, suggestions for improving fertility, ideas for supporting tall or vining plants and tips to beat the neighborhood wildlife to your produce. Don’t worry — we’ll keep it to the basics, so you’ll walk away with lots of ideas and not a lot of overwhelm.
In addition to plenty of information to get started, you’ll leave with a garden-map that you will design during this free workshop to help get your gardening dream off the ground.
Although the class is free, please RSVP so that I know how many maps to prepare. I can’t wait to learn what you’re yearning to grow!
After class, stay and shop her booth for transplants and more!
How Energy Healing can help with Navigating Narcissistic Relationships
11:00
Room 101
Intuitive Energy Healer, Silke Unke, will discuss narcissistic abuse - recognizing what it is, how it impacts you, and how energy work can assist in the navigation and recovery process.
The power is in you.
Meet Silke:
I have passionately practiced and continued to develop my intuitive energy healing for over 20 years.
Everything is energy. Energy is meant to flow, but it can become unbalanced or stuck in our bodies from emotional, physical, mental or environmental "traumas". I work intuitively to clear energy blocks and restore harmony in your body and energy fields- so you can live life better.
I aspire to help you develop ways to move through or even avoid traumas and keep your energy flowing. As with a car wash, one can leave after a session and drive right through a mud puddle - blocking the energy flow again.
If one can learn to avoid or lessen the impact of most mud puddles , future sessions can become an interior deep clean - allowing your best authentic self to emerge.
Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle
12 - 12:45
Room 101
“I have lived this lifestyle for just over 4 years. I began soon after I had Lyme disease and was getting ready to retire. I wanted to be healthy and live longer. It has been the easiest way to live bringing many freedoms to my daily life! And the 25 pounds of extra weight I had at the age of 54 came off and stay off! It is my passion to teach others how to balance fasting (digestion rest) with nutrition!”
Book Swap
Hosted By Emily Johnson
Friendship Bracelet
Creation Station
Hang out at the Back to the Basics booth and make a friendship bracelet!
We’ve got supplies for you to create a bracelet together, for yourself, your bestie, or the treasured mama figure in your life!
Come chat & make something fun together to take home!
Vendors
Market Regular!
Sunna Wellness Elixirs
Functional beverages created by two powerhouse women here in the Finger Lakes
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Sunna Wellness Elixirs are created by Erica Paolicelli (co-owner of Synergy Social Wellness) and Dr. Halie (who has a Doctorate in Chiropractic Care and a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition).
Their line of delicious and functional beverages are made with real ingredients like tart cherry, functional mushrooms, methylated B vitamins, and GABBA.
Try a sample at their booth and take a 4-pack home at our next market!
Baked by Angelina
Shop freshly baked sourdough bread, cookies, sweets and more!
Market Regular!
FLX Tallow
Tallow made locally in the Finger Lakes. 100% grass-fed & grass-finished, pasture raised cows.
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“FLX Tallow began as a quest to find relief for our youngest son's eczema. After trying numerous (ok, all of them) commercial products with little success, we turned to the traditional, natural solution of tallow making.
Tallow is an age-old remedy known for its healing & nourishing properties. We source 100% grass-fed & grass-finished, pasture-raised cows locally from right here in the Finger Lakes (NY).”
Market Regular!
Honey Badger Homestead
We are a 2 acre homestead focusing mainly on our apiary.
We save swarms from extermination and give them an ample supply of resources free from any pesticides or other toxins, we don’t treat our give for mites either- focusing on breeding genetics that are strong enough to keep them at. bay resulting in the purest form of honey around!
With the bi products I’ve found my calling in skin care. Using beeswax in everything I do. One of the biggest hits is a tallow balm that I hand render from a hyper local source. Infused with healing botanicals that are either home grown or foraged in the wood surrounding our home.
We hope to inspire, entertain, and educate the people around us on the importance of harnessing and harmonizing with what Mother Nature has to offer.
Spark Chiropractic
A natural approach to nervous system regulation and whole body wellness
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“I’m a chiropractor and functional nutritionist, offering a natural approach to nervous system regulation and whole body wellness.
I do functional hormone testing with women that are struggling with things like infertility, PCOS, mood changes, etc to uncover the root cause and heal with nutrition, lifestyle interventions, whole food supplementation, and nervous system safety.” - Dr. Lexi
Baked by Angelina
Shop freshly baked sourdough bread, cookies, sweets and more!
Market Regular!
Renshaw & Daughters
Shop beautifully wrapped, locally home-grown cut flowers.
Plus, sign up for her CSA & pick up at monthly Back to the Basics Market!
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“I’m first-generation female no-till organic urban farmer.
While tucking flowers in my vegetable patch to encourage biodiversity, I discovered my love for flowers.
I've spent the last few years trialing various no-till methods to grow beautiful blooms while building healthy soil.
I love sharing what I've learned with other curious gardeners, almost as much as I love sharing beautifully-wrapped flowers fresh from the garden.”
-Tricia Renshaw
Market Regular!
Serenity Coffee
Impact-driven specialty coffee designed to encourage connection, mindfulness, and community.
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“Serenity Roast is an impact-driven specialty coffee brand designed to encourage connection, mindfulness, and community.
We carefully source our coffee from single-origin, small to medium-sized micro-farms that harvest with intention and sustainable stewardship. Each coffee cherry is hand-picked at peak ripeness, ensuring exceptional quality from farm to cup.Our coffee is then small-batch roasted to order, guaranteeing the freshest and most flavorful experience with every sip.
Beyond great coffee, we believe in using our craft for good. We partner with local nonprofits to create meaningful fundraising opportunities, providing them with a high-quality product that strengthens their cause. With every purchase, a portion is donated to support impactful community initiatives.”
jmv ceramics
Handcrafted, functional pottery.
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“I am a potter based out of Bristol, NY making functional pottery for daily use and display in the home. Each piece is handmade with love and intention.
I have had an interest in holistic and natural health for a long time and try to make pots that embody natural living. That make acquiring, preparing and serving food more joyous and beautiful.” - Jessie Marianacci Valone
Ember Jewelry
Shop nature-inspired jewelry, plus sourdough starter, and hand-dyed wool yarn.
Arnold Farms
& Shear Skin
Farm fresh lamb, pork, beef & handmade lanolin products.
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"I am a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician offering free hand treatments with the lanolin sugar scrub 🥰. This time of year is very dry and my Shear Skin lanolin products help heal and hydrate rough and dry skin." - Erin
Mind Trove
Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique (QHHT) and Soul Emergence Coaching
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Dr. Lorna will be holding a Q & A for those interested in learning about the benefits and functions of ketamine assisted psychotherapy.
She’ll also touch on QHHT. Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique was developed by the esteemed late Dolores Cannon. This process allows for the client’s subconscious mind to guide the journey, showing a glimpse at key past lives and their impacts on the current one. These sessions can bring revelations and allow for powerful healing. They open us up to the true source of wisdom which is within each of us.
Ask questions about her certification in Spiritual Emergence Coaching. This is for those who are waking up spiritually and would like added support on their journey.
EverBetter Wellness
Enjoy mini massages with Alyssa of EverBetter Wellness. Alyssa is a practitioner at Synergy Social Wellness.
Adaptogenic Chocolate Dates
Hand-made sweet treats with simple ingredients.
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“Adaptogenic Chocolate Dates: four pure ingredient date treats to replace the high sugar candies on the market.
All sourced locally as available and I support local shops such as Marilla's Low Waste.” - Lisa
Dahlia Mandala
Dahlia Mandala is a platform that helps you live a life of beauty connection and flow! At this event, she will be offering tarot readings.
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Adorn yourself and your environment with Dahlias' handmade jewelry and art.
Consult her on the best use of your outdoor space.
Receive coaching on bringing organization into your surroundings and lifestyle.
Create freedom and space in your body with DahliYoga.
Release blockages in your energy field with spiritual counseling sessions.
Receive coaching to step into the LIGHT of who you really are.
Bella Soul Wellness
Sound healing, tailored to you.
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“Whether you're seeking clarity, relaxation, or energy realignment, Bella Soul’s sound healing sessions are designed to purify frequency and meet your unique needs.
From community connection sound baths, quick 30-minute spiritual sound guides, to deep, transformative 60-minute harmonic body sound sessions, each experience offers a nurturing space to reconnect, heal, and grow. Find the perfect session to support your journey.”
And many more!
Back to the Basics
is a monthly meet-up where we share skills, try new activities, and nurture our community in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region.
Gather with community as we return back to the very basics. Pick up a new helpful skill from a local teacher.
Give & receive at the recipe swap and lending library. Shop practical supplies. Share knowledge and techniques in hands on workshops.
We’ve got a schedule of events for everyone to enjoy!
Enjoy healthy snacks, music and movement all while spending time with friends new and old!
Interested in
teaching or vending?
2025 applications are open!
We are looking for vendors who sell practical, functional goods that are locally grown or handmade.
Our focus is on preparing for the future and building a new system outside of larger systems so that we can continue to thrive as the world changes.
Priority will be given to vendors who create items that cover basic needs like personal care products, herbal medicine, nourishment, functional, handcrafted items for use in the kitchen and home.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Back to the Basics is a return to community sufficiency. Our emphasis is on homesteading, natural wellness and basic survival skills.
Have a skill to share that would support that goal?
We’re looking for teachers specializing in canning, knitting, fire making, surival skills, bushcrafting, farming related classes and more.
Please share your plans for a class below! Teachers are paid for their time or compensated with a free booth.
Please reach out for more information. Looking forward to connecting!
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Hosted by:
A huge thank you to Syngery Social Wellness and Stoney Acres in Canandaigua for hosting our events and making this dream possible!
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A huge thank you to our sponsors
Local tallow, soaps, lip balm, sprays and more from a local dairy farmer here in the Finger Lakes.
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Workshops & Events
Learn a new skill or experience a wellness session from a community of enthusiastic practitioners. From homesteading, to outdoor skills, to energy healing, there’s a hands-on activity for everyone.
Workshops
Learn a practical new skill, like saving seeds, from a local expert.
Connection
Gather with friends new & old at the book club, chill out areas, or while trying your hand at something new.
Shop Practical Wares from Local Businesses
Stock up on useful supplies from local vendors.
Activities
Enjoy a full schedule of free activities for everyone, from live music to workout classes.
Give & Receive
Take home a previously loved item (or drop off what you no longer need) at the clothing swap and lending library.
Healthy Snacks from Local Farmers
Sample some of our favorite nourishing foods from around the area.
RSVP, it’s free!
Attendance is free, and so is your RSVP. Please let us know you’ll be there so we can plan the best market ever for you!
Participate
Interested in exhibiting or teaching? Tell us a little about your offering and someone will reach out.
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