Past Events

Passionate about natural wellness from a young age, Miles has always been fascinated by herbalism.  He received his Master's in Experimental Medicine from McGill University, and now speaks about the use of cannabinoids in wellness.  Limited to 60 lucky people.  Hemp-dervied cannabidiol, or CBD, is being recognised as a key supplement to improve quality of life.  So what is hemp CBD, and what exactly is there to know?  Come learn about the discovery of CBD, its natural sources, including the…

Local Mushrooms: How do they grow? With Elizabeth Almeida, owner and farmer at Fat Moon Mushrooms, a local farm that supplies gourmet, organic mushrooms to the finest restaurants, grocery stores, and farm stands in the Merrimack Valley. Elizabeth will talk about science and business of producing locally grown mushrooms. This evening is for those who support our local food system, foodies who love mushrooms, and life-long learners who are curious about the science of mushrooms.  Free. Signup on our website, https://www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com,…

Sunday, May 5, 2:00-3:00-ish. Make your own face cream with Debra. Friends rave “How luxurious!” “It soaks right in.” Debra gives this class twice yearly, and this one is just in time for Mother’s Day. Sign up today at Eventbrite (via our website, https://www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com) or by going directly to Eventbrite and searching for “make your own face cream”! Free, but limited to 30 lucky people (who have not attended before). Attendees will receive a coupon for 20% off recipe ingredients…

Dr. Thomas will talk about sports' nutrition.  This talk is for you if you want to know how to keep your edge and  muscles.  How much protein do we need as we get older?  Join us to learn how we can stay strong, lean and limber and protect our bodies as we work out and dash through life!  Free, but limited to 60. Anthony Thomas, Ph.D. Anthony earned his B.A. in Nutrition, Food Science, and Dietetics from CA State University…

Wednesday, May 8, 7:00-8:30. Faster, Cheaper, Safer, Deeper: Getting the Best Results with Homeopathy. Begabati Lennihan, Homeopath. Homeopathy can calm a child’s teething pain in minutes, stop a cold in a day, and even relieve the emotional upset that may underly an acute illness - but you need to understand how to use it. Local homeopath Begabati will explain principles, introduce you to the top ten home-care remedies, and address common myths and reasons why it may not work.            …

With Adam Stark. Research keeps evolving.  We’re learning, questioning old assumptions.  Is it true that we need magnesium with calcium?  How much do we need?   (And, do we even need calcium?)  Yes, D plays a role, but what vitamin K out of Japan?  We’ll cover Adam’s Top-Five Tips for Healthy Bones, version 2019.  Free. Limited to 60.

Food is an expression of love, and as always, we’ll create simple dishes with lots of good fats, greens, and some surprises. For instance, we’ll make Injera, the giant Ethiopian pancake bread. with teff grain and no wheat at all. Will our ingredients be organic? Of course. Gluten-free? Yup. $85 per person. Limited to 14. Held in Debra's home.  Particulars provided upon registration.  Got friends?  Of course feel free to bing some and make it a party!  Want to meet…

The focus of these meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Limited to 8 people, and the cost of attending is $15.  

Learn all about the evanhealy line and seasonal skin care, and treat yourself to a mini-facial! evanhealy is a line of holistic and organic skin care products inspired by the wisdom of nature, formulated to support the rhythms of the body, and created to transform the modern perception of beauty.             During this event, you’ll receive 20% off any evanhealy products your heart desires, plus a unique gift with purchase.  Limited to 24.

Keeping the fun in summer, that is! Remedies for bug bites, sunburn, travel ills including motion sickness, sea sickness and even altitude sickness. Remedies for gardeners’ aching joints - and even remedies for plants! Remedies for flying - fear of flying, ankles swelling, ears popping in the plane. Simple and empowering directions for using homeopathy plus demystifying the myths about it.          Bring your questions! Local homeopath Begabati Lennihan, RN, CCH will sign copies of her books Your Natural Medicine…

Tuesday, July 16, 7:00-8:30.  Jim's Poetry Night at Debra's.  Join our local poetry enthusiast and store manager, Jim Leahy, for an evening of sharing favorite poems.  Jim goes around the circle. People take turns reading favorite poems.  If you have something original to share, that's welcome too!  Come read, or just listen.  Please sign up in advance!

Wed, July 31, 7:00-8:30. Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus of these meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Limited to 8 people, and the cost of attending is $15. 

Customer favorite Evan Healy has a new makeup line, and we are lucky enough to be one of the test stores before its retail launch. Our very own esthetician, Thea, is going to do mini makeovers featuring Evan Healy, which means it’s playtime! You get to experience this line as well as learn makeup tips. Six lucky people get an appointment with Thea. When you call 978-371-7573 to reserve your spot, ask for the beauty department!

Cooking from the Garden with Debra and Friends. At Debra’s home in Acton. Limited to 14, $85 per person. It’s about simple, organic and lusciously healthy. Our menu will feature ingredients from the garden. Menu: My Mother’s Potato Salad; Cold Cucumber Soup, Heirloom Tomatoes with Pesto; Eggplant Squash Lasagna; Peaches & Raspberry Coulis; something chocolate. Gluten-free.

The Concord Free Public Library teams up with Debra's for a discussion of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. "This wacky, charming novel. . . draws you in with humor, then turns out to contain both a suspenseful subplot and a sweet romance. . . Hilarious and moving." —People                        Copies available at both the Main and West Concord Fowler libraries. All are welcome!

Jason and his father, Dennis (founder of ShiKai), are both chemists. Jason will talk about CBD (what is it?), how you might use topicals, and where ShiKai’s products fit into your life. We’ve heard that Jason is a fantastic speaker on this issue, and his passion for and experience with CBD makes him a welcome guest in our store. Limited to 60 people. Register at http://www.DebrasNaturalGourmet.com/Events (or let us help you do that when you’re in the store). Jason is…

Learn about the immune system, the most complex and powerful system in the body.

Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy.

Book Club Led by Barbara of the Concord Public Library

Food Addicts in recovery anonymous

Meditation!

DIY for Bath!

Get the scoop on the foods Debra loves most.

Learn about Calm-A-Mama Plant Healing

Cooking with organic ingredients, sitting around a table with friends! Cooking with Debra & Friends. A lovely fall dinner. Simple, lusciously healthy. Menu: Roasted Beets with Pistachios; Dancing Mushroom Omelet with Assorted Greens; Detox Cultured Veggie Salad; Baked Sweets with Tahini; Potato Parsnip Pancakes; Maple Baked Apples; Almond Chocolate Cookies. Menu happens to be gluten-free.

Learn about the connection between CBD and Gut Health! Miles, CV Science’s National Educator will talk about CBD and the health of our GI tract, which can alter health for rest of the body. The newest research illustrates how hemp-derived CBD provides support for our gut and microbiome. Miles will address topics such as "gut-brain axis" and "leaky gut". Miles received his Master’s in Experimental Medicine from McGill University, and now speaks about the use of cannabinoids in wellness. CVScience…

Monthly Store Tour! A good time will be had by all!. You’ll go home smiling and with free samples. Tour lasts an hour. Limited to 15 people.

Mon, Oct 21, 7:00-8:30. This month, postponed from last month, the discussion is of The Invisible Wall: A Love Story That Broke Barriers, b

Meditation with Jay Hovenesian Mon, Oct 21, 7:00-8:30. Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus of these meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Limited to 8 people, and the cost…

Prevent and Treat Colds and Flu Naturally, with Begabati. Concord Festival of Authors! Wed, Oct 23, 7:00-8:30. Prevent and Treat Colds and Flu Naturally, with Begabati. This event is part of the Concord Festival of Authors! concordfestivalofauthors.org. Little-known secrets from a Harvard alumna and author of the award-winning book, Your Natural Medicine Cabinet. Begabati will share her favorite tips from 15 years of running a health food store in Boston and Cambridge and ten years as a holistic practitioner at…

Osteoporosis and Bone Health. Current research. Presented by Adam Stark. Wed, Oct 30, 6:45-8:15. Osteoporosis and Bone Health, Adam Stark. Research keeps evolving. We’re learning, questioning old assumptions. Is it true that we need magnesium with calcium? How much do we need? (And, do we even need calcium?) Yes, D plays a role, but what vitamin K out of Japan? We’ll cover Adam’s Top-Five Tips for Healthy Bones, version 2019. Free. Limited to 60. Sign up by clicking on TICKETS…

Poetry Night at Debra's. Join local poetry enthusiast and store manager, Jim Leahy, for an evening of poetry sharing. Tues, Nov 5, 7:00-8:30. Poetry Night at Debra's. Join local poetry enthusiast and store manager, Jim Leahy, for an evening of poetry sharing. Take turns reading favorite poems. If you have something original to share, that's welcome too. Or come just to listen. Let Jim know if you can come. Signup at by clicking on the REGISTER button or at https://www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com/events.

Laugh for the Health of It! With Susan Phillips, Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. Laughter Yoga, practiced in over 100 countries, is easy, healthy and fun! Susan will lead us in sitting and standing laughter exercises to boost joy. Susan promises that Laughter Yoga will help us shed stress. Together we’ll learn to use laughter as a wellness strategy — not only to shift our mood but boost our immune system and increase resilience. Isn’t this perfect, especially for this time…

The power of adaptogenic herbs from the Ayurvedic tradition to help us deal with stress. Stress and the Power of Adaptogens with Gabriel Smalling. Gabriel is the National Educator for Himalaya Herbal Healthcare, an Ayurvedic herbal supplement company. Gabriel is fascinated by the relationship we have with nature and will share his love of traditional Ayurvedic medicine that is used to bring the body back into balance. His focus this evening will be on stress, the mind, and herbs like…

Monthly Meditation with Jay Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus of these meditations will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. You’ll become familiar with your inner healer. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Limited to 8 people, and the cost of attending is $15.…

A brilliant, bold novel. Library Book Discussion Group. This month the discussion is of This Is How It Always Is, by Laurie Frankel. Book discussions take place in our store.“Laurie Frankel writes with more heart than anyone I can think of...With emotional acuity, admirable bravery, utter compassion, and complete understanding, she’s created a family attempting to forge a path through one of life’s most mystifying challenges: how to define what it is that makes your child who he or she…

Osteoporosis and Bone Health with Adam Stark Wed, Nov 20, 6:45-8:15. Osteoporosis and Bone Health, Adam Stark. Research keeps evolving. We’re learning, questioning old assumptions. Is it true that we need magnesium with calcium? How much do we need? (And, do we even need calcium?) Yes, D plays a role, but what vitamin K out of Japan? We’ll cover Adam’s Top-Five Tips for Healthy Bones, version 2019. Free. Limited to 60. Sign up by clicking on TICKETS above or at…

Come in pajamas. Get a free muffin! 20% everything in the shop (even on items already on sale!) What a way to start your holiday shopping. Sat, Nov 23, Early Bird Sale. 6:00-9:00 a.m. Everything 20% OFF, even items already on sale. This is our hugely popular annual sale. A chance to start your holiday shopping for gourmet food gifts, scarves, candles, essential oils. A chance to buy those supplements you need. A chance to stock your cupboard and try…

Meditations will focus on development of your inner senses, working through areas where you feel stuck. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending, payable to Jay, is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area.

Make Your Own Luscious, Healing Face CreamSunday, Dec 15, 2:00-3:00-ish. Make your own face cream with Debra. Friends rave “How luxurious!” “It soaks right in!” Free, but limited to 30 lucky people who have not attended before. Attendees will receive a coupon for 20% off recipe ingredients following the class. Everyone goes home with a generous sample of Debra’s face cream. Sign up by clicking on TICKETS above.

This month we’ll discuss Born A Crime, by Noah Trevor. Book discussions take place in our store.This month we’ll discuss Born A Crime, by Noah Trevor. Book discussions take place in our store.“What makes Born a Crime such a soul-nourishing pleasure, even with all its darker edges and perilous turns, is reading Noah recount in brisk, warmly conversational prose how he learned to negotiate his way through the bullying and ostracism. What also helped was having a mother like Patricia…

A reading of a Child's Christmas in Wales. Christmas pudding too! Wednesday, December 18, 7:00 p.m. A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES. Come hear our Jim Leahy read this lovely Christmas poem. And, as he does every year, Jim will serve homemade Christmas pudding after the reading. Allow Jim and us to treat you at the holidays. Sign up by clicking on TICKETS.

For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem.Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.

What is the lymphatic system? It’s a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins...With Shawn Manske, ND, Educator for WishGarden Herbs. What is the lymphatic system? Shawn will talk about our body's network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins and waste materials. Shawn graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Canada. He was in clinical practice as a Naturopathic Doctor prior to moving to Colorado. In this…

Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner SensesMonthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign up…

What is the lymphatic system? It’s a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins...With Shawn Manske, ND, Educator for WishGarden Herbs. What is the lymphatic system? Shawn will talk about our body's network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins and waste materials. Shawn graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Canada. He was in clinical practice as a Naturopathic Doctor prior to moving to Colorado. In this…

Discussion of Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice by Bill BrowderEvening Book Discussion. Led by Barbara Gugluizza, Concord Free Public Library. This month: Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man's Fight for Justice by Bill Browder. "Hard to put down, part John Grisham-like thriller, part business and political memoir." -- Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times. “Reads like a classic thriller, with an everyman hero alone…

Fun Store Tour at Debra's Natural Gourmet Store tour with Debra. A good time will be had by all! You’ll go home smiling and with free samples. Tour lasts an hour. Limited to 15 people. Sign up at clickiing on TICKETS.

A real romp! Life, business and darn good recipes. Hilarious and thoughtful.The Little Shop That Could with Debra. Everything you wanted to know about our shop. Come hear what makes us run. Laugh at bloopers over the years. Limited to 60. Reserve your seat – Click on TICKETS above. Yes, the book is in the store!

Longevity, Immunity and You! From the gut, brain and nervous system, all are connected to our immune and endocannabinoid systems.Longevity, Immunity and You! With Garden of Life Educator, Amber Lynn Vitale. Amber is a Certified Nutritionist in Integrative Nutrition, and an Ayurvedic Clinical Consultant. Since early childhood, she’s been fascinated with the power of foods, herbs, and dietary supplements to optimize health. She works with doctors and alternative medical professionals and writes articles for a variety of natural health publications.…

Bring in your current Vit C serum OR eye wrinkle cream and swap it out for ANNEMARIE BORLIND product.Wed Feb 12, 2:00-6:00, ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND February Swap Out Event. Bring in your current Vitamin C serum OR eye wrinkle cream, and we will swap it out for either an ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND Orange Blossom Energizer or Essential Eye Wrinkle Cream, both made with organic or wild crafted, Non-GMO ingredients (while supplies last and one swap per customer). You’ll see guaranteed results in…

Joints hurt? We can't promise a cure, but you can reduce pain and swelling. Tuesday, February 18, 6:45-8:15. Arthritis. Adam Stark. Joints hurt? They don't have to. We can't promise a cure, but we can talk about ways to reduce the pain and swelling, through nutrition and herbal medicine. Hopefully, you walk away with more than just a list of things to try, but a clearer understanding of what they are, how they work, and what they'll do. Free but…

Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…

Library Discussion Group at Debra's Natural Gourmet Monday, Feb 24, 7-8:30. Each month, Debra's Natural Gourmet is lucky to have Concord librarian, Barbara, lead our book discussions. This month, we're reading Jane Austen's Emma. Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." In the very first sentence she introduces the title character as "Emma Woodhouse, handsome, clever, and rich." Discussions are free, but limited to 12 book lovers. Click on the…

Debra's Book Launch for The Little Shop That Could Sun March 1, Debra’s Book Launch at The Concord Book Shop. 3:00-4:00-ish. The Little Shop That Could: A Retailer’s Love Affair with Community and Food. The Concord Book Shop is a warm and welcoming independent bookstore that makes us proud. It makes our community better. So yes, shop local, and come hear Debra speak about our shop’s first 30 years. Irreverent. Hilarious and thoughtful. No need to RSVP, but do come!

For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem. Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.

Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…

Store tour with Debra. Laughs and learning. Thurs March 19, 7:00 p.m. Store tour with Debra. A good time will be had by all! You’ll go home smiling and with free samples. Tour lasts an hour. Limited to 15 people. Please sign up at www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com/events or click on the TICKET BUTTON above.

Monthly Evening Library Discussion Group Evening Book Discussion. Led by Barbara Gugluizza, Concord Free Public Library. This month our book is an Oprah Book Club selection: The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. NPR says, "What if memory had the power to transport enslaved people to freedom?” Book discussions take place in our store. Copies available at Main and West Concord Fowler libraries. Sign up at www.debrasnaturalgourmet.com/events.

For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem.Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.

Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…

For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem. Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.

Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…

For people who love poetry, whether it be original or a childhood favorite poem.Poetry Lovers’ Evening with Jim Leahy. Bring a favorite poem to share with the group. It’s a wonderful way to start 2020! Write Jim at Jim@DebrasNaturalGourmet.com to tell him you’ll be attending, or sign up by clicking on the TICKETS button above.

Monthly Meditation with Jay: Developing Your Inner Senses Monthly Meditation Classes at Debra’s Natural Gourmet Led by Jay Hovenesian. The focus will be on developing your inner senses, working through areas of your life where you feel stuck. Become familiar with your inner healer. Limited to 8 people, the cost of attending is $15. When Jay isn’t working in the supplement department at Debra’s, he maintains a private counseling practice and teaches meditation classes in the greater Boston area. Sign…

  Yes, this is the headshot supplied by Mr. Upton himself... We are truly blessed to be joined by the LEGENDARY Roy Upton (our description, not his!) for a discussion on the role of nutrients and botanicals around COVID-19.  The discussion will include science and tradition, and herbs from the European, Chinese, Native American, and Ayurvedic traditions. Roy Upton is the founder, president, and editor of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia. He is also a co-founder and past president of the…

          Did you know there's a link between recurrent UTIs and cognitive decline? Most of us already have a rudimentary understanding of probiotics -- that they're healthy gut bacteria which help us digest food, keep us regular, and maintain balanced immune function. But that's just the tip of the iceberg.  Healthy probiotic bacteria may help us with situations as diverse as weight loss, skin conditions, cholesterol, and even our moods. This talk will skip right over…

  Jonathan Glass: acupuncturist, Ayurvedic healer, published author, neighbor, friend. Join Jonathan Glass M.Ac, author of the Total Life Cleanse for a discussion about the profound relationship between diet, lifestyle and our immune system. Jonathan will share the benefits of gentle seasonal cleansing and dietary/lifestyle practices based on the principles of Ayurveda... and good old common sense! Jonathan will discuss universal principles of health along with relevant suggestions related to supporting our immunity during the pandemic. Jonathan is an acupuncturist,…

Debra will share from The Little Shop that Could: A Retailer's Love Affair with Community and Food, a 30-year compendium about the wacky world of retail and getting into trouble with town government, winning national awards (ahem, that's plural), exploring the natural products industry and discussing topics like candidates for public office who are high on sugar from Twinkies. Those of you who know Debra know she is not lacking for anecdotes and opinions.  Want to know if Debra agrees…