Hello! My name is Dawn Mckenna and I'm hosting this meetup to support slow food with the hope that more people will take the time to enjoy life and fellowship over food. Slow food is a reaction to a fast food lifestyle predominant in today's culture. it's about more than food; it's about connecting to the wider social, environmental and spiritual elements around us. The most important thing, in my opinion, about the movement is that good food and atmosphere bring people together - family, friend …

High brow, low brow arts and culture. Whether we visit & experience vicariously, or create it ourselves. Dining experiences involving Real Food -- not processed -- (out at some place, or perhaps we will even meet and cook our own Real Food). Hikes undertaken at leisure, so we can see scenery without racing through it. Geographic location will include upper Fairfield County and probably all of Litchfield County. Some events should simply be just healthy crazy FUN. Because getting crazy is definit …

Imagine using permaculture techniques and skills to create a resilient and TRULY sustainable human landscape. As we face energy, climate and economic challenges, permaculture offers one of the best "tool kits" for moving in a positive and productive direction: resilient communities full of creative abundance. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, there is some part of permaculture that will make sense for your life and your relationship to the landscape where you live and work. Join us. W …

Do you love the "SOUTH SHORE?"  Tired of hearing how wonderful all the food in Boston is..when there are so many wonderful places right here in our own Backyard??? Well..we've got the Meet-Up for you!  "The Taste Of The South Shore" is where you want to be!  We can guarantee you will have the time of your life!  Fantastic food, fun friends and lots of laughs! We will dine in all the local "SOUTH SHORE" restaurants (From Taunton, Natick, Randolph, Braintree, Hingham, Plymouth and More!)without a …

This group is about learning and sharing skills and techniques to thrive and survive through the challenges presented by climate change, peak oil, environmental degradation and cultural shifts. There is a place for you here to expand on positive reactions to these challenges whether through edible landscapes, gardening, farming, renewable energy, green building, local currency, rainwater harvesting, composting, mushroom cultivation, local food, forest gardening, herbalism, "green" living, food …

Some of the produce we eat travels an average of 1,400 miles from farm to plate. Food has to be picked and transported for days before they reach peak ripeness, compromising their taste and nutrition. Conventional methods of monocultural food production use large amounts of chemical pesticides and fertilizers that can also end up on our plates. Cities offer a number of resources for food production that have been traditionally overlooked. There are better ways to grow food right where we li …

to build a sustainable, equitable food system in Greater Boston.

We are a new farm and we want to involve people in the growing experience.  Currently we run a small-scale CSA and sell at the Haverhill and Merrimac Farmers Markets. Our goal is to produce food sustainably and to have fun doing it. We are still learning, but we have come a long way. Here is your chance to connect with a local producer and be a part of the growing process. If you like to pull weeds, talk, eat, admire nature, plant, swim, learn, laugh, and give us feedback on the farm we would l …

Meet other people who are interested in the benefits of eating raw vegan diet. Come to a local Raw Food Meetup event to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss the raw vegan diet and health issues. We hold pot lucks, meet at restaurants and host speakers. Our membership is free and many of our events are free. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! To learn more, please read through our files at More>Files. We support the Raw Spirit Festival will is held in dif …

Do you care about what you eat? This is a group of folks who want to support local, humanely raised, environmentally sustainable, fairly traded, "green" food. Thinking about joining a CSA? Maybe considering a tomato plant on your balcony this spring? How bout a new compost bin for your backyard? Maybe you work on or own a farm in Massachusetts? Or sit on the board of a an urban non-profit that brings produce to people in need......or you're a policy student, interested in finding ways of lobbyin …

PHOTO: GMO FREE CT! RAW FOODS + SUPERFOODS + SUPER HERBAL ELIXIRS + SUPPORT = The Best Group Ever!!!!!!!!!! Meet fellow Raw/Live Foodists near you! Come to a local Raw/Live Food Meetup to have fun, share raw/live food meals, and discuss healthy lifestyles! Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! CATCH A HEALTHY HABIT CAFE 39 Unquowa Rd Fairfield Ct (203)292-8190 www.catchahealthyhabit.com M-T 8am-3pm / Wed-Fri 8m-6pm / Sat 9am-6pm / Sun 11-4pm

The Weston A. Price Foundation challenges politically correct nutrition and the diet dictocrats, while promoting wise traditions in Food, Farming and the Healing Arts. This is a group for those interested in the nutritional benefits of eating organic whole food. Share knowledge and discover the joys of preparing traditional, nutrient-dense meals your family will love. While meeting up with others in our area who share your passion for real whole foods!

This is a Meetup for a certain variety of foodie, those who appreciate a really good brunch and want to explore the unique offerings around Boston. We will try to scout out all the local restaurants and cafes seeking out the place with the best tasting coffee, best egg dishes, best pancakes, super creative menu items or best jazz brunch. We may sometimes organize activities post brunch such as going antiques shopping or to see a film, etc. We will also periodically organize in-home potluck brunc …

Welcome to TAKE-27 Group in the Hamptons! People, Places and Things... Do you live or spend time in the Hamptons? Are you looking to make new friends and share in local experiences? Exploring great food and wine, local gardening, an eco-conscious lifestyle, nature walks and friendly conversation are some of the interests of this group. If this sounds like you, come join "Take 27"! Please note: This group has non-commercial purposes.

This group is for fun-loving, down to earth transplants, re-plants and local women. I moved to the Stony Brook / Setauket area from Indiana one year ago and am starting this group to meet other women who are new to the area, and for local ladies looking to expand their social circle of drama-free girlfriends. The philosophy and intention is to foster genuine friendship and bond with like-minded women. What does that mean? If your idea of a good time includes activities such as game night, dinner …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …

Locavores meetup of Boston.

We promote permaculture events in the region and provides face to face ways for folks interested in permaculture to gather, share skills & ideas and inspire each other.

The Central New Hampshire Permaculture Meetup Group is dedicated to creating real, face-to-face community, as well as an online calendar of events and Permaculture information & discussions. Permaculture is the practice and theory that builds permanent agricultural and human systems based on patterns in nature. Through permaculture, we learn essential skills that help us design a way of life that is in harmony with the natural world, including: Sustainability organic, regenerative farming & gar …

We had our busiest year ever in 2012. And the fun events continue. The best part is many of our members have posted ideas for events themselves. And a number of these ideas have become official events. We hope you will get a chance to participate soon. This Meetup group is created for local Asian and Asian Americans (professionals & college students) to interact and network in a fun, relaxing environment. We gather to share a unique perspective that belongs to people of asian descent and to cele …

Welcome new friends! Are you looking to expand your social circle by going out to dinner, meeting for cocktails, or seeing a movie? Well, we're in search of other down-to-earth, sincere, classy women, with a positive outlook, who love to laugh, share stories, and have a good time. Join us to meet other local women for fun and friendship. All women welcome. All backgrounds. Married or single. With or without children. Working professional or stay-at-home-mom. MA native or new to town. (Sorry, guy …

A vegan meetup is where vegans (whatever their PHILOSOPHY about being vegan) and vegan-oriented persons (NOT "tire-kickers" who come "to gawk at the vegans") with similar interests get together and hang out.  If you TWEET, we instantly become a TWEETUP. Because of our array of motives, some focus more on diet alone, while others are concerned with an integrated world-and-life view.  We're a diverse lot, so we'll meet LOTS of folks whose interests are somewhat different from our own, but who shar …

This group is all about the FUN. We will be planning activities for all levels of fun; wine parings, happy hour, paint nights, museums, dinners, beach days, concerts, paintball, Boston harbor cruise, a smidge of everything because the success of this group depends on your participation. Local events will take place from Central MA, through Westborough, Framingham and Natick, but will also include weekend events that may take us out of town for fun day trips! Not everyone likes to host events, I …

NAMASTE KINDRED FRIENDS, and a warm welcome to The Connecticut Holistic Health & Lifestyle Alliance! Created by Rosa Conti in 2008, the CHHLA is a real-life call-to-action holistic health (mind/body/spirit) grassroots multi-community initiative that currently unites a fast growing tribe of 1,000+ local and interstate-wide enlightened members. OUR VISION is to unite an inspired, cooperative-spirit of like-minded people who want to create a ripple effect of healthy awareness first in OURSELVES, s …

I'm starting this to develop a fun, close-knit group for a monthly wine tasting. I'm hoping we can rotate hosting at our apartments or houses, and the group may develop into more where we can explore tastings at local venues in Boston. People who enjoy all types of wine are welcome. I would love to meet new people that appreciate sharing good wine together.

Welcome to The Providence Winos and RI BYOB Group! Have some vino and meet fellow Wine Enthusiasts near you! Come to a local Wine Meetup to taste new wines; learn about food pairings; and share your love of the grape! We welcome all wine lovers whether you're a social drinker or an educated connoisseur. We are also incorporating the RI BYOB DIning Meetuo Group to The Providence Winos, offering regular events dining at the many BYOB Restaurants in the RI area. This is YOUR Winos Group! Feel free …

Let's explore the many ways to discover and enjoy wines: There will be tastings either conducted by wine professionals or those we plan ourselves - at restaurants, wine bars or members' homes in Westchester and Fairfield County. We also plan to attend wine and food festivals, classes focusing on different varietals, visit local vineyards, and host special dinners where different wine and food pairings can be considered.