Aaron 'Water' Piepszny

Aaron Piepszny teaches Chi Gung, Buddhism, and somatic embodiment studies online as well as at Menla Mountain retreat where he is the head of horticulture. He received his Permaculture Design Certificate in 2016 at the Paititi institute in Peru. Aaron has studied, supported, and enacted a wide variety of integrative food production methods with locals and First Nations in Spain, California, NY state, Peru, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Germany, and Poland. He received his BA in Cultural Anthropology from SUNY Buffalo. He started his farming career in 2001. Aaron has been a professional dancer for over 15 years.A naturalist, farmer, and Gaian steward, Aaron has been wildcrafting food and medicine plants and foraging mushrooms for 25 years. He brings great excitement, reverence, and joy to sharing wisdom, learning, and concepts regarding nature, health, and mindfulness.

Upcoming Programs by Aaron 'Water' Piepszny

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Rona Berg, Organic Spa

Absolutely amazing! Perfect in every way! Loved my massage-rejuvenating! Loved my facial – healing and restoring! My favorite place!

Debbie Mulligan

“Beautiful place, in location and spirit! Wonderful staff. Fantastic, healing programs.”

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