We are the Boutenko family, also known as the Raw Family. The four of us embarked on a diet of entirely raw foods in 1994, when we became seriously ill. Victoria had arrhythmia and edema and was obese and depressed. Igor suffered from painful rheumatoid arthritis and had severe hyperthyroid. Sergei was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and was supposed to go on insulin. Valya had asthma.

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Joy for Life, a Seven Day Spiritual Retreat with Raw Family

July 14-20, 2008

The event will take place at the Angel’s Health Food Institute, located on a lush 23-acre farm, conveniently accessible from Interstate-5, within the most spectacular scenery in Southern Oregon’s beautiful Rogue Valley.

Facilitators include: Tom Compton, certified facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, Victoria Boutenko and Valya Boutenko, student of The Work of Byron Katie, author, artist and filmmaker.


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Wild Edible Hikes with Sergei Boutenko and Harmony Hikes

I have made several exciting changes for the 2008 season. First, I have expanded my hiking calendar to include more foraging day hikes as well as extended trips. This means that you now have more choices for perfecting your wild edible skills..

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