The Roots Collective is celebrating its grand debut with a Metaphysical Fair from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 8.

The Roots Collective consists of three businesses located in Capitol Hill’s 1400 block of North Ogden Street that are owned by Denver resident Nikki Hazamy. The businesses are: The Corner Beet, a vegetarian restaurant that opened in August 2014; Rooted Heart Yoga & Wellness, which was established in November 2018; and Balanced Root Apothecary, which had its soft opening in March.

Hazamy moved to Denver from Detroit in 2013. She started out selling juices on the corner of 14th and Ogden when the current building’s current landlord approached her and offered her a quaint corner space to house the juices. This led the way to establishing The Corner Beet. Hazamy continued her vision of offering holistic health to the community with the opening of Rooted Heart Yoga & Wellness and Balanced Root Apothecary, completing the collective.

The apothecary offers organic, handmade products made by local small business and vendors.

"Every person who has walked through our doors, whether it be the Corner Beet, Rooted Heart of Balanced Root Apothecary, has been an integral part creating this collective,” Hazamy said. “When you find balance, you find healing, and we hope The Roots Collective can be exactly that for you."

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