WORKSHOP SCHEDULE DATES
We offer a number of separate, yet inter-related workshops to the general public. We can also custom design a workshop for school groups, home schoolers, or for your family, or your social and / or civic group.
One day workshops
begin at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m.
A wholesome farm-grown lunch is provided to participants.
Weekend workshops
Begin on Friday evening and end on mid-day Sunday .
A light potluck supper on Friday, three full meals on Saturday,
and a light breakfast on Sunday is provided.
Weekend workshops
Include an evening campfire and story telling at our "Between the Ponds" fire circle.
Musical instruments are always welcome.
For more details-contact us by phone 865-354-8170 or by email
Fees for workshops are as follows:
- School groups and home schoolers $5.oo per person
- One day workshops - $80.oo per person - Bring a friend and get a $10 discount.
- Weekend workshops - $200. per person - Bring a friend and get a $25 discount.
- Sign up for two one day workshops for $140, or three one day workshops for $200
- Sign up for all four one day workshops plus the weekend permaculture workshop for $450
- Active full-time student, lower income, or simple lifestyle practitioner - 50% off of full price.
- Work to learn participant - $5 per day - must be pre-approved following a trial day at the farm. **
- It is our intention to not exclude any serious potential workshop participant due to a financial hardship in paying the posted workshop fee. If you need scholarship-type financial assistance or other special consideration, please contact us via email.
**The Work to learn program is design to exchange sweat equity for practical knowledge. In exchange for hands-on labor provided to the farm, participants receive practical knowledge, and credit applied toward workshop participation. WTL programs can be tailored to address learning specific skills, i.e., construction, gardening, water systems, etc.
Workshop Deposit Required
For one day workshops, we require a $25.oo non-refundable deposit to be paid no later than two weeks prior to the workshop date. For weekend workshops, a $50.oo deposit is required two weeks prior to the workshop date. Special arrangements may be made for late sign-ups.
Please make checks payable to Leaf Myczack
Overnight lodgings & facilities -
- primitive tent campsites
- sheltered loft space in the main barn
- graveled parking area for camper - no utilities provided
- rent the farmhouse guest bedroom overnight
- enclosed outdoor composting toilet facility w/ wash water sink
- enclosed outdoor kitchen w/ propane fueled stovetop
PLEASE DO NOT BRING PETS, FIREARMS, ALCOHOL, OR DRUGS TO THE FARM
Workshops Offered
- Permaculture, learning from nature - (weekend)
- Rainwater Harvest and Storage - Basic - (one day)
- Rainwater Harvest and Storage - Advanced - (weekend)
- Introduction to Organic Gardening - (one day)
- Simple Green Construction & Retrofitting Techniques - (one day)
- New Farm Start Up for first time farmers- (weekend or two day)
- Basic free range poultry care & management (one day)
At this time we are not pre-scheduling calender dates for our workshops.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP
1. Choose a workshop topic (from the list above) that you would like to learn.
2. Contact us by email
- Tell us the name of the workshop
- Tell us how many persons will be involved (up to 4)
- Tell us the best available date (weekend or weekday) for you or your group. Most workshop sessions are limited to the months of April, May, June, - September, October, November due to seasonal weather conditions and temperatures. Introduction to Organic Gardening & Simple Green Construction are available after March 15th.
3. We will confirm the workshop date, and then request a non-refundable deposit from you.
4. Show up at the scheduled workshop, and be both educated and inspired.
Coming from out of state?
email us for details & lodging information.