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SUMMARY:Studio Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest artists\, designers\, and builders are invited into the Arts Studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Learning through art\, children will think\, play\, create\, and experiment with texture\, form\, line\, color and space. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson\, Studio Beginnings provides a new prompt weekly.\n\nThis session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/studio-beginnings-15/2026-10-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000
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CREATED:20260731T171839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T195702Z
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SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination/2026-10-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T103000
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CREATED:20241217T201348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T152834Z
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SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive Grace Farms 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-2026-thursdays-2/2026-10-29
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTSTAMP:20260731T200101Z
CREATED:20260731T173536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T200101Z
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SUMMARY:Court Opens at 12pm
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/court-opens-at-12pm/2026-10-30
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T104500
DTSTAMP:20260709T200915Z
CREATED:20260709T200915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T200915Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the season’s theme\, We all build\, Bunny Book Group invites children to read stories that explore how an idea can evolve into a beautiful\, inspiring\, and innovative creation.\n\nEach week features a different book from the Grace Farms Library paired with hands-on activities informed by the architecture\, art\, and landscape at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-3/2026-10-30
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bunny-Book-Group.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T113000
DTSTAMP:20260709T200943Z
CREATED:20260709T200943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T200943Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the season’s theme\, We all build\, Bunny Book Group invites children to read stories that explore how an idea can evolve into a beautiful\, inspiring\, and innovative creation.\n\nEach week features a different book from the Grace Farms Library paired with hands-on activities informed by the architecture\, art\, and landscape at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-7/2026-10-30
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bunny-Book-Group.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260731T195847Z
CREATED:20260731T172139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T195847Z
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SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination-playground-20/2026-10-30
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Imagination-Playground-2025.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T144658Z
CREATED:20260720T144438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T144658Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Step into the colorful arts studio where children are encouraged to think in new ways and create an inspired art project! Each month\, Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson leads a new tactile project utilizing open-ended inquiry\, and exploring Grace Farms’ artworks\, landscape\, and community. \nRecommended for children ages 4 through 11 with adult caregivers. Please arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-8/2026-10-31
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-Open-Arts-Studio_JD_opt-3-web.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260731T195702Z
CREATED:20260731T171839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T195702Z
UID:10013540-1793440800-1793466000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Imagination Playground
DESCRIPTION:Children can build skills\, solve problems\, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale\, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/imagination/2026-10-31
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Imagination-Playground-2025.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165358Z
CREATED:20250505T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T165358Z
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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-2025-saturdays-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-10-31
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210334Z
CREATED:20260714T210039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210334Z
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SUMMARY:Materials Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to play\, build\, deconstruct\, reimagine\, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team. Inspired by the exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment\, Stone\, Glass\, families can explore the unique properties of building materials and use their imaginations to create new applications for them. \nOn October 11\, 2025\, Grace Farms unveiled a new iteration of the With Every Fiber exhibit\, which offers insights into forced labor in the building materials supply chain. A portion of With Every Fiber was adapted and included in the Intelligens CANON at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia\, curated by Carlo Ratti\, open through November 2025. \nMaterials Studio is for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/materials-studio/2026-11-03
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-Materials-Studio-opt-1-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210444Z
CREATED:20260714T210317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210444Z
UID:10012132-1793786400-1793793600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Materials Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to play\, build\, deconstruct\, reimagine\, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team. Inspired by the exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment\, Stone\, Glass\, families can explore the unique properties of building materials and use their imaginations to create new applications for them. \nOn October 11\, 2025\, Grace Farms unveiled a new iteration of the With Every Fiber exhibit\, which offers insights into forced labor in the building materials supply chain. A portion of With Every Fiber was adapted and included in the Intelligens CANON at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia\, curated by Carlo Ratti\, open through November 2025. \nMaterials Studio is for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/materials-studio-3/2026-11-04
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-Materials-Studio-opt-1-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T163025Z
CREATED:20260709T162815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T163025Z
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SUMMARY:Studio Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest artists\, designers\, and builders are invited into the Arts Studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Learning through art\, children will think\, play\, create\, and experiment with texture\, form\, line\, color and space. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson\, Studio Beginnings provides a new prompt weekly.\n\nThis session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/studio-beginnings-15/2026-11-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Studio-Beginnings-2024-Hero.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T152834Z
CREATED:20241217T201348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T152834Z
UID:10009527-1793874600-1793880000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive Grace Farms 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-2026-thursdays-2/2026-11-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260713T202251Z
CREATED:20260713T202251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T202251Z
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SUMMARY:Mocktails
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of creating and sipping delicious mocktails. Follow Grace Farms Pastry Chef and Educator Leah Jones’ recipes to blend three seasonal beverages from ingredients inspired by Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, while discovering connections between food\, culture\, and community. \nCulinary Experiences with Chef Leah Jones offer educational and interactive explorations of the complex ways in which food intersects with our lives. \nLeah Jones has more than 15 years of food service and culinary experience and has been with Grace Farms since its opening in 2015. She leads recipe research and development for all baking and pastry programs. She feels strongly about creating a more sustainable and equitable food system\, both locally and globally\, and upholds a zero-food waste approach when it comes to baking. She holds a B.S. in Baking & Pastry Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/mocktails-3/2026-11-05
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Community,Tea & Coffee
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-Mocktails-opt-1-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T104500
DTSTAMP:20260709T200915Z
CREATED:20260709T200915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T200915Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the season’s theme\, We all build\, Bunny Book Group invites children to read stories that explore how an idea can evolve into a beautiful\, inspiring\, and innovative creation.\n\nEach week features a different book from the Grace Farms Library paired with hands-on activities informed by the architecture\, art\, and landscape at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-3/2026-11-06
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bunny-Book-Group.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260709T200943Z
CREATED:20260709T200943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T200943Z
UID:10011903-1793962800-1793964600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the season’s theme\, We all build\, Bunny Book Group invites children to read stories that explore how an idea can evolve into a beautiful\, inspiring\, and innovative creation.\n\nEach week features a different book from the Grace Farms Library paired with hands-on activities informed by the architecture\, art\, and landscape at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-7/2026-11-06
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bunny-Book-Group.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T144658Z
CREATED:20260720T144438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T144658Z
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SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Step into the colorful arts studio where children are encouraged to think in new ways and create an inspired art project! Each month\, Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson leads a new tactile project utilizing open-ended inquiry\, and exploring Grace Farms’ artworks\, landscape\, and community. \nRecommended for children ages 4 through 11 with adult caregivers. Please arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-8/2026-11-07
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-Open-Arts-Studio_JD_opt-3-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165358Z
CREATED:20250505T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T165358Z
UID:10011708-1794047400-1794052800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe River building\, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA\, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. A demonstration of our continuing efforts to be as sustainable as possible\, in 2024\, we were awarded Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance\, building on our LEED Silver certification in 2019. \nThe River building was awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP)\, in addition to the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2025-saturdays-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-11-07
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Grace-Farms-Tour-2024.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T204253Z
CREATED:20260713T204139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T204253Z
UID:10011938-1794049200-1794052800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Nature Workshop | Garlic
DESCRIPTION:Fall is the best time to plant garlic. Grace Farms Horticulture Specialist Michael Poulin demonstrates how to prepare\, plant\, and care for this common aromatic. Take home a hand-selected head of garlic to plant this autumn for summer harvest.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/nature-workshop-garlic
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Garlic_web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210334Z
CREATED:20260714T210039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210334Z
UID:10011955-1794304800-1794312000@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Materials Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to play\, build\, deconstruct\, reimagine\, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team. Inspired by the exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment\, Stone\, Glass\, families can explore the unique properties of building materials and use their imaginations to create new applications for them. \nOn October 11\, 2025\, Grace Farms unveiled a new iteration of the With Every Fiber exhibit\, which offers insights into forced labor in the building materials supply chain. A portion of With Every Fiber was adapted and included in the Intelligens CANON at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia\, curated by Carlo Ratti\, open through November 2025. \nMaterials Studio is for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/materials-studio/2026-11-10
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-Materials-Studio-opt-1-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T210444Z
CREATED:20260714T210317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T210444Z
UID:10012133-1794391200-1794398400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Materials Studio
DESCRIPTION:Families are invited to play\, build\, deconstruct\, reimagine\, and discover the life cycle of everyday materials in our built environment with the Grace Farms Education Team. Inspired by the exhibit With Every Fiber: Pigment\, Stone\, Glass\, families can explore the unique properties of building materials and use their imaginations to create new applications for them. \nOn October 11\, 2025\, Grace Farms unveiled a new iteration of the With Every Fiber exhibit\, which offers insights into forced labor in the building materials supply chain. A portion of With Every Fiber was adapted and included in the Intelligens CANON at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia\, curated by Carlo Ratti\, open through November 2025. \nMaterials Studio is for ages 4 – 11 with adult caregivers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/materials-studio-3/2026-11-11
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gracefarms.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/26-27-Materials-Studio-opt-1-web.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260709T182004Z
CREATED:20260709T181942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T182004Z
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SUMMARY:Journey Into the World of Tea | Herbal Infusions
DESCRIPTION:Explore the distinction between tea — the beverage derived from steeping leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant— and tisanes\, caffeine-free botanical infusions commonly called “herbal tea.” Taste a wide range of flavor profiles through hot and cold versions of different herbal blends while learning the origins of herbs and the different preparation methods. \nJourney Into the World of Tea offers a tranquil\, in-depth exploration of tea traditions through guided tastings\, demonstrations\, and engaging conversation. This six-part series takes place in the glass-enclosed Tea Pavilion\, and is led by Grace Farms Tea Expert and Educator Frank Kwei\, who brings decades of knowledge to each session.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/journey-into-the-world-of-tea-herbal-infusions-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tea & Coffee
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260709T163025Z
CREATED:20260709T162815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T163025Z
UID:10011805-1794477600-1794484800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Studio Beginnings
DESCRIPTION:Our youngest artists\, designers\, and builders are invited into the Arts Studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Learning through art\, children will think\, play\, create\, and experiment with texture\, form\, line\, color and space. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson\, Studio Beginnings provides a new prompt weekly.\n\nThis session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/studio-beginnings-15/2026-11-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260601T152834Z
CREATED:20241217T201348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T152834Z
UID:10009528-1794479400-1794484800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive Grace Farms 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-2026-thursdays-2/2026-11-12
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T104500
DTSTAMP:20260709T200915Z
CREATED:20260709T200915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T200915Z
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SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the season’s theme\, We all build\, Bunny Book Group invites children to read stories that explore how an idea can evolve into a beautiful\, inspiring\, and innovative creation.\n\nEach week features a different book from the Grace Farms Library paired with hands-on activities informed by the architecture\, art\, and landscape at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-3/2026-11-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260709T200943Z
CREATED:20260709T200943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T200943Z
UID:10011904-1794567600-1794569400@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Bunny Book Group
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the season’s theme\, We all build\, Bunny Book Group invites children to read stories that explore how an idea can evolve into a beautiful\, inspiring\, and innovative creation.\n\nEach week features a different book from the Grace Farms Library paired with hands-on activities informed by the architecture\, art\, and landscape at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/bunny-book-group-7/2026-11-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T144658Z
CREATED:20260720T144438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T144658Z
UID:10012247-1794650400-1794664800@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Open Arts Studio
DESCRIPTION:Step into the colorful arts studio where children are encouraged to think in new ways and create an inspired art project! Each month\, Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson leads a new tactile project utilizing open-ended inquiry\, and exploring Grace Farms’ artworks\, landscape\, and community. \nRecommended for children ages 4 through 11 with adult caregivers. Please arrive at least half an hour before the studio closes. 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/open-arts-studio-8/2026-11-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Children & Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T165358Z
CREATED:20250505T193943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T165358Z
UID:10011709-1794652200-1794657600@gracefarms.org
SUMMARY:Grace Farms Tour
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design\, curated interiors\, and materials choices. During the tour\, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee\, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. \nThe River building\, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm\, SANAA\, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and Construction. A demonstration of our continuing efforts to be as sustainable as possible\, in 2024\, we were awarded Gold certification for Building Operations and Maintenance\, building on our LEED Silver certification in 2019. \nThe River building was awarded the prestigious 2014/2015 Mies Crown Hall Americas Prize (MCHAP)\, in addition to the AIA National 2017 Architecture Honor Award and AIA Connecticut 2016 Design Honor Award. \nApproved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/grace-farms-tour-2025-saturdays-2-2-2-2-2-2/2026-11-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260713T195101Z
CREATED:20260713T195100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T195101Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Experience the beauty of Grace Farms throughout every season during a guided walk through the landscape with the Grace Farms Garden Team. This immersive fall outing invites all to slow down\, notice the shifting signs of the season\, and discover the vibrant plant and animal life that makes this landscape so special. \nAlong the way\, explore the purpose and interconnectedness of surrounding ecosystems\, and consider our role in sustaining and enriching them. \nThis walk moves at a casual pace but includes uneven terrain not suitable for strollers\, wheelchairs\, or walkers.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/autumn-stroll/2026-11-14
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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