April 2024
Sustainable Systems Tour of Grace Farms
Follow Grace Farms’ facility experts for a rare glimpse of the 55 geothermal wells and other systems integral to keeping the River building – one of the only buildings in Connecticut with a double LEED certification – efficient, comfortable, and sustainable. This event is rain or shine.
Find out more »Yoga and Movement with Pilin Anice
Step into the airy Court in the River building for a movement class designed for all levels led by Pilin Anice, a renowned yoga, dance, and meditation instructor, as well as faculty member at Kripalu and Ailey Extension.
Find out more »Conversations in Architecture | A River of Glass
A common thread between the modernists of the past and the River building at Grace Farms is the use of glass. Join us for a conversation about architectural glass between Grace Farms Architecture Advisor Toshihiro Oki and Michael Ra, coming from Hong Kong as one of the Founding Principals at Front Inc., Founding Director of Via, and Co-Chair of the Elefront initiative. Front Inc. was the project partner responsible for the design of the glass envelope used in the creation…
Find out more »Conversations in Architecture | A River of Glass
A common thread between the modernists of the past and the River building at Grace Farms is the use of glass. Join us for a conversation about architectural glass between Grace Farms Architecture Advisor Toshihiro Oki and Michael Ra, one of the Founding Principals at Front Inc., the project partner responsible for the design of the glass envelope used in the creation of the 203 glass pieces that form many of the walls at Grace Farms. Their conversation explores the…
Find out more »Spring Garden-to-Table Dinner
Experience a delicious meal alongside members of the Grace Farms culinary, horticulture, and garden teams, including Master Gardener Lauren Elliott. This dinner highlights fresh produce and herbs harvested from the Grace Farms Community Garden and is followed by a spring-inspired dessert. Recommended for adults.
Find out more »River Building Interiors Tour
Step inside the glass-enclosed River building with Grace Farms Architecture Advisor, Toshihiro Oki, who worked with SANAA during the building’s design, for an interiors-focused tour highlighting seating design selections, sustainably sourced surfaces, responsive plans, and more. Approved for AIA CES 1.5 LU
Find out more »Astronomy | Navigating by Nature
Explore how clues from the natural world — the stars, the moon, trees, sunlight, and shade — have helped humankind throughout history navigate across land and sea during this astronomy lecture led by educators from Mystic Seaport Museum’s Treworgy Planetarium. If weather permits, step outside for a guided viewing outdoors of the spectacular highlights in the current night sky. In the event of inclement weather, embark on an indoor exploration of the night sky using the Stellarium planetarium software. For…
Find out more »Earth Day Celebration
Visit Grace Farms for its annual Earth Day celebration! Step outside to take part in activities for the whole family led by Grace Farms Horticulture Director Kimberly Kelly, Master Gardener Lauren Elliott, Grace Farms' Educators, and more. Featuring Community Garden explorations, butterfly and bird sightings, a visit with the animals from Animal Embassy, nature-inspired artmaking, and so much more.
Find out more »Spring Gardening Workshop | Compost and Soil
During this backyard composting workshop led by Master Gardener Lauren Elliott, learn how to repurpose kitchen scraps and garden debris into a homemade compost that enriches soil health for gardens, meadows, trees, and lawns.
Find out more »Beauty & Logic Concert & Conversation
Explore resonance during this educational concert fusing bold musical performances with brief dives into the math behind the sounds. This evening, recommended for ages 14 and up, is hosted by Grace Farms Music Director, saxophonist, and trained mathematician, Marcus G. Miller, who performs with this band, IWM.
Find out more »May 2024
With Every Fiber | Exhibit Grand Opening
Attend pop-up talks hosted by Grace Farms Chief Strategy Officer and Founding Creative Director Chelsea Thatcher to commemorate the opening of Grace Farms’ newest exhibit, With Every Fiber. Learn more about how With Every Fiber embraces Grace Farms Foundation’s values and commitments to raising awareness of forced labor in the building materials supply chain.
Find out more »Yoga and Movement with Pilin Anice
Step into the airy Court in the River building for a movement class designed for all levels led by Pilin Anice, a renowned yoga, dance, and meditation instructor, as well as faculty member at Kripalu and Ailey Extension.
Find out more »Birdwatching Walk
Birdwatchers of all experience levels, join birder and educator Frank Mantlik for a guided walk through our scenic nature trails in search of migratory birds returning north after the winter. Frank Mantlik is a former president of the Connecticut Ornithological Association and currently serves on its Avian Records Committee. Also a photographer, his images have been featured in The New York Times, American Birds, Birding, and Bird Watcher’s Digest.
Find out more »June 2024
Yoga and Movement with Pilin Anice
Step into the airy Court in the River building for a movement class designed for all levels led by Pilin Anice, a renowned yoga, dance, and meditation instructor, as well as faculty member at Kripalu and Ailey Extension.
Find out more »July 2024
Yoga and Movement with Pilin Anice
Step into the airy Court in the River building for a movement class designed for all levels led by Pilin Anice, a renowned yoga, dance, and meditation instructor, as well as faculty member at Kripalu and Ailey Extension.
Find out more »August 2024
Yoga and Movement with Pilin Anice
Step into the airy Court in the River building for a movement class designed for all levels led by Pilin Anice, a renowned yoga, dance, and meditation instructor, as well as faculty member at Kripalu and Ailey Extension.
Find out more »