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 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
- 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)
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.