The Origin of Resources: Sustainable and Experiential Learning in Italy

Nizer (Nizer, L. 1948) Our work with college students who participate in a short-term study abroad course through Stonehill College, The Mindful Palette, combines art, gastronomy, and agriculture. Martin Heidegger(Heidegger, 1971) During our Mindful Palette program, the combination of heart and hand is employed to achieve mindfulness. Because the program is 3-weeks long and operates outside of the traditionally structured classroom, we can focus on the lengthy processes and the minute details that the handmade demands. Many, like olive oil, wine, honey, cheese, meat, are produced on location and others supplemented by our many visits to local farms and guest lectures. Because the creation of art tends to be a solitary activity, we make the preparation of materials group dependent.