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LOCAL PICKS

The Arts:
stoneStone Mountain Art Center, Brownfield, Maine
Stone Mountain Arts Center a unique timber frame venue for the performing arts in Brownfield, Maine. Come to watch your favorite performer up close and personal white retreating in your own private eco-cabin at Nurture Through Nature, only 7 miles away. SMAC is our favorite venue!
www.stonemountainartscenter.com

Fryeburg Academy ~ Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg, Maine
Located just 6 miles from Nurture Through Nature Retreat Center, offering live music, film, theater of international caliber.
www.fryeburgacademy.org

The Rufus Porter Museum and Cultural Heritage Center, Bridgton, Maine
Strives to preserve and enhance western Maine and New England heritage for current and future generations and to provide a continued educational experience of the traditional arts.
www.rufusportermuseum.org

Gallery 302, Maine Artists, Bridgton Maine
Gallery 302, an artists' cooperative, features the work of artists and artisans working in a wide variety of media.
www.gallery302.com

Denmark Art Center
Our local art center for theater, music and live performances. A real gem.
www.denmarkarts.org

Good Eats
Morning Dew Natural Foods, Grocery and Deli, Bridgton, Maine,
A local favorite for organics, produce, natural foods, gourmet sandwiches and soups.
207-647-2003
www.morningdewnatural.com

Chao Thai Restaurant, Bridgton, Maine
4 star rating, great prices, made from scratch, generous portions.
207-647-4355

Beth's Kitchen Café
in Bridgton, Maine is a local cafe where you can be surrounded by good food and friends. Great baked goods, sandwiches, quiches, soups… best coffee in town.
www.bethskitchencafe.com

D's Family Pizzeria, Fryeburg, Maine,
offering top-notch pizza, sandwiches and service since 1995. We love D's!
207-935-4447.
www.dspizza.com

Ebenezer's Restaurant and Pub, Lovell, Maine
Best Beer Bar in America"It's all about passion for us. Passion for great beer, great food, great service." This makes Ebenezer's a national, regional and local destination.
www.ebenezerspub.net

Oxford House Gourmet Restaurant and Pub, Fryeburg, Maine
A dining destination featuring a 50 seat gourmet dinner restaurant and granite-walled pub. Amazing food in an elegant and quaint atmosphere. Reservations highly recommended.
207-935-3442
www.oxfordhouseinn.com

Krista's Restaurant, Cornish, Maine
Our most favorite place for brunch. Lunch and dinner also super. Can't go wrong at Krista's! Located about 25 minutes from Nurture Through Nature.
207-625-3600
www.kristasrestaurant.com

White Mountain Cider Co. Restaurant, Bartlett, NH
If you are out and about hiking or shopping in nearby North Conway, this is an excellent place to end your day. Highly recommended staff pick for dining-out past the outlets.
603-383-9061
www.whitemountaincider.com

And also…
Noble House Bed & Breakfast, Bridgton
Maine Our top pick for a local, elegant and warm B&B. Rick & Julie Whelchel, your amazing hosts.
www.noblehousebb.com

Reny's Department Store
A Maine Adventure, Bridgton, Maine, offering a unique shopping experience for quality items at discount pricing.
www.renys.com

Bridgton Books
Bridgton Books is a lovely home town book store with something for everyone at affordable prices.
207-647-2122

Magic Lantern Movie Theater, Bridgton, Maine
Locally owned, elegant, state of the art movie theater. A local hub.
www.magiclanternmovies.com

RESOURCES/FAVORITES

The Work of Byron Katie is a deeply transformative process of inquiry that is helping people around the world approach their problems from a perspective of clarity and inner peace. www.thework.com

Marine Media specializes in photography, editorial/advertising copy and graphic design, especially for (and not limited to) the marine industry. John & Ginny created our video clip. They are thorough, personal, and conscientious. We highly recommend them for small business promotions!
www.marinemedia.biz

Lynn Deeves: Singer~Song Writer and Massage Therapist, extraordinarily talented, supportive and soulful woman in alliance with NTN as support staff and comrade. www.lynndeeves.com

Enjoy the experience of Inner Tapestry - Maine's Holistic Journal, is packed with Articles, Advertising, Directory of Resources, and Events that support alternative health, ... www.innertapestry.org/

Sun Rise Guide: Your guide to living green in southern Maine! Check out Nurture Through Nature's eco-cabin rental and custom retreat coupons available in the Sunrise Guide-The Coupon Book for Healthy and Sustainable Living. Published annually, look for the 2008 edition of the SunriseGuide at natural food stores, bookstores and other retail outlets. www.thesunriseguide.com/

Holistic Universal Healing offers a variety of courses, retreats and services, including Spinal Touch Therapy and Training (Painless Posture Correction, Dahn Yoga and Healing (Korean) and Shamanic Practices (training with many indigenous cultures)and Studies. We are concerned with helping those who are willing to release what no longer serves us on all levels: physically, emotionally and spiritually. www.holisticuniversalhealing.com/

Northern Forest Canoe Trail: The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) links the waterways of New York, Vermont, Québec, New Hampshire and Maine. www.northernforestcanoetrail.org/

Maine Wilderness Guides Organization advocating for the preservation of remote woods and waters. www.mainewildernessguides.org/

Gaian Voices: This is the on-line home of Gaian Voices, a quarterly newsletter for people who love the Earth. The purpose of the newsletter, and this website, is to bring a bit of Gaian or Earth consciousness into your life. www.gaianvoices.com/

The Saco River Corridor Commission is committed to protect public health, safety and the quality of life for the State of Maine through the regulation of land and water uses, protection and conservation of the region's unique and exceptional natural resources and through the prevention of impacts caused by incompatible development. www.srcc-maine.org/.
For three years Jen was a commissioner for the SRCC representing Denmark, one of the 20 towns that runs along the Saco's course.

Joanna Macy: Eco-philosopher Joanna Macy, Ph.D., is a scholar of Buddhism, general systems theory, and deep ecology. She is also a leading voice in movements for peace, justice, and a safe environment. A moving influence in spirit and presence for Jen's teaching and learning www.joannamacy.net/

For information on biodiesel and alternative fuels www.biodieselamerica.org

Carbon Footprint: Is your carbon footprint in shape? Estimate your household carbon dioxide emissions and see how different lifestyle choices can affect the size of your carbon footprint at Beyond Petroleum: www.bp.com/carbonfootprint

From California's www.driveclean.ca.gov website, read about the latest technology in cleaner gas cars currently only available in New England and in California. See the variety of cars now available as Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEV). I just took the stand and the leap to get a 2007 PZEV Subaru Forester. Her name is Zoey. It was almost ZEVy but Zoey felt right.

Subaru is taking the lead in car manufacturing by being an environmental leader. Go to www.subaru.com/ to see their initiatives and awards.

US EPA green vehicle guide: www.epa.gov/emissweb/
US EPA site to see how to buy your electricity to power your home or business that is sourced from renewables, aka green power. http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/locator/index.htm NTN has been selected to be an EPA Green Power Partner!

The Maine Green Power Connection helps you understand and buy green power in Maine. www.mainegreenpower.org/

Kids with Cameras is a non-profit organization that teaches the art of photography to marginalized children in communities around the world. See the incredible documentary Born Into Brothels. www.kids-with-cameras.org/home/

Maine's fall foliage information website www.mainefoliage.com

Alice Paul: Few individuals have had as much impact on American history as has Alice Paul. Her life symbolizes the long struggle for justice in the United States and around the world. Her vision was the ordinary notion that women and men should be equal partners in society. www.alicepaul.org/
See the HBO movie to get a glimpse of Alice's incredible courage: www.iron-jawed-angels.com/

To make travel arrangements with NTN a green travel agency, Earthroutes: www.earthroutes.net/

Eve Abreu: Local favorite artisan woodworker. Great teacher, artist and person Eve Abreu, owner of Maine Rustic, www.mainerustic.com/

Earth Charter Action is the product of a unique, decade-long process of global consensus building, widely endorsed by people and organizations throughout the world as a statement of common vision, values, and ethical principles for creating a sustainable future. www.earthcharterinaction.org/

Women Unlimited improves the economic well-being of Maine women, minorities, and displaced workers by providing access to and support in trade, technical, and transportation careers. FMI: www.womenunlimited.org

Master teacher and Guide, a mentor of Jen's, Ray Reitze www.oldturtle.org/

Leave No Trace: outdoor ethics to preserve wild places www.sierrawilderness.com/lnt.html

Appalachian Mountain Club: www.mountwashington.com/

Thich Nhat Hanh: Vietnamese Buddhist monk, poet, scholar, & peace activist www.plumvillage.org/

Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements, A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom www.miguelruiz.com/

Sandra Steingraber, Author of Living Downstream, A Scientist's Personal Investigation of Cancer and the Environment, www.steingraber.com/

Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association, sponsor of Common Ground Country Fair www.mofga.org/

MoveOn.org working to make effective citizen participation by building electronic advocacy groups. www.moveon.org

Americans Who Tell the Truth~an artist's representation of great Americans who spoke the truth by combining their images with their words. www.americanswhotellthetruth.org/

The Weston A. Price Foundation ~for Wise Traditions in Food, Farming and Healing Arts www.westonaprice.org/

Eat Wild features comprehensive, up-to-date information about the benefits of choosing meat, eggs, and dairy products from pastured animals, www.eatwild.com/

GRACE (Global Resource Action Center for the Environment) works to end the destructive and dangerous practices of factory farming and to promote sustainable agriculture. Reform of the farming industry would mean significant gains for: health, food safety, economic justice, workers' rights, environmental integrity and animal rights. www.sustainabletable.org/getinvolved/takeaction/

Dr. Joseph Mercola, DO, information clearinghouse focused on treating and preventing underlying causes of ill health. www.mercola.com/forms/myvision.htm

Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance's overarching goal is to protect Utah's remaining nine million acres of wild desert lands - lands owned by the American public and administered on our behalf by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). www.suwa.org/

Coastal Studies for Girls: The Mission of Coastal Studies for Girls is to provide high school sophomores with an opportunity to excel in science and technology in a community defined by academic, experiential and inspirational learning through a semester long program. Coastal Studies for Girls www.coastalstudiesforgirls.org/

Lakes Environmental Association, a non-profit organization, protects the lakes of Western Maine in many ways, including providing comprehensive water testing for 37 lakes; leading the battle against milfoil; teaching children and adults about the importance of protecting watersheds, and offering technical assistance to landowners, contractors and municipalities. www.mainelakes.org

Lake Living
Southern Maine's Leisure Lifestyle Magazine. One of our favorite local publications that gives the reader a real sense of place and happenings here in Southwestern Maine.
www.lakelivingmaine.com

Maine Centers for Women
Work, and Community is committed to improving the economic lives of Maine women and their families. This organization is a favorite for business training and support in new ventures.
www.womenworkandcommunity.org

LINK EXCHANGE

Stress Reduction Basics: The Most Complete Stress Reduction Guide Available Online. Yoga Video: BEST Life Media: Find Yoga Books, Yoga Audio and DVD for & Self-Improvement. A simple and effective yoga workout for people in multiple sclerosis. www.stressreductionbasics.com/

EcoBusinessLinks - Green Directory: The largest hand-picked green directory on the net: Find organic food, cheap solar energy (free daily updated solar panel price survey), sustainable architecture, organic cotton, a vegetarian date, sustainable investments, an organic farm, a sustainable community and much more... www.ecobusinesslinks.com/

Maps: Online maps of general interest. Maps of the world. www.justmaps.org/

Vacation rentals, bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation book direct with owner. www.iha.com/

Inspiration House ~ Workshops, classes and retreats in Boston area. Deepen your everyday spiritual practices, expand your creative spirit, learn about classic spiritual teachings, and connect with a community of fellow explorers in this season of program offerings from Inspiration House. www.inspirationhouse.org

Natural eyesight improvement www.visionsofjoy.org

Womens resources and information on a variety of topics pertaining primarily to women. Information on womens rights, parenting, domestic abuse, feminism and more. www.womencentral.net

Directory of woman business information and resources~ www.WomenBusinessDirectory.com

Alternative Holistic & Chinese Therapies & Resources, Fitness and Anti aging - everything for your Body, Mind, and Spirit www.healthshaman.com

Jack Mountain Bushcraft teaches primitive and traditional skills and facilitates authentic outdoor experiences to help people reconnect with their ancestors and the Earth. www.jackmountainbushcraft.com

Maine Primitive Skills School provides and preserve ancient skills that promote awareness and sufficiency with an emphasis on individuals, communities, and environments in today's world. www.primitiveskills.com/

Whispy.com The best place to visit for Holistic health and healing retreats, cruises, travel destination vacations and more! Featuring outdoor adventure travel destinations in the US and around the world including retreats, camping, hiking, national parks, and other outdoor adventure vacation destinations. Cheap airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacations.

Gordons Guide Adventure & active travel vacations worldwide! Offering dude ranches, whitewater rafting, houseboat rentals, bicycle tours, mountain biking, fly fishing guides, fishing lodges, vacation rentals, resorts, and over 30 other adventure & active travel categories. www.gordonsguide.com/

International Yoga Directory Yoga directory listings sorted by Country. Your Guide to Yoga Centers, classes, teachers, certificates, programs, retreats, and Yoga Associations. www.self-realization.com/yoga_directory.htm

List of yoga studios and teachers around the country. Site also offers information on ashtanga and other styles of yoga practice. www.absolutelyashtanga.com/directory.html

The Women's Calendar is the largest listing of women's events covering every possible venue, topic or issue important to women. Women's Calendar is a superb networking tool for women. www.womenscalendar.org

British Columbia Camping~Direct contacts, descriptions, photos and maps for campisites, RV parks and camping in British Columbia, Canada. www.bc-camping.com

Travel Junkies - Travel Guide to the World: http://traveljunkies.com

Solo/Single Travel: Website packed with insight and information on how to increase your comfort and options as a solo/single traveler. www.solotravelportal.com

Alternative Medicine Directory~alternative medicine, health and healing directory.www.alternativemedicinedirectory.org

A travel guide containing unique specialty interest tour packages and anything associated with specialty travel. www.infohub.com/

Menopause: Doctor recommended herbal alternatives provides top-quality natural herbal alternatives to prescription medication as well as some vitamin supplements. www.mdhealthline.com.

Dahn Yoga: Dahn Yoga recognizes that conventional western medicine often cannot provide satisfactory relief from many modern physical, mental/emotional and spiritual conditions. www.dahnyogany.com

IHA.com : Vacation rentals, bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation book direct with owner

Forest Circles is committed to helping people find their way back to their spiritual hearts. They provide programs which offer individuals an opportunity to reconnect with their bodies, their spiritual hearts, community and the Earth.

Yoga Finder
www.yogafinder.com

Yoga Class Hub
www.yogaclasshub.com

International Yoga Centers Directory
www.yoga-centers-directory.net

Health and Yoga
www.healthandyoga.com

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