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2012 Calendar
Belize Adventure Jan./Feb.
Hike in the jungle. Stay in Mayan villages. Visit Plenty relief projects. Contact me for details.
Vegan Cooking Retreat Feb. 24-26
Yummy new foods, easy gourmet recipes and a jam packed weekend...more
Stream Bank - Tree Planting Feb. 25
Swan Conservation Trust
Midwifery Assistant Workshop March 4-10
Stream Clean Up March 10 Swan Trust
The Spiritual Path March 16-18
Personal rejuvenation and healing, Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Healing Touch, Music...more

Farm Experience Weekend
March 30- April 1 Our 10th year!
The best overview of life in community, green building and solar technology, gardening, midwifery, education... more

Midwifery Assistant Workshop April 1-7
Permaculture Apprenticeship Apr 8, 2012
Experience the Land April 20-22
A Farm Experience Weekend plus a waterfall hike. Swan Conservation Trust.
The World Peace Diet Conference with Dr Will Tuttle May 3-6
Author of The World Peace Diet speaks and performs his music. Hands-on garden tour, vegan cooking classes plus lectures, workshops and with Will...more
Farm School Family Fest May 12 & 13
Music, Tours, Food & camping included.
A benefit for The Farm School.
Midwifery Herb Workshop May 17-20
Men's Retreat May 18-20
Build our strength and better understand our place in the world.
Midwifery Workshop - Common Sense and Tradition May 20-24
Community & Sustainability Conference May 25-27 Explore the connection between lifestyle and intention.
Women's Retreat June 1-3
Sisters of all ages come together. Hosted by women of The Farm...more
Organic Gardening Intensive
June 3-10 or 8-10 A week (or weekend) Hands-on gardening plus garden tours on and off-The Farm to visit Shiitake operations, a bamboo nursery...more
Natural Building Workshop June 5, 2012   
Midwife Assistant Workshop June 10 - 16
Midwifery Workshop - Neonatal Resuscitation June 19 - 20
Buffalo River Canoe Trip July 21
Swan Trust
Summer Retreat July 25-29
or 27-29 (weekend only) Fun for the entire family.
Midwife Assistant Workshop July 29 - Aug 4
Prairie Barrens Hike Aug. 4 Swan Trust
Advanced Midwife Workshop Aug 19-25
Midwifery Workshop - Neonatal Resuscitation Aug 27 - 28
Midwifery Assistant Workshop Sept 16-22
Farm Experience Weekend Sept 21-23
Vegan Cooking Retreat Oct. 12-14
Whether a confirmed vegan or simply seeking new recipes to better health, you'll find yummy new foods, easy gourmet recipes and a jam packed weekend.
 
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The Farm School Family Fest May 12 & 13, 2012

Join us as we camp under the stars, dance to the music and enjoy the beauty of spring.

A special celebration honoring Mother Earth and all Moms!

Activities include:

 
  • Farm Tours

  • Guided Hikes

  • Workshops

  • Games

  • Plays and Skits

  • Music

Music
Saturday evening will feature several bands rocking from the stage adjacent to The Farm School, including Dead or Alive, our own hot new Grateful Dead cover band.

Food
Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast are included in your registration. Simple, delicious and healthy vegetarian fare.


Tentative Schedule
Saturday

  • Activities begin at 1 PM

  • Games and Activities for Kids

  • Bring your bikes! (riders must wear helmets)

  • Farm History Slide Show

 

festival grounds
Festival Grounds adjacent to The Farm School

Saturday

  • Farm Community, Green Home & Ecovillage Training Center Tours

  • Guided hike to the creek

  • Workshops

  • Community Dinner - A great way to meet and mingle.

Farm tour
Natural Building at the Ecovillage Training Center
  • Evening Entertainment

  • NightTrain - New Grass = Rock & Bluegrass Fusion

  • Dead or Alive - Grateful Dead set

  • More to be announced
nighttrain
NightTrain

Sunday

  • Tai Chi

  • Brunch

  • Group Meditation

  • Morning Music

  • Closing Circle

 

morning stretch
Start Sunday morning with a good stretch.

Saturday 1pm to Sunday Noon
Price includes camping, Saturday Dinner & Sunday Brunch
(ask about other accommodations...extra)

Please let us know how to help you get the most from your experience.


The Farm School Family Fest has been organized to be an inexpensive yet fulfilling event for people of all ages.

Your registration fee includes camping, food, music,and all activities.

Each family is asked to bring one food item to contribute (example: a bag of fruit, a carton of soy milk, cookies, chips, etc). We will contact you to assign a food item when you register.

Farm School Family Fest Adult $50

 

Farm School Family Fest Student $25
Ages 5-15

 

Farm School Fest Family Rate $125
2 adults & 2 or more children

 

Would you like to be a vendor?

We are inviting vendors from our annual Holiday Bazaar and others to display and enjoy the weekend with us.

Farm School Family Fest Vendor $125
Good for 1 Adult and 1 child
Contact us for more information.

 
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