Spring Biodynamic Workshop - June 13-15th 2025 (meals included)

The mission of biodynamics has always been one of fostering health for the purpose of universal human freedom.

The goal of the “farm organism” is so that every farm might source from within its own boundaries, all its own fertility needs that stream in from the cosmos.

One of the most transformative effects of the biodynamic preparations is not just on the soil, but on the imaginations of those who practice making the preparations. New possibilities open up when you practice creating with your own hands the fruits of a remarkable intuition.

Join us at the Josephine Porter Institute for a hands-on practical experience learning some of the subtle aspects of making biodynamic preparations.

Join us from Friday evening June 13, 14, and 15 for food, fellowship, and inspiration!

 Lodging may be procured in local Floyd, VA. Free camping is available at JPI as well. Please email us if you are planning on camping on the property. Floyd Lodging Accommodations.

Ticket prices cover food costs and relevant overhead costs. 

Thursday, June 12

Earlybird, campers set up, volunteers, work comp helpers
In the evening, reading Lecture 5 from Agriculture Lecture

Friday, June 13

9:00-12:30 Pre-Conference Community Unearthing 500 Horn Manure
1:00-2:30 Lunch

2:30-5:30 500 Horn Manure

5:30-6:30 Observational game led by Natalie Brinkley 

6:30-8:00 Dinner
8:00- ??? Bonfire. Reading Lecture 6 from the Agriculture Lectures

Saturday, June 14

8:00-9 AM Coffee and breakfast

                 M Mueller Celestial Orientation

9-10 AM Introducing ourselves

10-11:30 AM Making 501 Horn Silica

11:30-1:00  Unearthing 503 Chamomile preparation
                    Making 503 Chamomile Preparation

1:00-3:00 Lunch/ exploring the ground

3:00-5:00 Unearthing 502 Yarrow preparation
                Making 502 Yarrow preparation

5:00-6:00 looking at 500 horn manure

6:30-8:00 Dinner 

8:00- ??? Bonfire/Reading of reading Lecture 7 from Agriculture Lectures

Sunday, June 15

8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast 

9:30-12:00 Unearthing 506 Dandelion preparation
              Making 506 Dandelion Preparation 

12:00-12:30 Goodbyes
1:00-2:30 Lunch

2:30-6:00 (work comp)  Unearthing 500 Horn Manure

6:30-8:00 Dinner for volunteers

8:00-?? Bonfire/Reading Lecture 8 from the Agriculture Lectures     

Monday, June 16 (work comp - optional)

9:00-12:30 Post-Conference Community Unearthing 500 Horn Manure

Many hands make light work. If you are able and willing to EITHER show up a day early to help unearth horns OR stay an extra day to work Sunday afternoon through midday Monday, we will give you a 50% refund.

Note: for those in need of fresh sheaths for making their own preparations, please sign up! For questions, please contact the office at:  (540) 745-7030

Floyd Lodging Accommodations.