Tentative Schedule 2012

Exercise Class with Dr. Graham

During this 2 hour session, Dr. Graham will be providing three 40 minute classes of various levels; Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Stay for all three, or take as many as you want!

Morning Workout:

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 8 to 11

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 12 to 15

Go Karts!!!

Lecture "From Fat to Fit with Fruit" by Chris Randall

At the age of 14, Chris reached his peak weight of over 320 pounds and was riddled with severe acne, chronic congestion and sinus issues, allergies, asthma, high blood pressure and depression. Since 2007 he began gravitating towards a low fat vegan and eventually raw vegan lifestyle. In the process Chris has shed over 150 pounds of excess fat, reversed all his health issues, and reached the highest level of health and happiness in his life!

In this discussion, Chris will share his story of how he came to the low fat raw vegan diet and how he lost over 150 pounds of fat and kept it off ever since. He will also be sharing his experiences with different types of diets he has tried and the exact details of what it takes to attain healthy, lasting weight loss.

Lecture "Calorie Restriction or Calorie Saturation?" by Robert Lockhart

Is one right and the other wrong? You’ll be the judge after listening to a Doctor who has practiced both approaches.

Complimentary Massage Sessions with Sofie Kovalenko

Sofie addresses the body through a variety of physical therapy techniques. Come with an idea of what you would like to address in your 10-15 minute session, or Sofie will offer you a selection of options upon your arrival.

Lecture "My Health Journey" by Grant Campbell

Everyone has an interesting story to tell about their health journey and Grant is no exception.
Hear the Raw Aussie Athlete share some outlandish stories and experiences from the delicate balance of healthy lifestyle factors including fitness, and physical and emotional well-being.

Lecture "Start ‘Em Off Young: The Benefits of a Raw Vegan Lifestyle for Your Children" by Dan McDonald aka LifeRegenerator

Dan will inspire you to get your kids excited about the raw vegan path by way of fun recipes and food choices, grocery shopping, juicing, fun gadgets for food preparation, and experimenting with different flavors. You will get lots of ideas of easy ways to involve your kids in the healthy choices that will help them to grow up healthy and strong.

Latin Dance Class with Kristina Carillo-Bucaram

Lecture ‘Experiments With Living Without Overt Fat and on Only Fruit’ by Jeff Atwell.

I gradually transitioned from a typical American diet to a raw vegan diet in the years 2003-2007.
Since the fall of 2007, I've been 100% raw vegan.
I've been on a "no overt fat" experiment since November 2008, and on a "100% fruit" experiment since December 2009.
I also don’t blend or juice anymore.
In a normal day, I’ll eat anywhere from one up to about five different kinds of fruit.
In this talk, I will share my experience.

Presentation “Decoding True Hunger: Are You Hungry? What Are You Hungry For?” by Ellen Livingston

This presentation gets up close and personal with the biological, physiological, and psychological/emotional experiences that we label "Hunger". A healthy raw food path gives us an ample opportunity to get to know our body's true physiological hunger signals, and to learn to distinguish and learn from our psychological and emotional needs around food.

Lecture ‘Posture, Movement & Exercise-Part 1: Is your program helping or hurting?’ by Dr. Samuel Mielcarski

Many people know that posture, movement and exercise are important for maintaining good health and well-being. However, many questions come up when this topic is addressed such as: How do I know if I'm moving correctly? What's the best type of exercise for me? How do I fix poor posture? What's the best way to lose weight and burn fat? How do I exercise while at work or on a vacation? What should I do if I have an old injury that still bothers me when I exercise? How do I reshape my body correctly? What's the best way to stretch? What is the best way to work my core? How can I improve my running performance? What's better: machines, free weights, or resistant bands? Can bodyweight exercises really build size and strength? How long should my workouts be? What if I have pain with certain exercises (such as squatting, bending, lunging, or push-ups)?

Dr. SAM will share some easy-to-follow principles, tips and strategies that will improve how you look, move and perform in life. If you have ever wondered why you are not meeting your exercise or fitness goals, this is a MUST attend lecture. If you attended Dr. SAM's lectures and classes last year, then you know this will be a great investment of your time and energy again. You will laugh! You will learn! You will have fun!
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, you will learn:
What kind of 'shape' are you in? - How your posture and movement not only affect exercise performance, but also your overall health.
Exercise Principles #1-6: These are essential for injury prevention & exercise performance for everyone (especially if you are a runner or endurance athlete!)
Simple strategies and examples to help change how you look, feel and perform.

Workshop ‘Super Healthy Children’ by Karen Ranzi
Part 1 - Pregnancy and Lactation on Raw Foods

Karen will speak on how a couple can plan for a healthy pregnancy and childbirth, and why the raw vegan lifestyle is optimal for pregnancy.
Covered topics will include:
- How much weight should the mother gain during pregnancy?
- What aspects of a healthy lifestyle contribute toward the mental, emotional and spiritual development of the child?
- What will provide an abundant flow of breast milk for a lactating mother?
- Do raw vegan foods fulfill our protein needs, especially during pregnancy and lactation?
Karen has been researching this topic and consulting for 20 years, and will provide you with her valuable insights.

Presentation “Rationale for the 80/10/10 diet, Part 1 - The History” by Dr. Douglas Graham

The scientific basis for, and the trail that led to 811 is explained in this rare insight into the history of Dr. Graham's dietary transition.
With stories and anecdotes that you will surely be able to relate to, Dr. Graham draws out the framework that was to become the 80/10/10 dietary approach.

Lecture ‘Are Your Supplements Killing You? By Dr. Timothy Trader

When you surf the raw web sites, you are bombarded with supplements and items that promise to give you what you are not getting in your raw diet. Are there GMOs hidden in your supplements or are the supplements you are taking really steroids in disguise? Let us examine together, the facts and science of what your lifestyle can bring to your nutrient needs and compare it to what is being offered in the guise of supplementation.

Evening Activities:

Lecture/Workshop ‘Reflexology Awareness of the Self - Hand Class Focus’ with Kirsten Blok

A lecture on the basic science of reflexology and how to apply it in everyday life using specific hand reflex points to help assess and normalize your body naturally.
I will show the science of reflexology through a visual demonstration and then take you through the basic reflexes in your hands.
INFORMATIVE & FUN.

Dance Party With DJ Shamrock: RAW RAVE

I have been to dozens of Raves over the years for my love of dance music. Being a complete straight edge I am proud to bring to you the super duper fun RAW RAVE drug free! On this night, dance the calories away with Techno, Trance and Progressive house :]

Exercise Class with Dr. Graham

During this 2 hour session, Dr. Graham will be providing three 40 minute classes of various levels; Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Stay for all three, or take as many as you want!

Morning Workout:

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 8 to 11

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 12 to 15

Go Karts!!!

Triathlon Race Meeting and Evaluations with Michael Arnstein

Anyone interested participating in the Triathlon race on Saturday - please meet up with Michael down by the lake.

Lecture "Labwork for Raw Vegans" by Dr. Rick Dina

Blood chemistry analysis can be a highly valuable health assessment tool. Lab results, however, are only as useful as the knowledge and experience of the practitioner interpreting them. All too frequently, raw foodists are told they are not healthy based on their labwork, when in fact they are often times extremely healthy! Other times there may be issues to address that go ignored, based on the thinking that “I’m raw, so none of those reference ranges matter for me.” Both unfortunate situations need not occur with a proper understanding of labwork for raw vegans.
This presentation will be given by a clinician who is a 25 year raw vegan himself, and has seen labwork on hundreds of patients from raw vegans to SAD eaters to water fasters. Several different lab results and case histories will be presented and discussed.

Presentation “Exercise Analyzed” by Robert Lockhart

By adopting LFRV, do we all have to become ultra-marathon runners and Cross-Country cyclists?
The truth explained about the need for exercise.
The most desirable and necessary types of exercise demonstrated.

Complimentary Massage Sessions with Sofie Kovalenko

Sofie addresses the body through a variety of physical therapy techniques. Come with an idea of what you would like to address in your 10-15 minute session, or Sofie will offer you a selection of options upon your arrival.

Presentation “The Best Transition Strategies for Getting and Staying on Track with Raw” by Ellen Livingston

There are many roads to our destination, and in this talk Ellen will help you to customize a map for your personal raw journey. She brings over 10 years of experience living and thriving on an all-raw diet, and helping hundreds of other seekers to find the way that uniquely works for them.

Lecture "The Other Equally Important Aspects of Optimal Health" by Don Bennett

Healthy eating is just one link in your "Chain of Health". Discover the other equally important requirements of robust health and vibrant spirit. Since it is physiologically impossible to be as healthy as you are capable of being if you're not paying equal attention to ALL the requisites of health, it's good to know precisely what they are and what needs to be known about them.

Delicious and Easy Prep Demo with Megan Elizabeth McDonnell

Learn how to make amazing raw food meals and snacks to help you stick to your natural diet. There's no need to go gourmet when you can play with fresh fruits and vegetables to create savory and satisfying raw food meals.

Inner Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class with Thomas Radtke

Durianrider's Rant: Raw Fundamentals

Learn the basic things that get overlooked so frequently by raw newbies and even long term raw crew. How to tell if you're eating enough fruit and how to tell if you're not? Do you need more or less sleep on raw? Do you need to exercise and do you need more or less? What about supplements?

Lecture "Overcoming the Human Condition" by Grant Campbell’ by Grant Campbell

Latin Dance Class with Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram

Lecture "Is Consuming No Overt Fats Going Too Far?" By Dr. Timothy Trader

Okay, we see the logic and the health in low fat raw vegan. The cutting down of society’s addiction to fat is a no brainer. Now some are taking it a step further, with not consuming any high fat foods known as “overts”. Take this journey with one of the first “no overt” pioneers and examine the science and experiences of going really low fat.

Lecture "Keeping it Raw in the Real World" by Chris Randall

Whether it be dealing with social and societal pressures or trying to balance work and living a healthy lifestyle, it seems that today’s world just doesn’t allow for us to lead a truly healthy lifestyle….or does it?
In this presentation Chris offers his advice and experiences on staying raw while living in the real world. Everything from social gatherings, family pressure, work and play juggling, and raw travel tips will be covered: a must-see for anyone struggling in any of these areas!

Support Group Discussion "Food Addictions" led by Michael Arnstein

Join your peers in a supportive group environment where you can listen and share your experiences related to cooked food addictions.

Presentation "Rationale for the 80/10/10 diet, Part 2 - The Application" by Dr. Douglas Graham

Once you understand why 811 is the way to go, someone has to hold your hand to get you started. There is a lot to learn.
In this session, Dr. Graham will explain the most important considerations, the processes, and the procedures that will result in you thriving on the 80/10/10 diet.
He will point out the pitfalls, explain how to avoid them, and guide you down the road to success

Lecture "If We Are All Frugivores by Design Why Can Some People Face Challenges? The Importance of Addressing Individual Needs on the Raw Fruit Diet" by Anne Osborne

This talk will examine how although we all share the same physiological design, generations of dietary and lifestyle diversions can affect our individual experiences on the Fruit Diet.

Evening Activities

Dance Party With DJ Shamrock: Stay Cool Daddy O'

Bringing back the real old school, 50's oldies & Happy Hippies 60's. In those days soda pop kept em' dancin' twistin and shakin'. Let's see what fruit can make you do :]

Exercise Class with Dr. Graham

During this 2 hour session, Dr. Graham will be providing three 40 minute classes of various levels; Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Stay for all three, or take as many as you want!

Morning Workout:

Triathlon Race Meeting and Evaluations with Michael Arnstein

Meet with your bike at the road entrance to Walden if you are interested in participating in the Triathlon race on Saturday.

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 8 to 11

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Agest 12 to 15

Go Karts!!!

Lecture ‘UltraRunning and Fruitarianism’ by Michael Arnstein

Michael Arnstein aka ‘The Fruitarian’ will discuss the principles of becoming a successful ultra runner while maintaining a fruitarian diet. Discussion points will cover physical, mental and spiritual experiences in the extreme sport of ultrarunning.

Lecture ‘The Importance of Organics’ by Dr. Tim Trader

The buzz out there in the media is that organics may not be all they are cracked up to be. In the media there is talk about how there really is no difference, that you are just squandering your money buying organics. Could eating commercial produce be just as good as eating organic? Is there a difference? Could there actually be benefits of eating organic plant food? Let’s review the ins and outs of organics and see if we can find best path to follow for our health.

Kundalini & Raw Power Yoga with Chris Kendall

Complimentary Massage Sessions with Sofie Kovalenko

Sofie addresses the body through a variety of physical therapy techniques. Come with an idea of what you would like to address in your 10-15 minute session, or Sofie will offer you a selection of options upon your arrival.

High Ropes Challenge Course (Climbing Wall & Zip Line)

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Lecture "How to Be Very Healthy in the Real World" by Don Bennett

We’re no longer living in our biological "eco-niche" where we were designed to live. So living by the rules you would have lived by then will not result in optimal health today. Learn what considerations you need to be aware of in order to have the best odds of never getting a diagnosis of a serious illness.

Lecture "Durian - The King of Fruits" by Robert Lockhart

Everything you need to know about this amazing fruit, from one who was first to grow and export this fruit from Australia.

Presentation "The Healing Benefits of Green Juice Tonics’' by Dan McDonald

Dan will utilize various juicers to demonstrate how to make a healing green tonic. He will educate the audience on the different types of juicers, vegetables and their healing qualities, and actually make a monstrous juice to serve those attending the demo. Q&A can follow at the end if time allows.

Belly Dancing and Dubke Class with Kristina Carillo-Bucaram

Support Group "Socializing, Holidays, and Family Gatherings While Trying to Maintain a Fruit-Based Diet" with Michael Arnstein

Join your peers in a supportive group environment. Listen and share your experiences on eating a fruit-based diet in social and family gatherings.

Presentation ‘An investigation into the evolution of the human brain. Our unique symbiotic relationship with specialized plant development environments (fruit) and the origins of our highly advanced neural system.’ by Tony Wright

Our unique physiology and extraordinary perceptual equipment (our brain) was not exclusively or even primarily the result of classic adaptive selection.
Our DNA and the ‘primitive’ survival orientated asymmetric neural structures it always builds were immersed and hot housed in the most chemically complex developmental environment in the whole of biological evolution.
It took the combined molecular engineering power of many tens of the most advanced biochemical factories (flowering plants) that owned hormonally rich developmental environments (fruit) to do the job.
The convergence of their advanced biochemical ‘know how’ all focused in one place was necessary to design, construct and operate the most complex piece of molecular engineering we know, our own neural system.
Symbiotic evolution at the developmental level, an exceptionally rare phenomena and totally unique in evolutionary history so not exactly surprising that what emerged was correspondingly rare, phenomenal and totally unique.

Lecture "Fruit-Based Introduction Part 1" by Mike Vlasaty

-About me and my fruity life.
-What is a “raw” diet and what variations are there?
-What’s so wrong with cooking, but more importantly what’s so great about raw foods?
-What’s our natural raw diet look like and how it’s really been a kind of fruity world after all.
-What about the other tastes in life?
-Quick tips on how to really succeed on this diet.
And more...

High Ropes Challenge Course (Climbing Wall & Zip Line)

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Presentation "Soil! The Vital Importance of Soil to Optimal Health: Both the Planet’s External Soil and Our Own Internal the ‘Soil’ or Gut Flora" by Anne Osborne

I will be looking at how vital the quality of the soil our food is grown in is to our Health and Happiness; and I will also examine how vital to our well-being and our success on a raw vegan diet is the quality and balance of our internal ‘soil’ or our gut environment.

Durianrider's Rant: Hydration

Do you need to drink water on a fruit based lifestyle? How much, how often, when, what type and why? Does not drinking enough water make you fat? Can you get enough water from juicy fruits or is it important to drink water on its own as well? Why some people feel sick when they drink water and how to stop that?

Yin or Yogalicious Yoga Class with Thomas Radtke

High Ropes Challenge Course (Climbing Wall & Zip Line)

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Go Karts!!!

Lecture ‘Carbohydrates Part 1: The Sweet Truth’ by D. Doug Graham

What are carbohydrates, and are all carbohydrates created equally?
Are we designed to eat starch, as some people say, or is your sweet tooth really a life saver?
From blood sugar to muscle glycogen to reproductive fluids, carbohydrates are found everywhere in the body, and are essential to your good health.

Lecture ‘Recovery from Diabetes at 86 Years Young’ by Dr. Rick Dina

Last summer, my mother-in-law passed away. In addition to the many other life changes that go along with losing one’s wife of 45 years, my diabetic father-in-law was now confronted with preparing all his own meals for the first time in his life. Fortunately, his daughter, Dr. Karin Dina, D.C., is very well educated about plant based nutrition and a 22 year raw vegan herself. Thus far, his morning blood sugar has come down 30 points, his mental functions have improved markedly, and he is committed to becoming free of his medications and free from diabetes. Please join us for this real life heartwarming story that shows it’s never too late to make major health improvements and enjoy life to the fullest!

Get Frickin' Rawsome Italian Style with Chris Kendall

Enjoy taking part in the creation of a Frickin' Rawsome 2 course Italian Dinner with the Banana Commander himself, Oh my!!
Coming together just one hour before mass quantities of the same recipes are served for dinner you will learn how to make the best sweet and savoury Mango Tomato Gazpacho followed up by the infamous "Presto Sun Dried Tomato Pesto"!
But thats not all, you then will get a chance to dive right in... weeeeee!
Making simple and tasty raw food is a fun and easy process that I am excited to share with you all, excited to see you there!!

Evening Activities:

Lecture and Demo "Benefits of Massage Therapy" by Sofie Kovalenko

Discover why massage therapy is an amazing practice to supplement your healthy lifestyle!
A brief lecture by Sofie Kovalenko, a registered massage therapist, will give you insights to better understand the body and knowledge to start incorporating in your life NOW so that you can live healthier, happier, and more free. Human anatomy and physiology will be discussed in easily understandable terms. Also, learn facts about the human body that apply to your life. You will find out how emotions, thoughts, and fears affect the physical body and what you can do to ease stress. You will also learn valuable hands-on massage techniques, demonstrated by Sofie while working with a partner so that you can help others in the future.

Dance Party With DJ Shamrock: DISCO VS ROCK

The 70's were the aftermath of the largest war protest in history. Two major styles happened, Rock & Roll transformed into a harder rebellious sound while the fun and free swarmed the clubs for upbeat Disco. Let's see what gets you going!

Exercise Class with Dr. Graham

During this 2 hour session, Dr. Graham will be providing three 40 minute classes of various levels; Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Stay for all three, or take as many as you want!

Morning Workout:

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 8 to 11

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 12 to 15

Go Karts!!!

Lecture "25 Years Raw Vegan, and Still Standing!" by Dr. Rick Dina

It’s 2012, and I’m celebrating my 25th Anniversary as a predominantly raw, 100% vegan. Why am I still successful after a quarter century when so many others have defected after much shorter periods of time? In this presentation I’ll share my personal story and experiences, with the intention of informing, entertaining, and inspiring those who wish to avoid pitfalls and enjoy long term success as a super healthy raw vegan.

Transformational Empowerment Class with Arnold Kauffman of Arnold's Way

-7 Stages of Disease
-7 Stages to Optimum Health
-Food Combining
-Protein Propaganda
-Green Smoothies
-4 Factors that determine the best food for health
-Basics of Natural Hygiene
-Q&A Session

Latin Dance Class with Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram

Tug-a-Raw with Mike Vlasaty

Complimentary Massage Sessions with Sofie Kovalenko

Sofie addresses the body through a variety of physical therapy techniques. Come with an idea of what you would like to address in your 10-15 minute session, or Sofie will offer you a selection of options upon your arrival.

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Adult Course

Lecture “Letting Go of the Shore: Top Tips for Living Differently” by Ellen Livingston

It's been said that if you want a different life, you have to start living differently. When we adopt a raw food diet and our body cleanses, we start to realize what we really want in our life. We must now develop the new tools and self-understanding that will help us move through our old fears and begin to rewrite our life story. This presentation will inspire you with what's possible, and with how quickly change can take place if you have the right tools and perspective.

Lecture ‘Posture, Movement & Exercise-Part 2: Is Your Program Helping or Hurting? by Dr. Samuel Mielcarski

Many people know that posture, movement and exercise are important for maintaining good health and well-being. However, many questions come up when this topic is addressed such as: How do I know if I'm moving correctly? What's the best type of exercise for me? How do I fix poor posture? What's the best way to lose weight and burn fat? How do I exercise while at work or on a vacation? What should I do if I have an old injury that still bothers me when I exercise? How do I reshape my body correctly? What's the best way to stretch? What is the best way to work my core? How can improve my running performance? What's better: machines, free weights, or bands? Can bodyweight exercises really build size and strength? How long should my workouts be? What if I have pain with certain exercises (such as squatting, lunging, push-ups)?
Dr. SAM will share some easy-to-follow principles, tips and strategies that will improve how you look, move and perform in life. If you have ever wondered why you are not meeting your exercise or fitness goals, this is a MUST attend lecture. If you attended Dr. SAM's lectures and classes last year, then you know this will be a great investment of your time and energy again. You will laugh! You will learn! You will have fun!

In Part 2 of this 2-part series, you will learn:
-Why movement is so important (even more important than exercise), and which movements you should master if you want to feel good, look good and stay injury free.

-Exercise Principles #7-12: These are essential for injury prevention & exercise performance for everyone (especially if you a runner or endurance athlete!)
-More great strategies and tips to help you look, feel and perform better.

African Dance Class with Thomas Radtke

Workshop "Super Healthy Children" by Karen Ranzi
Part 2 - Raising healthy raw vegan children and Transitioning children to raw foods.

Karen Ranzi is a raw food consultant and speech therapist who has worked with families of children on the autism spectrum, with ADHD, and learning difficulties as well as children with chronic allergies, asthma, ear infections and other disorders.
- How do we heal our children from infections, neurological and learning difficulties?
- What is the appropriate dietary lifestyle for raising truly healthy children?
- How can you interest older children in the raw food lifestyle?
- What should you tell your children to do if they get sick?
- How should we deal with societal norms for parties and holidays so our children will grow up to heed the laws of Nature?
Karen will share her insights and experiences pertaining to these and other questions that come up as we are trying to guide our children towards healthier food choices.

Durianrider's Rant: Can you get fat on fruit?

How to reach & maintain your ideal weight effortlessly and by eating as much sweet fruit as you desire. Why is there no fat longterm fruit bats? Why do newbies sometimes struggle with their higher/lower than ideal bodyweights? Why are so many raw food authors overweight?

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Support Group "Men's Meeting" with Michael Arnstein

A closed support group meeting for men who would like to talk about their experiences related to a fruit based diet

Support Group "Women’s Meeting" Led by TBA

A closed support group meeting for Women who would like to talk about their experiences related to a fruit based diet.

Lecture "Fruit-Based Introduction: Part 2" By Mike Vlasaty

Arnold will lead this workshop on self massage based on Chinese Acupressure. Self rejuvenation and Self love through massaging your own body.

Lecture ‘In Praise of Greens’ by Dr. Tim Trader

There are different opinions out there on greens. Some prefer just eating fruit; others say health cannot be sustained without tender leafy greens. Let’s take a look at the science and the facts surrounding this facet of eating health.

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Go Karts!!!

Lecture ‘How to Deal with Contradictory Information’ by Don Bennett

The one thing that you are likely to run into while discovering the realities of health is the dreaded "conflicting information". Knowing how to distinguish the info that makes sense from the non-sense is key to making sound decisions, and can help you understand potentially confusing discussions. Get some useful tips from someone who has been navigating these waters for years.

Presentation "Carbohydrates, Part 2 - Life Gets Even Sweeter" by Dr. Douglas Graham

"Isn't that too much sugar?"
"What about my diabetes?"
"I don't like sweets!"
In 30 years of teaching about food, nutrition, diet, and culinary skills, Dr. Graham has heard it all.
In this session, he will explain the answers to common questions and explain the anatomy and physiology of your sugar metabolism, while giving you the details that make eating healthfully a no-brainer.

Evening Activities:

Workshop ‘SECRETS OF "DO-IN" with Arnold Kauffman

Arnold will lead this workshop on self massage based on Chinese Acupressure. Self rejuvenation and Self love through massaging your own body.

Dance Party With DJ Shamrock: Totally Rad!

The 80's were like sooooo awesome! One of my personal fave decades, the clothes, the colors and the movies. With my amazing 80's collection of music, I'll have you solving a Rubix in no time!

Woodstock Fruit Festival Triathlon ½ mile swim, 18 mile bike, 6 mile run

This event will only be available to experienced swimmers and bikers. Skill and safety evaluations of each participant will be undertaken in the first few days of the festival.
Persons deemed fit and experienced enough to race will be given further instructions on race day schedule.
The event will be limited to 50 participants.

Exercise Class with Dr. Graham

During this 2 hour session, Dr. Graham will be providing three 40 minute classes of various levels; Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Stay for all three, or take as many as you want!

Morning Workout:

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 8 to 11

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 12 to 15

Go Karts!!!

Lecture "Creating Unconditional Space" by Chris Kendall

Do you feel challenged by external circumstances, find perceived differences between yourself and others a point of division and disunity? Have you ever felt alone and separated from a harsh and hostile environment that doesn't seem to understand you and your path of positive personal growth?
Chris Shares the struggles, insights and the resultant perception shifts that have helped him to grow in "Unconditional Space" - an increased sense of bliss and ease in all circumstances and environments. Flowing with the awareness that it’s the Internal Environment that really dictates one's level of Contentment and Confidence, Chris' aim is to awaken the inner child within you bringing renewed ease and inner peace to your Journey.

Lecture "Considerations For an Optimal Athletic Diet" by Dr. Tim Trader

Today physical movement is being realized, more than ever, as an essential to the equation of health. There are plenty of raw food couch potatoes, who are healthier than they were, yet, as soon as the sedentary raw fooders start to exercise, they encounter problems. There are even some true athletes who are finding some limitations because of their diets. Together we can go over the needs of turning up the athletic volume up a notch or two and see how making some small adjustments in our diet can support our increasingly physical demands and at the same time expand our health.

Attention Exercises with Evan Worldwind

Evan Worldwind, the didgeridoo musician, will share with you his method for connecting body, mind and spirit through simple and relaxed circular movements. Using these exercise you will, overtime, learn to balance and align your awareness with your body.

Belly Dancing and Dubke Dance Class with Kristina Carillo-Bucaram

Complimentary Massage Sessions with Sofie Kovalenko

Sofie addresses the body through a variety of physical therapy techniques. Come with an idea of what you would like to address in your 10-15 minute session, or Sofie will offer you a selection of options upon your arrival.

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Adult Course Ages 16 and Up

Lecture ‘Eating For The A’s’ by Karen Ranzi

• Information related to toxic load factors which can lead to a number of childhood illnesses.
• Specific information focused on the A's: Asthma, Allergies, Atopic Conditions as eczema and psoriasis, Attention Deficit Disorder, Asperger's, Autism.
• Early development and eating patterns, and how they are linked to childhood allergies, ear infections, and the other "A" disorders.
• Eating for the A's and other Lifestyle Healing Factors.

Lecture "Omega 3 Fats in Raw Vegan Nutrition" by Dr. Rick Dina

Most low fat raw vegans know that leafy greens are a good source of the omega 3 essential fat ALA. Most everyone else will argue that two other omega 3 fats, EPA and DHA, are also extremely important for health, but plants don’t contain them. They’ll cite research showing the human body cannot effectively convert ALA from plants into EPA and DHA, concluding we need fish or fish oil, and vegans are therefore compromising their health.
My own research and clinical experience have given me a different perspective. After a basic discussion of essential fatty acids and omega 3’s, I’ll show the cell membrane fatty acid profiles of 5 vegan patients I’ve had tested. This includes high fat, moderate fat, and low fat raw vegans. I’ll let the results speak for themselves!

Food Preparation Workshop: ‘EZ FOOD PREP’ with Arnold Kauffman of Arnold's Way

Using Arnold's 5/5/5 rule - simple low fat raw recipes that take less than 5 minutes to make, cost about $5 and use no more than 5 ingredients, the world famous owner of Arnold's Way Raw Cafe will spend an hour with you showing you how to make Green Smoothies his style, Spaghetti with his famous salt and fat free Mango Tango Sauce, his famous "Chocolate" Pudding and more!

Inner Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class with Thomas Radtke

Lecture "How to Source Raw, Local, and Organic Produce" by Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram

Kristina will speak on the importance of eating not only local, but also through co-operative communities. Kristina will provide tips on how to find the best affordable produce in your area and will offer tips on how to stay 811RV and still eat local!

Presentation ‘A journey to the edge of the human mind. Exposing the delusion we inevitably mistake for reality.’ by Tony Wright

Ancient mythology, mystical and philosophical traditions tell us our perception is seriously limited and we are psychologically deluded. In effect our lens of perception has become distorted creating a sense of separation from our true essence.
Modern science tells us we are at the peak of evolution, our rational mind has highly advanced traits and abilities, yet some bizarre anomalies exist in the scientific literature. For example, the dominant side of our brain does not perceive reality directly and is limited to inventing concepts or approximations; it also continuously confabulates (lies) without realizing it.
Intriguingly there is increasing evidence that our own hormones are responsible for retarding the structural development of our brain, or at least the side of our brain that is in charge.

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Lecture "Sustainable Living and Self Sufficiency" by Robert Lockhart

Is it possible in today`s complex society?
The challenges of being Fruitarian and self-sufficient communities and their locations that are "Living the Dream".

Lecture "My Water Fasting Experiences with Dr. Graham" by Grant Campbell

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Go Karts!!!

Presentation "Where Do You Get Your Fats?" by Dr. Douglas Graham

Is this the worst pick-up line since "nice tooth," or could that possibly be a pot of gold that I see?
Sure, we all require fats, and learning the skinny on this volatile topic will leaving floating on top of the world.
By the end of this session, you will know more about fat than you ever thought you needed

Durianrider's Rant: How to Get Ruthlessly Fit No Matter How Unfit You Are Today!

How to get fit naturally and without stimulants, natural or otherwise! What are the mistakes that ‘newbies’ make and that long-termers keep repeating. How to spot fad programs/diets and what to REALLY do for long-term health & fitness. Why are so many raw food authors unfit and how to avoid the ruts they let themselves get stuck in.

The Woodstock Board of Governors Meeting. By Invitation Only.

A meeting of the newly formed Board of Governors to discuss all matters related to the success and sustainability of the Woodstock Fruit Festival.

Evening Activities:

Workshop "RELAX & REFLEX – Foot Class Focus" with Kirsten Blok

A guided, self-help class to relax, heal, and normalize the body naturally with foot reflexology. I will take you through a routine of Foot Reflexology in an exercise routine style where all you have to do is light meditative centering while following my instructions on your own feet. Feel the transformation and connection to your body, mind and spirit.
IT IS EASY, FUN & RELAXING.
NO RELFEXOLOGY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
DRESS IN LOOSE FIT CLOTHING.

Dance Party With DJ Shamrock: Fruit is the new "Fast Food"

Since the new Millennium, Hipsters and Indie kids have been bringing Veganism into the cool factor. Being a huge fan of this newer genre of style, let me brighten up your night with Indie/electro/POP :}

Exercise Class with Dr. Graham

During this 2 hour session, Dr. Graham will be providing three 40 minute classes of various levels; Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Stay for all three, or take as many as you want!

Morning Workout:

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 8 to 11

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 12 to 15

Go Karts!!!

Belly Dancing and Dubke Class with Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram

Lecture ‘The Vitamin B-12 Controversy by Dr. Tim Trader

Some say we don’t need to supplement vitamin B-12, others say we do. Do the beneficial bacteria in our guts make our own B-12 or do we need to get if from our food? Do the organic foods we buy at the stores have it? If we need to supplement, what do we use? Is oral supplements okay or do we need to take injections? The science is always changing; in fact, there is now a new blood test for B-12. Jointly we can go over the science and make some of our own conclusions.

Presentation ‘My Personal Journey’ by Chris Kendall

Chris Kendall is a 31 year old Registered Holistic Nutritionist, lifelong athlete and 100% Raw Food and Transitional Lifestyle Coach. Since the age of 5 he has pushed himself athletically as a passionate skateboarder and is currently a competitive amateur. Through later teenage Years as a fast food / Junk food eating, pot / cigarette smoking, binge drinking "dirtbag" Chris found himself in a downward spiral of severe depression, poor athletic recovery and with that, a predictable decline in vitality and vigor. It was these experiences and low points that spawned an early interest in nutrition and its connection to fitness by the age of 18.
Chris will give an honest and detailed account of the stumbles, falls and the insights learnt through his personal health journey finding 80/10/10 in 2004 and the spawning of the "Banana Commander". Chris's new passion and mission is to spread the simple blissful ease and limitless positive growth he has found through his 8 years on the raw lifestyle dedicating himself to Loving service helping hundreds of others on their own journeys.

Complimentary Massage Sessions with Sofie Kovalenko

Sofie addresses the body through a variety of physical therapy techniques. Come with an idea of what you would like to address in your 10-15 minute session, or Sofie will offer you a selection of options upon your arrival.

High Ropes Challenge Course (Climbing Wall & Zip Line)

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Adult Course Ages 15 and Up

Lecture ‘RAW-habilitationTM: A True System of Health and Healing That Works by Dr. Samuel Mielcarski

What is needed the most to help one transform their health is a system! This lecture will teach you exactly that — a system of health that is safe, affordable and easy-to-follow. Dr. SAM has used his RAW-habilitationTM system of health to transform the lives of thousands of people of all ages. Dr. SAM will dispel many health myths as well as take the mystery out of the healing process. If you are currently overcoming a health challenge, have tried to do so in the past, or would like to help others transform their health, then this is a MUST attend lecture. Here are just some of the questions that will be answered: What mistakes do many people often make when trying to recover from an injury or illness? Is inflammation good or bad? Is high cholesterol really a disease? What foods truly heal the body? What one simple strategy can give you at least a 10,000x return on your health? What is the best way to overcome any health challenge? What is the hard-wired healing program within the body that many people fail to obey? How can real health care be affordable to just about anyone? If you feel overwhelmed with a health challenge, where should you start?
If you attended Dr. SAM's lectures and classes last year, then you know this will be a great investment of your time and energy again. You will laugh! You will learn! You will have fun!

You will leave this lecture feeling very empowered as you learn:
- Dr. SAM's Chain-of-Health: The essential 8 factors for health and healing.
- How to maximize the healing response—principles that work! Simple take-aways that will help you master your health and healing.

'Left in the Dark' Book Discussion Q and A with Tony Wright

Inner Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class with Thomas Radtke

Lecture ‘How to Handle Cravings’ by Don Bennett

Understanding why we want what we want is crucial when traveling a path to optimal health. When you understand the whys, you can better deal with the hows. And you'll be happy to hear that you can have cravings for things that are in your body's best interests... learning how to develop these "good" desires can really give your health-creation efforts a boost.

Lecture ‘Compassionately Raising a Raw Vegan Child’ By Jeff Atwell

My daughter Rose was born in January 2009. She is a lifetime raw vegan and has been a very healthy child. In this talk, in addition to covering her diet, I will discuss attachment parenting, non-violent alternatives to spanking, my thoughts on schooling, and my stance on vaccines.

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Lecture "FRUIT AND STRENGTH: How to Achieve Elite Strength on a Fruit Based Diet" By Mike Vlasaty

-The motivation, benefits, and history of strength training
-Unique strength training approaches from various top power lifters, including my own personal regimen
-What works and what really doesn’t
-What to expect and what not to expect
-How to avoid the risks of lifting
-How to track progress and how fast should you be progressing
-Mental strength
-Over training vs. under training
-Homemade workout equipment
-Proper form
-Various nutrition questions; protein, calories, etc.
And more…

Durianrider's Rant: 'Weight loss, Health & Fitness: Things I have learned over the last 10 years.

Harley will share his experiences over the past ten years regarding weight loss, health, exercise, and fitness.

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Go Karts!!!

Presentation “Salt and Other Mineral Issues” by Dr. Douglas Graham

From hyponatremia to death by salt poisoning, there are more contradictions about salt than almost any other substance on earth.
Many people consider it an eating disorder to avoid salt, while the medical dictionaries consider eating salt to be a form of disordered eating.
Discover how the body "spares" salt, where to get your vital electrolytes, and how much water to drink to ensure that you maintain a proper sodium balance.

Lecture "Cancerproofing Your Body: Is Optimal Nutrition Enough?" By Robert Lockhart

Robert Lockhart, Raw Vegan for over 30 years, will examine whether the best diet in the world is enough to cancer-proof our bodies, or we need additional strategies in today's environment.

Evening with Oz Pearlman

Oz Pearlman has been dazzling audiences for over 10 years. Now he is going to present his talent in breathtaking magic, incredible mind reading, and audience-driven comedy at the Woodstock Fruit Festival!
Oz will join us at 6:00PM at the Dining Hall demonstrating his magic and mentalism skills and will continue with 1 hour mindreading performance at the Recreational Hall from 7:30PM to 8:30PM.

Dance Party with DJ Shamrock: Smoothie REMIX

House music derived from Disco and has now become an important staple in the club scene. Most top 40 tracks have been remixed into a B-side version. Explore the sound that is House/Eletro/Dub step!

An Advanced Hike to the Tall Peaks with Grant Campbell

Only for fit people!

Exercise Class with Dr. Graham

During this 2 hour session, Dr. Graham will be providing three 40 minute classes of various levels; Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Stay for all three, or take as many as you want!

Morning Workout:

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 8 to 11

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Children's Course Ages 12 to 15

Go Karts!!!

Lecture "The Principles of Starting a Business So You Can Afford a High Quality Fruit Diet" by Michael Arnstein

A diet comprised of high quality fruits and vegetables can be extremely expensive. For most, the cost of eating a fruit based diet is the limiting factor in continuing with the diet. The lecture will cover the macro principles in developing a business model that can give you the financial freedom you desire.
Unfortunately in today’s society financial resources heavily influence how well you can eat, live and enjoy all things in life. Making enough money is the first step in securing your long term goals in eating a fruitarian diet.
Michael Arnstein has been an entrepreneur for more than 20 years. From humble beginnings hauling garbage in his 1978 pickup truck, to running a company with over 50 employees in 3 different countries, he has earned a PhD from the school of hard knocks. He’ll share his experiences in developing a business based on sound principles for success.
Please bring a pen and paper to take notes.

Lecture "Do We Really Need Condiments To Spice Up Our Foods?" By Dr. Timothy Trader

Are spices and herbs helping us or hindering us in our attempt to create health? As Dr. Graham has said, “can you make a meal out of it?” Are we just trying to continue to keep our old taste addictions or can we simplify and find and enjoy the true taste of food? Together we can bring to light the truth of what adding small amounts of certain condiments really means to our health.

Kendalini & Raw Power Yoga with Chris Kendall

Dodge Ball with Mike Vlasaty

Complimentary Massage Sessions with Sofie Kovalenko

Sofie addresses the body through a variety of physical therapy techniques. Come with an idea of what you would like to address in your 10-15 minute session, or Sofie will offer you a selection of options upon your arrival.

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Low Ropes Team Building: Adult Course Ages 15 and Up

Questions & Answers with Don Bennett

Don has been seeking the realities of health for over 30 years. Not having the benefits of an Internet or the knowledge of the existing books on the science of health, Don figured out many of the aspects of the science of healthful living for himself. Being an independent thinker has allowed Don to see many facets of health in unique ways. Q&A with Don is always enlightening and thought-provoking.
Bring your questions!

Presentation “The LifeRegenerator Spiritual Journey by Way of the Raw Vegan Lifestyle” by Dan McDonald

A talk about Danʼs life. Dan will share where he came from, where he is going and what his life’s practices are and what it all means to him. The lecture will incorporate discussion of his lifestyle choices such as: yoga, meditation, raw vegan diet, rest, exercise, detox and cleansing, fasting, love, spirituality, and Mentors. Q & A throughout.

Belly Dancing and Dubke Class with Kristina Carrillo-Bucaram

Lecture "Medicine - Is It Necessary?" by Robert Lockhart

How to intelligently practice SELF-RELIANCE and avoid being ensnared by the tentacles of 'modern medicine.

"Presentation "Ethics of The Fruitarian Diet" by Anne Osborne

I will look at the ethical side of the Fruitarian diet, the benefits to both animals, plants, and the Planet of eating a fruit-based diet, and how the Fruitarian Diet is, I believe, the most Symbiotic Diet for human beings.
I will also examine the reasons many people adopt a Fruitarian Diet for ethical reasons, investigating the claims of leading scientists that plants too can experience emotions and feel pain.

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Lecture ‘Ethical Veganism - Where is it Taking Us’ by Jeff Atwell

One of the main reasons for adopting a vegan diet is ethical. An ethical vegan is committed to the abolition of animal exploitation. Another way of saying this is that an ethical vegan considers it immoral to initiate the use of force on an animal. This can be seen as a special case of a more general principle: the initiation of the use of force is always wrong. In philosophy, this is known as the non-aggression principle, and it has big implications for how society should be organized. I will discuss these implications in this talk.

Support Group Meeting "Open Topic" led by Michael Arnstein

Share your experiences, strengths and hopes with others in a supportive environment. A focus on sharing your personal goals moving ahead after a week at the Woodstock Fruit Festival.

Durianrider's Rant: Being raw in a cooked world.

How to do it and what to look out for?
What about social situations?
How to do it when you travel to new locations?
Should you speak up or say silent?
What about friends, family, partners, co-workers?
What about going to raw potlucks and getting flak cos your a fruit lover?
What about sporting events and holidays?

High Ropes Challenge Course

Children under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent.

Go Karts!!!

Lecture "Fast: Food for Thought" by Dr. Doug Graham

Are you thinking of fasting? Should you? Fasting has been pursued by almost all mammals throughout history. What are the key considerations when undergoing a fast? You will be surprised when you find out what Dr. Graham thinks are the most important factors to the success of your fast. Learn from the successes, and failures, that he has seen and heard about. Find out why fasting might be the most important tool in your entire health arsenal, and why you may want to be scheduling your fast for even sooner than you had planned to.

Lecture ‘Ultramarathon Tips’ by Grant Campbell.

Having completed 35 ultramarathons, Grant (aka Raw Aussie Athlete) has experienced every mistake in the book. Be kind to yourself and avoid unnecessary suffering by grasping these hot tips and crazy experiences from a raw, barefoot, trail running enthusiast.

Evening Activities:

Pioneers and Presenters Showcase

A chance to meet and chat with the Woodstock Pioneers and Presenters as well as to browse and ask questions about their specialized services and materials.

Dance Party With DJ Shamrock: RAW RAVE PART 2

I believe a sequel can be just as good if not better than the first. It all depends on the Director "DJ". Got what it takes to keep up with me? We shall see!

Exercise Class with Dr. Graham

During this 2 hour session, Dr. Graham will be providing three 40 minute classes of various levels; Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Stay for all three, or take as many as you want!

Morning Workout: