Celebrate the installation of our new outdoor quilt exhibit, Trail Magic, and taste the forest with Tavernier Chocolates!
Enjoy a guided chocolate walk led by Rich Holschuh of the Atowi Project, and Dar Tavernier-Singer and John Singer of Tavernier Chocolates. Each participant will receive five delicious chocolates and a small sweet drink featuring flavors of the forest: white pine, spruce, birch, maple, and more. On the walk we’ll learn about these trees, and other plants Tavernier uses to flavor their delectable Brattleboro-made chocolates.
Following the walk, meet artist and Trail Magic creator, Amber Paris. Learn about her eco-inspired installation, featuring quilting squares stitched with reflections on how people connect to the Retreat Trails. This installation was brought to life with the help of Farm volunteers at community quilting bees earlier this year.
All day long there will be kid-friendly sensory stations in the Forest Playground, from 10am-2pm. Mini nature journals will be provided for young explorers!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
10:00am: Chocolate Walk
Join Rich Holschuh of the Atowi Project, and Dar Tavernier-Singer and John Singer of Tavernier Chocolates for this guided chocolate walk on the Retreat Trails. All participants will enjoy five artisan chocolate samples made by Tavernier while you learn about edible plants and fungi along the way.
Meeting Point: The Landing
What to Expect: Please allow 45 minutes for this family-friendly walk on the Morningside and Bailout trails.
11:30am: Artist Talk
Hear from artist Amber Paris as she shares her inspiration for Trail Magic, and how community is woven into this outdoor exhibit. Amber Paris is visual and social practice artist based in Southern Vermont. Learn more about Amber on her website, amberparis.net.
Meeting Point: Forest Playground
Space is limited for the Chocolate Walk and registration is required!
Atowi Project is a shared community initiative to affirm relationships with the Land and All of Our Relations, raise Native voices, and foster inclusion with understanding, in place.
Thanks to the Town Arts Fund for their support of Trail Magic, and to Vermont Humanities for their support of Atowi’s participation in the guided chocolate walk.
