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2013 Calendar
Midwifery Herb Workshop May 16-18
Regenerative Earthworks May 16-19
Midwifery Workshop - Common Sense and Tradition May 19-23
Community & Sustainability Conference May 24-26 Explore the connection between lifestyle and intention.
Ecovillage Apprenticeship, June1-28
Organic Gardening Intensive
June 2-8 or 6-8 A week (or weekend) Hands-on gardening plus garden tours on and off-The Farm to visit Shiitake operations, a bamboo nursery...more
Swan Trust Creek Walk June 9
Carbon Farming - Albert Bates, June 21-22
Midwife Assistant Workshop June 16-22  
Adobe Dome Building Workshop July 2013
Carbon Farming with Albert Bates, Norway July 5-7
Ecovillage Apprenticeship, July 9-Aug. 3
Advanced Permaculture Design July 11-14
Buffalo River Canoe Trip July 21
Swan Trust
Farm Experience Summer Retreat
July 24-28 or 26-28 (weekend only) Fun for the entire family. All of the Farm Experience workshops plus activities for kid,. swimming, hiking...more
Fermaculture, with Sandor Katz July 27
Midwife Assistant Workshop July 28-Aug 3  
Permaculture Design with Albert Bates, Ireland, Aug. 9-18
Advanced Midwife Workshop Aug 25-31
Midwifery Workshop - Neonatal Resuscitation Aug 27 - 28
Biochar Stove Camp Aug. 30-Sept 3
Regenerative Earthworks September
Farm Experience Weekend Sept 20-22
Midwifery Assistant Workshop Sept 22-28
Edible Forest Gardening Sept. 27-29
Ecovillage Apprenticeship, Oct. 1-28
Farm Experience Weekend Oct. 11-13
Our last Farm Experience till next year!
Farm School Holiday Bazaae Dec. 7
Belize Adventure Feb. 2014
Hikes in the jungle. Home stays with Mayan families. Visit Plenty relief projects. Contact for details.
 
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Accommodations
All overnight visitors must sign a Release Form/Hold Harmless Agreement.
Visitors who wish to stay more than 30 days must make an extended visitor agreement with the Welcome Center. Thanks!
Barb and Neal's Place
931-964-2150
bbloom50@gmail.com
$40 per/adult/night - family rates available
Located at the bottom of First Road just above the swimming hole. Barbara and Neal have an extensive garden, and a Farm house built for shard living. They have 5 bedrooms available: 2 queens, 2 doubles, and 1 w/2 twin beds. WiFi and internet access. No AC. Bedding, vegan/vegetarian breakfast and dinner provided. Barb has written three cookbooks, and works at The Book Publishing Co. Neal works as a building contractor. . No smokers or pets, please (They have 1 cat.).  Reservations required. Please call Barb in the evening or weekends at 931-964-2150.  
Community Center
931/964-4927
mccarthp43@hotmail.com
Dorms: $20/night per bed, Camping: $15 per site ( for large groups only -
must make advance reservations)
Dorms and camping (for large events only). Located on Schoolhouse Road across from Solar School & Community Center. There are indoor shower and bathrooms (wheelchair accessible), out houses & a solar shower.  
Deb & Will's Place
931-964-2432
deborahdevoursney@hotmail.com
Duplex & room rentals: $35 single per night, $60 per couple, or rent entire duplex;private.
Rent a room with shared guest kitchen/dining room/living room/bathroom use if there are other guests (there may not be others), or rent the whole duplex with 2 large bedrooms, one small bedroom (ask about one more large bedroom also, for larger group) and living spaces,  by the day, days or week; sleeps up to 8. We have baby/kid equipment.  $60 per double room with kitchen use,  $35 per single with kitchen use. Ask for group rates, family rates,  multiple days rates, or possibly meals for one overnight stay.  Will & Deb's Place is located on Schoolhouse Rd, near the Community Center and School, and home of Farm Yoga.  Deborah teaches yoga and Will is a homesteader/gardener, songwriter, and a lifetime student of alternative health.  Bedding, etc provided. Reservations must be confirmed. No pets or indoor smoking please. 
Granny's Suites cell (931)215-8081
lindaleegavin@aol.com
$80 per night
PRIVATE, 3 bedroom apartment. Playground, screened porch, fully equipped kitchen. bedroom and bath, central heat & air and cable TV. Centrally located across the field from the store and gazebo. $80.00 per night. More info at www.grannys-suites.com.
Kissing Tree
931-279-0490
bobormike@yahoo.com
$40 per adult; $60 per couple.
Located near the Farm School, Community Center, and the Ecovillage Training Center. Two upstairs rooms with double beds, in-ground pool with surrounding gardens, hot tub, internet access, AC. Breakfast included. Other meals negotiable. No smokers or pets, please.  
Lisa's Home
931-964-3186,
lrhclowngirl@yahoo.com
$40 per person, per night. This includes meals, if she can do it, otherwise a break in price.
Located on Second Road. Lisa has been part of The Farm since the early days. She is an active participant in the Community Garden. Her guest room has a single bed and AC. Guest share the house bathroom. Women only, please. Lesbian women are welcome. Bicyclists too!  
Phil & Mary's
931-964-2412
phil@villagemedia.com
$40 per adult/night; $60 for two, minimum two nights.
A new house located on Blueberry Lane. Phil is one of our founding members and runs Village Media. Mary is a Pediatric Nurse. Up to three rooms available, one with private bath. Breakfast, hot tub in winter, high speed internet. No smokers or pets, please. Meals may be available, and kitchen is always open. For pictures and more information, please visit www.philmarybb.com
The Eco-Hostel, at The Ecovillage Training Center
931-964-4474
ecovillage@thefarm.org
For dorms or private rooms, Please call, or email, for prices. Camping - $14 per site, per night, platform camp site $16 per site per night.
(Closed August & November 1 March 31) An interesting and educational place to stay during your visit on The Farm. The guests and resident interns often include people from around the world. Dorms, private rooms & camping. Down home, slightly primitive old Farm communal style living arrangements. You share bathrooms and limited kitchen privileges. Note: This facility is closed when trainings or conferences are in session. Please check the ETC calendar. In addition to indoor facilities, the location also has two outside solar showers & a composting toilet. Please RSVP to confirm reservations.  
Steve & Cynthia's Place
931-964-2571
cynthrohr@gmail.com
$40 per/adult/night/ $60 per couple
Our house is located in the center of The Farm, close to the store, the clinic, and the Community Center.  We have two second-floor bedrooms each with double bed, two full bathrooms shared with the house, WiFi connection, fans (no AC), and an organic garden.  Bedding and towels provided.  Vegetarian breakfast is included (other meals negotiable), or we offer a $10/day discount if breakfast is provided elsewhere during your stay.  No pets or smokers, please (we have one cat). 
 
Welcome Center Campground
931-964-3574
vickie@thefarmcommunity.com
$14 per camp site.
Located on Farm Road next to a wildlife pond, where the frogs will sing you to sleep, and adjacent to the new Frisbee Golf course. At this primitive campground, there are picnic tables, lantern holders, tent sites, one pop up camper site or RV site (no power), a water spigot, and an outhouse. Limited access to indoor showers.  
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