Lunch & Learn: Art, Qigong & Meditation to Benefit the Center for Farmworker Families

About This Learning Event

Join us for a very special holiday 1440 Lunch & Learn where we embrace our ability to Love Well and support our community this season. Spark your creativity with a meditative art class before discovering a gentle qigong and meditation experience designed to align your energy and foster clarity. Wrap up your morning at 1440 with a nourishing locally sourced lunch at Kitchen Table, featuring inspiring flavors and connection with likehearted attendees.

Proceeds from this Community Event will benefit the holiday gift drive for Center for Farmworker Families (CFFF), a fellow 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Santa Cruz County that is committed to raising awareness about the challenging circumstances farmworker families face, while actively working to improve financial stability, physical health, and overall well-being. Farmworkers and their families are struggling to survive, and CFFF has coordinated a Holiday Gift Drive initiative with five partner organizations to support more than 1,000 children of farmworkers with gifts including soccer balls, clothing, blankets, toys and other needed items. We are grateful for the work CFFF is doing to care for those who work so hard to provide us all sustenance, and for the support you are providing through attending this fulfilling gathering at 1440. Learn more about CFFF at https://farmworkerfamily.org/
Meditative Art Class

Meditative Art Class
Discover a simple and relaxing way to express yourself through art. In this hands-on session, you'll learn to create unique designs using basic, intuitive strokes on a beautifully crafted paper tile. As you focus on each step, you may find a sense of calm, enhanced creativity, and a deeper connection to the present moment.

Qigong & Meditation
Experience the perfect blend of movement and stillness in this Qigong and meditation combo class. Begin with gentle, flowing Qigong exercises designed to harmonize your energy, promote balance, and cultivate a sense of vitality. As your body unwinds and your mind settles, transition into a guided meditation to deepen your inner awareness and invite a profound sense of calm and clarity. Whether you're seeking relaxation, renewal, or a deeper connection to yourself, this class offers a holistic approach to grounding and peace. All levels are welcome.

Time: 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Price: $45 per person, includes two classes and lunch - all proceeds benefit the Center for Farmworker Families in Watsonville and their holiday gift drive

8:00 a.m.: Arrivals & Registration
8:30-10:00 a.m.: Meditative Art Class with 1440 Experience Instructor Liz Fohs
10:00-10:30 a.m.: Break at Common Grounds Café/Patio, Culinary Garden Tours
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Qigong and Meditation with 1440 Experience Instructor Liz Fohs
12:00-1:00 p.m.: Lunch at Kitchen Table
1:00 p.m.: Event Concludes & Departures

Lunch Menu:
Due to the seasonality of the sustainable ingredients we source from local farms, the Kitchen Table lunch menu will be available and posted approximately one week prior to the event date. A plant-based option is always available.

Event Notes:

• The start time of the class is 8:00 a.m., and guests may check into campus up to 30 minutes before the class start to enjoy our Lodge Retail Shop, Bridge of Intentions and Common Grounds Patio.
• 1440 will provide any equipment or props required for this class.
• Reusable water bottles are welcome -- filtered water stations are available throughout campus.
• Kitchen Table offers ample indoor and outdoor seating, including outdoor covered seating options.
• This is an 18-and-over event.

Cancellation Policy: Participants may request a refund up to 7 days before the event. After this period, all sales are final. All proceeds from Community Learning Events support our 1440 philanthropic and volunteer efforts.

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions for information about our campus policies. Please note that 1440 is a smoke-free, tobacco-free and cannabis-free campus. 1440 follows California law which only allows persons with disabilities to bring trained service dogs and psychiatric service dogs to campus; all other animals are prohibited.

Visit our Events Calendar to explore our other community learning events, designed to engage you in the immersive 1440 experience.

1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and private philanthropic campus - all ticket purchases help feed families in our community and supports our 1440 grant and scholarship program fostering the 1440 vision of creating hope for living well.