BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grace Farms - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gracefarms.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grace Farms REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420 DTSTAMP:20250415T144114Z CREATED:20250415T144114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T144114Z UID:10009202-1745020800-1745107199@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Court Opens at 12 pm DESCRIPTION: URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/12pm-court-opening-419 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000 DTSTAMP:20250116T210615Z CREATED:20241121T183357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T210615Z UID:10007305-1745056800-1745071200@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio DESCRIPTION:Drop into the Arts Studio for a facilitated series designed by artists\, curators\, and educators that invites families to play\, create\, and experiment with sensory-rich materials and different modes of artmaking. \nFor ages 4–11 with adult caregivers. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-8-2/2025-04-19 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2025-Open-Arts-Studio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20250129T131358Z CREATED:20241121T153249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T131358Z UID:10006798-1745058600-1745064000@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Move with Grace Farms x lululemon | Strength with Ottis Lewis DESCRIPTION:Elevate your fitness during this dynamic workout focusing on upper body\, lower body\, and core strength! Taught by coach\, trainer\, and motivator Ottis Lewis\, this class incorporates bodyweight and band resistance movements including squats\, pushups\, and mountain climbers. \nAbout Move with Grace Farms x lululemon\nMove with Grace Farms x lululemon is a series of monthly movement classes hosted in partnership with local lululemon ambassadors. These classes\, designed for all levels of experience\, focus on restoring and igniting the energy needed to live a more balanced life. To enhance your wellness experience\, each class includes a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp\, picked specifically to complement the movement. \n\n \n \n \n Shilpa Shah\n Co-Founder and CXO of Cuyana\nShilpa was drawn to Cuyana for the opportunity to enhance women’s lives by creating high quality products that were produced responsibly\, priced accessibly\, and that carried a story and a soul that could be delivered through human connection. \nBeginning her career in Interaction Design\, Shilpa has over 20 years of designing customer experiences\, designing web and mobile interfaces for Fortune 500 companies such as Disney and AT&T. Before starting Cuyana\, Shilpa added business expertise to her design and technical background by completing her MBA at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. Today\, Shilpa leads the company as its CXO\, the Chief Experience Officer\, crafting a branded omni-channel journey across digital and physical touchpoints.\n \n \n \n \n Mike Faherty\n Co-Founder of Faherty \nAbout Ottis Lewis\nOttis Lewis is a former professional athlete channeling his extensive athletic background into his role as a Personal Trainer\, Sports Performance Coach\, and Life Motivator. Under the banner of PHYT LIFE\, Ottis inspires individuals from diverse backgrounds\, including professional athletes\, collegiate students\, youth fitness enthusiasts\, and working adults seeking a healthy work-life balance. His approach extends beyond physical fitness\, encouraging a positive mental outlook on life. Ottis tailors his coaching to individuals and small groups\, offering specialized expertise in Speed Agility and Quickness (SAQ)\, Strength and Metabolic Conditioning\, Mobility and Balance\, and Sports Specific Performance Training. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/move-with-grace-farms-x-lululemon-strength-with-otto-lewis LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Ottis-Lewis-Slider.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20250312T180658Z CREATED:20250107T165219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T180658Z UID:10006684-1745058600-1745064000@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe River building\, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA\, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. A demonstration of our continuing efforts to be as sustainable as possible\, in 2024\, we were awarded Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance\, building on our LEED Silver certification in 2019. \nThe River building was awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP)\, in addition to 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-2025-saturdays-2/2025-04-19 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T113000 DTSTAMP:20250321T151442Z CREATED:20250321T151442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151442Z UID:10008791-1745060400-1745062200@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Sustainable by Design: LEED Certified DESCRIPTION:Learn how the architecture and design of the River building demonstrates Grace Farms’ commitment to sustainability\, which resulted in Gold Level LEED Certification in 2025.  Guided by a Grace Farms Educator\, use temperature and light gauges to learn about energy efficiency\, and build models to study light and shadow. \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-talks-sustainable-by-design-leed-certified-2/2025-04-19 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Popup-Leed-Certified.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000 DTSTAMP:20250321T151650Z CREATED:20250321T151650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T151650Z UID:10008835-1745062200-1745064000@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-3/2025-04-19 CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Arch-Glass-Pop-Up.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T170000 DTSTAMP:20250203T143102Z CREATED:20250203T142448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T143102Z UID:10008405-1745064000-1745082000@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Imagination Playground DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers. URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-18/2025-04-19 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Imagination-Playground-2024-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T133000 DTSTAMP:20250325T155618Z CREATED:20250321T152104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T155618Z UID:10008859-1745067600-1745069400@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | Noticing Nature: For The Birds DESCRIPTION:Find a Grace Farms Educator near the SANAA-designed Vitra flower benches in the Commons\, and pick up a pair of binoculars to get a close-up look at the birds that make their homes in our meadows and woodlands. Learn how the native plants and grasses provide a year-round food source for birds\, and examine and dissect a sunflower. Includes a take-home a coloring sheet. \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-noticing-nature-for-the-birds/2025-04-19 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Noticing-Nature-Nests.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T143000 DTSTAMP:20250321T152509Z CREATED:20250321T152509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T152509Z UID:10008883-1745071200-1745073000@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talks | Water\, Water Everywhere DESCRIPTION:Fresh\, clean water is a limited resource everyone in the world must have to survive. How does our rainwater and snowmelt capture system work to reduce our water usage? Learn about our water conservation efforts and the work of our Nature Initiative to promote awareness and protect local watersheds\, and discover how the trees in our 77-acre nature preserve contribute to the water cycle. \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-talks-water-water-everywhere-2/2025-04-19 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Children & Families,Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Water-Everywhere-Hero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T153000 DTSTAMP:20250319T141416Z CREATED:20250313T152501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T141416Z UID:10008710-1745074800-1745076600@gracefarms.org SUMMARY:Pop-up Talk | A Room with an Equal View DESCRIPTION:Explore the Sanctuary’s extraordinary features. Discover the purposeful connection created between audiences\, presenters\, and nature through intentional design and learn how challenges were overcome to create this unique space. \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-a-room-with-an-equal-view/2025-04-19 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Room-with-an-Equal-View-Pop-Up-Talk.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T163000 DTSTAMP:20250326T121038Z CREATED:20250321T153556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T121038Z UID:10008917-1745078400-1745080200@gracefarms.org 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/pop-up-talk-with-every-fiber-exhibit-4/2025-04-19 LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Pop-up Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/With-Every-Fiber-Exhibit-PopUp-Talk.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR