June 21 - June 22nd weekend:
The BDANC Summer Solstice Celebration will be at Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm, in Santa Rosa - We will explore the warmth that lives between people and plants, including an introduction to biodynamic farming - singing and artistic work - observing the valerian plant - making preparations - farm tour - group discussions - potluck lunch. - childcare - catered meals - More details, registration links and and detailed schedule will be coming soon at BDANC.
Speakers and teachers include:
Birgit and Erik Landowne, farmers at Summerfield Farm
Luke Frey, biodynamic leader from Frey Vineyards
Dr. Daciana Iancu, Anthroposophical doctor
Lilith Dupuis, eurythmist and anthroposophic teacher
Denise Sacks - Nurturing arts instructor
Ronni Sands - biodynamic writer, teacher and artist
Harald Hoven, internationally known biodynamic teacher
Rebecca Briggs, of the Biodynamic Association of America
Elizabeth Kaiser from Singing Frog Farm
Isabelle Young from Three Springs Community Farm
Program costs: Free to members of BDANC. Contributions requested from non-members $20-40, sliding scale. No one turned away.
Childcare: Children are welcome and there will be care offered by Summerfield students. We ask for a donation from parents.
Schedule:
SATURDAY - June 21st
7am - Catered breakfast (cost payable with registration)
8am - Eurythmy with Lilith Dupuis
8:30 - Circle: Welcome, announcements, schedule, introductions
Introduction to Biodynamics - with Eric Landowne
9:00 - An Experience of Warmth - with Luke Frey
9:30 - break
9:45 - Dr. Daciana Iancu - Goethean observation - Valerian and Nettles
10:45 Artistic activity - with Denise Sacks
11:45 Call for food for potluck
11:55 Farm Tour with Birgit Landowne
12:40 Lunch
2:30 Rebecca Briggs introduces the Biodynamic Association of America
3:00 Break out groups:
1) Prep Making with Harold Hoven
2) Discussion Circle with Elizabeth Kaiser from Singing Frog Farm and Isabelle Young from Three Springs Community Farm. What is the farming life and how does one make a life in farming?
5:00 Break
6:00 Catered Dinner - pizza in the cobb oven
7:30 Bonfire Conversation and reflectioin
SUNDAY - June 22nd
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Circle for group discussion
10:00 - Rebecca Briggs speaks about the BDA and its relationship to Regional Groups
11:00 Eurythmy and Closing picture with Lilith and Sebastian Dupuis
12:00 Volunteers help with clean-up and pack up