Community Event

Sunday, April 13, 2025, noon-4pm, Spring Open House, 

Montinore Estate, 3663 SW Dilley Rd, Forest Grove, Or 97116

Please join us, and invite others who may be interested for our annual Spring workshop and hands-on presentation day! This is a great opportunity for those wanting an introduction to Biodynamics, and to become familiar with the methods to enhance your practices on your home garden, farm or vineyard.

Queremos invitarte a esta conversación de expertos en Comunidades Sostenidas por la Agricultura organizado Stay True y Épicos Alimentos. Vamos a compartir un lindo encuentro virtual entre Steeven McFadden, quien después de años recorriendo las granjas comunitarias de Estados unidos, escribió el nuevo libro publicado por Stay True Biodynamics Publishers, Alex Edleson, uno de los pioneros en Argentina creando la primera granja sostenida por la comunidad en la Patagonia y Tobías Merlo quien junto a Épicos Alimentos lleva adelante una granja comunitaria en Buenos Aires.

The Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) Organic Farming Conference (held at the La Crosse Center) is widely known as the largest organic farming conference in the United States. Every year regenerative and organic farmers from a wide range of farm sizes, experiences, and backgrounds gather to learn the latest in organic farming methods, build community, and shape the future of the organic farming movement.

Organicology brings together contributors, advocates and change-makers from across the organic trade to revolutionize food, agriculture and economic models for the better.

In this 6-day workshop we will study and practice biodynamic principles. We will learn how we can improve the fertility of the soil on a practical level and also work with the spiritual formative forces of the universe, through ceremony and the use of the biodynamic preparations. Truly living and working between Heaven and Earth.

Experience how our small community works together to honor mother earth and our unseen helpers, the elemental and nature beings.

Teachers: 

Walter Moora (US), Biodynamic Farmer for 50+years

In this 6-day workshop we will study and practice biodynamic principles. We will learn how we can improve the fertility of the soil on a practical level and also work with the spiritual formative forces of the universe, through ceremony and the use of the biodynamic preparations. Truly living and working between Heaven and Earth.

Experience how our small community works together to honor mother earth and our unseen helpers, the elemental and nature beings.

Teachers: 

Walter Moora (US), Biodynamic Farmer for 50+years

In this workshop we will explore the many different types of beehives that beekeepers can make, and learn how to work with each of these. We will also weave a Sun Hive together out of rye straw and learn how to make the cow dung and clay paste that we use for extra insulation. We will be learning about and experiencing the different qualities of honey, wax, and propolis; we will dip candles together, and celebrate the growing light of Candlemas time with the queen bees who start laying eggs again at this time of year in anticipation of the season to come!

The vertebrates can be rightly considered our brothers and sisters. Through the animals on the farm (wild and domestic) we have a deep connection to the Earth that formed through evolution and continues today.

Beekeepers Q&A with Spikenard Mentors

7-8pm

Held on the third Wednesday of each month from 7pm to 8pm Eastern Time.  Make a donation for a single Q&A or sign up for a full year of Q&A sessions for $150.00.

NOFA NJ's 35th Annual Winter Conference

Living Roots, Resilience, & Food Security