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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families\, drop into the Art Studio to think\, play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of art making! Activities change monthly. \nPlease arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. \nRecommended for children ages 4-11 with adult caregivers. \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-summer-saturdays-2/2024-10-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Member,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
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CREATED:20231116T151309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T184043Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive guided tour invites a closer look at the architectural elements of the River building and Barns. Take in 360-degree views of the ever-present nature preserve while exploring aspects of the building\, including its sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp committed to demonstrating and educating about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe double LEED-certified River building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA. SANAA and Grace Farms were awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP). Grace Farms was also honored with the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2024/2024-10-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032218
CREATED:20240625T185639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T185658Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga and Movement with Pilin Anice
DESCRIPTION:Step into the Court\, an airy space filled with natural light\, for a yoga and movement class designed for all levels led by Pilin Anice\, a renowned yoga\, dance\, and meditation instructor. Participants may bring their own mats\, towels\, props\, and water. \nFor whole body wellness\, each class pairs movement with a tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a public benefit LLC and a Certified B Corp. October’s movement is designed to complement a cup of Rest tea. Rest is a relaxation-boosting\, caffeine-free blend of adaptogenic herbs\, flowers\, ashwagandha root\, and reishi mushrooms. \nAbout Pilin Anice\nPilin Anice\, E-RYT 500\, is a wellness guide who believes that the disciplines of Ayurveda\, meditation and yoga\, ritual\, self-care\, nutrition\, and dance and drum\, allow us to reconnect to ourselves; to evolve\, heal and live authentically. Through her offerings\, she has guided students to find their way back to the wisdom of their own bodies\, and the joy that is the essence of their being. \nPilin is passionate about building community and looks to cultivate non-judgemental spaces where everyone can be seen and heard\, and move freely and wholly. A graduate of Howard University and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition\, she is on faculty at Kripalu\, Ailey Extension and was a lululemon Studio Trainer and Ambassador for nearly four years. She is also a Chopra Yoga Trainer\, Visiting Faculty at IIN and an Ambassador for Bayan Botanicals.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/58258
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032218
CREATED:20240905T185050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T222127Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | With Every Fiber Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Where do our building materials come from\, and are they made with fair labor? \nExplore the With Every Fiber exhibit with a Grace Farms Educator and learn more about the global and collaborative Design for Freedom movement to remove forced labor in the building materials supply chain. This first-of-its-kind interactive exhibit invites consideration of the materials most at-risk for forced labor\, including timber\, steel\, concrete\, and textiles\, as well as innovative solutions to create a more humane and equitable future. \nAbout With Every Fiber\nWith Every Fiber is curated by Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher and designed by Studio Cooke John Architecture + Design\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. It is the result of collaboration and contributions from 20 preeminent designers\, material suppliers\, cultural institutions\, and construction industry leaders already committed to the Design for Freedom movement. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/with-every-fiber-exhibit-talk-2-2/2024-10-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T113000
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CREATED:20241002T160251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T160251Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Peace Forest Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:What is Grace Farms and how does Grace Farms Foundation advance good in the world? \nStep into the tranquil Peace Forest to learn how the curated objects held on pedestals made with ethically-sourced steel and repurposed wood – including text\, objects\, and archival photos – connect to the creation of Grace Farms Foundation\, the River building\, and the foundation’s mission\, as well as how you can support our ongoing projects. \nAbout Peace Forest\nThe installation is curated by Grace Farms Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, and designed by Peter Miller (Palette Architecture) and Shohei Yoshida (shohei yoshida + associates / SYA)\, members of the architectural team of the award-winning SANAA-designed River building at Grace Farms\, with the graphics designed by Pentagram. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/peace-forest-exhibit-talk-2
CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall Birdwatching Walk
DESCRIPTION:It’s peak seasonal migration for birds passing through Grace Farms! Walk through the landscape in search of birds preparing to embark on their journey south with Brian O’Toole\, Visitor Services Manager for the Stamford Museum & Nature Center\, and board member of the Connecticut Ornithological Association. \nThis walk is rain or shine. Please wear suitable footwear.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fall-birdwatching-walks-3
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Member,Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032218
CREATED:20241003T131341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T161226Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass
DESCRIPTION:Over 200 individually-sized\, curved glass panels envelope the River building here at Grace Farms. Join our Education Team in the Commons to take a closer look at the architectural details of the glass\, while learning about its history and effect on the environment. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-architectural-elements-glass/2024-10-05/1
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032218
CREATED:20240214T201547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T201547Z
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SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed by architect David Rockwell to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. \nFor up to age 8 with adult caregivers. This is a drop-in program.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-saturdays-2024-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T143000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032218
CREATED:20241003T180938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T180939Z
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SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Permanent Works: Thomas Demand Farm 56
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Library to learn about Thomas Demand‘s photographic works\, Farm 56\, depicting several models of the River building created at the SANAA office during the building’s design process. Learn about the context of this work\, as well as SANAA’s design process and the work of Design for Freedom\, the movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-permanent-works-thomas-demand-farm-56-2/2024-10-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T160000
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CREATED:20240918T152437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T152438Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive guided tour invites a closer look at the architectural elements of the River building and Barns. Take in 360-degree views of the ever-present nature preserve while exploring aspects of the building\, including its sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp committed to demonstrating and educating about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe double LEED-certified River building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA. SANAA and Grace Farms were awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP). Grace Farms was also honored with the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-oct-5-19/2024-10-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032218
CREATED:20241003T131341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T161226Z
UID:10005149-1728140400-1728142200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Architectural Elements: Glass
DESCRIPTION:Over 200 individually-sized\, curved glass panels envelope the River building here at Grace Farms. Join our Education Team in the Commons to take a closer look at the architectural details of the glass\, while learning about its history and effect on the environment. \nAbout Pop-up Talks\nPop-up talks are led by Grace Farms Education Team members and designed to scale for all ages and levels of experience. These drop-in talks are included with daily registration. Times and locations of all talks are subject to change. Please learn more about what’s offered on the day of your visit upon checking in at the West Barn.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/pop-up-talk-architectural-elements-glass/2024-10-05/2
CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T032218
CREATED:20240708T153526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T141141Z
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SUMMARY:Mau | a documentary presented by Grace Farms and Architecture & Design Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms Architecture Advisor Toshihiro Oki and Director of Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF) Kyle Bergman for a screening of Mau\, the first feature-length documentary about design visionary Bruce Mau. \nFollowing the screening\, we’ll be joined by Mau and Co-Founder and Chief Insights and Analytics Officer of Massive Change Network Aiyemobisi “Bisi” Williams for a live virtual conversation. \nA pioneer of transformation design\, Bruce Mau believes that design can be used to create positive change in our world. This documentary explores the designer’s creative journey and optimistic push to tackle the world’s biggest problems with design\, covering his stint advising global brands including Coca Cola and Disney to the time Guatemala’s minister of education asked him to design a better future\, leading to the ¡GuateAmala! (Love Guate) movement. \nMau takes us from Beijing to New York\, showing us that design is an agent of change and has the power to shape our world. \nMau\n2022 / 77 minutes\nDirectors: Benjamin and Jono Bergmann \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU  \nBundle and Save\nThis program is part of our Creatives in the Field series. Receive 20% off when you bundle your registration with tickets to The Power of Music with Suzie Collier or Voices of Culture featuring Sheléa. \n  \npresented in collaboration with
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/mau-a-documentary-presented-by-grace-farms-and-architecture-design-film-festival
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Arts,Architecture
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