42nd Annual Native American
Elders and Youth Gathering
July 24th – 26th, 2026
Meal Service
Donations for Elders’ Meals:
Food service at the Elders and Youth Gathering this year is available for purchase.
See details below.
We are providing complimentary meals for Elders, ministers, youth presenters, invited guests and firekeepers. We welcome Heart Donations and Meal Sponsorships to help us to cover the costs of these complimentary meals.
Thank you for your Support!
Meals Available for Purchase:
We’re happy to offer several food options throughout the Elders and Youth gathering to make your stay at The Peace Village comfortable and enjoyable.
Breakfast:
A daily breakfast pass is available for $40, covering breakfast Friday through Monday, or you may purchase breakfast for $15 per day. Once you purchase your breakfast pass, you will receive a breakfast bracelet. Please wear this breakfast bracelet for the weekend, as it is your entry into the dining tent for breakfast. Breakfast for ages 0-7 is free. Breakfast will be prepared by Chef Sarah, a seasoned chef, who works as a sole proprietor and has been cooking for retreat centers in Western Massachusetts. Breakfast will be available 8-9 am.
In order to help with meal planning, we ask that everyone purchase your breakfast bracelet in advance.
In kindness towards the chef, please purchase as soon as possible.
Thank you for your Support!
Lunch and Dinner:
On Friday and Saturday, for lunch and dinner, freshly prepared food, from local ingredients, will be available for purchase through Wendy, a chef from Bristol, Vermont, serving food inspired from her homeland, Guatemala. Wendy will offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. She will be located by the participant’s dining tent. Lunch break is 12:30-1:30 pm. Dinner break is 5:00-6:00 pm. Check out and follow Wendy on Instagram @la_chapina_guate_food .
On Sunday, for lunch and at the close of the Elders and Youth gathering, you can enjoy freshly prepared food, by Glazy, from Lincoln Vermont, small business owner, serving mostly local and organic food inspired by her family influence, love for food and Filipina heritage. Glazy will offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. She will be located by the participant’s dining tent. Lunch break is 12:30-1:30 pm. Elders and Youth Gathering concludes at 4:00 pm, food will be available to purchase until 5:00 pm. Check out and follow Glazy on Instagram @jolitaskitchen
A concessions table offering a variety of items in addition to baked goods will be available at the registration tent throughout the event.
If purchasing food on the land isn’t convenient for you, please feel free to bring your own meals—we want everyone to feel comfortable and well taken care of.