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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Sarkis Family Farm
Date: Sunday 18th May 2025 Venue: Saddle Tops Farm, Ellalong (45 minutes inland from Newcastle, NSW) Time: 9:45am – 3pm (all ages welcome) Participants are welcome to camp from 4:00pm Saturday 17th May with early evening/early morning communal shared meals. Participants bring their own food for themselves and/or share. BBQ and refrigeration is available. Join us for a bonfire under the stars. 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. In this second workshop we will be participating in the following learning activities:
A family-friendly workshop with real farm activities including feeding the animals at night (for campers) and in the morning before the workshop. $130 per family (incl. GST)
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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 for all participants from their community.
Course Coordinator: Robyn Davis
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