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Body and Soul Archive
Thanks to your support Fairfax Body & Soul 2009 & 2010 were great success!
Below is the 2009 archive. For the 2010 archive and future Fairfax Body & Soul events visit our site.
For news about this year's event click here.
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The Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
in conjunction with Hannah Doress Events
presents:
Fairfax Body and SoulSM Below is the 2009 archive. For the 2010 archive and future Fairfax Body & Soul events visit our site.
For news about this year's event click here.
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The Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
in conjunction with Hannah Doress Events
presents:
A festival for the whole person, family, and community
Please read on for substantial updates!
You won't believe how many choices you have!
You won't believe how many choices you have!
Here are just two of your choices at noon when we kick off the festival. Click here to learn more.
Healing Arts * Music & Dance * Experiences & Flavors * Fun for All Ages
Saturday, Sept 26
12 – 7pm
Peri Park & the Fairfax Women’s Club
46 Park Street (near Bolinas Ave.)
Fairfax, CA 94930
Note: Peri Park is right around the corner from the grassy park on Bolinas (known as the location of the Fairfax Festival main music stage).
Directions: From Bolinas and Broadway (downtown Fairfax) take Bolinas Road to the first stop sign and go right on Park Rd. If you pass 7-11 you have gone too far. The event is right next to the children's playground. It is a couple of minutes walk from downtown.
A very exciting schedule is under construction - view it here and start planning your day!
The following is a partial listing of activities:
Bring a blanket and chill with Good Earth's delicious, diverse, organic and dietary-restriction friendly festival menu. Benjamin Franklin Plumbing will provide filtered water. The Chamber of Commerce will have an organic wine bar.
Visit the stage to see a terrific music program
Performers will include:
12noon int'l award-winning a cappella/Aussie gospel stars One On One (Sam Rogers & Nicolle Lane)
1pm "one man folk fest" Walter Strauss
1:40pm Sisi Parry Hansen - Bollywood & class
2:15pm Scott Kalechstein - hilarious, spontaneous singer-songwriter (as seen with Deepak Chopra)
3pm Three At Last as seen at the Kate Wolf Fest
4:30pm Sonic Synergy - contemplative & folk with special guest Canadian Singer-Songwriter Wendy DeMos
5pm Fairfax All-Stars Band
(members of TFG, Big Brother & more including Tom Finch, Peter Penhallow, Dirk Johnson, Otis Scarecroe, Joyus, Bill O'Callaghan, Rahman D'Amato, Dan Duffin, Jay Ferrera & a special guest)
Visit the clearing for free outdoor classes including:
Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gung, Kung Fu, Dance, etc. Don't miss it, consult our schedule.
Additional classes take place in the women's club: We will kick off at noon with Yoga taught by Sienna Smith of Yoga Mountain accompanied by Bodhi K. Setchko winner, #1 Ambient Album of the Year (2006). At 3pm join Sam Rogers for TaKeNiNa - rhythm for evolution. At 6pm don't miss Denise Aubin's Tai Chi class.
Visit the kitchen for Culinary Demos:
2pm Vegetarian with Patti Breitman, 3pm Ayurvedic with Simone deWinter and (tentatively) 4pm Gluten-free more
In the Women's Club, topical panels will include:
1pm Women's Health
2pm Parenting/Children's Health
4pm Environmental Health
5pm Holistic Perspectives on Health Care Reform & H1N1.
Visit our schedule to learn more about the fascinating members of our panels!
Visit Kidville (behind the women's club) for the jumpee, facepainting by Leonie, henna, activities from Sustainable Fairfax, 10,000 Victories School of Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi's Star Wars Kung Fu Obstacle Course and related vendors. Plus depending on age kids may enjoy classes in the clearing.
In our Marketplace:
Enjoy nearly 50 fantastic booths...be sure to visit them all so you don't miss any of the treats, freebies, art, samples, info and free mini-sessions!
Booths include:
North Rose Botanicals
Lifeforce Family Chiropractic
Yoga Mountain
The Common Well
Town of Fairfax
NAYA Organics
Marin Vegetarian Education Group
Down to Earth Pediatrics
elsewhere gallery
Creative Portraiture
Bluewaters Kayaking
For Paws
and many more to be added soon
4:30pm Sonic Synergy - contemplative & folk with special guest Canadian Singer-Songwriter Wendy DeMos
5pm Fairfax All-Stars Band
(members of TFG, Big Brother & more including Tom Finch, Peter Penhallow, Dirk Johnson, Otis Scarecroe, Joyus, Bill O'Callaghan, Rahman D'Amato, Dan Duffin, Jay Ferrera & a special guest)
Visit the clearing for free outdoor classes including:
Yoga, Tai Chi, Chi Gung, Kung Fu, Dance, etc. Don't miss it, consult our schedule.
Additional classes take place in the women's club: We will kick off at noon with Yoga taught by Sienna Smith of Yoga Mountain accompanied by Bodhi K. Setchko winner, #1 Ambient Album of the Year (2006). At 3pm join Sam Rogers for TaKeNiNa - rhythm for evolution. At 6pm don't miss Denise Aubin's Tai Chi class.
Visit the kitchen for Culinary Demos:
2pm Vegetarian with Patti Breitman, 3pm Ayurvedic with Simone deWinter and (tentatively) 4pm Gluten-free more
In the Women's Club, topical panels will include:
1pm Women's Health
2pm Parenting/Children's Health
4pm Environmental Health
5pm Holistic Perspectives on Health Care Reform & H1N1.
Visit our schedule to learn more about the fascinating members of our panels!
Visit Kidville (behind the women's club) for the jumpee, facepainting by Leonie, henna, activities from Sustainable Fairfax, 10,000 Victories School of Chinese Kung Fu and Tai Chi's Star Wars Kung Fu Obstacle Course and related vendors. Plus depending on age kids may enjoy classes in the clearing.
In our Marketplace:
Enjoy nearly 50 fantastic booths...be sure to visit them all so you don't miss any of the treats, freebies, art, samples, info and free mini-sessions!
Booths include:
North Rose Botanicals
Lifeforce Family Chiropractic
Yoga Mountain
The Common Well
Town of Fairfax
NAYA Organics
Marin Vegetarian Education Group
Down to Earth Pediatrics
elsewhere gallery
Creative Portraiture
Bluewaters Kayaking
For Paws
and many more to be added soon
Body and Soul 2009 FAQ
How do I get vending/information booth space?
Vending space is sold out; you may register to get on the waiting list. Registration There is limited space so vendors (that fit the spirit of the event) will be considered in the order they register and early registrants will get additional benefits.
How do I get involved/informed?
For sponsorship, performing, volunteering on promotion or production or otherwise getting information or further involved in this event and to get email updates about this event, please contact Hannah
Who is involved in this event?
This event is a Word Out/Hannah Doress Production developed for the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. Produced in conjunction with the Chamber Body and Soul Committee: Bill Madsen, Morgan Hall, Richard Pedemonte, Suzanne Schneider and Mark Squire.
The following is a partial list of community supporters of the event:
Dr. Michelle Perro, MD, DHOM
Circle Center
David Kitts, L.Ac.
Wendy Lee
Emily Bender, NC, CHN, Nutrition for the Whole Family
Jen Jones/EcoFest
Trudy Totty, Neo Consulting
How do I get vending/information booth space?
Vending space is sold out; you may register to get on the waiting list. Registration There is limited space so vendors (that fit the spirit of the event) will be considered in the order they register and early registrants will get additional benefits.
How do I get involved/informed?
For sponsorship, performing, volunteering on promotion or production or otherwise getting information or further involved in this event and to get email updates about this event, please contact Hannah
Who is involved in this event?
This event is a Word Out/Hannah Doress Production developed for the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce. Produced in conjunction with the Chamber Body and Soul Committee: Bill Madsen, Morgan Hall, Richard Pedemonte, Suzanne Schneider and Mark Squire.
The following is a partial list of community supporters of the event:
Dr. Michelle Perro, MD, DHOM
Circle Center
David Kitts, L.Ac.
Wendy Lee
Emily Bender, NC, CHN, Nutrition for the Whole Family
Jen Jones/EcoFest
Trudy Totty, Neo Consulting
What can you do at Fairfax Body and SoulSM?
- Nourish your body and soul under the shade of the redwoods with workshops, speakers and experiences representing the leading edge of holistic health and wellness.
- Celebrate community with exceptional music and top world dance instructors as well as interactive experiences and activities for all ages.
- Engage your senses with tantalizing tastes & culinary demonstrations as well as delicious, healthy food, beverages and organic wine.
- Discover the temptations of the Body & Soul exposition including the best of natural health, special offerings from Fairfax businesses and much more.
Please no dogs except disability service dogs inside the gate.
Produced by Word Out Consulting/Hannah Doress Events & Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.