OMTober 2025 A Women's Wellness Weekend of Hiking, Yoga and Camping.

The Vermont Leadership Center in collaboration with The Om Festival, Transcend Fest and Yoga Fun Day proudly presents, OMTober.

Join us at The Vermont Leadership Center for two days of Magic!

Begin your journey with our opening Cacao Ceremony featuring Allie who will lead this circle. Discover the spiritual, health, and euphoric benefits of this unique elixir, crafted from ancient ingredients used for centuries by indigenous peoples. Then drop into a transformative sound healing session or Tribal YogaShape Class, allowing you to surrender to soothing vibrations and prepare your mind and spirit. Conclude the evening with fire, good friends and a euphoria ecstatic dance led by Alliel, guiding you to further connect with your inner ecstasy. Explore the majestic grounds of Red Mountain and elevate your mind, body, and spirit at "OMTober" amidst the enchanting backdrop of this enchanted forest and mystical land.

COST:

$249 - 2 Day All Access Full Pass Includes Camping and Parking 

$149  - 1 Day Pass for Sat, Oct 4th 

$108 - 1 Day Pass for Sun, Oct 5th 

$35 Kickoff Ceremony, Ecstatic Dance and Firepit Experience Fri, Oct 3rd 7:00 PM 

The Mountains Are Calling - See Yourself In Vermont

WHAT:  OMTober

WHEN: Oct 3rd - Oct 5th 2025 

WHERE: Vermont Leadership Center | Hidden Field | 167 Hillside Road Arlington, Vermont

GATES OPEN:  October 3rd - Gates Open 3 PM | (Load In/Setup allowed) -Ecstatic Dance, FirePit, Smores and Cacao Opening Ceremony experiences kickoff on Friday!

Forest/Fairy/Witchy costumes encouraged all weekend!  Bring on the glitter, boho festival hair, henna and  more!

NOTE:  Official event starts with classes on  Saturday, Oct 4th at 8 AM.  

What is Cacao?  Cacao is revered as the "food of the gods," is rich in antioxidants and mood-boosting compounds that can elevate mood, increase focus, and enhance spiritual connection. The presence of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine in Cacao can stimulate feelings of joy, pleasure, and inner peace, creating a pathway for self-discovery and emotional healing.

Proposed Schedule:

FRIDAY OCTOBER, 3rd:

3:00 PM - Fri Oct 3rd Gates Open.  

3 PM - Setup Tents, Explore the grounds and this Enchanted Forest.

Hike to Cedar Rock with Outdoor Guide 

7:00 PM Cacao and Opening Ceremony

8:00-10:00 PM - Ecstatic Dance, FirePit and smores start.  Costumes Encouraged.

QUIET HOURS 11 PM to 8 AM

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4th:

THE OMTOBER TENT:

8:00-9:00 AM – Global YogaBeats meets YogaShape with Sam – Power Hatha Yoga to wake you up!

10:00 AM- 11:00 AM PADDLEBOARDING w/Bianca ** EXTRA FEE OFFSITE AT LAKE SHAFTSBURY ONLY 8 SPOTS

12 Noon – 2:00 PM – LUNCH ON YOUR OWN (LOCAL LIST OF STORES/RESTAURANTS HERE)

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Local Hike led by Sam/Max

6:00 – 8:00 PM – POTLUCK DINNER  (Bring a Dish - Fridge/Freezer available.)

8:00 PM- Sunset Sound Healing Experience with Cassie

8:00-10:00 PM – Firepit Singing, Dancing and Magic!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5th:

THE OMTOBER TENT:

8:30 9:30 AM – Group Cold Plunge on The Battenkill River (Bring your bathing suit and river shoes that can get wet!)

10:00-11:00 AM – YogaShape with Sam

12 Noon – 1:00 PM – Potluck Lunch  (Bring a Dish - Fridge/Freezer available.)

1:30 PM-3:00 PM PADDLEBOARDING w/Bianca ** EXTRA FEE OFFSITE AT LAKE SHAFTSBURY ONLY 8 SPOTS

4:00 PM – Closing

THE ZEN DEN SPA: (Extra Fee Associated With Treatments That You Book.)

Swedish Massage

Hot Stone Massage

Lomi Lomi Massage

Deep Tissue Massage

QUIET HOURS 11 PM to 8 AM

SUNDAY OCTOBER 5th:

8:00-10:00 AM - Awaken with Kundalini

10:00-12:00 PM - Classes in Yoga/Movement, Sound Healing, Spirituality and more!

1:00-3:00 PM - Herbalism Class

Hiking, Walks and Talks

Intuitive Readings, Tarot Cards, Numerology, Glitter Zone and more!

IMPORTANT LINKS:

PLAN YOUR TRIP - Plan your trip to Vermont. We have curated a local list of links to local bed and breakfasts, ATM's. local stores and airport info here.  

 LIKE our Instagram Pages- @theomfestival, @mountaingurllife @yogafunday 

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:

- Access for one person to all classes/workshops (At least 10+ classes)

- SUP - We will have a sign up book on site. If you have a SUP board bring it. Limited class sizes.

- Hiking 

- Parking for one car.

- Primitive camping spot for one tent. 

- Kids 12 and under are FREE!

CAMPING:

This event is rain or shine.  Vermont weather could be sunny and in the 80's or it could be quite chilly so please plan accordingly.   There will be access to a couple outdoor outhouses on site in the field.   You know the old fashioned kind with sawdust and lye and some toilet paper. We do NOT plan on having showers so plan accordingly and or bring your own makeshift shower if you need one. The Battenkill River is very close so you could also get yourself some eco friendly mountain suds and refresh your mind body and should with a quick cold plunge dip in the Battenkill.

PARKING:

You will park your car in the parking lot in a big field and then carry your stuff to your camping spot in the field. Please bring a cart so you can carry your camping supplies over to your camping area.