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Biodymanic Training Program

Avena’s gardens are the first Demeter-certified Biodynamic Gardens in Maine. Topics will include Biodynamic philosophy and the anthroposophical roots of biodynamics, making and using biodynamic preparations, building compost, soil health, medicinal herbs, water research, cows, honeybees, elemental beings, using the BD calendar, Goethe’s plant observation method, and more. Guest teachers will include Thea Maria Carlson, Laura Riccardi Lyvers, Gunther Hauk, Sherry Wildfeuer, Claudia Ford, Bruno Follador, Jean David Derreumaux, Deb Soule, Tom Griffin, and more. Tuition includes nine organic, biodynamic meals per session, campsite with hot outdoor shower and bathroom access, a nearby swimming pond, & class supplies.
Outdoor camping is available. Please bring your own personal tent, ground cloth, sleeping pad, and sleeping bag. We have a lovely outdoor shower, composting toilets, and plenty of drinking water from our well.

We will be providing fresh herbal tea, as well as breakfast (Fri, Sat & Sun), lunch (Fri, Sat & Sun) and dinner (Thurs, Fri & Sat). Breakfast is served buffet style in the Willow House and generally consists of eggs, whole grain bread, muesli, yogurt, fruit, nut butter, steamed greens and herbal tea. Feel free to bring your own coffee (we have a coffee maker and filters) and non-perishable snacks. Please also let us know by September 1st 2017 if you have any food allergies or sensitivities, including nuts, seeds, dairy, gluten or wheat so that our wonderful local cooks can meet your needs.

Please call 207-370-4775 or email info@herbalclassroom.org with any questions or needs you may have. We are looking forward to meeting each of you and sharing this special journey together!

In the spirit of healing,
Deb Soule