Workshop

All students and friends of Spikenard are invited to join in three days of gratitude and celebration of the bees, the landscape, and our own inner transformation. This is a time we get to know and work with the hives from the periphery through three days of special lectures and activities, art and music making, and tending of sanctuary land, the "body" of the beehive.

In this workshop we will look at what needs to be done in the fall in order to let the hives go into the winter as strong and healthy as possible, and also take a look at the winter and early spring months, probably the most difficult time of the year for the bees. We will take a closer look at the various illnesses and probable causes, as well as share our methods of hive feeding, wrapping, and consolidation for best possible over-wintering success.

Josephine Porter Institute Late Spring Preparation Workshop

June 13-15, 2025

The mission of biodynamics has always been one of fostering health for the purpose of universal human freedom.

The goal of the “farm organism” is so that every farm might source from within its own boundaries, all its own fertility needs that stream in from the cosmos.

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

Hosted by The Waldorf School of Santa Barbara and the Helen Hecker Study Group - Studies in Anthroposophy:

Sept 14, 2024   9:30am - 6:00pm with breaks for lunch (BYOL or buy locally) and healthy snacks (provided)

Harald Hoven introduces the history and evolution of biodynamics, the preparations, and their applications in a day-long workshop.  In the garden, we will build a compost pile together and close with a stir and spray of BD 500.  Join us to learn exceptional practices to nourish and invigorate your garden, farm, and landscape!

Fee: $35, $40 after Sept 7th 

The Chesapeake Biodynamic Network of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, & West Virginia announces a wokrshop on Permaculture & Biodynamics with Biodynamic Farmer Student Lundy

Thursday, August 22

4711 Poole Road Sykesville, MD 21784

10:00am-2:00pm

Developing the concept of the "Living Farm Organism" on five acres. Donations are welcomed to help compensate Stewart Lundy. Do bring a lunch and yu are invited to stay afterwards to hike the surrounding landscape if you so wish.