Holistic Health from Soil to Soul
The Soil to Soul branch of the Holistic Health Community provides earth connection programming throughout the four seasons. These workshops promote a full spectrum of practices in connection to food, land and community, as well as experiences and perspectives that consider the cycles of life and how our choices shape our future. Each offering aims to support a healthy mind-body-spirit and Earth.
Connecting with nature is paramount in living a vibrant life. Earth connective practices of simply being in nature to the practices of building healthy soil and making healthy food choices are of such importance at this time. Healthy soil creates healthy food. Food is the original medicine.
Bird watching, flower arranging, farming, fermenting veggies, making herbal remedies and cooking nutrient-dense meals; to sprouting microgreens, propagating houseplants, planting seeds and composting, are all learning opportunities through Soil to Soul which promote holistic health in its participants through hands-on activities that exercise the mind-body-spirit and celebrate the vital relationships to one's environment and the food that we eat.
Regenerative farming practices highlight the life force energy that heals, supports and sustains wellbeing available in the natural environment and vibrant in nutrient-dense foods that people can grow themselves, harvest wild or source within their community.
We give back to the Earth through the little choices we make each day as well as the practices of composting and growing plants that capture carbon, nourish soil and make the environment beautiful.
From these practices we lead happier lives and from a healthy mind-body-spirit imagination soars!
Click here to visit SOIL TO SOUL'S calendar of events
Support the Hudson Valley in being even more vibrant by buying locally!
The Hudson Valley Current is a wonderful way to engage the local economy. Learn more here: https://hudsonvalleycurrent.org/
Know the farmer that grew your food! Shop at farmers markets and at farms directly.
https://rondoutvalleygrowers.org/
ULSTER COUNTY AGRICULTURAL AND FARMLAND PROTECTION PLAN
Shaping the future of our farms - Ulster County is undertaking a
comprehensive update of its Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan.
Though the time period for public comments have closed, you can still view the content collected here:
https://participate.ulstercountyny.gov/ag-protection-plan?tool=guest_book#tool_tab
Are you a Kingston resident interested in gardening/farming?
Join a group that discusses the many Kingston community gardens, and get involved!! The Grow Well Kingston group meets bi-monthly over zoom and outdoors during the growing season.
Schedule of upcoming meetings here: https://livewellkingston.org/grow-well/
Info on Grow Well group here: https://livewellkingston.org/grow-well/
Grow Well Kingston & Eat Well Kingston are a part of Live Well Kingston.
Learn more here: LiveWellKingston.org
Kingston Community Gardens Map (Kingston, NY): https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1m_gpgsn-eLtwD4B1gPuh3SGlL2XcAIiL&ll=41.93285333262928%2C-74.00467070000002&z=13
Regenerative Farming - join the revolution - building soil for a rich and nutritious future!
Need seedlings for your veggie garden!? Come visit Clove Valley Community Farm for the beauty, community and plants for sale, now through June 1st on Thursdays from 4-7pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-4pm Address: 81 Clove Valley Rd, High Falls, NY
Clove Valley Community Farm has been a staple community space and many people's first experience ever working on a farm ~ a magical experience of being with the land, watching the gardens grow and being a part of the process, all the while, building friendships and steeping in the natural elements, unplugged! This is the 16th year Aileah Kvashay has farmed there with a no-till method to build soil and feed the local community from its vitality.
If the times listed don't work for you, feel free to *email Aileah to schedule another time to visit the farm or to help out. Work-trade for veggies is definitely an option :)
Email Aileah at: CloveValleyCommunityFarm@gmail.com
www.CloveValleyCommunityFarm.com
Looking for some inspiration?
- John Burroughs Society Check out the wonderful outdoor walks led by local naturalists through the John Burroughs Society, offered free-of-charge. https://jbnhs.org
- Visit Chickery Naturalist Bookstore by the Rondout in Kingston. They have an incredible selection of books highlighting the wonders and stories of the natural world. Book readings take place frequently for little people ;) See their schedule for these gatherings and on instagram
Upcoming book club meetings at Chickery Naturalist Bookstore: May 22nd: ‘When No Thing Works’, June 26th: ‘Forest Euphoria’, and July 24th: ‘Night Magic’.
CHECK OUT THEIR AMAZING COLLECTION OF BOOKS FOR SALE ONLINE, ORGANIZED BY THEMES HERE.
Book recommendations:
- Author: Robin Wall Kimerer https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/
'Braiding Sweetgrass' is outstanding! It is a true example of the messages and culture we hope to share through the Soil to Soul offerings. Order used online
Her most recent book, 'The Serviceberry' highlights sacred reciprocity, the means of exchange that we encourage through our Holistic Health Community offerings! - Author: Barbara Kingsolver Many exceptional biology and ecology rich novels by Pulitzer Prize winning author http://barbarakingsolver.net
- Author: Richard Powers A novel: 'The Overstory' Order used online
What is HUDSY? Community-inspired TV celebrating regional stories: entertaining series, compelling documentaries, engaging local stories & more!
Instagram - Check out the films HUDSY has produced, honoring the Earth, the Hudson River, local farms, and the Hemlock trees! https://www.instagram.com/p/CqJcAsuPK1x/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
The Hudson River:
‘WATER IS LIFE’
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpLogiCA0rt/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Local Farms:
‘This Organic Life’ (This is a series! Look for other episodes!)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CogVwwsAK_G/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
‘Against the GRAIN’
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CfrCdqMAGnN/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Trees:
‘CANOPY CONNECTIONS’
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ceg_ZLjggep/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
‘Save the Old Growth Hemlock Trees’
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpWK8GCAU9o/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
And a highlight on the BIPOC local food entrepreneurs Seasoned Delicious:
‘Seasoned Delicious Foods’ (Become a member to watch: https://watchlocal.hudsy.tv/)
https://www.instagram.com/p/Co-4hKCPXl4/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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"It is not the soil itself,it's the soil lifethat is the most important element."~ Geoff Lawton |
Enjoy this video by Sadhguru of SaveSoil
Soil to Soul offers programs to engage the public in connecting the dots between the cycles of life, ways to be in relationship with the natural world, and accessible means to feed our guts with healthy "soil" for a vibrant mind-body and soul!
REACH OUT If you'd like to offer a program through Soil to Soul. We'd love to meet you.
Get outside and be well!
Diana
Diana Brenes Seiler, LMT
Director of Soil to Soul Programs
SoilToSoul@HolisticHealthCommunity.org
Texting is great, or call: 845-641-5311
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