Step into the poetic world of Italian gardener and cultural visionary, Clark Lawrence, whose 19th-century pumping station in the Po Valley has been transformed into a sanctuary of art, nature, and renewal.

The documentary film La Macchina Fissa takes us through the rhythm of the seasons — from autumn’s faded blooms to spring’s rebirth — as Clark tends his garden with humor, devotion, and a small herd of helpful goats. A meditation on time, landscape, and the enduring relationship between humans and the natural world, this exquisite documentary reminds us that beauty thrives even in decay.

Join us for this stunning film (in Italian with English subtitles) that follows Clark in his work and his philosophy of a garden as a place in which to “swim among the plants.” Stay for a conversation with Lawrence and a book signing in Dewey Hall’s warm glow — where art, community, and good company flourish all year long.

Suggested donation: $10 at the door
Tea & biscuits served
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