Raw and Living Spirit Retreat Camp Adams, Mollala, OR
August 26-29, 2010 Four days of gourmet food, inspirational speakers, and healing community in nature, designed for the first-time beginner and experienced raw foodist alike. 2010 marks the fifth consecutive year for this wonderful community experience of food and spirit. http://www.rawandlivingspirit.org/
Raw Food Preparation Classes
Live Food for Beginners The Yummy Tummy at Bikram's Yoga - John's Landing often teaches a one-day beginner's class in raw food preparation.
http://www.bikrampdx.com/ for more information
Monthly Eating Events
2nd Sunday of every month
Cell Rejuvenation Center potluck Bikram's Yoga - John's Landing
5816 SW Hood Avenue
6:00 pm, free http://www.bikrampdx.com/ This potluck is typically attended by 8-15 people and has a homey, cozy atmosphere and great conversation.
The first hour of Sunday Supper is a catered raw vegan meal with a hosted conversation topic involving people's daily lives; there's no need to bring a prepared dish to share. After supper, those who choose to stay read and discuss a story about the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Afterward, there is a time for a request for prayers and for raw food communion. This event is hosted by Christ the Healer Church, which also sponsors and produces the Raw and Living Spirit Retreat in August.
3rd Thursday of every month
Just for the Health of It! Meetup group potluck City Harvest Church
8100 NW 9th Ave in Vancouver
6:15 pm http://rawfood.meetup.com/503/ A Vancouver potluck that is just getting started and is growing!
Once every month
Portland Raw/Living Foods Meetup group potluck http://rawfood.meetup.com/206/ This potluck is typically attended by ~ 40 people and is well-organized by the meetup group.
You need to be a member of the meetup group to sign-up for the potluck.
Raw/Living Food Eateries
Blossoming Lotus Cafe and Catering 925 NW Davis in the Pearl District of Portland
503 228-0048 ext 2, http://www.blpdx.com/ Serving gourmet vegan and living/raw foods, with excellent living desserts!
Papa G's Vegan Organic Deli 2314 SE Division St. in the Clinton/Division District of Portland
503-235-0244, http://pappags.com/ Organic salad bar and a growing selection of raw/living foods, deli-style.
Proper Eats Market and Cafe 8638 N. Lombard Ave in the St. Johns District of Portland
(503) 445-2007, http://www.propereats.org/ Serving vegetarian, vegan, and living/raw foods, often with live musical accompaniment.
The Yummy Tummy Catering Kitchen Cell Rejuvenation Center / Bikram's Yoga - John's Landing
5816 SW Hood Avenue
503-452-1132, http://www.bikrampdx.com/live_kitchen.html Catered and/or pre-packaged food available in the lobby of Bikram's Yoga.
Oregon Raw/Living Foods Labels
It's Alive! Cultured Living Food
http://www.itsalivefood.com/ Living sauerkraut, crackers, pates, and seeds sold at stores in Portland and throughout the Northwest and in California. Check out their website for a store location near you!
The Raw Matrix http://rawmatrix.net/ Organic, vegan, and raw kale salads and desserts pre-packaged for sale at the Farmers Market and for sale inside People's Food Co-op, Alberta Co-operative Grocery, and Food Front Co-operative Grocery. Discounted superfoods for sale for pickup (optionally, in your own eco-friendly containers!). Formerly The Raw Life.
Raw and Living Foods Supplies
Mirador Community Store http://miradorcommunitystore.com/ Local community kitchen and health store with raw foods books, video rental, and equipment for juicing, sprouting, dehydrating, and storage. Get a discount with KBOO or Food Co-Op membership!
The Raw Diet Health Store http://store.therawdiet.com/index.html High-quality kitchen appliances, superfoods, and supplements to support your journey to better health, headquartered in SE Portland.
Raw Newsletter
The Raw Diet Health Revolution Newsletter http://www.therawdiet.com/ Mike Snyder's raw foods newsletter offering ongoing support in your transition to a raw foods diet with articles and interviews written by the top health experts in the field.
Local Raw Retreats
Raw and Living Spirit Retreat Camp Adams, Mollala, OR
August 27-30, 2009 Four days of gourmet food, presentations, and welcoming community in nature, designed for the first-time beginner and experienced raw foodist alike. 2009 marks the fourth consecutive year for this wonderful community experience of food and spirit. The website currently features information on the 2008 Retreat. http://www.rawandlivingspirit.org/
Living Raw in Portland Meetup Group http://www.meetup.com/LivingRawPDX/ Fun activities, classes, and speaking engagements organized around the concept of living raw.