Course Information
Presented by highly experienced educator and biodynamics practitioner, Sandra Frain, these practical workshops offer a fun and engaging experience for individuals and families to learn and explore the holistic and regenerative practices of biodynamic agriculture.
This is a workshop for all interest levels and all ages. Be warned, you will be getting your hands dirty!
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Saddle Tops Farm
Date: Sunday 2nd March 2025 Venue: Saddle Tops Farm, Ellalong (45 minutes inland from Newcastle, NSW) Time: 9:45am – 3pm (all ages welcome), shared lunch included Participants are welcome to camp on March 1st Saturday night and participate in a shared BBQ meal and campfire. The Program Maddie and Nick Sarkis purchased ‘Saddle Tops’ in 2020 with the plan to become self-sufficient with crops and animals. They have 15 acres of undeveloped farmland situated in a valley surrounded by 40 acres of bushland that rises around them. At the workshop we will be creating a large biodynamic compost heap to become the basis of the vegetable gardens. In addition to kitchen and garden waste we will use the manures of the resident cows, horses, goats, chickens, geese and peacocks. Participants will learn the values of making a compost heap for enlivened soil and of the specific signature Biodynamic Preparations for soil that is balanced in phosphorus, potassium salts, sulphur, calcium, silica and iron as per Dr. Rudolf Steiner’s proven indications. We will be activating and distributing biodynamic fertilisers specially prepared for enlivening the land and atmosphere.
$130 per family (incl. GST) Book Now
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About the TutorSandra Frain obtained her Masters in Steiner Education and Certification of Biodynamic Agriculture in Chestnut Ridge, New York. Her Bachelor of Child Study Degree and Drama therapy Certification also inform the Pedagogical work she is known for internationally. Sandra is a passionate connector of people of all ages with nature and the domestic arts locally and internationally. Sandra’s workshops are popular for their wisdom, skill development, and fun. |
What participants have said:
“Many seek out all sorts of power. This knowledge is the sort of power I think we should all seek out.”
“We had a great day with a great bunch of people. The workshop was such a perfect balance of theory and practice.”
“I’m a person that needs to integrate what I learn and the workshop gave me that opportunity on site. The provided food was amazingly delicious and super healthy.”
“This weekend was the perfect introduction to biodynamics. For anyone interested in building healthy soil, I highly recommend signing up for the next one. Thank you Sandra, you are the best!”
“Thank you Sandra for a wonderful weekend and for being such an inspiration!!!”
Enquiries
If you would like to host Sandra Frain’s workshops at your school or farm, we welcome and encourage all collaboration, please get in touch with us today. Hosting schools and venues receive a $20 discount code for bookings from their community.
Course Coordinator: Robyn Davis
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