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Old King Farm holds spring fling weekend festival of Earth healing

May 27-30 — BENSON — Old King Farm Healing & Retreat Center announces its 7th annual Biodynamic Spring Fling event, taking place on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-30.

Led by experts in the fields of biodynamic farming, eco-spirituality, and sustainable living, participants will learn key principles of practical ecology and how every person can help heal the environment. Event sessions will include unique research on Pranic agriculture, biodynamic gardening, and multiple ways to practice green living. Breakout sessions will include a medicinal herb walk, intro to eco-shamanism, art and yoga classes, Qi Gong exercises, guided meditations, sacred ceremonies and much more. Participants will also enjoy gourmet, locally-sourced organic/biodynamic food, social activities plus a free live concert with Burlington’s Revibe and special guests on Sunday, May 29.

In addition, all are welcome to a special, free lecture, “Sacred Fire: The Spirit of Sustainable Agriculture” led by Dr. Orest Pelechaty at Mercy Farm Eco-Spirituality Center, 56 Howard Hill Road in Benson on Monday, May 30 at 10 a.m. Lunch by donation is included.

For more information and to register, visit www.oldkingfarm.com/springfling

Old King Farm (OKF), established by Rev. Sue and Dr. Orest Pelechaty, is a sanctuary for holistic and spiritual healing, located in the historic lower Champlain Valley at 567 Money Hole Rd., Benson. Created to serve humanity and the future of Mother Earth, guests are invited to unplug, restore and renew on their relaxing 102-acre organic, chemical-free, low-EMF farm. OKF offers natural medicine treatments, healing services, interfaith wisdom, as well as various workshops and special events.

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