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J.I. Rodale Leadership Society Fersommlinge

You’re invited! Join Rodale Institute in-person for the fifth annual gathering of the J.I. Rodale Leadership Society.

The Leadership Society is made up of supporters like you who know we can harness the power of regenerative organic agriculture to heal the planet and transform lives. We are excited to celebrate your commitment to a regenerative organic future while celebrating the Pennsylvania Dutch heritage of our region.

Drawing upon our ancestral roots we will be hosting two Fersommlinge [fur-SOMM-ling-guh]: Pennsylvania Dutch social events that have been celebrated for hundreds of years in the very valley where Rodale Institute’s headquarters are located. Fersommlinge are community gatherings in which traditional food is served, inspiring and educational speeches are made, and entertainment is performed.

The Fersommling is a complimentary event for you, our valued Leadership Society members. See below for more information and instructions to RSVP.

Renew your Leadership Society Membership

Save the Date!

We invite you to pick from one of the dates below to join us on the farm. The evening will consist of a wagon tour of the farm, locally sourced organic small plates, a bonfire, and a chance to connect with the community you’ve built through your support. Dates include:

  • Thursday, June 9
  • Thursday, October 6

Each event will include:

Cocktails from a complimentary open bar

Hors d'oeuvres and music in our garden

A tractor-drawn wagon tour of our 333-acre organic farm

A series of small plates of locally sourced, organic foods

Speeches and open Q&A with our scientists and farmers

A bonfire to round out the night!

RSVP

Please choose one of the dates below, and you will be redirected to a registration form. Space for each date is limited, so RSVP at your earliest convenience to save your place. This is a free event. Thank you!

June 9    •    October 6

Have an unanswered question?

For more information about this year's J.I. Rodale Leadership Society gathering, please contact Annie Brown, Director of Development, at Annie.Brown@RodaleInstitute.org.