Apr
6
to Apr 7

Spring 2024 BDANC Gathering

BDANC SPRING GATHERING

Spring BDANC Gathering

SATURDAY APRIL 6 - 7th  

hosted by Emma Wade and Franz Eilers of Heartwood Farms

21355 East Walnut Drive, Linden, CA 95236

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:


Friday evening early arrivals can stay if they contact us in advance

Saturday

8:30  Meet & Greet

9:00 Horn Manure (500) BD Prep observation with Harald Hoven and Luke Frey 

Observe dug up horns from Heartwood and dug up preparations people bring


9:45 Orchard Walk & Sense Perception Activity  with Emma Wade

11:00 Whole Orchard Nutrient Cycling 

and Scaling BD Compost sharing with Emma & Franz

12:30 Potluck Lunch -  you must bring food plus your own cutlery, cups and plates, 

Bring folding chairs if you can. 

2:00 Eurythmy with Franz

2:45 Role of 501 for Plant Development, Making horn silica preparation

4:00 Lecture/Conversation: Anthroposophy and Biodynamics, Franz Eiler

6:00 Catered Dinner  - cost with reservations - $20 ( children free under 12)

 8:00 Wood-fire Sauna, music and socializing

(BYO instruments and please bring a sauna towel and bathing suit)

Sunday

8:00 Catered Breakfast: cost and with reservations $12

9:00 - 12:00 Work Party - Activities TBA

Potential Afternoon Optional Blessing Dee’s land near Stockton

& Visit Abadanza Farm in Plymouth

COSTS:  Saturday: Members and apprentices are invited to attend the Saturday gathering at no cost.  Non-members pay $15 - $25 contribution for the Saturday gathering at the door.  You can join or renew online or at the meeting.   

Meals are additional. 

CATERED DINNER AND BREAKFAST: cost $12 breakfast, $20 dinner - (discounts for apprentices)

children free under 12 - RSVP for dinner & breakfast by April 2nd  -  https://forms.gle/UkLCRNexKmdpYpM39

LODGING: Space to camp is available in the orchards Friday and Saturday nights. 

Hotels are available 20 min away. Waterloo Inn -This hotel is 18min away just off 99. It’s a basic hotel. There are at least 2 others similar next to it. https://maps.app.goo.gl/c44us7s9xR1mf6vz9?g_st=ic

Holiday Inn Express is 23min away and nicer, also off 99. https://maps.app.goo.gl/P4So44krTed1cEe27?g_st=ic. Or there are places to stay in Stockton or Lodi.

No dogs please


View Event →