Katrina Bello & Samson Debela

Rooted and Wild is a full and whole experience. We had the opportunity to visit David and Erika at Rooted and Wild in May of 2018 and it was the calm and stillness we needed to reset from our busy day-to-day lifestyle in NYC. The aura of the land and home are both warm and inviting from the moment you turn into the estate. Completely encapsulated by mother nature and breathing in fresh, crisp air, we felt at home and at peace. David and Erika prepared delicious + nutritious vegan meals that truly intrigued us and left us questioning whether we should make an attempt to dive into the vegan life (or at the very least incorporate more plant-based days into our routine). These meals were accompanied by rich, deep conversations and discussions that scratched well beyond the surface of small talk. A major highlight was the communal meditation ceremony we took part in outdoors as it felt very organic and natural to us as newbies. We were both able to tap into ourselves for internal reflection with the opportunity to share our experiences with the group in an intimate and safe space. The cherry on top was time spent with their beautiful and fun-loving son, Z!