We’re partnering with the Portland Food Co-op to help our community cultivate a more intentional relationship with our food, the land it grows on, and the living beings that feed us.
The Portland Food Co-op prides itself in supporting over 200 local Maine farmers and producers. But what does eating local really mean? Join us at Frith Farm to meet owner Daniel Mays and his dedicated team and learn how they steward the land to grow the food that ends up on your plate.
Davinica Nemtzow, a Mindful Outdoor Guide and fellow member-owner, will guide you through a mindfulness practice in which we'll amble throughout the farm, engage all five of our senses, and nurture a deeper sense of belonging within ourselves and our co-op’s community.
No previous meditation experience is necessary, all are welcome!
IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION
This event will be held rain or shine. If the event needs to be canceled due to dangerous weather or temperature, you will be informed the day before the event.
You will need appropriate shoes for walking on uneven ground and a trail seat, blanket, or towel to sit on.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTE
Path: Our walk will be slow and meandering over a very short distance on wood chip and grass paths. Throughout the practice, there will be moments to rest.
Sensory Activities: Throughout the meditation, participants will be invited to explore the space using all five of their senses (hearing, sight, touch, smell, and taste). Part of our practice involves sitting still in silence for 15-20 minutes. Participation in any of these activities is not required and can be adapted with advanced notice.
Restrooms: There are no restrooms for this 2-hour event.
About the Portland Food Co-Op
The Portland Food Co-op is a thriving, member-owned marketplace that strengthens the local food economy while building and nourishing the community. They bring local producers (like Frith Farm) and consumers together in a member-owned marketplace to grow a healthier community and a more sustainable food system. The co-op models cooperative values, operates with transparency, and fosters trusting relationships with our customers, employees, and suppliers.
About Kaneel
Kaneel offers guided mindfulness practices in natural settings throughout the state of Maine. It has grown out of a dedication to learning, sustaining, and celebrating all that the more-than-human world is willing to share with us. Through our offerings, we encourage people to connect with the natural world in meaningful ways so they may become active stewards of our planet.
Kaneel’s founder and owner, Davinica Nemtzow, is certified as a Mindful Outdoor Guide from the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and a proud Mainer. She is dedicated to bringing together community in inclusive, fulfilling, and creative ways.