Practical Training in Biodynamics

The Pfeiffer Center Garden

Learn and practice biodynamic agriculture on the oldest biodynamically stewarded and cultivated land in North America.

Introduction to Biodynamics

The Pfeiffer Center Garden

Mac Mead introduces biodynamics in the context of the spiritual-scientific understanding of the human being and earth evolution. In the garden we will do hands-on work with making and applying the biodynamic horn manure preparation, transplanting, forming raised beds, and cover cropping.

Harvesting Late Summer Color: Plant Dyeing Workshop

Orchard House 275 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge

This workshop is an introduction to the dye plants and dyeing projects that are characteristic of the end of summer. We will start the day harvesting flowers, leaves, and roots from our biodynamic dye plant garden. As we deepen our acquaintance and receive the beautiful colors of the plants, we feel the healing energy of the plant world.