<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div><h2 style="margin: 0.8em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0em 0em 0em 0px; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Myriad, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(212, 73, 68); line-height: 1.3em; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); position: static; z-index: auto; "><a href="http://svionline.org/svi/1313/food-for-life-2013/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link: Food for Life 2013" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(212, 73, 68); text-decoration: none; ">Food for Life 2013</a></h2><div class="entry" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Myriad, Arial, Tahoma, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; text-align: left; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); position: static; z-index: auto; "><h2 style="margin: 0.8em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0em 0em 0em 0px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(212, 73, 68); line-height: 1.3em; "><b style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px; ">May 31 - June 1, 2013</b></h2><div><br></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">For nearly two decades the Sequatchie Valley Institute’s annual “Food for Life” event at Moonshadow has gathered thinkers, practitioners, dreamers, and eaters alike. On the walls of the ancient Cumberland Plateau, Food for Life is an act of community connecting and opening us to the flow of energy we call food.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">In a space where being is your criteria for expertise, discussion and presentations range from the practical, common, and scientific to the edgy netherworlds of speculation, mythology, and spirit. Topics covered in these manners include, fermentation and the art of cooking, the joy of eating, nutrition, herbal medicine, crop and animal production and building relationships with the origins of our food.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><em id="__mceDel" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">Workshop leaders are drawn from a wide background of expertise and experience – allowing for a variety in the types of teaching, learning, and interaction.</em></div><h3 style="margin: 0.8em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0.5em 0em 0em 0px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(212, 73, 68); line-height: 1.3em; ">Sessions Cover:</h3><ul style="margin: 0.5em 50px 1em; padding: 0px; "><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: square; "><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">food preparation and preservation strategies,</strong> including canning, drying, and fermentation. The exploration of various fermentation cultures, such as sour kraut and kim chi, mead, wine and beer making, kombucha, kefir, sour dough, miso, yogurt and cheese making. Our keynote speaker on this topic is <b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">Sandor Katz</b>, the well loved southeastern author of “The Art of Fermentation” and “Wild Fermentation.” This underground fermentation superhero will be sharing his enthusiasm for & wisdom about various aspects of health and vitality through fermentation.</li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: square; "><strong style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">permaculture gardening & edible landscaping,</strong><span style="font-size: 11px; "> </span><span style="font-size: 11px; ">with an emphasis on how to create & live within your own abundant environment</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: square; "><strong style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">plant walks,</strong><span style="font-size: 11px; "> </span><span style="font-size: 11px; ">meeting & greeting our local wild edible & medicinal plants here in the forest, harvesting, discussion and preparation of various medicines</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: square; "><strong style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">metabolic, nutritional, biochemical, evolutionary relationships</strong><span style="font-size: 11px; "> </span><span style="font-size: 11px; ">to health and disease</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: square; "><strong style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">theoretical and political explorations</strong><span style="font-size: 11px; "> </span><span style="font-size: 11px; ">of the social and ecological implications of industrial agriculture as well as the pitfalls of the modern diet & an exploration of various methods of creating sustainable community-based food systems instead of global monopolies</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: square; "><strong style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">a comprehensive kids program</strong><span style="font-size: 11px; "> </span><span style="font-size: 11px; ">encouraging adventurous eating & a real connection & relationship with food. We will be sharing yummy snack ideas that kids prepare & share, food based art projects, ways to play with your food, kids fermentation by making herbal sodas & general fun in the garden & fun with our food. We view kids as the future and helping them to fully understand how important it is to make wise choices about where their food comes from, how it is prepared & the ways in which we share it is imperative to a sustainable & abundant future.</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: square; "><strong style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">the art of bread making,</strong><span style="font-size: 11px; "> </span><span style="font-size: 11px; ">culminating in a pizza party in our outdoor wood fired earthen oven</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: square; "><strong style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">tours of our land and hand built homes,</strong><span style="font-size: 11px; "> </span><span style="font-size: 11px; ">permaculture gardens and sustainable lifestyle</span></li><li style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; list-style-type: square; "><strong style="font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">games, theatre, live music, sharing circles,</strong><span style="font-size: 11px; "> </span><span style="font-size: 11px; ">and of course, delicious food!</span></li></ul><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">All events are intentionally affordable and we ask $25 — $50 per adult, per day and children are $5-$20 per child per day, which includes lovingly prepared nutritious meals and admission to all workshops and lectures.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">There is a $10 camping fee for the weekend. Sliding scales are available for those who need it. All Sequatchie Valley Institute members receive a 10% discount. We are not for profit (501c3), and all proceeds go to cover the costs of this and future events. Limited work trade is available and needs to be arranged in advance. Food trade is accepted, but only if the food is nutritionally and ethically sound (i.e., produced in manner that makes our world a better place). All food trade must be approved in advance.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><strong style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">Our goal is to deepen community through educating and empowering people in one of the most fundamental aspects of being… FOOD.</strong></div><h3 style="margin: 0.8em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0.5em 0em 0em 0px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(212, 73, 68); line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center; ">Family Friendly Schedule!</h3><h3 style="margin: 0.8em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0.5em 0em 0em 0px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(212, 73, 68); line-height: 1.3em; text-align: center; ">Family Friendly Fun Time!</h3><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">The following classes are offered to give folks of all ages an opportunity to grow. Kid’s welcome!</i></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">Friday, May 31</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">2:00-3:30 1<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">st</sup> Session</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">Join Allison for a relaxing movement session designed to restore & renew you.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">4:00-5:30 2<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">nd</sup> Session</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">TBA</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">Saturday, April 1</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">9:30-12:00 1<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">st</sup> Session</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">Play with Yer Food! All are welcome to join Michelle Kimmons for this hands on exploration of food based art, featuring kool-aid water colors, spaghetti sculptures, games, stories & more!</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">12:00-12:20 Afternoon Circle</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">12:30-1:30 Lunch</b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">1:30-3:30 2<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">nd</sup> Session</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">Lisa will guide a meditative exploration of edible food mandalas to be shared at Bentos!.</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">3:30 Kids Share Bentos!</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">4:00-5:00 Gallery Preparations!</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">Kids of all ages are encouraged to create & display their food art masterpieces in the gallery for the evening sharing!</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">5:00-6:30 Sharing!</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">Participants can share their artistic creations with all as we mingle & relax! Catch a bit of theatre, play a game & relax!</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">6:30-8:30 Pizza Party!</b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">Create your own master piece on our sour dough crusts, then enjoy the unique flavor of our earthen wood-fired oven!</div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "> </p><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">Sunday, April 2</i></b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">8:45-10:00 1<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">st</sup> </b>Session</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "> </i></b>Mirel & the Art of Snacks. Kids of all ages will learn about artistic presentation & healthy combinations of yummy food. Participants will share their creations with everyone at the 10:15 <i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">Dutch Brunch!</i></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">10:-10:15 Brunch Circle</b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">10:15-11:30 Dutch Brunch!</b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">Dutch ovens, sprouted breads & more!</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">11:30-1:30 2<sup style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">nd</sup> Session</b></div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; ">TBA</div><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><b style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "><i style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; ">1:45 Closing Circle</i></b></div><p style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "> </p><div style="margin: 0px; padding: 0em 5px 10px 0px; "><a href="http://di1jn6ozizxr3.cloudfront.net/svi/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FFL-Flyer-2013.pdf?533b19" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(50, 110, 161); text-decoration: none; ">Download a flyer</a> to print and post in your community:</div><h3 style="margin: 0.8em 0px 0.5em; padding: 0.5em 0em 0em 0px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(212, 73, 68); line-height: 1.3em; "> <a href="http://di1jn6ozizxr3.cloudfront.net/svi/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/FFL-Flyer-2013.pdf?533b19" style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: rgb(212, 73, 68); text-decoration: none; "><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-1316" alt="Screen Shot 2013-04-16 at 5.07.15 PM" width="216" height="277" style="margin: 5px; padding: 5px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 241, 252); " id="9a29d174-d4ca-4509-9b6e-99cf45a4eb78" apple-width="yes" apple-height="yes" src="cid:F23AFA83-C08A-4CC6-BD50-B3F4D6117AE0@watoosa"></a></h3></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><br><div apple-content-edited="true">
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