The Wayfare Festival 2025
A gathering of ideas, contemplation and friendship
Join Wayfare for our second annual summer festival. This year’s gathering features Adam Miller, Terryl Givens, Kathryn Knight Sonntag, Chad Ford, Esther Candari, James Goldberg and many more.
Come and be uplifted by inspiring ideas, insightful conversation, contemplative experiences, beautiful music, and delicious food.
The festival will take place amid the sublime splendor of Midway, Utah and there will be ample opportunities to experience the peace and restoration of creation.
SPEAKERS
MUSIC
The festival will feature musical performances by Bianca Merkley and Sam Payne.
AGENDA
9:00am Doors Open
9:30am Opening Remarks - Zachary Davis
9:45am Musical Performance: Bianca Merkley
9:50am Contemplative Experience with John Kesler
10:05am Conversation #1: Cultivating Latter-day Contemplation
What would a contemplative practice native to the LDS tradition look like? Why is contemplation an important part of Christian discipleship?
Adam Miller
Chad Ford
Kathryn Knight Sonntag
Jon Ogden
Rachael Givens Johnson
11:10 Closing Meditation with John Kesler
11:20am Lunch
Enjoy a delicious meal, plus opportunities for contemplative nature experiences with Haymitch St. Stephen.
1:00pm Musical Performance - Bianca Merkley
1:05pm Conversation #2: AI Jesus and the Divine Purpose of Art
What is the role of art for Christian disciples? Why should we strive to create and experience beauty? What is at stake when we create and behold AI Jesus art?
Maddie Blonquist
Esther Candari
James Goldberg
2:00pm Break
2:15pm Poetry Reading - Lance Larsen
2:20pm Conversation #3: A New Story of Creation
Why should we try to understand how the natural world works? Why are we on a planet with such abundant forms? What’s our relationship with nature? What does evolution mean?
Terryl Givens
Sam Wilkinson
Anna Thurston
3:30pm Musical Performance - Sam Payne
4:00pm Closing Remarks - Rachel Jardine
7:00pm Film Screening and Discussion: The Angel
Screening of The Angel, a film by Barrett Burgin. Afterwards, a discussion of the film and LDS filmmaking with Barrett Burgin, Joshua Sabey and Sarah Perkins.
VENUE: THE HOMESTEAD RESORT
Nestled in the scenic Heber Valley of Midway, Utah, the Homestead Resort is a historic retreat set on 183 acres with access to beautiful trails and the famous Homestead Crater hot spring.
Tickets include a delicious catered lunch.
TESTIMONIALS
“The Wayfare Festival was an incredibly inspirational experience. I loved being able to meet some of my favorite writers in such an intimate setting. I had so many good conversations!” -Jenna N.
“I love Wayfare and Faith Matters and it was a blessing to gather together with others who love them too.”-Chris L.
DETAILS
WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 12TH, 2025 (9AM-5PM)
WHERE: THE HOMESTEAD, MIDWAY, UTAH
TICKET PRICE: $95 (INCLUDES LUNCH)