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Roots of Renewal:
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A Gathering for Regenerative Transformation
​September 25–28, 2025 | Sovereignty Ranch, Bandera, Texas
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Purpose
This event showcases and celebrates the transformative power of regenerative practices in agriculture, tourism, and community development. By gathering thought-leaders, destination stewards, and practitioners at Sovereignty Ranch, we aim to inspire a collective shift toward travel and tourism models that nurture people and the planet.
The event will offer experiential learning and insight into how regenerative approaches can foster resilience, reciprocity, and sustainable growth, ultimately advancing a vision for tourism that elevates consciousness and supports a thriving, harmonious future.
Why Sovereignty Ranch?
Nestled in the breathtaking valley of Bandera, Texas, Sovereignty Ranch is more than a venue—it is a living model of regeneration in action. Founded by Mollie Engelhart and Elias Sosa, the ranch was born from a vision of closing the loop on food waste, restoring soil health, and creating a thriving regenerative ecosystem. Their journey began with Sow a Heart Farm in California, where they cultivated one of the only regenerative organic hop yards in the U.S. before expanding their vision to Texas.
Sovereignty Ranch is a hub for regenerative food, education, hospitality, and community building. Alongside Ryland and Sarah Engelhart, the team has transformed this land into a space where people can experience the interconnectedness of food, farming, and land stewardship firsthand.
Today, the ranch offers:
Eight greenhouses producing nutrient-dense food
Forty hospitality beds for retreats and gatherings
A 3,000-square-foot restaurant serving farm-to-table meals
A yurt, fire circle, and gathering spaces for deep connection
A holistic animal agriculture program and small dairy herd
A beautiful pond for kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming
Hiking trails weaving through a regenerative landscape
Sovereignty Ranch is more than a destination—it’s a movement, inviting us to step into a future where tourism, agriculture, and hospitality are forces for renewal.
What to Expect
Cross-Sector Collaboration
Engage with leaders across tourism, agriculture, and hospitality to forge solutions that regenerate people and the planet.
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Immersive Learning & Action
Step beyond conversations into real-world applications through hands-on land stewardship, regenerative business modeling, and visionary dialogue.
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Transformational Experience Design
Gain insights into designing experiences that align with ethical, sustainable, and regenerative principles.
Programming Pillars
Regenerative Connection
​Transformation through Regeneration
​Sustainable Impact & Reciprocity
The Future of Regenerative Tourism
Activities & Accommodations
Stay at Sovereignty Ranch
Experience the rhythms of a working regenerative farm with lodging options ranging from private rooms to glamping.
Regenerative Land Walks
Learn from land stewards and ecologists about restoring ecosystems through tourism and agriculture.
Storytelling & Fire Circles
​Experience the rhythms of a working regenerative farm with lodging options ranging from private rooms to glamping.
Farm-to-Table Dining
Savor locally sourced meals that reflect regenerative food systems and sustainability.
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Day 1: Arrivals & Rooting Into the Land
As you arrive at Sovereignty Ranch, you’ll feel the energy of the land—a space where regeneration is more than an idea, it’s a way of life. We’ll begin with a walk to meet the land, guided by those who care for it, setting the foundation for the days ahead.
Our opening ceremony invites us to slow down, ground in, and open ourselves to new perspectives. Under the vast Texas sky, we’ll gather for a fire circle and land blessing, sharing intentions for this experience and the movement we are part of. Over dinner, we’ll connect, share stories, and prepare for the days ahead.
Day 2: Transformation Through Regeneration
We start the day in movement and mindfulness, tuning into the rhythms of nature before diving into big ideas. Our opening panel conversation brings together pioneers in regenerative tourism and community development, setting the stage for how we can bridge these industries for true impact.
The afternoon is all about learning through experience. Whether you choose to explore regenerative farming, get hands-on with land stewardship, or take time to reflect on the water through paddleboarding or kayaking, you’ll engage with regeneration in a tangible way.
As the sun sets, we pause. With guided journaling and quiet reflection, we consider our personal role in this movement before gathering around the fire for Regenerative Storytelling, where voices from different industries and backgrounds share the journeys that brought them here.
Day 3: Sustainable Impact & Reciprocity
This day is about action and applied knowledge. We start with a grounding practice—whether it’s Tai Chi, yoga, or breathwork—before diving into conversations on ethical entrepreneurship, circular economies, and regenerative business models.
Through hands-on workshops, we move from theory into practice, exploring topics like:
Soil regeneration & composting—building healthy foundations from the ground up.
Permaculture & land design—creating systems that sustain people and planet.
Regenerative tourism experience design—crafting travel offerings that restore rather than extract.
Day 4: Integration & Moving Forward
On our final morning, we return to the land for a closing nature immersion, connecting to the cycles of renewal that guide all regenerative systems.
Together, we’ll set commitments to action—what will we take home? What new collaborations will we cultivate? How will we carry this experience forward?
Why Join Us?
​Step beyond sustainability into regeneration
experience what’s possible when we design for reciprocity, resilience, and renewal.
Engage in personal transformation
this is more than a gathering; it’s an experience designed to shift perspectives, ignite action, and build a new way forward.
​Gain practical skills
​experience what’s possible when we design for reciprocity, resilience, and renewal.
​Trusted Experience
connect with leaders across tourism, agriculture, hospitality, and land stewardship.
This is where we co-create the future of regenerative travel and land stewardship—not just in conversation, but in action.
Space is limited. Secure your spot now and join us in this transformative experience.
Why Join Us?
Step Beyond
Sustainability
Step beyond sustainability into regeneration—experience what’s possible when we design for reciprocity, resilience, and renewal.
Engage in Personal Transformation
This experience is designed to shift perspectives, ignite action, and build a new way forward.
Build Meaningful Collaborations
Connect with leaders across tourism, agriculture, hospitality, and land stewardship.
Gain Practical
Skills
learn regenerative techniques you can implement in your business, community, or personal life.
This is where we co-create the future of regenerative travel and land stewardship—not just in conversation, but in action.
Space is limited. Secure your spot now and join us in this transformative experience.
The Partnership: Avia Collective + Transformational Travel Council
Roots of Renewal is co-created by Avia Collective and Transformational Travel Council, bringing together expertise in regenerative travel, collective transformation, and experience design. Our shared mission is to cultivate gatherings that inspire action, build cross-sector solutions, and transform the way we engage with land and communities through tourism.
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About Avia Collective
Avia Collective is a transformational experience agency that partners with ethical businesses and brands to create retreats, summits, and immersive gatherings that align with regenerative values.
Through strategic storytelling, intentional experience design, and cross-industry collaboration, we help organizations bring meaningful, high-impact events to life.
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