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Upcoming Classes
Organics 101 Thursday, September 29 7:00 - 8:00pm $20 non-member/$18 member Wedge Co-op
Register in person or by calling the Wedge at 612-871-3993.
Everything you've ever wanted to know about organics,
including what they are, what certification means and what foods are
most important to buy and eat organically for you and your family.
Clean Food Thursday, October 7 6:30 - 8:30pm $55 non-member/$50 member Lakewinds Co-op
Register in person, online or by calling Lakewinds at 952-742-1222.
This class focuses on foods that are free of contaminants and common
allergens. Explore a way of eating that offers
balance between raw and cooked using the principles of ayurvedic
nutrition to create delicious foods that are simple to prepare.
Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian. Come hungry; you will be fed the
equivalent of a whole meal.
Beautiful Skin Facial Care Wednesday, October 13 7:00 - 9:00 pm $49 non-member/$45 member Wedge Co-op
Register in person or by calling the Wedge at 612-871-3993.
Learn how
to make all-natural facial formulas that are gentle, pore-minimizing
and wrinkle-reducing using plant-based oils and botanicals. We'll make
our own Creamy Facial Cleanser, Facial Serum, Rose Face Lotion and Eye
Cream.
Soaks, Scrubs & Creme Tuesday, November 9 7:00 - 8:30pm $35 non-member/$33 member Linden Hills Co-op
Register in person or by calling Linden Hills at 612-279-2450.
Transform a few inexpensive ingredients into decadent skin care
products—perfect for holiday gift-giving. Take home recipes and
samples of Relaxing Bath Soak, Spicy Body Scrub and Soothing Body
Creme.
Body Treats Wednesday, November 10 6:30 - 8:00 pm $28 non-member/$25 member Mississippi Market West 7th. Register in person or by calling Mississippi Market at 651-690-0507.
Learn to make a perfect body butter (massage oil in a butter form!) and
lip balm with all-natural, easy-to-find ingredients to make formulas to customize with your favorite essential oils.
Natural Body Care Gifts Tuesday, November 30 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. $33 non-members/$30 members Mississippi Market West 7th. Register in person or by calling Mississippi Market at 651-690-0507.
Make your own holiday gifts for an at-home spa experience using simple ingredients and easy techniques. We'll make a Winter Bath Soak, Spice Sugar Body Scrub, and a Lavender Lotion Bar. Demonstration with recipes and samples.
Upcoming Retreats:
Interested in a retreat? Read this blogpost by Rachel Greenhouse, who attended the most recent Spring Renewal Retreat, to hear details of the experience in her own words and see lovely photos.
Mountain Air: A Healthy Living Retreat
Allow the energy of the majestic Sangre de Cristo mountains
open your spirit with invigorating mountain hikes, healthy food and
mindful awareness.
September 24-26, 2010 Anna's Cabin - near Alamosa, Colorado
Clean, organic foods, big hikes, space and air to take it all in.
$350 includes lodging, food and all activities. Click here for details. To register, call Anna at 612-735-0417 or email annadvorak@yahoo.com.
Breathing Space: a Healthy Living Retreat
Take a long weekend with like-minded women or
share a unique experience with a group of friends. Enjoy and relax
while learning new tools and skills for adapting healthy habits into
everyday living.
We will hydrate and cleanse toxins with daily fresh pressed juices,
nourish our bodies with pure, clean foods encountered through
interactive cooking classes, savor silence, experience meditation, and
gently guide our bodies through restorative yoga and walking.
Healthy Living Retreats offer you the opportunity to find some
breathing space in your life. They are designed such that a small group
of women have the opportunity to foster connection and conversation
while also allowing time for individual and personalized attention.
November 5-7, 2010 Friday afternoon - Sunday afternoon
Heartwood Conference/Retreat Center: Trego, Wisconsin
$395, shared room with queen bed or twin beds; $495, single room To register, call Anna at 612-735-0417 or email annadvorak@yahoo.com
photo credit: Mike Dvorak http://www.dvorakphotography.com/