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 advanceSaturday
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 Wade11:00 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