2014 Highlights
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-About Summer Conference
-2015 Teachers and Presenters
-‘Super’ Level vs. Public Program Track
-Program Schedule
-Local Berkshire Food Fair
-Housing Options
-Weekend Only Passes
-Day Admission including Berkshire Locals!
-Private Sessions for Macrobiotic Counseling and Bodywork
-Youth Discount for 30 and Under
Join us for this unique two week educational program featuring lectures on health, wellness and organic Macrobiotic cooking. Learn from Kushi Institute’s unique faculty along with leading macrobiotic teachers, counselors and chefs from across the world while enjoying some of the more delicious meals in the country!
We are hosting our annual conference at the home of Kushi Institute in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. Situated on 600 acres of rolling meadows and woodlands, Kushi Institute provides a serene place of calm, healing energy and community life. Located at 198 Leland Road, Becket, MA 01223.
Kushi Institute Presenters: (click name for bio)
Guest Teachers and Keynote Presenters:
Cynthia Briscoe
David Briscoe
Anthony Dissen
Patricio Garcia deParedes
Phil Jannetta
Warren Kramer
Susan Krieger
David McCarthy
Nicola McCarthy
Wieke Nelissen
Christina Pirello
Bill Spear
Jane Stanchich
Lino Stanchich
Ginat Rice
Sheldon Rice
Denny Waxman
Susan Waxman
Kushi Institute Fundraiser Gala Dinner and Aveline Dedication
Friday, August 7 at 6:00pm
The Gala Dinner will be held in our special tent on the beautiful grounds. A special gourmet macrobiotic meal will be served, followed by live music, entertainment and dancing! Special remarks by the Kushis and special guests.
As Kushi Institute is a non-profit organization, your generous support and donations will go towards Kushi Institute’s Annual Fund which keep our unique Institute operating and serving our community each year.
Gala Dinner Tickets may be purchased for attendees who are not attending the Summer Conference:
- $500
- $300
- $200
If you are not able to attend the Gala Fundraiser, but would like to make a contribution to the Kushi Institute Scholarship Fund, please write to summer.conference@kushiinstitute.org
Sunday, August 2 at 12:00pm
We are bringing the Berkshires to us! We are inviting some of our local community vendors to participate in our organic fair. Each vendor will be setting up a table to represent their store/product in our tent on Kushi Institute grounds. Summer Conference guests will enjoy the day of shopping, eating, and meeting some of the wonderful people in the Berkshire community.
If you are a local business owner and would like to participate in our Fair, please write to summer.conference@kushiinstitute.org for further details on how to become involved.
Public Track participants will have the option of choosing their lectures, cooking classes, and presentations from a selected group of teachers over the course of two weeks. Classes will be taught by our guest teachers/presenters, as well as K.I. faculty. You will also partake in Michio Kushi’s special sessions, keynote presentation, teacher consultations/bodywork, Berkshire outings, and other Summer Conference activities during their stay.
CLICK FOR PUBLIC TRACK PRICES FEES
‘SUPER’ LEVEL 1 TRACK:
‘Super’ Level participants will follow the curriculum of Kushi Institute’s Level 1 Macrobiotic Leadership Program. In addition to the K.I. faculty, guest instructors will be teaching throughout the program. You will also partake in Michio Kushi’s special sessions, keynote presentation, teacher consultations/bodywork, Berkshire outings, and other Summer Conference activities during their stay. Full credit for each week will be put toward completion of the 4-week program.
CLICK FOR SUPER LEVEL PRICES FEES
Read more about the full Level program MACROBIOTIC LEADERSHIP LEVEL PROGRAM
Program Schedule for cooking classes and lectures
To be Announced Soon!
KUSHI INSTITUTE HOUSING:
On campus housing will be reserved for our ‘SUPER’ LEVEL 1 TRACK as well as our week long guests taking the PUBLIC TRACK. Housing options will be offered on a first come, first served basis. We have 40 available options including various size rooms, private baths, dorm style and multiple shares. We encourage guests to reserve ASAP.
KUSHI SUMMER CONFERENCE HOUSING FEES
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING:
Kushi Partnering Hotels to be Announced Soon!
Please note: All weekend only guests must reserve accommodations off-campus. Kushi housing will not be available for weekend only guests. Please see other available housing in the Berkshires. You can also contact summer.conference@kushiinstitute.org for help in seeking off-site accommodations.
Day Passes – Offering Discount for Berkshire Residence
Mondays – Thursdays: $185
Includes full day program, 3 delicious macrobiotic meals, keynote speaker, and local entertainment.
Fridays – Saturdays: $195
Includes full day program, 3 delicious macrobiotic meals, keynote speaker, and local entertainment.
Friday, Aug 7: $295
Includes full day program and Gala Fundraiser Dinner at 6:00pm.
*Discounts not available for Day Passes.
Private Sessions for Macrobiotic Counseling or Bodywork
Teacher Private Sessions: offered by invited guest teachers as additional services
- Macrobiotic Counseling for individuals – $325
- Macrobiotic Counseling for couples – $595
- Shiatsu – $120-195
Email summer.conference@kushiinstitute.org to reserve your spot or with additional questions.
Youth Discount! Are you 30 or under?
We’d like to support our youth as our next generation of macrobiotic teachers. We’d love to see you at our Conference this year! We are offering a special 15% discount for all attendees who are 30 and under. Be sure to mention offer at time of registration!
*Not to be combined with other promotional discounts.
For questions call: (413) 623-5741 and dial ext 101 to speak with Maria Ahverdyan
Or email: summer.conference@kushiinstitute.org
Due to limited spacing, participation is limited this year. Please enroll early to reserve your space. Max capacity per day is 150 attendees. A variety of attractions are available in the Berkshires in the beautiful summer season.
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