Part of Grace Farms Foundation's 10-year anniversary, Origin Stories is a three-part series exploring the journeys of visionary leaders—artists, business leaders, designers, and social entrepreneurs—who have reimagined the world around us. Hear from Jennifer Stucko, who, inspired by Italy’s rich shoemaking heritage and the urgent need for environmental change, launched Prota Fiori. Prota Fiori merges craftsmanship with sustainability, using upcycled materials to create elegant, eco-conscious premium quality footwear made in Ital

A writer of “rare grace,” Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer offers powerful and poetic explorations of how human beings connect with nature and one another. Drawing from her background as both a botanist and a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Kimmerer invites all of us to understand ecological systems with gratitude, mutual respect, and interconnectedness, allowing us to recognize the entire natural world as worthy of care.   A Flute Quartet will perform after the lecture, featuring Alex Sopp, flute;…

The 2026 Design for Freedom Summit convenes leaders of the architecture, construction, technology, manufacturing, finance, government, academic, and real estate sectors to advance the global movement toward a more ethical built environment.  Through the guidance of the Design for Freedom Principles, participants will explore solutions to identify and address forced labor, advance ethical decarbonization, and prioritize circularity through a human rights lens. This year’s Summit is a culmination of the past 5 years of partnership, innovation and dedication to creating a more…

Grace Farms presents Dianne Reeves, one of the world’s preeminent jazz vocalists, who will perform a program of beautiful duets alongside Brazilian jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo. Reeves, a five-time Grammy winner who has recorded with award-winning orchestras and producers, and Lubambo, who has worked with artists including Yo-Yo Ma and saxophonist James Carter, will create an unforgettable evening of artistry and improvisation. Music at Grace Farms invites audiences to experience daylit, acoustic music performances in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary, against the…

Families, explore the many ways intentional design can benefit humans and nature through hands-on activities, nature-inspired arts and learning, and endless fun for all ages, including bird watching and a nature workshop.