Calendar for Renaissance Farms Permaculture
Courses and Events at Renaissance Farms Permaculture
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in learning about sustainable living and creating a more self-sufficient lifestyle. The course is open to individuals of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced gardeners.Over the course of four weeks in April, participants will learn the fundamentals of permaculture design, including the use of permaculture ethics[…]
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 my best-selling Plain Jane soap. It has myriad uses around the[…]
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[…]
Join us for a fun weekend of building tent platforms on the farm for our students and guests to use. We'll use materials taken from the waste stream and purchased locally to make several tent platforms of various sizes. These offer a great off-the-ground spot for folks to pitch their tents or yurts while they're[…]
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[…]
You read that right - Barn Razing. The 1980s cattle barn here on the farm has been dying by inches since before we bought the place in 2011. It has finally come to a point where it must come down for safety. We'll be hiring a man lift for the weekend to dismantle the front[…]
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[…]
Covid really hit our farm business hard. Lost our customers, lost our workforce. We're rebuilding this year and need some help getting on top of the abysmal condition of our market garden so that we can prepare to use it again this season for quick-growing crops (or cover crops) and plan more permanent crops for[…]
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[…]
There is nothing quite as nice as laundry dried in the sun and fresh air. It's also a whole lot more environmentally friendly and economical given the steep rise in electricity. Come and help us put up a large solar dryer (aka washing line) on our farm. I mean, it's YUGE. We're going to make[…]
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[…]