From mailbox@gsenet.org Sat May 2 23:59:53 1998 Date: Thu, 2 Apr 1998 01:08:16 -0500 From: Phil Reynolds To: csa-L@prairienet.org Subject: BIODYNAMIC GARDENING COURSE - SPRING VALLEY NY 980402 BIODYNAMIC GARDENING COURSE - SPRING VALLEY NY :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Date: 980402 From: enerjet@aol.com A One-Year Part-Time Program of the Pfeiffer Center BIODYNAMICS A scientific and spiritual approach to gardening and farming. "If you live a life in balance with the universe...all nature is your congratulation, and you have cause momentarily to bless yourself." -- Henry David Thoreau There is a delicate balance to the coexistence of all living things. Through an understanding of this interdependence, we can maintain harmony and encourage healing. During the course of our one year program, we will teach the Biodynamic approach, a holistic and healing method of ecological farming, gardening and landscaping...a practice which has been developed for over 70 years, on millions of acres, in every climate. Through talks, hands-on participation and observation, we will explore composting, pest management, companion planting and planetary influences. This is a thoroughly unique opportunity to learn how to work with nature rather than manipulating it. COURSE DETAILS The course consists of eight weekend sessions which begin September 12, 1998 and end with a five day intensive in the Summer of 1999. * Saturday, September 12, 1998, 9am-5pm Introduction: Evaluation, Environment and Ecology * Friday Evening, Saturday, October 2-3, 1998, 8pm-9:30pm & 9am-5pm Creating and understanding the healing and harmonizing effects of biodynamic preparations. A hands-on workshop. * Saturday, October 24, 1998, 9am-5pm Soil science and composting. A hands-on session with composting expert Will Brinton, Director of the Woods End Research Laboratories in Maine. * Saturday, November 21, 1998, 9am-5pm The influence of cosmic forces on plant growth and nutritional qualities. * Saturday, February 20, 1999, 9am-5pm Life rhythms and garden tasks. * Saturday, March 20, 1999, 9am-5pm The 4-fold plant, crop rotation, pest management and bees. * Saturday, April 17, 1999, 9am-5pm Water, H2O or much more? A fascinating discovery/adventure with Jennifer Greene, Director of the Water Research Institute in Blue Hills, Maine. * Saturday, May 15, 1999, 9am-5pm Planetary influences on plant forms and colors. * Late June or early July, Monday-Friday An intensive week, reviewing and applying the material covered during the course. We will concentrate on application of the biodynamic sprays, compost and herb tea, weed and pest management, companion planting and bees. Gunther Hauk, Director of the Pfeiffer Center, will be the principal instructor, drawing on over 20 years of experience as a biodynamic gardener and teacher in Germany. LOCATION The campus is on the grounds of the Threefold Educational Foundation, and Sunbridge College in Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. (formerly Spring Valley). The campus includes the site of the first biodynamic garden in North America, originally planted in 1927. TUITION $1,000 includes all materials. Participants in the full course will receive a certificate of completion. ROOM & BOARD Housing is available at the Holder House student residence, in private homes or at the Holiday Inn in Montvale, N.J. Room rates range from $25-50, depending on the type of accommodation. APPLICATION Name ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Address ---------------------------------------------------------------------- City/State/Zip ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Home Phone ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Work Phone ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Fax ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Email ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You will be sent confirmation of your registration along with a registration packet. Applications should be sent to: Pfeiffer Center Threefold Educational Foundation 260 Hungry Hollow Road Spring Valley NY 10977 A $25 deposit (non-refundable) should accompany your application. Please make your check payable to Threefold Educational Foundation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Threefold Educational Foundation 260 Hungry Hollow Road Spring Valley NY 10977 Tel: 914-352-5020 x 20 Fax: 914-352-5071 Email: enerjet@aol.com :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * G A R D E N S T A T E E N V I R O N E T * * Tel 973-586-4128 MAILBOX@GSENET.ORG Fax 973-627-8616 * * - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * * EcoNet Conference: env.nj * * WWW Site: http://www.gsenet.org * * Listserver: majordomo@igc.org subscribe gsenet-L * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * =END=