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Rekindle the Roots
Lighting the ancestral fire within.
Rekindle means to light the fire again. The word traces back to the Old Norse kynda — “to kindle a flame.”
Rekindle the Roots is a gathering place for those who feel the quiet pull to remember something older… something more natural and deeply human.
Many of us sense that our ancestors carried ways of living in relationship with the Earth, the body, and community that have been lost or forgotten in the modern world. Yet fragments of that wisdom still live within us — in our instincts, our stories, and our bones.
This space is devoted to gently rekindling that ancestral fire.
Together we explore earth-based healing practices, folk traditions, ritual, embodiment, and community care — honoring the old ways while discovering how they can support and guide us in modern life. Rather than simply looking back, we work to translate ancestral wisdom into practical, meaningful practices for the world we live in today.
Rekindle the Roots is a place to remember your relationship with Nature, reclaim the magic and medicine of the old ways, and rediscover what it means to live as part of a living ecosystem.
Our gatherings may include classes, workshops, rituals, healing circles, and seasonal celebrations offered through a shamanic and earth-honoring lens. We will also share meals, stories, laughter, and simple time together — building the kind of community that our ancestors once relied upon for survival, belonging, and joy.
This is not about becoming something new.
It’s about remembering what has always lived within you.
Who this group was made for:
Rekindle the Roots is for those who feel the call to reconnect with Nature, ancestral wisdom, embodied healing, and authentic community. It welcomes anyone curious about honoring the traditions of the past while learning how to apply that wisdom in meaningful, grounded ways within modern life.
“The fire has always been there. This is simply a place to gather and tend it together.”
About your Organizer: Ida is an American-born Nordic Folk Healer and Somatic Guide, as well as a retired massage therapist with over twenty years of hands-on experience. Rooted in ancestral healing traditions, she weaves earth-based wisdom with somatic embodiment to help modern humans remember their lineage, reconnect with their bodies, and restore their relationship with nature.
Blending folk traditions, somatic movement, guided journeys, sound healing, breathwork, and ritual, Ida creates transformative spaces for primordial remembrance, connection, and belonging.
She is the founder and hearth keeper of Caveside Wellness in Gladstone and co-owner of The Way Home Studio in Southeast Portland—two wellness spaces devoted to helping people find their roots and remember their way back home to themselves.
To learn more about Ida's work, visit: www.cavesidewellness.com
Upcoming events
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- $45.00
Community Sauna
Ida's Cave, 525 E Fairfield St, Gladstone, OR, USTickets must be purchased in advance to secure your seat in the sauna. Please register and pay at the link below ASAP:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=37285931&appointmentType=category:Sauna%20Sessions%20%26%20EventsJoin us for Community Sauna! This event is co-ed and clothing optional, 18+. As the Finnish proverb states "All humans are equal, but nowhere more so than in a sauna". The sauna is a uniquely capable holding space where all of the elements come together for support. Within this space, we come as we are. We come for washing, for good health, and for healing. This is a sacred form of ritual bathing that has been practiced in Northern Europe for at least 7,000 years.
What is a Nordic Sauna? Nordic Sauna is a process of 15 minutes in the hot sauna (170°F - 200°F) followed by either a cold water plunge or dousing which is then repeated 2-3 more times depending on tolerance. The entire process takes approximately 75 minutes to complete. A sauna whisk made of birch, oak, or eucalyptus is used to gently beat and whisk the body to encourage circulation and blood flow while offering protection and purification. (Whisks are available for purchase when in stock)
Sauna is a HUGE part of everyday Nordic culture. Fun fact: There are more saunas than cars in Finland!
What to Expect: Upon arrival you'll meet Ida in the Lobby located through the back basement door. She'll show you where to undress and tell you how to prepare. She'll then guide you and the group through the Nordic Sauna process. Once complete, you’ll have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the indoor and outdoor amenities.
About the Amenities: Our sauna is located in an urban backyard within the heart of Clackamas County. The sauna itself is a 10x10ft sauna with cedar benches and a wood-fired stove. The cold plunge area is an open air pergola with privacy curtains containing two claw foot tubs and a shower. There are several outdoor lounging areas great for relaxing and cooling off, including a covered gazebo. Weather and seasonally permitting, we’ll have a fire going in the fire pit for our guests to enjoy.
Located inside is a welcoming lobby with plenty of storage and hooks for your belongings. There’s a half bath adjacent to the lobby (no shower available). Beyond the lobby you’ll find “The Cave”; a cozy 150 sq ft room full of ambiance that will transport you to another place and time. The cave will be open to guests who would like to lay down to rest and/or stretch during their stay. Yoga mats and props available.
How to Prepare: Please arrive recently showered and well hydrated. It’s recommended that you have at least 16oz of water prior to arrival and continue hydrating throughout your sauna session. Abstain from alcohol the day of. Eat lightly/avoid being overly full prior to sauna.
What to Bring:
- Water bottle
- A towel
- Slip on shoes
- Swim suit, tank & shorts, or sarong (sarongs available on site)
- Comfortable clothes to stretch in
- Bathrobe (optional)
- A sauna hat (if you own one)
What NOT to wear:
- Body lotions, oils, or perfumes
- Metal jewelry
- Glasses
Benefits of Nordic Sauna:
Improved circulation- The heat from a sauna dilates blood vessels, which improves circulation and oxygenation
- The cold water after a sauna makes blood vessels contract, which helps return blood to vital organs
Pain relief and recovery
- The heat and cold of a sauna and cold plunge pool can help reduce muscle soreness and speed up recovery
- The combination of heat and cold is called contrast therapy
Stronger immune system
- Nordic saunas can help detoxify the body and improve the immune system
Other benefits
- Lower blood pressure
- Strengthen the cardiovascular system
- Improve mood and reduce stress
- Reduce swelling
- Improve endurance
- Prevent dementia and Alzheimer's
Location: Ida's Cave
525 E Fairfield St.
Gladstone, OR 97027Cost: $45 per person
Book Here:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=37285931&appointmentType=category:Sauna%20Sessions%20%26%20Events
Due to limited capacity, tickets must be purchased in advance in order to secure your seat in the sauna.Liability Waiver: You must complete this waiver prior to using the sauna for your first time. https://forms.gle/FwU8ZSeCYgyFgkHU7
3 attendees - $20.00
Wyrd Witch (Gladstone)
Caveside Wellness, 525 East Fairfield Street, Gladstone, OR, USWyrd Witch is an ongoing support circle for women and femme-identifying people who feel called to begin or deepen their relationship with Witchcraft.
Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, this intimate gathering offers a space to explore, share, ask questions, experiment, and practice alongside other magical sisters. The intention of this circle is to create a supportive container where each participant can express their unique gifts while cultivating meaningful, authentic personal practices—allowing their magic to flourish and weave naturally into everyday life.
Each gathering begins with an “Emptying of the Baskets”—a time for participants to share what has been present in their emotional, spiritual, and mental landscapes. Through this practice we witness one another and learn how to offer support, encouragement, comfort, and accountability within the circle.
From there, we will explore a magical topic together through discussion, teaching, hands-on practice, and/or ritual.
Together we will explore practices such as:
• Crafting personal and group rituals
• Spellwork and enchanting
• Grounding, clearing, and energetic protection
• Manifestation and visioning
• Altar creation and tending
• Divination and scrying
• Working with the elements
• Connecting with guides and ancestors
• Honoring seasonal cycles and the Wheel of the Year
• Approaching and working with deities
• Embodiment practices
• Deepening relationships with plant, animal, and nature spirits
…and much more.Wyrd Witch is a space for curiosity, connection, magical exploration, and sisterhood—where each participant is invited to grow their practice in a way that feels authentic, empowered, and deeply their own.
About Your Host: Ida is an American-born practitioner of Nordic Folk Magic and shamanic traditions. As a seasoned Witch, her work is deeply rooted in nature-based spirituality, somatic embodiment, animism, ancestor veneration, Nordic paganism, and Scandinavian folk practices. Her ancestral lineage traces back to Sweden, Denmark, Scotland, Belgium, Germany, Ukraine and Poland.
While Ida’s personal path leans strongly toward her Norse heritage, she is especially passionate about helping others reconnect with their own unique ancestral lineages and traditional practices. She believes that profound wisdom lives within our bone memory, as well as within the folk medicines and sacred traditions once carried and trusted by our great-grandmothers.
One of Ida’s greatest callings is to inspire women to remember their roots, reclaim ancestral wisdom, and embody their most authentic, Wyrd Witch selves. Through her work, she encourages others to cultivate a living relationship with their heritage, the natural world, and the magic woven through everyday life.
To learn more about Ida’s work, visit:
www.cavesidewellness.com.What to Bring: A snack to share, journal, and pen.
Suggested donation: $20-$30
Venmo or Paypal accepted at https://www.cavesidewellness.com/payments
Cash graciously acceptedAttendance, Cancellation, & Punctuality Agreement:
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I intentionally keep these gatherings intimate for the sake of the work we do together. You MUST cancel your "attending RSVP" no later than 48 hours in advance. This is a popular event and if you cancel last minute, you block another woman's opportunity to attend. I also ask that you respect everyone's time and be punctual. We'll start right at 7pm and the door will be locked by 7:15pm. Please be mindful and honor these agreements.12 attendees 
Somatic Support Circle (Hope + Peace)
The Way Home Studio, 8435 SE Stark St, Portland, OR, USSomatic Support Circle
Donation-Based • All Are Welcome • 90 MinutesSomatic Support Circle is an ongoing, heart-centered space for connection, reflection, and embodied healing. Each gathering is guided by a unique theme, shaped by the needs of those who arrive—offering a place to explore what’s present in a supportive, grounded community.
Rooted in the Nordic concept of nytta—to be of benefit, to offer what is needed—this circle is offered on a donation basis to support accessibility for all. This is my way of being in service to the community, creating a space where healing and connection are available regardless of financial circumstances.
Each circle includes:
• Peer sharing & deep listening — a space to be witnessed, heard, and held without pressure to speak
• Guided somatic integration — gentle movement, breathwork, meditation, and embodied awareness
• Ancestral & folk medicine elements — simple, grounded practices that support connection, remembrance, and integration
No experience is needed. You are welcome to participate at your own pace—whether that means sharing, listening, or simply being present.Come as you are. Leave more connected—to yourself, your body, and your community.
About Your Facilitator
Ida Cavewoman is a Folk Healer & Somatic Guide with over two decades of experience in spaceholding and bodywork. Her work weaves together somatic awareness, ritual, and deep listening to create grounded, transformative experiences for individuals and groups.
To learn more about her work, visit: www.cavesidewellness.comSuggested donation: $15-$30
Intimate group setting—limited to 15 participants. Advance registration encouraged.1 attendee
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