This FREE indoor/outdoor event is hosted on the beautiful property of the Temple of Harmony Monastery in Joliet, IL. This year’s event has so many offerings that everyone in the family, will find something they truly enjoy experiencing.
OUTDOOR
VEGGIE FEST & PLANT/SEED SWAP
Explore over 30 vendors in our outdoor farmstand. Fresh produce, honey, bee keeping, plants, seeds, gardening, home cooked foods, jams, handmade delights, breads, desserts and more.
TWO EDUCATIONAL TENTS
Garden Hub: Stop in for the hourly workshops centered around the garden. Germinating seeds, gardening techniques, composting, bee keeping, rainwater harvesting, transplanting plants with outgrown containers, maintaining plant health (“what to do if…”), tower gardening, pest control and hydroponics.
Cooking Demo Tent: Learn the basics of incorporating plant based foods into your diet. These hourly cooking demos include how to make both vegan cheese and vegan sausage, tips for preparing quick snacks to-go and practical steps for beginning a journey towards a more whole food diet.
FREE ENERGY HEALING TENT
Stop by for free mini-sessions with a top selection of facilitators from the AWAKE: Oneness Tribe Directory (www.awakeonenesstribe.org/directory) as they share their energy healing gifts with participants. Experience the many different forms of energy healing including Reiki, Therapeutic Touch, Lilac, Quantum Healing, Pranic Healing, Somatic and Vortex.
AMAZING FOOD OPTIONS
It wouldn't be a proper festival without delicious food to nourish the soul!
The Monks and the Monastery's dedicated volunteers are cooking up some tasty Indian treats. This food will be provided at no cost.
FOOD VENDORS: Joining us for this celebration will be Trukin’ Delicious (Korean Fusion), Elisa’s Angels and a Dosa Stand.
INTERACTIVE GAMES
Hop in for a pick-up game of volleyball or challenge your friends to a game of bags, soccer or football in the garden.
KIDS KORNER
Beata Macias (Feel Better Hub: https://linktr.ee/feelbetterhub) the moderator of AWAKE’s Youth and Families group will be out with a host of other facilitators running activities for children. And don't forget… the ‘Bounce House.’ You are able to drop your children (5 years & older) off at the Kid’s Korner while you check out all the festival has to offer.
INDOOR
VENDOR VILLAGE
We have a special selection of offerings inside the monastery with an additional 30 exhibitors vending items/services such as; crystals, massage, jewelry, sound healing, handicrafts, artwork, tarot & psychic readers, teas, musical instruments, pottery, magic wands, singing bowls, sage, incense, essential oils, supplements and more.
FREE MEDITATION CLASSES
Each hour our hosts, the Swami’s of the Temple of Harmony Monastery, will be hosting 30 minute meditation classes which will include 15 minutes of instruction and a 15 minute meditation in the main sanctuary of the monastery.
A special thank you to: Swami Matrukrupananda Giri, Swami Prabuddhananda Giri, Swami Vairagyananda Giri and Swami Sahajananda Giri for sharing their gifts with us.
