The Wellness Conference

The Wellness Conference A faith-centered event connecting our community with the local health, wellness, and agricultural resources thriving in our region.

Through this event, we hope to inspire a return to whole living—where faith, health, and community grow together.

09/08/2026

IT’S CONFERENCE WEEK!!! 🌿

We can hardly believe it — Saturday is almost here! We have been praying, planning, gathering, and preparing for this day, and we cannot WAIT to have you all under one roof.

A few things to start thinking about as you get ready:

🌿 Plan for lunch! You’ll have an hour to grab lunch, connect with others, and enjoy some of what Fort Payne has to offer. We’ll be sharing more lunch details this week so you can plan ahead.

🚗 Carpool if you can! We’re expecting a full house, so if you’re coming with friends or family, consider riding together.

🤍 And if you’re able, consider making this an adult day. We absolutely love families and children are welcome, but this conference is designed to give you a full day to learn, connect, ask questions, meet local resources, and simply breathe. If you have the option to leave the kiddos with someone for the day, we encourage you to take it!

Most importantly — come ready to connect. You never know who you’ll meet, what you’ll learn, or what conversation the Lord may use to encourage you.

Saturday is almost here. WE CAN’T WAIT! 🌿

09/05/2026

ONE WEEK. 😭🎉

I truly cannot believe we are ONE WEEK away from the Wellness Conference! What started as an idea and a whole lot of prayer is now just days away, and I am SO excited to see this room full of people who care about their health, their families, their communities, and living well. 🤍

We cannot wait to spend the day with you! A few reminders as you make your plans:

📍 Doors open at 8:30 AM
We’ll get started at 9:00 AM, so come early, grab a coffee from The Spot's coffee truck, visit the vendors, and get settled in!

🚗 Carpool if you can!
We’re expecting a great crowd, so if you’re able to ride together, we definitely encourage it! It’s a great way to make arriving a little easier and bring a friend along.

👨‍👩‍👧 A note about children:
Families are absolutely welcome and no family will be turned away because of children. We love that! ❤️ However, if you have the option, we do encourage adult-only attendance so you can fully relax, participate, listen, connect, and enjoy the day without having to divide your attention.

🥪 Lunch:
You have options!

• Pre-order a boxed lunch from Vintage 1889 when you arrive — $12, with your choice of pimento cheese, ham & cheese, or chicken salad.
• Or, you’re welcome to leave during lunch and explore some of our local restaurants!

And several local businesses are welcoming conference attendees with special offers:

🌿 The Rooted Table Cafe — 10% off
🍕 Mater's — 10% off
🔥 Roadside 'Que — 10% off
🥐 The Bakehouse Downtown — free pastry with purchase of a meal

So whether you stay at the venue or head out and support a local business, you’ll have plenty of options!

⏰ The day's activities will wrap up around 3:00 PM, though our vendors will remain open until 4:00 PM if you’d like extra time to shop, visit, ask questions, and connect.

And don't forget—we have an incredible lineup of speakers, local resources, vendors, giveaways, and opportunities to connect with others who are on this journey too. 🤍

ONE WEEK!!! We cannot wait to see you.

WHO’S COMING?! 👇🏻

Farm Spotlight: Cronan Creek Honeybees & Supplies 🍯We’re excited to introduce Cronan Creek Honeybees & Supplies, a new l...
09/04/2026

Farm Spotlight: Cronan Creek Honeybees & Supplies 🍯

We’re excited to introduce Cronan Creek Honeybees & Supplies, a new local business and first-generation beekeeping family building their apiary from the ground up!

At Cronan Creek, their focus is on raising strong, healthy, thriving honeybee colonies through responsible beekeeping practices, careful hive management, and a commitment to the long-term health of their bees. Their goal isn’t simply to produce honey—it’s to care for their bees, strengthen their colonies, and build a sustainable beekeeping operation that can grow for generations to come.

As they grow, Cronan Creek will offer:

🍯 Local honey & hive products
🏠 Beekeeping supplies & equipment
🐝 Swarm removal services
🌻 Pollination services
📚 Beekeeping education & support
✨ And eventually, honey-based skincare products!

We’re especially excited to see this new business growing in our community and look forward to the educational opportunities they hope to offer as they continue to build their apiary and share their knowledge of honeybees and responsible beekeeping.

We’re thrilled to have Cronan Creek Honeybees & Supplies joining us at the Wellness Conference! 🐝

Cronan Creek Honeybees & Supplies
🐝 Helping Bees Thrive, One Hive at a Time.

🌿 The countdown is on! 🌿We’re just 10 days away from the Wellness Conference, and we’re so excited to finally share the ...
09/02/2026

🌿 The countdown is on! 🌿

We’re just 10 days away from the Wellness Conference, and we’re so excited to finally share the itinerary with you! 🙌

Take a look at what’s in store for September 12th—a full day of learning, connection, encouragement, local resources, and a whole lot of fun along the way.

Come ready to learn, meet new people, discover local resources, and leave inspired to take the next step in your wellness journey. 🤍

We’ll see you September 12th!

🌾 FARM TABLE SPOTLIGHT: Three Measures SourdoughWe’re excited to have Three Measures Sourdough represented at our farm t...
08/28/2026

🌾 FARM TABLE SPOTLIGHT: Three Measures Sourdough

We’re excited to have Three Measures Sourdough represented at our farm table at The Wellness Conference!

Caroline Freeman began her sourdough journey in 2022 after welcoming her triplet girls. In 2025, she felt the Lord leading her to pursue her cottage bakery license and use her baking to help support her family.

The name Three Measures Sourdough comes from Jesus’ words in Luke 13:20–21, where He compares the Kingdom of God to leaven hidden in three measures of flour until it is all leavened.

It’s a beautiful picture of how God can take something that begins small and use it to spread far beyond what we can see. Caroline loves that sourdough provides a tangible reminder of that truth—the smallest amount of starter can work its way through an entire loaf.

🍞 Three Measures Sourdough offers:
• Naturally fermented sourdough breads & baked goods
• Cinnamon rolls, English muffins, cookies & specialty flavors
• Fresh, locally made cottage-bakery goods

Caroline loves the science behind sourdough and enjoys experimenting with new flavors and learning along the way. She also loves sharing what she has learned with others—in fact, she recently had the opportunity to teach at Camp Skyline Ranch, where 44 girls went home with their own sourdough starters!

You can find Three Measures Sourdough at the local farmers market at the Fort Payne VFW, with in-town drop-off options also available.

We’re grateful to have Three Measures Sourdough represented at the Wellness Conference and to highlight another local maker who is combining food, family, faith, and community. ❤️

📍 The Wellness Conference
🗓️ September 12, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Back Forty Ballroom | Fort Payne, AL

🎉 THE CONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT!
We’re so grateful for the incredible response! If you’d like to attend, check the link in the comments to join the waitlist.

🌿 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Casey Brown, BSN, RN, CHHC🌿We’re wrapping up the day with Casey Brown, registered nurse, founder of...
08/26/2026

🌿 SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Casey Brown, BSN, RN, CHHC🌿

We’re wrapping up the day with Casey Brown, registered nurse, founder of the Wellness Conference, owner of Valley & Vine Wellness, Certified Holistic Health Coach, and author of Healing at Home.

Casey’s journey into wellness began with her career in nursing, but over the years, the Lord has continued to reshape the way she understands health, healing, and what it means to care for the bodies He has entrusted to us.

In her closing session, “Rethinking Wellness: A Nurse’s Personal Journey,” Casey will share a little of that journey—including experiences that have challenged, refined, and deepened her understanding of health and healing.

She’ll explore what it means to steward our health while keeping our trust firmly in the Lord, and how our faith, our choices, our thoughts, and the way we approach health all fit into that bigger picture.

This won't be a conversation about choosing conventional medicine or natural medicine. It will be about seeking wisdom, making thoughtful choices, and ultimately remembering who our healer is.

Because we can use good food, good remedies, good medicine, knowledgeable practitioners, and every resource available to us—but God is still the healer. 🤍

We’re so excited to close out the day together and hope you’ll stay with us for this final session!

We cannot wait to see you there! 🌿

🌿 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Valley Care DPC 🌿What if primary care felt more personal, accessible, and focused on the whole perso...
08/24/2026

🌿 VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Valley Care DPC 🌿

What if primary care felt more personal, accessible, and focused on the whole person?

Valley Care DPC, located in Collinsville, Alabama, offers an alternative to the traditional insurance-based healthcare model, centered around strong doctor-patient relationships, personalized care, and greater access to your healthcare team.

At the heart of Valley Care is Dr. Frannie Koe, who leads a compassionate team committed to looking beyond symptoms and addressing the root causes of health concerns. Their approach incorporates functional and whole-person principles while still providing the benefits and expertise of conventional medical care. The team also includes a nurse practitioner who is currently pursuing additional functional medicine certifications.

✨ What they offer:
• Personalized primary care with extended appointment times
• Unlimited visits for a simple monthly membership fee
• A root-cause, whole-person approach to healthcare
• Access to discounted labs, medications, and diagnostic services
• A collaborative team focused on prevention, education, and personalized care

Valley Care DPC believes healthcare should be about more than treating illness when it appears. Their goal is to partner with patients, understand the why behind their health concerns, and help them take a more active role in their healthcare journey.

📍 Come meet Dr. Frannie Koe and the Valley Care DPC team at the Wellness Conference! Learn more about their approach and what direct primary care could look like for you and your family.

Deep Roots. Whole Living. Strong Community. 🌱

🌾 FARM TABLE SPOTLIGHT: Fireheart BakeryWe’re excited to have Fireheart Bakery represented at our farm table at the Well...
08/21/2026

🌾 FARM TABLE SPOTLIGHT: Fireheart Bakery

We’re excited to have Fireheart Bakery represented at our farm table at the Wellness Conference!

Based between Scottsboro and Fort Payne, Shanna of Fireheart Bakery is a certified microbakery specializing in sourdough baked goods made with care—and with a love for handmade, local products.

🍞 What you’ll find from Fireheart Bakery:
• Sourdough breads & sweet rolls
• Cookies, pastries & seasonal specialties
• Dye-free baked goods made in small batches

Shanna operates a self-serve stand in Dutton and offers weekly special orders, local pickup options, and bulk orders. Her passion goes beyond baking—she loves supporting other local makers and filling her stand with products from small businesses in the community.

After growing Fireheart Bakery while working a full-time job, Shanna recently took a big step forward with the addition of a commercial oven—allowing her to increase production, expand her menu, and keep chasing the bakery dream she has worked so hard to build. ❤️

We’re especially excited to include Fireheart Bakery at the Wellness Conference, giving attendees an opportunity to discover another local small business that is putting quality, care, and community into the food they make.

Stop by and learn more about Fireheart Bakery and the other local producers joining us.

📍 The Wellness Conference
🗓️ September 12, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Back Forty Ballroom | Fort Payne, AL

🎉 THE CONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT!
We’re so grateful for the incredible response! If you’d like to attend, check the link in the comments to join the waitlist.

✨ Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Blake Isbell ✨Few names are more recognizable in our community than Dr. Blake Isbell.After grad...
08/19/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight: Dr. Blake Isbell ✨

Few names are more recognizable in our community than Dr. Blake Isbell.

After graduating from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, Dr. Isbell dedicated 40 years to serving women and families as a board-certified OB/GYN. For generations, his family has cared for mothers and babies in our area, making his voice one that many have come to know and trust.

This September, Dr. Isbell will share something many have never heard before—his personal journey, the experiences that challenged long-held assumptions, and why he has become passionate about reexamining the history and development of vaccines.

Session Topic: Follow the $cience

Drawing from his decades of medical experience and his own research, Dr. Isbell will discuss the history of infectious disease and vaccination, lessons learned from the COVID-19 era, and why he believes it's important to ask questions, evaluate evidence, and think critically.

Whether you agree with his conclusions or are simply interested in hearing the perspective of a physician with decades of clinical experience, this promises to be one of the conference's most thought-provoking sessions.

📅 Saturday, September 12
🎟️ Join our waitlist below!

🌿 VENDOR HIGHLIGHT: Trenton Health Food & Herb StoreWe’re excited to welcome Trenton Health Food & Herb Store to the Wel...
08/17/2026

🌿 VENDOR HIGHLIGHT: Trenton Health Food & Herb Store

We’re excited to welcome Trenton Health Food & Herb Store to the Wellness Conference!

Founded by Sylvia Gruendler in 1988, Trenton Health Food & Herb Store has nearly 50 years of naturopathic experience and a long-standing passion for helping individuals and families pursue better health through natural wellness.

Their approach is centered around caring for the whole person—taking time to listen, understand individual concerns, and help people find natural solutions that support long-term health and well-being.

✨ What they offer:
• Personalized nutritional counseling
• Specialized nutritional kinesiology & reflexive testing
• Comprehensive ZYTO scans
• Lymphatic wellness services with LymphStar
• Microcurrent and other wellness services
• Trusted supplements, herbs & health foods

Kelly Gray will be representing Trenton Health Food & Herb Store at the conference. Kelly is a Certified Natural Health Professional who is passionate about helping individuals and families find natural solutions that support long-term wellness. Drawing from her training in natural health and specialized kinesiology techniques, she enjoys helping clients work toward greater balance and well-being.

Whether you're already familiar with Trenton Health Food & Herb Store or have never visited their shop, be sure to stop by their table, meet Kelly, learn more about their services, and discover some of the natural wellness resources they offer. 🌿

📍 The Wellness Conference
🗓️ September 12, 2026 | 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Back Forty Ballroom | Fort Payne, AL

🎉 THE CONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT!
We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response and can’t wait to see everyone on September 12!

Want to attend? We do have a waitlist! Check the link in the comments to add your name.

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