[Sviannouncements] food for life - this weekend

Wed Jun 20 13:38:03 EDT 2007

FOOD FOR LIFE IS THIS COMING WEEKEND!  LET US KNOW IF YOU'RE PLANNING  
TO JOIN US - WE HOPE TO SEE YOU!!	

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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!

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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):

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I CAN ONLY MAKE SINGLE WORKSHOPS, (PLEASE INDICATE WHICH ONES HERE):

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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

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ashley ironwood
sequatchie valley institute
1233 cartwright loop
whitwell, tn  37397
423-949-5922
ashley at svionline.org
www.svionline.org

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