From ashley at svionline.org Tue Jun 12 06:54:47 2007 From: ashley at svionline.org (ashley ironwood) Date: Tue, 12 Jun 2007 05:54:47 -0500 Subject: [Sviannouncements] TICKET - we have one more bonnaroo ticket Message-ID: hello there! we had two cancellations within the last couple of days and have only been able to fill one of those spaces. we're looking for someone who can join the booth and the childcare crews. each person in the booth crew is being asked to work the booth 4 hours each day of the festival (talking about svi, natural building and selling crafts) - childcare folks are pretty much mostly on call... anyone interested or know of anyone who might be? please call nada's cell phone (we're already at bonnaroo building the straw-bale demonstration structure). hope to see you there! nada: 415-374-3092 please note my new email address ************************************ ashley ironwood sequatchie valley institute 1233 cartwright loop whitwell, tn 37397 423-949-5922 ashley at svionline.org www.svionline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ashley at svionline.org Wed Jun 20 13:38:03 2007 From: ashley at svionline.org (ashley ironwood) Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:38:03 -0500 Subject: [Sviannouncements] food for life - this weekend Message-ID: <1CDBFF6A-6E88-43F8-A281-FCA2CD5874BD@svionline.org> FOOD FOR LIFE IS THIS COMING WEEKEND! LET US KNOW IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO JOIN US - WE HOPE TO SEE YOU!! ************************ the sequatchie valley institute at moonshadow invites you to the ninth annual food for life in the new millenium a gathering about the source and protection of life held in beautiful rural tennessee june 22-24, 2007 (schedule below) with a special pre-workshop tour of the sequatchie cove farm on the 21st our ninth annual comprehensive food conference includes skill- building workshops as well as discussion-oriented political dialogues. learn various food preservation strategies including fermentation (miso, sauerkraut, kimchi, wine, beer, mead and champagnes) as well as different methods of cooking and diet choices, health and nutrition. attend workshops on edible and medicinal plants, permaculture and organic gardening practices. engage in theoretical and political explorations of the social and ecological implications of industrial agriculture. discuss strategies for mobilizing against biotech and agribusiness, and promoting sustainable community-based food systems instead of global monopolies. contact moonshadow for a brochure which explains the schedule and fees. all workshops at the sequatchie valley institute are intentionally affordable using a sliding scale based on your income. food exchange is available. for more information: nada at everyvoice.net (423) 949-5922 see you there! *************************** SEQUATCHIE VALLEY INSTITUTE?S EIGHTH ANNUAL FOOD FOR LIFE 2007 SCHEDULE (subject to change - please call if you want to be sure about a particular workshop) Food for Life is run on CENTRAL TIME... FRIDAY, JUNE 22 10:00 * SEQUATCHIE COVE FARM TOUR - This day will start with a trip to the "Sequatchie Cove Farm," a diversified family-run biodynamic farm working with available resources, focusing on grass- based animal protein (eggs, meat). They also raise bees and native plants, operate a pick-your-own berry patch and have made their own biodiesel. 12:00 ARRIVALS AND TENT SET-UP 2:30-6:00 * FERMENTATION ONE - WINE, BEER AND TEMPEH (Ashley and Patrick Ironwood and Sandorkraut) - We plan to illustrate the art of fermentation by making 15 gallons of beer, 5 gallons of wine, 20 gallons of mead and 10 pounds of tempeh! 6:15 DINNER 7:45 WELCOME CIRCLE SATURDAY, JUNE 23 8:00-9:00 BREAKFAST 9:00 MORNING CIRCLE CHOICE OF TWO WORKSHOPS: 9:30-11:45 * TOO MUCH FOOD?? (Carol Kimmons) - Safe and Healthy Food Preservation. This hands-on workshop will cover fun and easy methods of canning, pickling, freezing, and drying your surplus from the garden or market. Materials and instruction booklets included. * Play With Yer Food (Michelle Kimmons) - A hands-on crafts workshop just for kids! (...yes, grown-ups are welcome to participate as well). This year, Michelle will show us how to use ordinary produce to make extra-ordinary artwork! We will be using fruit and vegetables as stamps to decorate t-shirts among other things. We will also cook up some more creativity exploring oodles of fun with noodles, bread dough beads and whatever else Michelle has up her sleeve. PARENTS: Please bring a t-shirt for each participant, and remember to eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. 12:00-1:15 LUNCH 1:30-3:30 * ECONUTRITION (Joel Kimmons) - Lets talk about nourishment- ecology and where we fit in- how can we live an inspired gastronomic experience while nourishing the earth and all her communities. Local food, CSAs, farmers markets, community gardens, green spaces, school gardens, cooking, eating, and how to be more than just poop factories. Bring short questions (or don?t) and we will work towards the best answers in a real world and whole world perspective. 3:45-5:45 * FERMENTATION SHOW AND TELL (Sandorkraut) - An eclectic introduction to the magic of fermentation. We?ll learn about the health benefits and illustrious history of fermented foods, and see and taste many different ferments (including kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, miso, kombucha, goat cheese, and kishk). We?ll also start a batch of sauerkraut, some idli (south Indian steam breads we?ll prepare later in the weekend), and start catching wild yeasts for sourdough and mead. Bring along any ferments you have for this participatory show and tell. Sandy is the author of the much-loved book, ?Wild Fermentation.? 6:00 DINNER (in the cob oven) 7:30 TBA SUNDAY, JUNE 24TH 8:00-9:00 BREAKFAST 9:00 MORNING CIRCLE AND FERMENTATION CHECK-IN 9:30-11:00 * EDIBLE LANDSCAPING AND PERMACULTURE TOUR OF MOONSHADOW (Patrick and Ashley Ironwood) We will tour Moonshadow?s edible landscape while learning the basic ideas and terminology of Permaculture. 11:15-12:15 * VEGGIE DESSERTS? (Ann Keener) - How to feed your sweet tooth and use up vegetables that are taking over your garden at the same time. We?ll use whatever vegetables are in season in the garden (summer squash, beets, chile peppers?) to create sinfully wonderful desserts... using local sugars (sorgum or honey) and vegetable-overload inspired imagination. 12:30 LUNCH 1:45 * Local Food Beyond Consumerism: Sustainability is Participation (Sandorkraut) - This discussion will be inspired by Sandy?s recent highly acclaimed book, ?The Revolution Will Not be Microwaved.? 4:15 CLOSING CIRCLE REGISTRATION: * The cost for Friday will be $15-$25 sliding scale for the workshop (s)/meal. * $25-$50 per day sliding-scale fee requested for Saturday and Sunday (includes food, camping and workshop fee) * Any day can be done a la carte: Single workshop: $10 - Single meals: $5 * We need $25 non-refundable deposit to hold your space Fundraising efforts are underway to allow us to offer some partial scholarships. Food exchange for partial scholarships is also a possibilty. If you would like to apply for a partial scholarship, send us your name, address, phone and email, as well as an essay explaining why you feel you deserve the scholarship and what you plan to do with your acquired knowledge. YES! I WILL BE AT FOOD FOR LIFE FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY(S): _________________________________________ I CAN ONLY MAKE SINGLE WORKSHOPS, (PLEASE INDICATE WHICH ONES HERE): _________________________________________ _________________________________________ I PLAN TO PAY $_____________________ I HAVE ENCLOSED $25 deposit PLUS $_____________________ NAME: ADDRESS: EMAIL: PHONE: The mission of the Sequatchie Valley Institute is to offer society an opportunity to experience and learn about living in harmony with nature by providing education, art and research opportunities, land conservation and restoration; a dynamic model residence & learning center; and a vision for attaining a sustainable future Our five main programs are: Landscape and Architecture (permaculture, edible landscaping, natural building, and alternative energy), Outreach, Education and Research (off-site presentations and counseling, tours, teacher enrichment and academic research), Moonshadow Programs (workshops, conferences and events), MEDIA RIGHTS (a media production company encompassing the goals of SVI, producing newsletters, video, audio, public art projects and the SVI website) and Land Conservation. please note my new email address ************************************ ashley ironwood sequatchie valley institute 1233 cartwright loop whitwell, tn 37397 423-949-5922 ashley at svionline.org www.svionline.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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