Hugh Williams, one of the best orchardists in the East and a biodynamic farmer for over forty five years, shares his perspective and practical knowledge!
Craig Holdrege explains how to work with the living dynamic qualities of plants and animals. Sherry Wildfeuer takes us through the ins and outs of using the Stella Natura planting calendar.
A day-long workshop covering boosting soil fertility, weed and pest control using biodynamic preparations, and small animal stewardship.
Water is crucial to biodynamics: Not only to water plants, but for the process of stirring, which potentizes the preparations. Jennifer Greene of the Water Research Institute takes us far beyond what we commonly know, or suppose we know, of this element.
Our day begins with Mac Mead introducing biodynamics. In the afternoon we will do hands-on practical learning.
Mac Mead & Megan Durney lead us in making several of the biodynamic compost preps & discuss their healing effects on soil & plants.
In the classroom, Mac Mead explores the relationship of soil science and spiritual science. In the garden, we'll dig in and get our hands dirty!
Mac Mead & Megan Durney share about the essential nature of the animal & Kim Vaughan covers the basics of biodynamic dairy herd management.
Approaching the Planets through the Seven Woods. Can be taken as a stand alone offering. Sliding scale price.
In the heart of the winter each year we pick a poignant theme from Rudolf Steiner’s lectures on agriculture and celebrate it with artistic activities, presentations, small and large group discussions, and festive meals!