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2012 Calendar

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 April 8
Natural Building Workshop April 13-15
cob, strawbale, slip-form clay, alis, natural plasters, living roofs, clay floors, round pole, cord-cob, adobe, thatch and more
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
Swan Trust Stream Clean Up May 19
Litter pickup at Langford Branch, at Swan Trust's 20 acre rare plant preserve in Hampshire, TN
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
Adobe Dome Building Workshop July 9-14
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
BIOCHAR Stove Camp Aug 31- Sept 4
hands-on experience plus theory & instruction on gasifiers of numerous types
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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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.
Kathleen's 931-215-7516
rosemary.kathleen@gmail.com

$15 and up
Kathleen Rosemary, one of The Farm's original settlers and a licensed massage therapist, take guests into one room of her home (double bed), the Swan Center for Wellness, available for personal or healing retreats. She has a separate massage studio (Cloud 9) which is used as a private meditation space and for massage/healing sessions. Stay one night free if booking a 1.5 hour session ($90). One hour massage is $60. Overnight stays are $30 per night for one person, $50 for two. Camping is also available, $15 per night per person or free with1 hour session or for garden work exchange. Shared kitchen (no meat or poultry please) and shared bathroom. Permaculture gardens and greenhouse on site. Call or email for more information or to make reservations.
Kissing Tree
931-279-0490

$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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