{"product_id":"fall-biodynamic-workshop","title":"Fall Biodynamic Workshop - October 15-18th 2026 (meals included)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 2rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eJPI is hosting our fall workshop at Perennial Roots Farm (PRF) in Accomac, Virginia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE IS SLIDING SCALE. PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD! \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you are able to contribute more, you help cover costs for others to attend and when there's a surplus from the event, it all goes directly to supporting JPI's work extending biodynamics over as much of the earth as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe mission of biodynamics has always been one of \u003cstrong\u003efostering health for the purpose of universal human freedom.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe goal of the “farm organism” is \u003cstrong\u003eso that every farm might source from within its own boundaries, all its own fertility needs that stream in from the cosmos. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOne of the \u003cstrong\u003emost transformative effects\u003c\/strong\u003e of the biodynamic preparations is not just on the soil, but on the\u003cstrong\u003e imaginations of those who practice making the preparations\u003c\/strong\u003e. New possibilities open up when you practice creating with your own hands the fruits of a remarkable intuition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoin us at the Josephine Porter Institute for a hands-on practical experience learning some of the subtle aspects of making biodynamic preparations. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJoin us from Friday evening October 17,18,19 for food, fellowship, and inspiration! There are \u003cstrong\u003ework trade \u003c\/strong\u003eoptions available. \u003cstrong\u003eFolks who are able to help for an extra day before and\/or after will receive a 50% refund on their ticket purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTicket prices cover food costs and relevant overhead costs.\u003c\/em\u003e If you are able to pay more, this helps others who can less afford to attend. Thank you for your generosity supporting our nonprofit work of healing the Earth one acre at a time!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ethis is physical activity on a working farm\u003c\/em\u003e. Bring everything you need to stay healthy and hydrated. If you intend to participate in our work comp offer, you must be able to lift 50lbs above your waist regularly and to expend physical energy working, digging, moving heavy things. Thank you for understanding!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to bring: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe always email everyone the schedule, and expect everyone to look out for each other and for themselves. Bring a good hat, jacket, gloves, boots, mug, water bottle, sunglasses, sunscreen -- and anything else that would make you more comfortable such as a favorite chair or cushion. But most importantly, bring a good attitude! :) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThursday \u003c\/strong\u003ewill be a pre-conference work day, filling 3000+ horns, two lectures from Stewart Lundy with Natalie McGill, and two full meals. If you'd like to attend this specialized day, please understand that this is a heavy workday. Folks will begin arriving by the evening for the official workshop on Friday. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday\u003c\/strong\u003e will begin with opening ceremonies led by Teresa O'Shaughnessy, a farm tour, learning how to make barrel compound, and an evening cookout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday, \u003c\/strong\u003ewe will be filling cow horns with manure, crafting, eating, and learning about biodynamics. Multiple lectures (while working with our hands) from Stewart Lundy. 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