Pfeiffer Center Biodynamic Course
In thirteen full-day workshops from September to June, the one-year part-time practical training in biodynamics covers the basic principles and timely activities of biodynamic agriculture through the seasons.
In thirteen full-day workshops from September to June, the one-year part-time practical training in biodynamics covers the basic principles and timely activities of biodynamic agriculture through the seasons.
All proceeds benefit the educational and agricultural efforts of Threefold Community Farm, a collaborative initiative between the Pfeiffer Center and the Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Community.
A festive celebration of the centennial year of the lectures "Spiritual Foundations for the Renewal of Agriculture," given by Rudolf Steiner in June, 1924. We will explore the inner and outer practice helpful in nurturing an independent self-sustaining individuality in lectures, open conversations, and artistic activities.
Public Lecture by Mac Mead. We’ll look at the context and significance of Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture lectures given in June 1924 in Koberwitz, Silesia, and focus on a central theme, the agricultural individuality. What are the What, Why, How, and When of this guiding star of biodynamic work?
Join us for a unique session with Hugh Williams, an esteemed orchardist and biodynamic farmer with over forty-five years of experience. Gain insights into harnessing local ecology to cultivate farm individuality. Explore the science and art of pruning fruit trees, with hands-on guidance from Hugh as we spend a few hours enhancing the Pfeiffer Center's orchard.
April 20, 9:00am-4:00pm Come learn and get hands-on-experience to start your own vegetable garden this spring! Learn more and register here. Admission: $95 hello@threefoldcommunityfarm.org or call: 845-352-5020 ext 120
Beautiful biodynamic vegetables, herbs & flowers for your garden. 100 years of Biodynamics celebration kids off at 1pm on Saturday.
Weekly farm and garden classes for all ages!
Alex Tuchman, Director of Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary leads us in an immersive weekend of the honeybee!
Alex Tuchman, Director of Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary introduces biodynamic beekeeping.
Explore the vital role of animals in sustaining the living earth through lectures, activities, and shared meals. Open to all, with or without familiarity with Rudolf Steiner’s perspective.
Our Winter youth sessions introduce farm arts skills that inspire and renew the gardeners’ creative spirit during the quieter months of the year. Each week, students engage in activities (and take home projects) that are connected to the work of the farm. Classes for ages 2.5 - 14!
A One-Day Biodynamic Workshop: Hugh Williams, one of the best orchardists in the East and a biodynamic farmer for over forty five years, shares his perspective and practical knowledge.
Craig Holdrege guides us in observing the living dynamic qualities of plants & animals to better understand the world around us. Sherry Wildfeuer shares how the Stella Natura planting calendar is created, what it tells us, and how we can use it to learn to work with nature’s rhythms and forces.
Water is crucial to biodynamics: Not only to water plants, but for the process of stirring, which potentizes the preparations. Jennifer Greene of the Water Research Institute takes us far beyond what we commonly know, or suppose we know, of this element. Details here!
285 Hungry Hollow Road,
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
+1 (845) 352-5020
+1 (845) 352-5071
Out of love for the essential nature of the human being as a spiritual being, the Threefold Educational Foundation serves and advances cultural renewal in education, agriculture, the arts, science, religion, and social forms.
Rooted in anthroposophy, the Threefold Educational Foundation maintains a supportive and receptive environment for human growth, practical work, and community life.
In providing a home for organizations, initiatives, and individuals, the Threefold Educational Foundation forms a vessel of collaboration whose substance ennobles the working community, inspires new forms for the future, and radiates out into the world in service to the needs of our time.
260 Hungry Hollow Road,
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
Phone: 845.352.5020
Fax: 845.352.5071
Email: info@threefold.org