WORKSHOP SCHEDULE DATES

Information about workshop fees, dates and answers to FAQ's.

 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 Sunday morning.

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.
  • Sign up for two one day workshops for $140, or three one day workshops for $200
  • Sign up for all five workshops for $350
  • Active full-time student, lower income, or simple lifestyle practitioner - 50% off of full price.
  • Work to learn participant - $10 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 workshop fee. If you need scholarship 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 monetary credit toward workshop attendance.

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
  • enclosed 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

  1. Permaculture, learning from nature - (weekend)
  2. Rainwater Harvest and Storage - Basic - (one day)
  3. Rainwater Harvest and Storage - Advanced - (weekend)
  4. Introduction to Organic Gardening - (one day)
  5. Simple Green Construction & Retrofitting Techniques - (one day)
  6. New Farm Start Up for first time farmers- (weekend or two day)


2010

Winter-time workshops by special request only. Call or e-mail for details.

March  6               Maryville College class field trip (full)

March  27             Rainwater Harvest & Storage - Basic 101

April  10                Introduction to Organic Gardening

April  17                Permaculture, learning from nature

April 24-25         Farm Open House - 40th Anniversary of Earth Day - Free Events

May    8                  Introduction to Organic Gardening

May  15                  Basic free range poultry care & managemant

May  22                  Simple Green Construction

June  5                   Rainwater Harvest & Storage

June 19                  Permaculture, learning from nature


SUMMER BREAK - (special workshops or farm tours available upon request)


September         Introduction to Organic Gardening

October              Rainwater Harvest & Storage

October              Simple Green Construction

October              Annual Fall Open House - Free Event

November          Permaculture, learning from nature

 

Fall Schedule under construction, please check back soon.