£150.00 for two days, including lunch (limited to 70 places)
Note: there is an optional day of farm visits on Friday, 26th May
Come and join leading practitioners for two days of hands-on workshops that explore how biodynamic principles and practice and permaculture design can be used at farm scale, and combined to create resilient, productive, financially viable farms that support biodiversity and serve the wider community.
Small groups, guided by leaders in their field, will have the opportunity to:
Learn how to make and use biodynamic preparations with Briony Young from Tablehurst Farm
Tour Huxhams Cross Farm with Marina O’Connell and learn how permaculture design has been mixed with the principles and practices of biodynamic farming
Learn about deep observation methods for farm design and development with Claire Hattersley of Weleda and Bob Mehew from the Apricot Centre
Explore how biodynamic principles and practices and permaculture design influence livestock management systems
There will also be the chance to hear talks from Director of the BDA, Gabriel Kaye; taste biodynamic wines and spirits with Limeburn Hill Biodynamic Vineyard; take a tour of Dartington Mill and the Almond Thief Bakery; and be introduced to the therapeutic and well-being work being carried at the Apricot Centre with children and families who work on the farm.
Following the workshops, there is an optional day of farm visits (Friday, 26th May) where you can see biodynamics and permaculture design in practice across the South West.
Meals
Lunches on both days are included in the ticket price. Lunches are provided by Edgy Veggie using Apricot Centre produce. Please indicate any dietary requirements when booking your ticket.
On Wednesday, 24th May, Schumacher College will host a buffet style evening meal for attendees at £20 per person (plus booking fee); you need to book your dinner ticket in advance
On Thursday, 25th May, there is an optional pizza dinner out at New Lion Brewery (around £12 a pizza). Attendees can purchase their food and drink at the brewery on the night, but please indicate if you will be joining dinner out when booking so we can make a reservation accordingly.
Parking
Parking is available at The Cider Press Centre overspill car park, TQ9 6TQ. There will be a shuttle bus available between the car park and farm at the start and end of each day. There will be a small daily fee for use of the shuttle bus service.