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SUMMARY:Shop with a Purpose | Mindful Market
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Fair Trade Day at Grace Farms with a special pop-up lounge offering tastings of our signature teas and coffees. Enjoy complimentary small bites while you browse our marketplace showcasing ethically sourced products from skilled craftspeople and partnering responsible brands.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/shop-with-a-purpose-mindful-market-at-grace-farms-2026
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Design for Freedom,Tea & Coffee,Architecture
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SUMMARY:Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 10th annual Earth Day! \nThis fun-filled day offers hands-on activities\, art engagements inspired by nature\, and endless opportunities for interactive learning. Responding to the work of Potawatomi botanist and author\, Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer\, who delivers a Grace Farms Lecture in March\, as well as our season’s theme\, We all build\, Earth Day invites you to explore how architecture and connection to the natural world can inspire communities to build and thrive together. \nLearn more about our full schedule of family-friendly experiences hosted throughout the River building and Barns\, and surrounding landscape: \n10 am – 12 pm\nBirdwatching\nCourt Mezzanine\nOver 144 different bird species have been sighted at Grace Farms! Join an expert birder to see and learn about the different species that call Grace Farms home. \n10 am – 4 pm\nOpen Arts Studio | Landscape Collage\nArts Studio\nTaking inspiration from the Plaza’s new seating\, Dancing Trees by Kazuyo Sejima & Associates\, and the freshly sprouting lawn\, design an outdoor space incorporating structures\, plants\, color\, texture\, and wildlife. \n11 am – 4 pm\nMagnifying Small Wonders and Seed Bar\nEast Barn Hall\nExplore the unique characteristics of seeds up close using digital scope and microscopes\, then create a mix to take home\, using seeds harvested onsite. \n12 pm & 3 pm\nAnimal Embassy\nWest Barn Hall\nJoin Animal Embassy to learn about their role as animal rescuers as well as their program\, Heroes of the Animal Kingdom — and discover some incredible facts about a variety of animals! \n1 & 4 pm\nBeneficial Bugs with Educator Patrice Anibal\nLibrary \n2 pm\nNature Talk with Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin\nEducation Path \n3 – 5 pm\nMocktails with Tea Expert Frank Kwei\nPavilion\nTake a break from exploring to sip a delicious tea-based mocktail with Tea Expert Frank Kwei! Surrounded by 360-degree views of the landscape\, enjoy a special mocktail inspired by this year’s Earth Day themes. \nAvailable All Day\nNature Resources in the Library\nWalking trails\nWith Every Fiber Exhibit in the West Barn\nFamily-Friendly Games in the Court\nBirdwatch Bingo\nLetter Sticks\nMap
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/we-all-build-earth-day
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Faith,Justice,Member,Tea & Coffee,Tours,Children & Families,Architecture,Pop-up Talks
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SUMMARY:Design for Freedom Summit - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Accelerate the Movement \nThe 2026 Design for Freedom Summit convenes leaders of the architecture\, construction\, technology\, manufacturing\, finance\, government\, academic\, and real estate sectors to advance the global movement toward a more ethical built environment. \nThrough the guidance of the Design for Freedom Principles\, participants will explore solutions to identify and address forced labor\, advance ethical decarbonization\, and prioritize circularity through a human rights lens. \nThis year’s Summit is a culmination of the past 5 years of partnership\, innovation and dedication to creating a more humane future. Attendees will leave inspired and equipped with the technology\, tools and vision needed to take immediate action toward more responsible supply chains. \nWe look forward to another sold-out audience in 2026! Your ticket includes the full day of programming\, tours\, exhibits\, jazz breakfast\, lunch\, a cocktail reception and complimentary shuttles from our partner hotels and local train stations.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/2026-design-for-freedom-summit
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Justice,Architecture
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SUMMARY:Humanity in Architecture Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in collaboration with Architecture & Design Film Festival\na weekend of films\, conversations\, and more celebrating architecture’s impact on people and communities\nJoin us for a weekend of films exploring the built environment’s power to enrich our human experience and to remind us of our capacity to create positive change in the world. \nOur opening night premiere of Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter will be followed by a conversation with Pihlmann. \nOn Saturday\, enjoy a full day of films and curated activities amplifying our longstanding belief that architecture moves us and inspires us to address the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. \nThis year’s films have been curated by co-Festival Directors Kyle Bergman and Toshihiro Oki. The special partnership between the two organizations is grounded in the spirit of bringing the worlds of films\, architecture and community together in a setting for creating new discussions and outcomes. \nTransportation\nShuttles to and from the New Canaan Metro North station will be available for film festival ticket holders. \nSpecial thanks to New York Botanical Garden. \n\n  \nFilm Schedules\nFriday\, January 30\nSøren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter (6 – 8 pm)\n54 min | Directors: Marc-Christoph Wagner and Simon Weyhe\nFeaturing the premiere of Dancing Trees — a short film about new seating in Grace Farms’ Plaza designed by Kazuyo Sejima & Associates for our 10-Year Celebration — followed by a screening of Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter and a conversation about the film with Søren Pihlmann.  \nAIA & SARA CES 1 LU Approved. \n  \nSaturday\, January 31\nBawa’s Garden (10:45 am – 12:30 pm)\n89 min | Director: Clara Kraft Isono\nFollowed by a Q&A with Director Clara Kraft Isono\, Sean Anderson\, Associate Professor\, Cornell University Department of Architecture\, and Kyle Bergman\, ADFF Founder and Director \nIf You Build It (11 am – 12:30 pm)\n85 min | Director: Patrick Creadon \nGateways to New York (11:15 am – 12:45 pm)\n88 min | Director: Martin Witz \nJames Hubbell: Between Heaven and Earth (1:15 – 2:30 pm)\n66 min | Directors: Marianne Gerdes & Michael Gerdes\nFollowed by a Q&A with Drew Hubbell\, Architect\, Principal of Hubbell & Hubbell Architects\, and Kyle Bergman\, ADFF Founder and Director \nGreen Over Gray: Emilio Ambasz (1:30 – 2:45 pm)\n55 min | Directors: Francesca Molteni & Mattia Colombo\nFollowed by a Q&A with Todd Forrest\, Vice President for Horticulture and Living Collections at the New York Botanical Garden and Toshihiro Oki\, Grace Farms Architecture Advisor \nIntegral Man (1:45 – 2:50 pm)\n62 min | Director: Joseph Clement \nThe Promise. Architect BV Doshi (3:15 – 4:45 pm)\n90 min | Director: Jan Schmidt-Garre \nBuilding on the Edge (3:30 – 5 pm)\n73 min | Directors: Mike Scalisi & Bruce Borowsky\nFollowed by a Q&A with Erick Sommerfeld\, Director of Graduate Studies at University of Colorado\, Kyle Bergman\, ADFF Founder and Director\, and Toshihiro Oki\, Grace Farms Architecture Advisor \nGlen Murcutt: Spirit of Place (3:45 – 4:45 pm)\n59 min | Director: Catherine Hunter \nBuilding Bastille! The Tangled and Improbable Story of the Opera Bastille (6 – 7:15 pm)\n76 min | Director: Leif Kaldor \nLearn more about these films below. \n  \nMore Activities\nFilm Festival attendees are also invited to join the following drop-in activities on Saturday: \nYoga & Movement with Pilin Anice (10:30 – 12 pm)\nExperience movement and music during this breath-centered yoga practice with renowned mindfulness and wellness expert\, Pilin Anice. Accessible for all levels. Participants may bring their own mats\, towels\, props\, and water. \nRest House Design Charrette (1 – 2 pm)\nLearn about the ideas behind the Rest House Project that Grace Farms is developing with Slade Architecture and explore concepts of designing spaces for rest\, gathering\, and wellness. Open to all abilities. AIA & SARA CES 1 LU | HSW Pending\n \nWinter Strolls (12 – 12:30 pm & 2 – 2:30 pm)\nNotice nature as seasons change with a guided winter walk in the landscape at Grace Farms. Connect with the purpose of the ecosystems we inhabit\, the vibrant life that’s a part of it\, and our role in maintaining and adding to it.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/humanity-in-architecture-film-festival-2026-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Arts,Faith,Justice,Tea & Coffee,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T200000
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SUMMARY:Humanity in Architecture Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in collaboration with Architecture & Design Film Festival\na weekend of films\, conversations\, and more celebrating architecture’s impact on people and communities\nJoin us for a weekend of films exploring the built environment’s power to enrich our human experience and to remind us of our capacity to create positive change in the world. \nOur opening night premiere of Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter will be followed by a conversation with Pihlmann. \nOn Saturday\, enjoy a full day of films and curated activities amplifying our longstanding belief that architecture moves us and inspires us to address the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. \nThis year’s films have been curated by co-Festival Directors Kyle Bergman and Toshihiro Oki. The special partnership between the two organizations is grounded in the spirit of bringing the worlds of films\, architecture and community together in a setting for creating new discussions and outcomes. \nSpecial thanks to New York Botanical Garden. \n\n  \nFilm Schedules\nFriday\, January 30\nSøren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter (6 – 8 pm)\n54 min | Directors: Marc-Christoph Wagner and Simon Weyhe\nFeaturing the premiere of Dancing Trees — a short film about new seating in Grace Farms’ Plaza designed by Kazuyo Sejima & Associates for our 10-Year Celebration — followed by a screening of Søren Pihlmann: Make Materials Matter and a conversation about the film with Søren Pihlmann. \nDoors open at 5:30 pm.\nComplimentary shuttle service is available from New Canaan Train Station from 4 – 8 pm.\nAIA & SARA CES 1 LU Approved.  \n  \nSaturday\, January 31\nBawa’s Garden (10:45 am – 12:30 pm)\n89 min | Director: Clara Kraft Isono\nFollowed by a Q&A with Director Clara Kraft Isono\, Sean Anderson\, Associate Professor\, Cornell University Department of Architecture\, and Kyle Bergman\, ADFF Founder and Director \nIf You Build It (11 am – 12:30 pm)\n85 min | Director: Patrick Creadon \nGateways to New York (11:15 am – 12:45 pm)\n88 min | Director: Martin Witz \nJames Hubbell: Between Heaven and Earth (1:15 – 2:30 pm)\n66 min | Directors: Marianne Gerdes & Michael Gerdes\nFollowed by a Q&A with Drew Hubbell\, Architect\, Principal of Hubbell & Hubbell Architects\, and Kyle Bergman\, ADFF Founder and Director \nGreen Over Gray: Emilio Ambasz (1:30 – 2:45 pm)\n55 min | Directors: Francesca Molteni & Mattia Colombo\nFollowed by a Q&A with Todd Forrest\, Vice President for Horticulture and Living Collections at the New York Botanical Garden and Toshihiro Oki\, Grace Farms Architecture Advisor \nIntegral Man (1:45 – 2:50 pm)\n62 min | Director: Joseph Clement \nThe Promise. Architect BV Doshi (3:15 – 4:45 pm)\n90 min | Director: Jan Schmidt-Garre \nBuilding on the Edge (3:30 – 5 pm)\n73 min | Directors: Mike Scalisi & Bruce Borowsky\nFollowed by a Q&A with Erick Sommerfeld\, Director of Graduate Studies at University of Colorado\, Kyle Bergman\, ADFF Founder and Director\, and Toshihiro Oki\, Grace Farms Architecture Advisor \nGlen Murcutt: Spirit of Place (3:45 – 4:45 pm)\n59 min | Director: Catherine Hunter \nBuilding Bastille! The Tangled and Improbable Story of the Opera Bastille (6 – 7:15 pm)\n76 min | Director: Leif Kaldor \nLearn more about these films below. \n  \nPlease purchase a pass for on-site parking on Saturday.\n \nComplimentary off-site parking will be available at Oakridge Commons (600 Oakridge Commons\, South Salem\, NY 10590)\, with continuous shuttle service from 9:45 am to 8 pm. Complimentary shuttle service will also be available from the New Canaan Train Station from 9:45 am to 8 pm.\n \nA limited grab-and-go menu will be available in Grace Farms’ Commons from 10 am to 5:30 pm. \n  \nMore Activities\nFilm Festival attendees are also invited to join the following drop-in activities on Saturday: \nYoga & Movement with Pilin Anice (10:30 – 12 pm)\nExperience movement and music during this breath-centered yoga practice with renowned mindfulness and wellness expert\, Pilin Anice. Accessible for all levels. Participants may bring their own mats\, towels\, props\, and water. \nRest House Design Charrette (1 – 2 pm)\nLearn about the ideas behind the Rest House Project that Grace Farms is developing with Slade Architecture and explore concepts of designing spaces for rest\, gathering\, and wellness. Open to all abilities. AIA & SARA CES 1 LU | HSW Pending\n \nWinter Strolls (12 – 12:30 pm & 2 – 2:30 pm)\nNotice nature as seasons change with a guided winter walk in the landscape at Grace Farms. Connect with the purpose of the ecosystems we inhabit\, the vibrant life that’s a part of it\, and our role in maintaining and adding to it.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/humanity-in-architecture-film-festival-2026
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Arts,Faith,Justice,Tea & Coffee,Architecture
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T170000
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Lectures with Concert | Sharon Prince
DESCRIPTION:join us for an unforgettable talk & chamber music concert\nWhat does it take to build a more equitable world? \nJoin Sharon Prince\, CEO and Founder of Grace Farms\, for an unforgettable chamber music concert and talk exploring the role each of us can play in building a better\, more just world. Prince will share her remarkable journey of creating a boundary-defying environment that actively drives humanitarian outcomes and reshapes our approach to global challenges\, including forced labor in the building materials supply chain. Her thesis has already begun to redefine how we think about architecture’s role in creating a more just and equitable world. \nFollowing the talk\, experience a one-of-a-kind chamber music concert with 13 celebrated musicians including MacArthur Fellows\, GRAMMY nominees\, Avery Fisher career grant recipients\, and Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipients: Jennifer Frautschi\, Vijay Gupta\, Blake Pouliot & Michelle Ross\, violins; Ayane Kozasa & Melissa Reardon\, violas; Gabriel Cabezas & Arlen Hlusko\, cellos; Anthony Manzo\, bass; Pallavi Mahidhara\, piano; Emi Ferguson\, flute; Yoonah Kim\, clarinet; and Gina Cuffari\, bassoon. \nInspired by Prince’s humanitarian work and career\, this 60-minute musical program features visionary composers—most of them American—who have expanded the ideas of what’s possible. This program is curated by Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence Arlen Hlusko. \nAIA & SARA CES 1 LU | HSW Approved \n\nComplimentary shuttle service will operate between the New Canaan Train Station and Grace Farms from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm on Saturday\, January 10.\n  \n\nSchedule: \n3 – 3:45 pm\nSharon Prince Delivers Grace Farms Lecture \n3:45 – 4 pm\nTea & Coffee Break \n4 – 5 pm\nChamber Music Performance \n\nBegin your Grace Farms Lecture experience with a Rest House Project Workshop\, led by Slade Architecture from 1:30 – 2:30 pm on Saturday\, January 10th. Register separately. \n  \nAbout Sharon Prince\n \nSharon Prince is the CEO and Founder of Grace Farms\, a new kind of boundary-defying public space that advances good locally and globally. Prince commissioned Pritzker Prize-winning SANAA architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa to design Grace Farms\, which has become widely known as a global humanitarian and cultural center located in New Canaan\, Connecticut. \nGrace Farms is the platform for the Foundation and its interdisciplinary humanitarian mission to pursue peace through nature\, arts\, justice\, community\, faith\, and Design for Freedom\, a global new movement to eliminate forced labor from the building materials supply chain. The open\, porous architecture of the River building at Grace Farms is embedded into 80 acres of natural biodiverse landscapes. \nThe building\, designed to break down barriers between people and sectors\, invites all to pause and reflect\, while also encouraging engagement with Grace Farms’ work\, including advancing gender and racial equity\, all of which leads to creating new outcomes. \nSince opening\, Grace Farms has garnered numerous prestigious awards for contributions to architecture\, environmental sustainability\, and social good\, including the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and the Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize. \nGrace Farms is pioneering a new form of philanthropic capitalism with a non-profit owned certified B Corp. Prince is the Co-Founder of Grace Farms Tea & Coffee which offers coffees and teas that demonstrate what the Foundation advocates for: ethical and sustainable supply chains. 100% of the profits from Grace Farms Foods supports the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor from the building materials supply chain. Learn more about Sharon Prince.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-lectures-sharon-prince
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Arts,Tea & Coffee,Architecture,Music
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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-54-2-2/2025-12-18
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T120000
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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-54-2-2/2025-12-04
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
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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-54-2-2/2025-11-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
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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-54-2-2/2025-11-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
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SUMMARY:Rest House Project | Slade Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms is developing the Rest House Project with Slade Architecture\, and invites the public to a series of Workshops to share the ideas behind the Rest House structure. Each Workshop which will explore concepts of designing spaces for rest\, gathering\, and wellness\, is open to all abilities. These starting points will serve as way to engage in the practice of design for social good\, and offers an opportunity to think through concepts that are part of the Design for Freedom movement. Experience the exploration and satisfaction of facing a design challenge first-hand. \nSlade Architecture and Grace Farms will also offer special workshops designed to complement Sharon Prince’s Grace Farms Lecture (January 10)\, the Humanity in Architecture Film Festival (January 31)\, and the Design for Freedom Summit (March 26). \n  \nAbout the Rest House Project\n\nThe Grace Farms Rest House Project aims to provide tea and coffee farmers worldwide with ethically designed\, sustainably built rest houses that offer safety\, respite\, and community spaces. By leveraging open-source design principles\, this initiative seeks to create globally adaptable solutions that uphold and demonstrate Design for Freedom principles.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/rest-house-project-workshop-launch
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tea & Coffee,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10009012-1762425000-1762430400@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-54-2-2/2025-11-06
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10009011-1761820200-1761825600@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-54-2-2/2025-10-30
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10009009-1760610600-1760616000@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-54-2-2/2025-10-16
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250507T015114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T190235Z
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SUMMARY:10 Years of Grace Farms | Benefit Sunset Dinner
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to step into a culinary adventure that redefines dining — a mesmerizing journey through the world of color where gastronomy meets art in the most unexpected ways. \n2 – 4 pm: Conversation & Music: A Decade of Grace and Peace | Celebrate 10 Years of Grace Farms with music from world-renowned musicians\, Joshua Bell and Arlen Hlusko\, and a can’t-miss discussion with Grace Farms’ CEO and Founder Sharon Prince\, Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, and Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA\, the visionary architect behind the River building\, in conversation with Toshihiro Oki\, Grace Farms Architecture Advisor. Registration is separate. \n5 – 6 pm: Reception & Handcrafted Cocktails | Join us around the Pavilion mingling with fellow guests while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views as the golden hour begins. \n6 – 8 pm: Exclusive Sunset Dining Experience | Savor an extraordinary culinary journey prepared by our renowned\, spectacular caterer known for exceptional gastronomic artistry. This special evening brings together remarkable Grace Farms alumni who have shaped our community over the past decade. \n8 – 9 pm: Moonlight Toast in the Plaza | Gather in the Plaza for artisanal desserts and a premium champagne toast to ten years of Grace Farms’ legacy and vision. \n\nTo achieve unprecedented outcomes\, Grace Farms brings together extraordinary leaders and organizations to create unique programs and global initiatives that align with our work in nature\, the arts\, justice\, community\, and faith. \nOver the past ten years\, Grace Farms Foundation has welcomed thousands of visitors and hosted world-class performers\, artists\, and speakers\, fostering a space for contemplation and meaningful dialogue. Guided by our commitment to justice and ethical practices\, we launched the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor from the building materials supply chain — a bold step toward transforming the industry. Building on this vision\, in 2021\, we created Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a public benefit LLC and certified B Corp\, to share Grace Farms through our ethically and sustainably sourced signature teas and coffees\, while giving back 100% of profits to the Design for Freedom movement. \nAs we celebrate our 10 Year Season\, we reflect on these achievements and look forward to continuing our mission to create more grace and peace in the world. The possibilities remain as vast as our landscape\, and we invite you to be part of the journey.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/10th-anniversary-benefit-sunset-dinner
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Arts,Faith,Justice,Tea & Coffee,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250505T190803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T193150Z
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SUMMARY:10 Year Celebration featuring Sharon Prince\, Chelsea Thatcher\, Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA\, and Joshua Bell\, violinist
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate a transformative Decade of Grace and Peace at Grace Farms with music commemorating the moment from world-renowned musicians\, and a can’t-miss discussion with Grace Farms CEO and Founder Sharon Prince\, Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, and Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA in conversation with Toshihiro Oki\, Grace Farms Architecture Advisor. \nOver the past 10 years\, Grace Farms has made a meaningful impact\, both locally and worldwide. Imagined and realized as a new kind of public place\, Grace Farms welcomes visitors from across the world to encounter world-class performers\, artists\, and speakers\, together fostering a space for contemplation and meaningful dialogue. \nSince our opening\, we have continued to create new outcomes and deliver measurable impact. We launched the groundbreaking Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced and child labor from the global building materials supply chain. We also created Grace Farms Tea & Coffee as a public benefit LLC\, to share Grace Farms through our ethically and sustainably sourced signature teas and coffees while giving back 100% of profits to the Design for Freedom movement. \nThis anniversary is more than a milestone—it is a moment of momentum\, a time to honor what we’ve built together as a local and global community. \n  \nConversation & Music | A Decade of Grace and Peace\n2 – 4 pm \nJoin us for a special afternoon* as we celebrate ten years of Grace Farms\, featuring: \n\n\n\nGrace Farms CEO and Founder Sharon Prince\, Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, and Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA\, in conversation with Toshihiro Oki\nFeatured performance by GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell\, and Peter Dugan\, pianist and host of NPR’s From the Top \nCellist and Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence\, Arlen Hlusko\n\n\n\nA special 10 Year Benefit Sunset Dinner will follow the program. \n  \n*2 – 4 pm program admission is included with a ticket to the 10 Year Benefit Sunset Dinner \n  \n\nKnow Before You Go\nComplimentary shuttles will be available from the New Canaan Train Station. For more information on parking\, food and beverages\, and more visit our Know Before You Go page. Please note: All bags\, including purses\, backpacks\, baby bags\, etc. are subject to search.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-10th-anniversary-celebration-conversation-music
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Arts,Faith,Justice,Member,Tea & Coffee,Children & Families,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T133000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250505T190835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T150009Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms 10 Year Celebration | Encounter\, Experience\, and Explore
DESCRIPTION:Join us for unforgettable moments and joy for all ages! Surrounded by scenic fall landscapes\, enjoy live music\, a special coffee tasting\, art experiences\, and more\, while welcoming a season of programming centered around the theme\, We all build. \nEncounter new handmade seating in the Plaza\, designed by Kazuyo Sejima & Associates; ParaPosition; Grace Farms’ first permanent sculpture by acclaimed artist Alicja Kwade; new painted portrait by artist Hannah Rose Thomas\, PhD; new permanent photographic work\, “Haida Gwaii\,” for the Grace Farms Library by James Florio; a guided coffee experience led by Ibu Rahmah\, chairwoman of the female-led coffee cooperative Ketiara\, who is visiting us from Sumatra; and the next edition of our With Every Fiber exhibiton \nExperience classical music performed by a string sextet featuring world-renowned musicians\, violinists Diana Cohen & Livia Sohn\, violists Ramón Carrero-Martínez & Mario Gotoh\, and cellists Frankie Carr & Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence Arlen Hlusko; a conversation with James Florio and architect Toshihiro Oki at 11 am; and an inspiring conversation about natural pigments with Hannah Rose Thomas\, PhD at 12 pm \nExplore expansive fall vistas and the inspiring architecture and landscape of Grace Farms during pop-up talks\, while enjoying freshly baked Grace Farms pastries\, catered lunch options\, and handcrafted ice cream created with Grace Farms Tea flavors \n\nFrom 2 – 4 pm\, Conversation & Music | A Decade of Grace and Peace will feature Grace Farms CEO and Founder Sharon Prince\, Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher\, and Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA\, in conversation with Toshihiro Oki; Featured performance by GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell; and Cellist and Grace Farms Artist-in-Residence\, Arlen Hlusko. Register.  \nA special 10 Year Benefit Sunset Dinner with special guests will close the evening. Benefit dinner tickets include admission to the 2 – 4 pm program. \n  \n\nKnow Before You Go\nComplimentary shuttles will be available from the New Canaan Train Station. For more information on parking\, food and beverages\, and more visit our Know Before You Go page. Please note: All bags\, including purses\, backpacks\, baby bags\, etc. are subject to search.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-10th-anniversary-celebration-encounter-experience-explore
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Arts,Faith,Justice,Member,Tea & Coffee,Children & Families,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10009008-1760005800-1760011200@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-54-2-2/2025-10-09
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10009007-1759401000-1759406400@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-54-2-2/2025-10-02
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T161500
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250501T182604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T180930Z
UID:10009257-1758985200-1758989700@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Origin Stories | Grace Farms Tea and Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms Foundation’s Origin Stories series opens with Adam Thatcher\, Co-Founder and CEO of Grace Farms Teas & Coffees\, sharing the journey behind this mission-driven social enterprise. He will be joined in conversation by Christine Sanchez\, Vice President of Retail at 270 Park\, JPMorganChase\, to discuss the innovative partnership between the two organizations. \nAs a Certified B Corp™\, Grace Farms Teas & Coffees prioritizes ethical sourcing\, sustainability\, and partnerships with women-owned collectives\, with 100% of profits supporting the Foundation’s humanitarian work to end forced labor. Voices from the field will underscore how purpose-driven leadership can create lasting impact across industries and communities. \n  \nAbout Adam Thatcher\n \nAdam Thatcher is co-founder and CEO of Grace Farms Tea & Coffee. He envisioned the model of a nonprofit-owned business after learning about the innovative social enterprise structures possible under the IRS code while getting his MBA at NYU. \nPrior to Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, Adam served as the Director of Operations and Sustainability for Grace Farms Foundation from 2015 – 2020. With a passion for ethical and environmental sustainability efforts\, Adam led Grace Farms’ LEED Silver Certification for Operations + Maintenance. Before joining Grace Farms\, Adam served as the Director of Food and Beverage at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts in Lake Tahoe\, California. In 2014 Adam was named of the 10 most impactful leaders in the ski industry under the age of 30. \n  \nAbout Origin Stories\nOrigin Stories is a series exploring the journeys of visionaries—artists\, business leaders\, designers\, and social entrepreneurs—who have reimagined the world around us. Through candid conversations and immersive retail experiences\, we’ll uncover the pivotal moments that shaped their leadership\, the unexpected outcomes of their work\, and how creativity and purpose can drive meaningful change. This year\, meet Adam Thatcher\, Nasreen Sheikh\, and Jennifer Stucko in a discussion moderated by Karen Kariuki\, Grace Farms Managing Director\, Strategic Initiatives.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-teas-coffees-adam-thatcher
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250505T140812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T150845Z
UID:10009207-1757775600-1757779200@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Alicja Kwade | ParaPosition Sculpture
DESCRIPTION:2025-2026 season opener\nExperience the opening of ParaPosition\, a remarkable sculpture by Alicja Kwade\, made of slim interlocking steel frames supporting four boulders and a blue chair made of bronze\, in celebration of Grace Farms’ 10 Year. \nAt 3 pm\, Kwade will join Grace Farms’ Chief Strategic Officer and Founding Creative Director\, Chelsea Thatcher\, for a conversation about her inspiration and the sculpture’s dialogue with our site and mission. \nAbout ParaPosition: \nParaPosition’s array of steel and stone draws viewers into the frame of this massive\, yet fragile\, universe. The substantial stones\, with their immense weight\, appear to defy gravity in an almost weightless balancing act. The chair beckons viewers to reflect on our relationship with the world and contemplate the fundamental nature of our existence. \n  \n“Alicja Kwade is approaching themes about society and human flourishing in the same spirit as we are at Grace Farms Foundation — imploring us to expand our perspective by asking questions. At Grace Farms\, we seek new outcomes on pressing humanitarian issues by breaking down silos and facilitating dialogue across sectors.” \n– Sharon Prince\, Grace Farms CEO and Founder \nImage courtesy the artist and 303 Gallery\, New York
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/alicja-kwade-paraposition
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Design for Freedom,Arts,Faith,Justice,Member,Children & Families,Architecture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10009004-1757586600-1757592000@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-54-2-2/2025-09-11
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10009002-1756377000-1756382400@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-54-2-2/2025-08-28
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10009000-1755167400-1755172800@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-54-2-2/2025-08-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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:20250731T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10008998-1753957800-1753963200@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-54-2-2/2025-07-31
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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:20250724T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
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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-54-2-2/2025-07-24
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T120000
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UID:10008996-1752748200-1752753600@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-54-2-2/2025-07-17
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10008995-1752143400-1752148800@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-54-2-2/2025-07-10
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10008994-1751538600-1751544000@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-54-2-2/2025-07-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260615T102618
CREATED:20250401T183343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T191123Z
UID:10008993-1750933800-1750939200@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-54-2-2/2025-06-26
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Design for Freedom,Tours,Architecture
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
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