This amazing festival is just around the corner and our very own Chris Whitcoe is going to be speaking! While the event is in the first year it looks like it is going to be a lot of fun and full of information. Read on for all the juicy details August 20-22, 2010 at Ronora Lodge Retreat Center. The Green Synergy Festival is held at Ronora Lodge and Retreat Center in Southwestern Michigan. Ronora offers 350 pristine green acres of woods, lakes, pastures, wildlife, and quietude which is part of a nature preserve. Visit www.ronoralodge.com for more info and pictures of the Festival’s venue. Just show up and we’ll take care of everything! -LeadingWellness Experts -Raw Culinary Classes -Yoga, Meditation, Nature Walks -Music, Dancing, and Kids Activities with GreenKids -Vibrant, Healthy Delicious Meals INCLUDED -Healers, Bodywork, Massage! Explore the full potential of your health! Gain invaluable experience and knowledge! Be inspired to live green every day! Speakers: Victoria Boutenko, Tim VanOrden, Chavah Aima, Elaina Love, Andrea McNinch, Kathy Kelly, Hon. Carol Moseley-Braun, Chris Whitcoe, Mercy for Animals, Dr. Jane Fresne, Jessica Schneider, Ellen Livingston, Yoga Dan, Hello Kitchen Chefs, and many more ! ONLY $250 for the Festival Package! * Organic, Raw, Vegan Meals: All organic, local from family farms, fresh and made with pure love! All Gluten-free. Diabetic option. Nutritious, yummy meals for 3 days – INCLUDED. *Accommodations are at an extra charge, $25/per person for camping (entire weekend) or $50/pp – shared room (entire weekend). Limited rooms at the Lodge, sign up today! Lodging upgrades and family rates available – please call 847 674-2499 or ariane@greensynergyfestival.com. www.ronoralodge.com *Cost is $250 per adult and $50 per child until August 7th for meetup members or special referrals, after the cost will be $300 per adult and $75 per child. TRANSPORTATION: Carpooling is being organized by the Festival, approximate gas-sharing cost is $20 per person roundtrip. Amtrack roundtrip – $34, plus $10 shuttle to Ronora. SCHEDULE/ACTIVITIES: ORGANIC, RAW, VEGAN MENU: 2 Breakfasts Green and Fruit Smoothies, Granola with Nut Mylk, Chia pudding, Fresh Fruit 2 Lunches Mexican and Asian Menus 2 Dinners Italian and New Americana Menus 2 Snacks Granola, Chips, Cookies SPEAKERS Victoria Boutenko - Greens: Most Nutrition Food and Greens: Omega 3 Oils Tim VanOrden – Diet and Peak Performance and Change the World with your Voice and Actions, Discover Your Inner Athlete Hon. Carol Moseley-Braun, Former U.S. Senator, Live Organic and Green Andrea McNinch - Tips to Transition to Health and Raw Vegan Food on a Dime Chavah Aima – Enlightened Life on Earth, Spiritual Activism, and Alchemically Spirtualize Your Body Jessica Schneider - Meditation, Mindmaps, Universe Connection Dr. Jane Fresne - Shamanic Journey Cindi Mursch - Intro to Permaculture and Every Day Permaculture Kathy Kelly, Creative Non-Violence and Peace Activist Workshop Mercy for Animals, Kenny T. Steps to Compassion Veganism and the Environment Elaina Love: -Raw Culinary Class: Glycemic- Quick and Easy Meals- Irish Moss Desserts -Raw Culinary Class: Meal Planning Made Easy - Meals to Make you Glow -Raw Culinary Class: Healthy Travel Foods Andrea McNinch: -Agave Yay or Nay -Raw Culinary Class: 30 minute Raw Vegan Meals Chris Whitcoe, Sacred Commerce and Spiritual Business for Global Change Cindi Mursch, Green Living Every day with Farmer Chad from Lake Breeze Organics, Family Farms Today Jessica Schneider, Quantum Physics Andrea McNinch, Healthy Fasting Elaina Love, Pure Joy Planet Elaina Love and Chris Whitcoe, Easy Raw and Vegan Intro to Healing Arts Panel with Tracey and the Healers Ellen Livingston, Nature’s Detox and Conquer your Cravings Yoga Dan - Yoga Lifestyle Group Runs with Tim VanOrden Alchemical Meditation and Chanting with Chavah Aima Qi Gong with Chi Rich Sacred Flowing Yoga with Yoga Dan Sound Healing with Mark, Sacred Sounds Kundalini Yoga with Mark Mudra Yoga with Shanti Slow – Flow Vinyasa with Ellen Nature Hikes Swimming Anytime you want Music/Drumming Dance Party with DJ D'Bug'd and DJ Romance, both FRI and SAT nites Kids Activities Facilitated by GreenKids from Canada! Nature Walks, Kid Yoga, Craft Fun, Making Raw Snacks, Story Time, Build an ECO Fort Fun Call or email Ariane today at 847-674-2499 or www.greensynergyfestival.com ariane@greensynergyfestival.com