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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T143000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181010T141500
DTSTAMP:20260411T143223
CREATED:20180912T201756Z
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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:20260411T143223
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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
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CREATED:20180912T201818Z
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181020T143000
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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:20260411T143223
CREATED:20180426T191417Z
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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:20260411T143223
CREATED:20180720T232508Z
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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:20260411T143223
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:20260411T143223
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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:20260411T143223
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T141500
DTSTAMP:20260411T143223
CREATED:20180912T201922Z
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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-31-2-2-2-2-2-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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