About the Instructors
Em Keen
Em Keen is a yoga and mindfulness teacher with over a decade of experiencing teaching classes, workshops, events and retreats that connect people more deeply with themselves and the world around them. Her classes teach students of all ages how to reclaim control over the quality of their life through small intentional action steps and perspective shifts. Mindfulness and nature are incredible tools for self-discovery, growth and transformation and as an avid hiker and backpacker, Em loves to use the natural world as a teacher and guide for how to live inspired, grounded and aligned. Her classes and workshops are accessible to anyone with a curiosity for what might be possible.
Paul Francis Zegarac
Paul Francis Zegarac is a wellness coach who offers integrative cross-cultural mind, body, and spirit practices to cultivate wellbeing. His passion for learning about health and wellness arose during a dark time he experienced with brain cancer. Since then he has dedicated his life to continue practicing, learning and sharing what has helped him out with as many people as he can.
Mary Conley
Mary Conley is a yoga teacher and sound healing practitioner. Introduced to sound healing through her yoga training, Mary was naturally drawn to study more on the ancient art and the science that supports it. She began offering group sound baths virtually during the height of the pandemic and has been leading them in person regularly since the lifting of restrictions has allowed. Witnessing the powerful relaxation, healing and meditative experiences participants share has been deeply inspiring and rewarding.
About the Hosts
Alan Block & Chris Zielski
Alan Block and Chris Zielski are the husband and wife team behind Flannel Dog Farm. Alan is a farmer, educator, and sourdough baker. And, he makes a mean breakfast! He loves being a good steward of the land and sharing his passions with others. Chris is the artist behind Copper Leaf Studios where she creates beautiful artwork from copper and zinc.
About the Farm & Studios
Flannel Dog Farm
5003 Ninevah Rd
Saybrook Township, OH 44004
Flannel Dog Farm is a 7 acre homestead in Saybrook, Ohio. It’s located in the heart of Ohio wine country, 1 mile south of Lake Erie, approx. 1 hour east of Cleveland, 45 mins. west of Erie, PA.
The farm is home to chickens, honeybees, and a large vegetable and flower garden. It’s a pollinator and bird sanctuary and home to numerous wild birds and native plants. Four acres of the farm are devoted to wildflowers and emerging forest.
In addition, it hosts tent campers and has a lovely tiny house and covered wagon where guests can stay.
Copper Leaf Studios
Located on Flannel Dog Farm, Copper Leaf Studios is the working studio of artist Chris Zielski. Originally a pavilion, the studios were designed and built by Chris and her husband Alan. In addition to being Chris’s workspace, Copper Leaf Studios hosts a variety of art shows, classes, and events.