Hello! Better Farm, an artist retreat and education center located on 65 acres in Redwood, NY (North Country), wants to let you know that our summer workshop schedule has a limited number of spots left. Below is a selection we felt would be interesting to the New York Permaculture group. To see full workshop schedule, along with pricing, please visit us at http://www.betterfarm....

All workshops unless otherwise noted include in their price shared- lodging accommodations, parking, laundry access, wireless Internet, all linens, meals (including vegan options), and group activities such as field trips and movie nights. All sign-ups are non-refundable except for instances of a workshop being canceled. After you sign up, you will be sent a confirmation e-mail requesting further information regarding meals, lodging preferences, and special needs.

Please contact us at info@betterfarm.org with any questions.

JUNE 25-27: “Intro to Permaculture for the Rural and Urban Homesteader” with Steven Gabriel of the Fingerlakes Permaculture Institute
Permaculture is a style of sustainable design which mimics natural ecologocal relationships. Successful permaculture results in mimimal waste, energy, and labor. In this course students will become versed in the basics of permaculture principles, ecology, design, gardening, compost, water catchment, and agriculture systems on a wide variety of scales.

JULY 9-11: Within the Mystery - A Weekend of Yoga and Meditation
This weekend workshop combines a spectrum of events to bring you deeper within your Self. Those in attendance will practice a blend of yoga (Kripalu meets Kundalini), breathwork, guided relaxation, and a taste of shamanic journeying to bring all participants in tune with their mysteries. There will be space for art making, nature walks, and to journal. Come prepared to dive in, relax, and mystify as you travel through other realms while grounding deep into your physical body. No previous experience is required; only an open mind and heart.

JULY 21-23: Storytelling 101
Learn the art of storytelling in this three-day workshop that will culminate in a final performance by all participants. Deena will entertain and demonstrate storytelling; share tips and techniques of storytelling; encourage the use of stories in healing of self, others and Mother-Earth; and facilitate a sharing of the stories you create through different mediums while on retreat.

AUG. 14: “Rustic Furniture Building” with Mark Sears of Creations in Wood
First -time woodworkers will learn the basics of rustic creation with the making of a four-legged stool which can double as a low table if desired. Materials will be gathered from the woods and utilized from the lumbermill on the property. The project will be completed by the end of the day. Traditional hand tools are available, but power tools will be utilized in
the process. Lunch will be provided by Better Farm. This course will be held at the instructor’s business on English Settlement Road in Redwood (further information will be sent to registered students). Option to stay overnight on-site at Better Farm: All students staying at Better Farm will be provided with linens, meals, and transportation to and
from Creations in Wood; as well as involvement in any planned evening activities. Students should dress accordingly for outdoor activity with good walking shoes, work gloves, and hand-pruning clippers.

Hope to see you this summer!
- The Better Crew