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Back-to-the-Land

Labyrinth Project of Alabama - 204 Oak Road Birmingham, AL 35216-1410. 205-979-1744. Lectures, workshops, and Labyrinth Gardens (earth, canvas, and finger-walking labyrinths).
Deep Rock (Map) - 2209 Anderson Rd., P.O. Box 1, Opelika, AL 36803-0001. Free Consultant Service: 800-333-7762. Outside U.S. Territories and Canada, call (334) 749-3377. World's largest manufacturer of portable water well drills.

Farms & Farmers Markets: Organic

The Southern Sustainable Agriculture Working Group - Regional approach to the creation of a sustainable food and farming systems. Through their programs and activities they link over 120 organizations and hundreds of individuals throughout thirteen southern states.
Tuscaloosa CSA (Map) - 14430 Jackson Trace Rd., Coker, AL 35452. Growing fresh produce using only environmentally-sound practices for families in and around Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Mt. Laurel Organic Gardens (Map) - 1185 Dunnavant Valley Road (County. Rd. 41), Birmingham, AL 35242. 205-991-5220. Operate 'Grow Alabama', a farmer to consumer cooperative. Also, CSA weekly vegetable delivery program.

Health Food Stores

Golden Temple Natural Grocery & Cafe (Map) - 1901 11th Ave. S., Birmingham, AL 35205. 205-933-6333. Hours: M-F 8:30-7; Sat 9:30-5:30; Sun 12-5:30.
Golden Temple Natural Grocery (Map) - 3309 Lorna Rd., Hoover(south of Birmingham), AL 35216. 205-823-7002. No produce, bulk herbs, books, essential oils. Hours: M-F 10-6:30pm; Sat 10-6, Closed Sunday.
Garden Cove Produce! (Map)- 628 Meridian St., Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-534-COVE. Organic fruits, veggies, bulk food, breads, groceries, herbs, vitamins, books, and much more.
Pearly Gates Natural Foods (Map) - 2308 Memorial Parkway SW, Huntsville, AL 35801. 256-534-6233 . Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6:30; Closed Sundays.
Manna Grocery & Deli (Map) - 2300 McFarland Blvd., Suite 12, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. 205-752-9955. Herbs, natural body and skin-care products, handmade Nepalese jewelry, books on natural cooking, wind chimes, and many great gift ideas. The deli staff prepares delicious lunch items daily and has take-out items available. Hours: M-Sat 9-7; Closed Sunday.

Natural Healthcare

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Uchee Pines Institute & Lifestyle Center ** (Map) - 30 Uchee Pines Rd., Seale, AL 36875-5702. 334-855-4764. It is a non-profit, health educational and treatment facility located in the country near Seale, Alabama, 15 miles from Columbus, Georgia.  Uchee Pines has been dedicated to helping the people suffering from the lifestyle illnesses of today that are killing millions of people in the western world every year. Uchee Pines is dedicated to find a way to help people through simple, natural methods using exercise, vegetarian nutrition, and such simple treatments as hydrotherapy, massage, the rational and judicious use of some herbs and supplements, and firm faith in the Divine Healer.

Publications: Natural Lifestyle

Natural Awakenings: Huntsville - Jaci Hogue, 800 D-102 Madison Blvd Suite 302, Madison, AL 35758. 256-464-0095 or toll-free 866-464-0095. Serving North & Central Alabama.
Natural Awakenings: Mobile - Melanie Rankin, PO Box 191421, Mobile, AL 36619. 251-661-8142.

Restaurants: Vegetarian & Natural Food

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Note: see 'Health Food Stores' above, most have deli's and/or eating areas.
Golden Temple Vegetarian Cafe * (Map) - 1901 11th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205. 205-933-8933. Hours: M-F 8:30-7; Sat 9:30-5:30; Sun 12-5:30.
Eden's Delicacies (Map) - 1108 Bessemer Rd. NW, Huntsville, AL 35816. 256-721-9491. Hours: Mon, Tues & Thurs 11-7; Wed 11-6; Fri11-3; Sunday 12(noon)-4. Closed Saturday.
Manna Grocery & Deli (Map) - 2300 McFarland Blvd. E., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-5823. 205-752-9955. Hours: M-Sat 9-7; Closed Sunday. See write up & photos above.