We all have expectations, demands and responsibilities to juggle. But showing up as your best self in all areas of your life means first honoring your own needs, too. Join an inclusive community of like-minded women and connect with others through the Rooted in Resilience Retreat. The retreat will focus on mental health, self-care and the tools to find balance and build a more enriching life.

Kansas Farm Bureau’s Women’s Leadership Committee invites women of all ages to attend the Rooted in Resilience Retreat Nov. 21-23 in Valley Falls at The Barn Bed and Breakfast. The retreat includes a welcome night and cookie decorating class on Friday, a lineup of amazing speakers, meals Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, a self-care night and lodging Friday and Saturday night (if lodging registration is selected.) Any questions can be directed to Claudia Hissong, hissongc@kfb.org.


Friday, Nov. 21
4:30 p.m. Guest arrival
5:30 p.m. Welcome
6 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Closing Session: I Thought I Was a ‘People Person’… Until I Started Working with People with Lisa Smartt

People are a joy—and a challenge! They can be a great blessing and a great difficulty… often at the same time. In this humorous and insightful presentation, Lisa explores our relationships and shares how we can live and work with others more peacefully—without committing a felony!
Saturday, Nov. 22
8:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Workshop: Nutrition and Wellness with Heidi Wells
10:30 a.m. Gentle yoga session
11:30 a.m. Workshop: Strong Minds, Steady Hearts: Stress Management & the Anxious Mind with Dr. Stephanie Wick

This one-hour session helps women understand the difference between stress and anxiety, recognize symptoms, and learn grounding techniques, breathwork, and thought diffusion. Designed with rural life in mind, it offers both insight and practical tools for emotional resilience.
12:30 p.m. Lunch
2 p.m.

Workshop: Worthy & Rooted: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Comparison with Dr. Stephanie Wick

This session explores the impact of comparison and self-doubt in high-pressure rural cultures. Through tools like values-based living and faith-anchored identity work, plus journaling and discussion, participants will leave affirmed in their worth and equipped to quiet their inner critic.

6 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Self-care night relaxation, board games and optional activities)
Sunday, Nov. 23
8:30 a.m. Morning devotional
8:30-9:30 a.m.  Breakfast
9:30 a.m.

Closing Session: Finding Contentment in a Discontent World – OR – How Did Grandma Survive Without a Salad Spinner? with Lisa Smartt

In a culture that constantly shouts “more, more, more,” how do we live peacefully when our lives look different than we imagined? With humor and heart, Lisa offers wisdom from simpler times and practical ideas for cultivating gratitude and contentment.

10:30 a.m. Closing reflections


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Testimonials 

“I am so grateful for the opportunity to spend an uplifting & inspiring weekend at the Rooted in Resilience Conference sponsored by the KFB Women’s Committee this past fall! I was reminded how important it is to be with other women involved in agriculture who truly understand, validate & support each other’s lives…no matter the age. I had forgotten how GOOD that really feels! It was an incredibly fun & relaxing weekend focused on relationships, mental health, self-awareness, self-care and at the end of the day… affirmation that I am resilient! The venue was also heavenly! The Barn Bed & Breakfast was the PERFECT place for a relaxing and peaceful weekend retreat! I absolutely can’t wait for the next one!” -Carol H.


"This retreat opened my eyes and heart in ways I wasn't ready for. The importance of mental health in this profession is huge. Yet, it is often overlooked or brushed off. When I took the time to focus in on myself during the retreat, I realized how much stress I was holding on to and that I wasn't alone! Women from all over the state were juggling so many different things in their lives as well. Everyone there was so supportive and willing to listen and encourage. Many new friendships, I maintain today! The leisurely pace in the morning and the comfy attire were also on the top of my favorites list. I would encourage all women tied to the agricultural industry to invest the time in themselves and attend. You are worth the cost of the event and so much more!” -Lacey A.