Talking Plants: An Evening with Michael Stuart Ani

Is it possible to have a true pre-Colombian psychedelic vision without taking a chemical or entheogenic sacrament? The answer is yes, if your guide is the legendary Amazon jungle scout, traditional practitioner, and storyteller, Michael Stuart Ani. The Talking Plants Tour presents a mind-altering experience of a lifetime. In a multimedia stage presentation, using one-of-a-kind photographs, pre-Columbian rituals, art, relics, spirit songs and dance, Ani will transport you into a world few have ever encountered. The tour features the Plumed Serpent, the wild and free spirit of the Americas, which guides us into the hidden world of psychotropic Talking Plants. While great breakthroughs have been made with psychedelics in relation to mental health, the original purpose of Talking Plants and their ancient rituals was to maintain communication with the elements of nature. The Talking Plants Foundation is dedicated to repairing the broken bridge of communication between humans and nature. Purchase tickets here for Talking Plants on September 8th, or Click for more info at rblodge.com to see more events or book your stay.

Race Brook Lodge is a hidden gem in The Berkshires, at the foot of Mt. Race and a short hike from the Appalachian trail. The yoga & event barn at Race Brook is simultaneously rustic and sublime, steeped in hundreds of years of New England history. The Stagecoach Tavern is unpretentious fine dining, exquisite farm-to-table cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Much of the food is sourced from Race Farm, right on the property!