Phoenix will soon welcome a new eco-friendly one-stop shop featuring fabulous “green” items for the home and body. And to celebrate the new addition, Central Slope will host a grand opening event this weekend, January 30-31, featuring free morning yoga classes, workshops on how to make easy “green” transitions in your life and a swanky jazz reception in the evening!
Central Slope, located near Central Avenue and Dunlap in the emerging Sunnyslope “Eco” disctrict, specializes in herbal teas and reclaimed/recycled textiles for the home. The two owners are committed eco-activists; Michael Keele (lead designer/founder of eco-friendly shop Keeleco) and Amy Lilie, ND (licensed naturopathic physician). Keele and Lilie’s goal is to influence consumers and manufacturers to use sustainable, “green” products for both the home and our bodies.
You can find out more information on Central Slope at www.centralslope.com.
Grand Opening Festivities Schedule:
Saturday, January 30th
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Morning Yoga
A free class open to the public featuring local yoga practitioners who will help you get in touch with your breath, body and mind to set positive intentions for the day.
9:45 a.m.-10 p.m. Doors Open For Business
11 a.m. Eco-Sustainable Workshop #1
“Herbal Medicines From the Garden” by Dr. Amy Lilie, Naturopathic Physician and Herbalist. Learn how herbs commonly found in the kitchen can help us prevent and treat common health conditions.
3 p.m. Eco-Sustainable Workshop #2
“The Three R’s of Sustainability- Reuse, Reclaim, Recycle by Michael Keele, owner of Keeleco Designs. Answers to questions about how we can make more of a positive ecological impact everyday out of our home and workspace.
7 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday Night Main Event
Come out for local live Jazz entertainment at The Slope featuring the musical tones of Jessika Murphy and Friends. Raffle prize winners for the day will be announced at the end of the show!
Sunday, January 31
8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Morning Yoga
A free class open to the public featuring local yoga practitioners who will help you get in touch with your breath, body and mind to set positive intentions for the day.
9:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Doors Open For Business
11 a.m. Eco-Sustainable Workshop #3
“Create a Small Space Sustainable Garden” by Melissa and Travis Brooks, local organic farmers and landscape designers. Get your hands dirty and take home some eco-friendly planters and seeds for growing your veggie garden this Spring, even if you don’t have a green thumb!
12 p.m.-2 p.m. More Live Jazz
Hear an encore performance from local Jazz artist Jessika Murphy.
Saturday, February 20
8 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Morning Yoga
A free class open to the public featuring local yoga practitioners who will help you get in touch with your breath, body and mind to set positive intentions for the day.
9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. The Natural Way
Discussion with Amy Lilie, Naturopathic Doctor and Ayurvedic student.
LECTURE: You Are What You Digest!
Come learn the top five tips to ensure that what you eat is digested well and how to choose the foods most appropriate for your health based on your unique mind-body constitution. Peaceful roots and Central Slope invite you to attend a Q & A gathering focusing on how natural foods and herbs can be used in our daily lives to improve our health and prevent disease.
Central Slope
8801 N Central Ave, Phoenix
(between Northern and Dunlap in the Nielsen Galleries Design Studio)
Who knew Sunnyslope was a burgeoning eco hotspot!
Sounds like a great store idea.