The Pfeiffer Center’s Biodynamic Course is a year-long part-time training that covers the basic principles of Biodynamic Agriculture according to the seasons, in eleven full-day workshops.
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!
The science & art of pruning fruit trees, including a few hours of hands-on learning, pruning our own orchard.
We'll explore how to work with the living dynamic qualities of plants and animals & dive into the biodynamic planting calendar.
Using & making barrel compost, planning of the gardening year & more!
Making and using horn silica prep, nettle prep, & tree paste, & the role of the honeybee & a visit to our apiary.
More on compost preps including discussing & making yarrow & valerian preps, & the biodynamic cycle of the year.