SPACE on Ryder Farm, the residency program for artists and activists, has assumed management of the organic farming operations at Ryder Farm, succeeding Betsey Ryder of Ryder Farm Cottage Industries, who retired at the end of the 2018 growing season after 40 years of farming.

SPACE on Ryder Farm, the residency program for artists and activists, has assumed management of the organic farming operations at Ryder Farm, succeeding Betsey Ryder of Ryder Farm Cottage Industries, who retired at the end of the 2018 growing season after 40 years of farming.

Skinny Buddha is about creating delicious meals that pack a nutritional punch.

Fable: From Farm to Table, in Ossining, will hold its Winter Farm Fest on December 9.

The second annual Hudson Valley Vegfest will take place November 3 and 4, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, in the 42,000-square-foot events space at Gold’s Fitness Center in Poughkeepsie.

FRIDAY, March 1 – Discover Your Power Within: Shine on! With Kacey – 3/1-3/3. Join like-minded women of all ages who want to live well and flourish at every stage of life.  Renew body, mind spirit through both group presentations and self-guided exercises in this weekend retreat. $250 includes accommodations and all meals and materials. Mariandale, Ossining. Register: 914.941.4455. Info: Mariandale.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 – Crystal Bowl Sound Bath – Two Sessions: 6 & 7:30pm. Hudson Valley Healing Center in Poughkeepsie welcomes Daniel Lauter. $40, includes salt therapy. Info: HudsonValleyHealingCenter.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 - Help Yourself and Others with Reflexology – 6:30-8:30pm. With Nationally Certified Reflexologist, Christine Knowlton. Four-part workshop teaching techniques to address issues of chest and upper abdominal region. $120 series. $100 seniors. $45 drop-in. Soulauras, 510 N State Rd, Briarcliff. RSVP required: 914.941.2400. Soulauras.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 - 100-Hour Meditation Teacher Training – Taught by Melanie Ryan. The Center for Health and Healing, Mt Kisco. 914.864.0462. Center4Healing.net.