Intention Fest, a free wellness and peace-focused festival, will take place from noon to 5 p.m. on September 28, 2025, by the Little Nini Beach Pond and Observatory in Ninigret Park, in Charlestown, Rhode Island. Featuring more than 50 healing artists and peacemakers offering sessions in massage, reiki, meditation, sound healing and other holistic practices, the event is designed for individuals seeking relaxation, inspiration and alternative paths to wellness.

Attendees experiencing reflexology.

Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing, treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. The modality creates many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being.

There’ll also be products and consulting in the areas of energy work, sound and light; honey, nutrition and plant medicine; intuitive readings and Shamanism; mental health, nature and the environment; physical body work and movement; women’s health; and yoga and wellness collaboratives.

Gong Meditation at 2 p.m.

One-hour, live acoustic music performances will begin at noon by Devin Bender and Steve Lyon, followed by The Berger Boys, John Juxo and Mark Cutler. There’ll also be a children’s playground and art activities for youngsters whose creativity will also be on public display.

Autumn Francesca

 – Event Promoter

Other highlights will include three, separate, one-hour movement workshops: yoga at 1 p.m., tai chi at 3 p.m. and movement medicine at 4 p.m.; separate drum circle sessions hosted by Dana Maguire at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. during which participants can experience the timeless vibrations of the drum and connect with others in shared rhythmic play; and a gong meditation at the Little Nini Beach Pavilion at 2 p.m. with Sarah and Kevin Bell of Sounds of Harmony.

Movement medicine is a type of conscious workout—a fusion of dance, healing arts and martial arts. Everyone is welcome to join and discover their own freedom and form.

All that Matters wellness and yoga will offer 20-minute meditation sessions in the meditation tent throughout the day, providing the means to relieve stress, hate and anger, gain mental clarity and feel a sense of being connected to the whole of humanity.

Location: 5 Park Ln., Charlestown, RI. For more information, visit IntentionFest.info and follow the event on social media for updates.

Intention Peace Booth - Attendees writing their intentions.