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BIODYNAMIC GARDENING COURSE - SPRING VALLEY NY
980402
BIODYNAMIC GARDENING COURSE - SPRING VALLEY NY
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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
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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
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