Calendar for Renaissance Farms Permaculture
Courses and Events at Renaissance Farms Permaculture
In this hands-on workshop, we will be talking about insect bite prevention and treatment. Students will be making a natural insect repellent spray and a soothing salve to use on insect bites. Each student will leave class with a a 4 oz. spray bottle of repellent and a 4oz. jar of salve, recipes and instructions[…]
This is an opportunity for PDC program graduates to put their education to use. During these two weeks we will work on various projects that incorporate what you learned at your PDC. These may include large or small scale building projects, terraforming projects, planting, rainwater collection and storage, and a variety of projects that demonstrate[…]
In this intimate, hands-on class, we’ll take a deep dive into the art and science of natural soap-making. You will learn everything you need to know to make your own cold process soap at home. Each participant will make a one pound batch of tallow soap, scented with essential oil and coloured naturally with plant[…]
In this hands-on workshop, we will be talking about sunburn prevention and treatment. Students will be making a natural sunscreen with an SPF of 30 and a soothing salve to use on not only mild sunburn, but also on other mild burns and hot rashes (like diaper rash). Each student will leave class with a[…]
This is an opportunity for PDC program graduates to put their education to use. During these two weeks we will work on various projects that incorporate what you learned at your PDC. These may include large or small scale building projects, terraforming projects, planting, rainwater collection and storage, and a variety of projects that demonstrate[…]
Who hasn't seen some funny quip or internet meme about the cost of eggs at the grocery store? Chicken meat prices are also rising. Maybe you're considering raising your own backyard flock and want to know more about how to house and care for your birds. Raising your own birds may not cost less in[…]
This is an opportunity for PDC program graduates to put their education to use. During these two weeks we will work on various projects that incorporate what you learned at your PDC. These may include large or small scale building projects, terraforming projects, planting, rainwater collection and storage, and a variety of projects that demonstrate[…]
We're going to be working together to build a mobile barn from an old hay wagon frame and materials taken from the waste stream and purchased locally. The barn will be used to house our Saanen does and will allow us to move them around, along with their fencing, to new areas of pasture and[…]
Summer kitchens - outdoor kitchens - appear in many cultures around the globe. In some places, outdoors was (and still IS) the only place for a kitchen. Here in North America, they are considered luxury amenities. We all know that food cooked outside over a wood or charcoal fire just tastes better, right? We will[…]
Come spend two weeks in the rolling hills of central Massachusetts this summer for a Permaculture Design course offered in the traditional two-week intensive format. 72 hours of theory, further enhanced with hands-on practicum on our 300 acre permaculture farm site. Optional two week intensive add-on. We will use a variety of texts, including Bill Mollison’s Permaculture[…]
This is an opportunity for PDC program graduates to put their education to use. During these two weeks we will work on various projects that incorporate what you learned at your PDC. These may include large or small scale building projects, terraforming projects, planting, rainwater collection and storage, and a variety of projects that demonstrate[…]
This Permaculture Design Course is ideal for folks who aren’t able to get to our Summer Intensive. This is the perfect opportunity for farmers to take this Permaculture Design Course. It’s designed as a night course for one full month. Classes meet Monday-Friday evenings from 6pm to 9pm. There will be a two-day on-farm practicum, and[…]