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SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, in search of autumn’s birdlife during a tour of the Grace Farms walking trails. Participants of all experience levels and ages are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the more than 60 species of birds that thrive on Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, and dress for the weather. \nJoin us for additional tours on September 8\, September 22\, September 29\, and October 6.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-grace-farms-fall-migration-2018-09-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T143000
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2018-09-15
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180731T205407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005616Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-31
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180723T174501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005614Z
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SUMMARY:Growing Community | Extending the Life of Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to extend your harvest and care for your garden through the winter months during this three-class series on sustainable gardening. During our first class\, Grace Farms Foundation’s Operations Manager and Sustainability Coordinator\, Ashley Kenney\, will lead a discussion on how to extend your growing season and Leah Jones\, Pastry Chef in the Commons\, will share the best ways to preserve your harvest for the winter months. Learn how to plant a fall vegetable garden and tips for drying\, freezing\, and preserving your harvest during the slow growing season. \nJoin us for other classes in our Growing Community series. Register online for Growing Community | Planting Bulbs and Growing Community | Winter Gardening.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/growing-community-fall1
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180912T201705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005612Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-31-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20171129T210858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005610Z
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SUMMARY:September Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special meal with friends and neighbors\, featuring local performing artists. This affordable dining experience promises expansive views and excellent company. The evening will take place in the River building’s Commons—a 6\,900 square foot glass room appointed with social community tables built from trees harvested on the grounds\, comfortable sofas\, and a coffee bar serving our very own Heavenly Roast. \nMenu \nGround Cherry and Bocconcini Salad \nStuffed Pork Rolls \nWheat Berry Pilaf \nMaple Tahini Cake \nAs a reminder\, smoking and drinking are not permitted at Grace Farms. Once this event is sold out\, tickets will not be available at the door. \n  \nJoin us after the September Community Dinner for Protecting Wildlife\, a conversation about the new strategies being employed in the fight against Wildlife Trafficking.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/september-community-dinner-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Commons\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180921T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180726T190024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005545Z
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SUMMARY:Protecting Wildlife | New Strategies to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Wildlife trafficking generates more than $10 billion a year for transnational organized criminal networks. Join us to learn how a unique collaboration between our Nature and Justice Initiatives is providing expert training to law enforcement task forces working to dismantle the transnational organized crime syndicates responsible for wildlife trafficking.  \nHear from Robert Mande\, Chairman of the National Anti-Poaching Task Force  and Assistant Director of Anti-Poaching Wildlife Division in Tanzania and Sean O’Regan\, Director of Freeland Africa and Chief Technical Advisor for Freeland\, alongside Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, and Justice Initiative Advisor\, Rod Khattabi. \n  \nJoin us before the program for our September Community Dinner.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/protecting-wildlife-new-strategies-to-combat-wildlife-trafficking
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180501T220956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005543Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, in search of autumn’s birdlife during a tour of the Grace Farms walking trails. Participants of all experience levels and ages are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the more than 60 species of birds that thrive on Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, and dress for the weather. \nJoin us for additional tours on September 8\, September 15\, September 29\, and October 6.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-grace-farms-fall-migration-2018-09-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005541Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2018-09-22
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180731T205423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005540Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-32
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180717T220830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T015844Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Nature | Restoring Native Meadows
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk through our meadows and walking trails with Penn Marchael\, Project Manager at Larry Weaner Associates\, and Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler. Discover the process behind our ongoing meadow restoration and learn about the importance of restoring native meadows and nurturing the habitat where pollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and birds thrive.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/exploring-nature-restoring-native-meadows-4
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180505T003106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005536Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Astronomy for Families | Harvest Moon
DESCRIPTION:Due to inclement weather\, this event has been cancelled. \n  \nJoin us to watch the Harvest Moon rise over the open skies of Grace Farms. New Canaan High School Planetarium Director Tim Haag will lead a short discussion about Full and Harvest Moons\, and visitors will be invited to view the bright moon through telescopes. \nTelescopes will be available\, but visibility is dependent on the weather. The event is open to all ages.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/harvest-moon
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180912T201728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005534Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-31-2-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180501T220956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005532Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, in search of autumn’s birdlife during a tour of the Grace Farms walking trails. Participants of all experience levels and ages are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the more than 60 species of birds that thrive on Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, and dress for the weather. \nJoin us for additional tours on September 8\, September 15\, September 22\, and October 6.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-grace-farms-fall-migration-2018-09-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005530Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2018-09-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180929T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180731T205443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005529Z
UID:10001522-1538225100-1538230500@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-33
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180822T180431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005507Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour with Arts Initiative Curator Pamela Ruggio
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Philipsz. Arts Initiative Curator Pamela Ruggio will discuss the Practicing Joy workshop and new project from Julianne Swartz—a temporary installation currently on exhibit in the Sanctuary and Library. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nAdditional tours with Arts Initiative Curator Pamela Ruggio are available on November 7th and December 5th.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-with-arts-initiative-curator-pamela-ruggio
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T120000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180501T220956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005505Z
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SUMMARY:Birdwatching at Grace Farms | Fall Migration
DESCRIPTION:Join Master Birder Frank Mantlik and Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, in search of autumn’s birdlife during a tour of the Grace Farms walking trails. Participants of all experience levels and ages are invited to learn more about our local natural world and discover the more than 60 species of birds that thrive on Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve. \nWe’ll be walking on mown trails\, which may be wet\, so please wear appropriate footwear\, and dress for the weather. \nJoin us for additional tours on September 8\, September 15\, September 22\, and September 29.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/birdwatching-grace-farms-fall-migration-2018-10-06
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005503Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2018-10-06
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180912T201756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005502Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-31-2-2-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180601T170425Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Foundation Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 3rd annual benefit on October 13\, 2018\, featuring a seated dinner & live performance of a new work by the Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. \n  \nDJ & dancing under a spectacular sunset \nWhiskey tasting with Litchfield Distillery \nExplore the award-winning River building \n& 80-acre landscape \n  \nFor more information and tickets\, visit 501auctions.com/gracefarmsfoundation \n  \n100% of your donation supports the Grace Farms Fund supporting our initiative program and keeping Grace Farms publicly accessible.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/2018-benefit
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature,Community,Arts,Faith,Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180912T201818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005458Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-31-2-2-2-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20171129T210926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005457Z
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SUMMARY:October Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a special meal with friends and neighbors\, featuring local performing artists. This affordable dining experience promises expansive views and excellent company. The evening will take place in the River building’s Commons—a 6\,900 square foot glass room appointed with social community tables built from trees harvested on the grounds\, comfortable sofas\, and a coffee bar serving our very own Heavenly Roast. \nMenu \nKale\, Butternut Squash\, and Pomegranate Salad with Parmesan Dressing \nJambalaya with Chicken\, Shrimp\, and Chicken Sausage \nMango Meringue \nAs a reminder\, smoking and drinking are not permitted at Grace Farms. Once this event is sold out\, tickets will not be available at the door. \n  \nJoin us after the October Community Dinner for Stories of Human Trafficking\, featuring Yeonmi Park\, a 24-year-old North Korean defector turned human rights activist.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/october-community-dinner
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Commons\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181019T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180823T162424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005455Z
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SUMMARY:Stories of Human Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:Listen to the gripping story of Yeonmi Park\, a 25-year-old North Korean defector turned human rights activist. Hear about her heroic journey to freedom\, from her harrowing escape to South Korea through China’s underworld of smugglers and human traffickers\, to her emergence as a leading human rights activist. \nMSNBC’s Richard Lui and Justice Initiative Director\, Krishna Patel\, will join Yeonmi to share their own stories from the front lines of the fight against trafficking and discuss the importance of raising awareness\, joining the fight\, and inspiring action to combat modern-day slavery. \nFollowing the discussion\, Yeonmi Park will sign copies of her book\, In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom. \n  \nJoin us before the program for our October Community Dinner. \n  \nphoto by Danielle Pearce
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/trafficking-stories
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Justice
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005454Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2018-10-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180426T191417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005451Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Tours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of fall in New Canaan with a tour through Grace Farms’ 80 acres of open space. A diverse natural habitat in the northeast corner of Connecticut\, Grace Farms is home to a variety of wildlife\, including more than 60 different species of birds. With numerous tree species\, three ponds\, and a meadow\, Grace Farms is the perfect place to admire the expanse of seasonal colors in Connecticut. \nFall Foliage Tours are open to adults and children of all ages. They will include a substantial amount of walking outdoors\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fall-foliage-tours-2018-10-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180720T232508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005430Z
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SUMMARY:Life Worth Living | 6-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to live a flourishing life? Join us for a 6-week academic course led by Matt Croasmun\, Associate Research Scholar and Director of the Life Worth Living Program at the Yale Center for Faith and Culture\, that engages a range of philosophical and religious traditions to facilitate conversation on questions of meaning and purpose in our lives. \nIn addition to seminar readings from the foundational texts of various religious traditions\, participants will be invited to engage with their own worldviews and approaches to the questions under consideration. Please click here to view the Course Syllabus. \nThe course will be held on Thursdays from October 25 through December 6. There will be no class on Thanksgiving Day.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/life-worth-living
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Faith
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20170522T210332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005428Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio for Families
DESCRIPTION:Think\, play\, and create every Saturday\, from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Grace Farms! Young artists\, ages 3 to 10\, and their adult caregivers are invited to spend time together experimenting with new materials and techniques during this facilitated program series. \nDiscover the River | From Plants to Paint \nDiscover the River building and our permanent artworks using all of your senses to explore line\, shape\, color\, texture\, sound\, space\, light\, movement\, and rhythm. Harvest colors like safflower yellow\, tansy blue\, and amaranth red by foraging for plants in the raised beds of our Community Garden\, then transform them into pigments to make paintings in the Studio. \n  \nPlease note that the materials fee is $5 per child\, payable by credit card at the West Barn Welcome Center. Parents or guardians are required to stay with their children.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-art-studio-kids-2018-10-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T141500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180912T201839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T005427Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the River\, a meandering glass building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architects SANAA\, and five site-specific installations commissioned specifically for Grace Farms by artists Thomas Demand\, Olafur Eliasson\, Teresita Fernández\, Beatriz Milhazes\, and Susan Phillipsz. The tour begins with complimentary tea in the Pavilion. \nGrace Farms Tours include a substantial amount of walking\, including time outdoors between volumes of the River building\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. \nPlease note that this tour accommodates 18 participants\, and reservations are accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-31-2-2-2-2-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181027T151500
DTSTAMP:20260412T003402
CREATED:20180426T191417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231104T015927Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Foliage Tours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the beauty of fall in New Canaan with a tour through Grace Farms’ 80 acres of open space. A diverse natural habitat in the northeast corner of Connecticut\, Grace Farms is home to a variety of wildlife\, including more than 60 different species of birds. With numerous tree species\, three ponds\, and a meadow\, Grace Farms is the perfect place to admire the expanse of seasonal colors in Connecticut. \nFall Foliage Tours are open to adults and children of all ages. They will include a substantial amount of walking outdoors\, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/fall-foliage-tours-2018-10-27
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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