BURLINGTON, Vt. — The cognitive sciences now tell us what indigenous wisdom has always known: that being in Nature is an important component of both our physical and emotional wellbeing. The wellness of our social relationships are interdependent with the quality of our relationships with the natural world. The wellness industry is booming, and nature tourismĀ is on the rise. So what role doesĀ agritourismĀ play in amplifying social, individual, and planetary wellness? Join us to hear panelists from New Zealand and the United States share their experiences with farms that work with health and healing on different levels.
Moderator:
Katharine Millonzi, Millonzi Consulting
Speakers:
Simon Phillips,Ā The Piripi GroupĀ (New Zealand)
Matthew MacMahon,Ā Gould FarmĀ (USA)
Melisa Oliva,Ā Vermontās Wellness Farm at Ananda Gardens (USA)
This webinar is part of a monthly series of virtualĀ agritourismĀ gatherings. More information atĀ www.agritourismworkshop.com
TheĀ International Workshop onĀ AgritourismĀ will take place in person in Burlington, Vermont, August 30-September 1, 2022 and over the Internet. Please join us!
Check out theĀ highlightsĀ from our March webinar,Ā Culinary Innovation on the Farm. To view March’s full webinar, visitĀ Culinary Innovation on the Farm.
–UVM Extension
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