at O.U.R. ECOVILLAGE
September 17th & 18th, 2011 from 10-4 daily
This year’s events include
- Experience the 2011 Insight into GMOs Symposium with Dr. Don M. Huber, Jon Steinman & Lisa Haché-Maguire (Saturday, September 17)
- Fundraiser dinner
- Tours of the O.U.R. Ecovillage demonstration site and school – including beautiful natural buildings
- Local brew at a straw bale bar,
- Local producer kiosks and Artisan Market on Sunday
- Extraordinary guest speakers and entertainment
- Labyrinth
- Oh… and did we mention that Dr. Don M Huber and Jon Steinman will be OUR keynote speakers?
… activities for the whole family…
Event Details
This year we are pairing up with the Cowichan Valley Wine & Culinary Festival to celebrate our decision to make O.U.R. Ecovillage the first GE Free Zone on Vancouver Island. This declaration will be included within the covenant that we are using to protect the land and all of its activities into the indefinite future.
To celebrate, we have created a special event called the 2011 Insight into GMOs Symposium to give the whole community an opportunity to learn more about the current food system and become informed foodies! All proceeds and donations from the weekend will go toward creating a covenant on the land and protecting this community resource forever.
Local Food Menu
This year’s menu is a delectable combination of Local food, Zero Mile produce, Organics with both Omnivore and Vegetarian options, all Non-GMO of course! Take a look at the 2011 Wine & Culinary Menu (pdf) for more the complete deconstruction of dinner, we’re sure you will be satisfied.
As you indulge in our delicious meal, enjoy scintillating entertainment provided by Robin Massey and the middle eastern dance troup from Shawnigan Lake.
Detailed Schedule
You can pick and choose the activities you would like to attend for the weekend, or go ahead and register for a day long access pass and even the whole weekend.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
| Time | Description (click for info & to register) | Cost |
| All Day | Full Day Access Pass | $70 |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Locovore Lunch | $15 |
| 1:00 pm | Lisa (The Work that Reconnects & Pecha Kucha – What are GMOS?) | $30 |
| 2:00 pm | Break | |
| 2:15 pm | Dr. Don M. Huber (Roundup Ready seed implications on Agriculture & Livestock) | |
| 3:45 pm | Break | |
| 4:15 pm | Jon Steinman (GE FREE Kootenays & Deconstructing Dinner) | |
| 6:00 pm | Local Food Feast & Dinner Music | $40 |
| 7:30 – 10pm | Facilitated panel discussion (Don Huber, Jon Steinman) | Free |
Saturday Tours
| Time | Description | Cost |
| 10:30 am | Site Tour | By Donation |
| 11:30 am | Site Tour | By Donation |
| 2:00 pm | Site Tour | By Donation |
| 3:30 pm | Site Tour | By Donation |
Sunday, September 18, 2011
We welcome you to join us for an Artisan Market featuring kiosks from various local artisans from around the Island and the Cowichan Valley from 10am – 4pm. Then, take a break for lunch for great local food and conversation with Jon Steinman. The perfect pairing of deconstructing and delicious food!
| Time | Description (click for info & to register) | Cost |
| Full Weekend | Two Day Access Pass | $95 |
| 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Deconstructing Lunch with Jon Steinman | $28 |
Sunday Tours
| Time | Description | Cost |
| 10:30 am | Site Tour | By Donation |
| 12:00 pm | Site Tour | By Donation |
| 1:30 pm | Site Tour | By Donation |
| 3:00 pm | Site Tour | By Donation |
Sounds great! How do I register?
To register for the full weekend, including Saturday Lunch, Symposium, Dinner & Sunday Lunch, click the green registration button at the bottom of this page. Book your accommodations here. You can also register for each event separately by clicking on the event description on the detailed schedule above.
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