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SUMMARY:Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction | 8-Week Course
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course taught by Dr. Brandon Nappi\, founder and Executive Director of Copper Beech Institute. The course will provide participants with the tools to help cultivate greater mindfulness in their day-to-day lives. A contemplative practice\, mindfulness helps to awaken your senses\, expand your capacity for presence\, and come into greater awareness of yourself and your connectedness to others. This course is open to people at any level of contemplative experience\, including beginners. \n  \nBenefits of MBSR include: \n\n\n\nIncreased well-being and happiness\nLess stress and anxiety\nStrengthened immune system\nLess emotional reactivity\nGreater focus and cognitive flexibility\nGreater empathy and compassion\nLasting decreases in physical and psychological symptoms\nReductions in pain levels and an enhanced ability to cope with pain\n\n  \nYour registration includes the full 8-week course\, held from 6:30 – 9 pm on Wednesdays from April 3 through May 22\, with a full-day retreat held on Saturday\, May 4 from 10 am – 5 pm. An orientation via video conference call will be held prior to the start of the course on March 20 at 6:30 pm. This course is approved for 26 hours of Continuing Education Credits. \n  \nAbout Dr. Brandon Nappi \nDr. Brandon Nappi is a spiritual teacher\, speaker\, and writer who passionately believes in the capacity of the human spirit to awaken. Inspired by the common wisdom of the world’s spiritual traditions\, he has dedicated his life’s work to sharing the transformative power of mindfulness practice. He founded Copper Beech Institute in 2014 and is the institute’s executive director.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/mbsr_course
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Court\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, Connecticut\, 06840\, US
CATEGORIES:Faith
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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-2019-04-06
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190411T120000
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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-2019-04-11
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T120000
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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-2019-04-13
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Seder | Forgiveness and Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Grace Farms Foundation and the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut invite you to join us for an Interfaith Seder led by Grace Farms Foundation’s Faith Initiative Director Matt Croasman\, Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Temple Beth El\, Reverend Mark Lingle of St. Francis Episcopal Church\, and Dr. Kareem Adeeb\, former Board President of the American Institute for Islamic and Arabic Studies. \nFollowing an abbreviated Passover Seder\, we will discuss how our religious traditions teach us to respond to the current moment\, when violence in our world and houses of worship seems to be pervasive. Our conversation will explore the similarities and differences that Jews\, Christians\, and Muslims have with regard to forgiveness\, and the significance of never forgetting the tragedies that harm our communities and impact our humanity. \nThe Seder meal will be symbolic. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/interfaith-seder-2019
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Commons\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Faith
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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-2019-04-20
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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SUMMARY:Growing Community | Tomato Grafting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a gardening workshop about growing and grafting tomatoes. Grace Farms Foundation’s Master Gardener\, Nick Mancini\, will share the benefits of tomato grafting and how avid gardeners can use this technique to grow up to 50 pounds of tomatoes per plant. \n  \n2019 Growing Community Workshops: \nMarch 16 | Seed Starting & Early Spring Sowing \nApril 20 | Tomato Grafting \nMay 11 | Planting and Growing Solanaceae Vegetables and Flowers \nMay 25 | Growing Vertical \nJune 8 | What’s Bugging Your Garden \nJune 29 | All About Cucurbits \nJuly 13 | Garden Maintenance \nJuly 27 | Collecting and Harvesting Seeds \nAugust 10 | Starting Seeds for Autumn \nAugust 24 | Soil Preparation for Fall and Winter \nSeptember 28 | Fall Planting \nOctober 12 | Composting\, Wormeries\, and Bokashi \nNovember 9 | Growing Garlic \nDecember 7 | Seasonal Summary \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/tomato-grafting
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, West Barn\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
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SUMMARY:Astronomy at Grace Farms | Spring Constellations & the Lyrids
DESCRIPTION:Explore the constellations visible in the spring sky with an evening of stargazing led by New Canaan High School Planetarium Director\, Tim Haag\, and Grace Farms Foundation Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler. Learn about constellations like Ursa Major\, Ursa Minor\, Leo\, Bootes\, and Hercules\, and join us as we attempt to catch a glimpse of the Lyrid Meteor Shower. \nPlease bring your binoculars. Telescopes will be available\, but visibility is dependent on the weather. \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/spring-constellations
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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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-2019-04-25
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T193000
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SUMMARY:April 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. \n  \nMenu: \nArugula\, Radish Salad \nCurry Chicken Puff Pastry Pie \nTomato Chutney \nCardamom Rice Pudding \nPlease note: We always have a vegetarian option inspired by the main dish. It may be decided up to the night of to ensure the freshest local produce. \n  \nAdvance registration is required for the Community Dinner. As a reminder\, smoking and drinking are not permitted at Grace Farms.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/march-community-dinner-2019-2
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Commons\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Restoring Wild in Urban and Suburban Areas
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms Foundation and The Nature Conservancy for a conversation about the importance of restoring natural habitats. Pascal Mittermaier\, Global Managing Director of Cities at The Nature Conservancy\, will present the work he’s done to transform how the world’s growing cities are harnessing nature’s power to build resilient\, livable\, thriving communities. Following his presentation\, Mittermaier will join a panel moderated by Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director\, Mark Fowler\, and featuring LaTresse Snead\, Deputy Director of Global Cities at The Nature Conservancy\, and Penn Marchael\, Founder of Pennington Grey\, about how each of us can help to restore wild in our own backyards. \n  \nTo learn more about Restoring Wild\, join us for our Earth Day celebration on Saturday\, April 27th\, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/restoring-wild-in-urban-and-suburban-areas
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, Sanctuary\, 365 Lukes Wood Road\, New Canaan\, CT\, 06840
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T180000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day | Restoring Wild
DESCRIPTION:Join Grace Farms Foundation and The Nature Conservancy for our annual Earth Day Celebration! Explore Grace Farms’ 80-acre preserve and enjoy programs\, activities\, and expert-led discussions on the importance of restoring native habitats. \n  \n10 am – 5 pm \nInteractive Meadows Plaza featuring native plants\, children’s activities\, and demonstrations from Pollinator Pathway about the importance of ecosystems to pollinators. \n  \n10:30 am – 2:30 pm         \nOpen Arts Studio for Families | Habitat and Home\, facilitated workshops for children ages 3 to 10 celebrating the importance of restoring natural habitats. Fun-filled activities will focus on the amazing animal architects who build homes and communities\, just like we do. \n  \n10:30 – 11:30 am \nNative Bird Walk\, a guided walk through Grace Farms’ walking trails\, led by Master Birder Frank Mantlik\, in search of our area’s native birds. Capacity is limited; on-site registration is required for our Native Bird Walks. \n  \n12 – 1 pm \nBirds of Prey\, a falconry demonstration with Master Falconer Brian Bradley. \n  \n1 – 2 pm \nCoexisting with Native Wildlife\, a demonstration on the beauty and diversity of our area’s wildlife featuring New Canaan Nature Center. \nThe Benefits of Rewilding\, a conversation with Dave Gumbart\, Director of Land Management at The Nature Conservancy\, about the important relationship between native plants and the birds and insects that rely on them for food and shelter. \nNative Bird Walk\, a guided walk through Grace Farms’ walking trails\, led by Master Birder Frank Mantlik\, in search of our area’s native birds. Capacity is limited; on-site registration is required for our Native Bird Walks. \n  \n2 – 3 pm \nBirds of Prey\, a falconry demonstration with Master Falconer Brian Bradley. \n  \n3 – 4 pm \nRestoring Native Meadows\, a conversation with Penn Marchael\, Founder of Pennington Grey\, about planting and maintaining meadows. \nNative Bird Walk\, a guided walk through Grace Farms’ walking trails\, led by Master Birder Frank Mantlik\, in search of our area’s native birds. Capacity is limited; on-site registration is required for our Native Bird Walks. \n  \n  \n  \nTo learn more\, join us on Friday\, April 26th for Restoring Wild in Urban and Suburban Areas\, a  conversation about the importance of restoring natural habitats featuring Pascal Mittermaier\, Global Managing Director of Cities at The Nature Conservancy; LaTresse Snead\, Deputy Director of Global Cities at The Nature Conservancy; Penn Marchael\, Founder of Pennington Grey; and Mark Fowler\, Grace Farms Foundation’s Nature Initiative Director.
URL:https://gracefarms.org/event/earth-day-2019
LOCATION:Grace Farms\, CT
CATEGORIES:Nature
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