Biodynamic Association

Biodynamic Association AGM Event - Sat 18th October 2025, Glasshouse College, Stourbridge
2025-10-18 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London)
We are pleased to announce that our 72nd AGM event will take place on Saturday, 18th October 2025.
Join us for a great day with members, trustees and staff looking at the past, present and future of BDA activity in the UK plus a farm visit to round it off.
Share with us your thoughts and views on our special celebratory year of 2024 – what should we take from it and make more of: workshops, events in London, Awards, skill-sharing. What was special for you? Share with trustees and staff what is important to you and what you think the BDA should do more of or get better at? What are the key areas for focus going forward, what do you think are the priorities for the 2025-30 Strategy – lets share and explore together to help the development of the next BDA strategy.
This consultation is followed by the AGM, which includes a statutory review and an opportunity for trustees to be accountable to you, the members. The BDA is still seeking another trustee – are you interested in strategy, governance and enabling the organisation to continue to develop with the times?
The afternoon offers an opportunity to see biodynamics in action via a farm tour of Valehead Farm, which is just a few miles outside Stourbridge.
The event is free of cost/donations, which can be made on the day or at the time of booking.
Members and non-members are welcome to attend all or part of the day.
Venue: Lehr Theatre, The Glass House Arts Centre, Wollaston, Stourbridge DY8 4HF
Timings: 9.30 am – 4.30 pm incl: simple organic lunch and refreshments
Costs: Free / Donations
Booking: ONLINE BOOKING IS NOW LIVE! Scroll down the page to find the ticket for the venue of your choice
You can also book over the phone Tel 01453 759501 (office hours 9-1 Mon to Fri) or email us at office@biodynamic.org.uk
Booking deadline 10th Oct 2025
Glasshouse College is part of Ruskin Mill Trust and is located on the site of a former Royal Doulton Glassworks in Stourbridge, the West Midlands. The glass cones and factory buildings have been transformed into a range of craft workshops, cafes, performing arts theatres, a heritage centre and spaces for community use. In addition to the suburban campus, Glasshouse College has 46 acres of farm and woodlands – Valehead Farm – nearby that offer farming, animal care, forge work, and greenwood work activities.
Outline Programme of the Day – Sat 18th October 2025

9:30 Arrive at Glasshouse
10:00 Welcome & outline of the day
10:10 Review of 2024 -The 100th Anniversary of Biodynamics
10:30 Biodynamic Research – presentation of 3 research studies
11:00 Coffee
11:30 AGM Business Meeting – see full agenda below
12:45 lunch
2.00 Strategy / Looking forward
2.30 Depart for Vale Head Farm DY7 5NJ
4:30 End
72nd BDA AGM Business Meeting
Saturday 18th Oct 2025 11.30-12.45 pm
Welcome to the AGM section of the day
Honouring those biodynamically connected people who have died this year
AGM Meeting: welcome, apologies

Minutes from 2024 *
Trustees Report of Activity Jan -Dec 2024
– Chair’s address: Annual Report, Thanks and Looking Forward – Jenni Rosenbrock
– Finance Report Jan 2024 to Dec 24 *
– Reappointment of Accountants – BK Plus Limited *
– Notification of Trustees: current team – Jenni Rosenbrock, Ian Bailey, Jeremy Stephens, Mattias Emous
– Elections: Jennifer Steward, Spencer Christy,
– Q&A
* vote

Documents relating to the AGM Meeting 2025 –
Trustee election information
Minutes from AGM 2024 (PDF)
Annual Report April-Dec 2024 (PDF)

The Art of Fermentation with Sandor Katz, 19th - 21st June 2026: Shropshire
2026-06-19 10:00 - 2026-06-21 17:00
Venue: The Rare School, The Rare Dairy, Abbey Farm, Ash, SY13 4DP
Dates and times: The workshop will run from 10.30am on the 19th June to 5pm on the Summer Solstice (21st June) 2026
Costs: Tickets for the 3-day fermentation workshop are £660 (inc VAT) per person and include an abundance of organic, wild food & ferments to feast on! Discounted tickets: £645 if paid in full at registration Deposit & Payment Plan: £320 non-refundable deposit to secure your place and the balance (£340) by 21st April 2026
How to book: Places are limited – click here for more details and to register your place!
About the workshop: Sandor Katz, author of Wild Fermentation and The Art of Fermentation will be sharing his knowledge with us in June 2026, with a packed programme!
The workshop explores a diversity of fermentation techniques and the interconnections between them, with a mix of demonstrations, in-depth discussions and hands-on participation
You can read full details in the PDF below – click on the next page arrow to explore this workshop, what you will learn, links for accomodation etc or download the PDF here
Art of Fermenation with Sandor Katz 19th to 21st June 2026

Water and the Flowform Idea: Weekend creative workshop, 18–19 July 2026 Chalford, Stroud
2026-07-18 10:00 - 2026-07-19 16:30
Run by Ebb and Flow Ltd in conjunction with the Foundation for Water.
Cost: £265 (includes materials). Lunch and refreshments provided. Concessions available.
To book or enquire: info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk Tel 01453 836 060
About this creative workshop
What conditions allow water to move in rhythmic, resonant flow—and how can we explore this creatively through making?
The workshop explores how surface and material can support harmonious, dynamic flow, and how rhythm in water can be practically generated through simple form-making approaches.
Over two days we begin with simple tabletop experiments and demonstrations of flow using a flow-table and basic wooden constructions. We then work directly with water and clay on the flow-table, shaping surfaces individually and in groups. These evolving forms respond to the movement of water, creating a dialogue between maker and medium.
All welcome

Step by Step Introduction to Biodynamic Gardening Workshops, Feb - July 2027 at 8 venues across the UK
2026-07-28 08:00 - 2027-07-31 17:00
Discover the art and science of growing in harmony with nature with our Step-by-Step Biodynamic Gardening Courses 2027
Grow Your Own is becoming increasingly popular; there is growing recognition, too, that being outdoors, and getting in touch with Nature is hugely beneficial and brings many positive health and well-being rewards. Now you can experience both, plus the power and vitality of biodynamic gardening, and discover its benefits for yourself.
Comprising of 6 x 1-day sessions from Feb to July 2027 this course is a great way to learn about all the biodynamic principles and practices and enable you to put them into action in your garden, community garden or allotment.
The total cost for the course (six sessions, including a simple lunch) is £180, which is exceptional value, working out at just £30 per day, including lunch. Places are limited, so we advise booking early!

ONLINE BOOKING IS NOW LIVE! scroll down the page to find the ticket for the venue of your choice. Click on the + button to add the number of tickets you would like and follow the instructions to check out.
You can also book over the phone Tel 01453 759501 (office hours 9-1 Mon to Fri) or email us at office@biodynamic.org.uk

The courses take place at Ruskin Mill Trust biodynamic gardens and are run by experienced biodynamic gardeners.
For more information about Ruskin Mill Trust visit http://www.rmt.org
What course participants have said:
“ I would like to say how much I enjoyed the inspirational step-by-step course. Although I have had an allotment for several years and have always aimed to grow organically, this course has opened my eyes to so much more. My only regret is that I had not discovered the biodynamic way a lot earlier”
“ One of my greatest joys now is coming back from a Step by Step day and putting into practice some of the many strategies that I am learning. . I am forming a noticeably different relationship with the plot and with the growing process, which I find truly wonderful”
Course Locations & Dates – All sessions run from 09.45 am -15.00 pm
Click on the venue name for more info and directions
North East England Clervaux Garden School, Jolby Lane, Croft-on-Tees DL2 2TF
Session dates 2027: 27th Feb, 20th March, 17th April, 15th May, 12th June, 10th July
West Wales: Coleg Plas Dwbl, Mynachlog-ddu,, Clynderwen SA66 7SE
Session dates 2027: 27th Feb, 20th March, 17th April, 15th May, 12th June, 10th July
Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JX
Session dates 2027: 27th Feb, 20th March, 17th April, 15th May, 12th June, 10th July
Eyam Edge Farm, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire S32 5QT
Session dates 2027: 27th Feb, 20th March, 17th April, 15th May, 12th June, 10th July
Bristol: Grace Garden School, Canford Ln, Bristol BS9 3PE
Session dates 2027: 27th Feb, 20th March, 24th April, 22nd May, 19th June, 10th July
Gloucestershire: Upper Grange, Lovedays Mead, Stroud GL5 1XB
Session dates 2027: 27th Feb, 20th March, 17th April, 15th May, 12th June, 10th July
PLUS 2 other venues ( external to Ruskin Mill Trust)
Devon: Whites Farm, Whites Farm Education Trust, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0L
Session Dates for 2027: 13th Feb, 13th March, 10th April, 8th May, 19th June, 10th July
Cost is £180 and please contact Alasdair: info@whitesfarm-edtrust.com directly to book your place
Cumbria: Gaydon Cottage, Low Fellside, Sizergh, Cumbria LA8 8DY ( online booking and tickets below)
Session dates 2027: 27th Feb, 20th March, 17th April, 15th May, 12th June, 10th July
Programme Outline – Full Programme (PDF)
Session 1 – Seed connects with soil
Session 2 – Planning our garden
Session 3 – The plant between the sun and earth
Session 4 – The biodynamic preparations
Session 5 – Tending the garden
Session 6 – The garden as an organism

Biodynamic Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson: 17th September (12:00 pm) to September 18th (6:00 pm) 2026, Emerson College, East Sussex
2026-09-17 12:00 - 2026-09-18 18:00
Venue: Emerson College, Forest Row East Sussex RH18 5JX
For Full details, visit https://emerson.org.uk/event/biodynamic-preparation-workshop-with-vincent-masson/
Dates and Times: Starts at 12 pm on Thursday, 17th September, and ends at 6pm on Friday 18th September
Public Book Launch: Thurs 17th Sept 4pm to 6pm including a buffet. A free event focusing on Vincent Masson’s Biodynamic Preparations Handbook: How to Make, Store and Use Preparations for Soil Fertility; a moment to gather, share and celebrate this important contribution to biodynamic practice.
Cost for the workshop (17th –18th September): £175 – Includes 1.5 days of teaching
Booking: For the workshop, you can book online here
For the Free Book Launch session, please book your place by emailing reception@emerson.org.uk
About the workshop
Join us at Emerson College for a two-day immersive experience exploring the practice, purpose and living qualities of biodynamic preparations.
Led by biodynamic practitioner Vincent Masson, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to engage directly in the making, handling and understanding of preparations within a working landscape.
Rooted in observation, seasonal rhythm and practical activity, the workshop invites participants to deepen their relationship with land, materials and agricultural individuality.
Alongside the workshop, we will host a public book launch of Vincent Masson’s Biodynamic Preparations Handbook – a moment to gather, share and celebrate this important contribution to biodynamic practice.
This event marks a renewed chapter of biodynamic work at Emerson, connecting land, learning and community.
Workshop Programme
Thursday 17 September – Arrival by lunchtime
13:30 – 16:00 Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson
16:00 – 18:00 Book Launch & Buffet (Free event)
19:00 – 21:00 Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson
Friday 18 September
09:00 – 18:00 Full-day Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson
What you will experience
Understanding the quality and selection of materials
Methods of storage and application
Working with seasonal and cosmic rhythms
Exploring the farm or garden as a living organism
Learning through direct observation and practice
About Vincent Masson: Vincent is an experienced biodynamic practitioner and educator, specialising in the preparation and application of biodynamic preparations. His work supports farmers and growers in deepening their understanding of soil vitality, agricultural individuality and regenerative agricultural practice.
This workshop is suitable for:

Biodynamic practitioners and growers
Farmers, gardeners and smallholders
Land-based learners and educators
Those connected to anthroposophical or regenerative agriculture networks
Anyone wishing to deepen their practical and experiential relationship with the land

Open to all, this event offers an opportunity to hear from the author, connect with the wider community, and celebrate the role of biodynamic practice in contemporary land work.
Practical information Held at Emerson College, set within 22 acres of biodynamic land on the edge of Ashdown Forest
Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
This event is part of the re-emergence of biodynamic practice at Emerson College – reconnecting land, learning and community through meaningful, hands-on work.

Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way, 27th September 2026 London
2026-09-27 14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35 Park Rd, London, NW1 6XT
Date and times: Sun 27th Sept 2pm – 5pm
Cost £10, Concession £5 — pay at the door
with Dr Sue Peat and Douglas Davidson
Biodynamics is an organic method of cultivation arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual research. The workshop covers the biodynamic planting calendar and preparations, with seasonal tips for extending the season, harvesting and preserving. The last hour will be spent stirring the horn manure preparation (500) — bring an empty screw-top bottle if you’d like to take some home.
All welcome, no need to book. £10, Concession £5 — pay at the door

Lilly Kolisko Conference & Biodynamic Association AGM, Sun 18th Oct 2026, Rudolf Steiner House, London
2026-10-18 10:00 - 17:00
Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35 Park Rd, London NW1 6XT
Date: Sunday October 18th 2026, 10am – 5pm
Cost for the Lilly Kolisko Conference £30 (incl refreshments and a light lunch)
AGM attendance is free. All welcome
Accommodation: Not included in the cost, and if needed, we can email you a list of local B&B’s etc plus a ” Friendly Bed” list. Email Jessica at office@biodynamic.org.uk or tel 01453 759501 to request these.
We will acknowledge the 50th anniversary of Lilly Kolisko’s death and celebrate the remarkable contributions she made to biodynamics.
Lilly Kolisko researched potentisation with Dr Steiner as used in biodynamics, anthroposophical medicine and homoeopathy, putting potentisation onto a scientific footing. The forces with which biodynamics reckons and which distance us from our materialistic peers were investigated and their impact revealed to the great satisfaction of Dr Steiner.
We will explore her work and note where her efforts have blossomed in the present.
This event is for biodynamic farmers and growers, homoeopaths and pharmacists looking to understand the ‘mode of action’ of potentised preparations.
The BDA’s AGM will follow.
Outline Programme
10:00 – Arrive
10:30 – Welcome
10:30 – 11:30 Lilly Kolisko’s life – Soili Turunen – Live and in person
11:30 – 12:00 Break
12:00 – 1:00 Presentations:
Steigbild with Vesna Forstneric- co-leader of the natural science section at the Goetheanum in Switzerland (video)
Pharmacy with Ross Rentea co-founder of the Kolisko Institute and True Botanica in the USA (video)
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 Presentation: Agriculture with Glen Atkinson – founder of BdMax and Garuda Consultants in New Zealand (video)
3:00 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 5.00 Biodynamic Association AGM (Non-members are very welcome to attend, but you will not be able to vote)
Agenda: Welcome and apologies
Approve Minutes from 2025 *
Trustees’ Report of Activity Jan -Dec 2025
Finance Report Jan – Dec 2025 / Acceptance of accounts *
Reappointment of Accountants: *
Notification of Trustees: Current team, those stepping down
Elections: TBC*
Questions
* BDA members to vote on these points
Booking: Online – please scroll down the page until you come to the tickets section. Click on the + sign to add the number of tickets you would like to purchase and then check out following the instructions.
AGM Only Bookings – please scroll down the page until you come to the BDA AGM only section – Click on the + sign to add the number of people you would like to book in for this and then follow the instructions to book your free place
By phone: 01453 479501 (office hours 9-1 Mon – Fri)
By Email: Office@biodynamic.org.uk
Further information:
For more about Lilly’s work visit https://considera.org/wpwp/lili-noha-kolisko/
Buy the biography of Lilly Kolisko here https://www.biodynamic.org.uk/product/lily-kolisko-the-mystery-of-matter-soili-turunen/

Biodynamic Step-by-Step Biodynamic Woodland Management: Nov 2026 to April 2027, Emerson College, E Sussex
2026-11-14 09:30 - 2027-04-24 16:00
Venue: Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JX
Cost: £180 -including a simple lunch
Dates: 14th Nov, 12th Dec 2026 & 23rd Jan, 20th Feb, 27th Mar, 24th April 2027
Times: 9.30am to 4pm
Booking: Please scroll down to the tickets section below and click + to add the number of tickets you would like and follow the instructions to check out. Alternatively, you can book via email: office@biodynamic.org.uk or over the phone 01453 759501 ( office hours 9-1)

About this course:
This course is an introduction to woodland management with a special focus on biodynamics, in theory and practice. Its objectives are to provide opportunities to build background knowledge and practical skills to enhance and enliven your own practice, and to work towards creating resilient, productive woods.
This six-day course is drawn from Ruskin Mill Trust’s rich biodynamic training: Growing the Land, Growing People and would suit those wishing to learn how to manage and work practically using biodynamic and traditional hand-tool methods in a small woodland. It is held once a month on a Saturday; starting on 14th November 2026 through till 24th April 2027. For more about Ruskin Mill Educational Trust click here
At the end of this course, Participants will:

Understand the principles, intentions and basic methods of traditional hands-on, biodynamic woodland management in a small woodland setting
Have a basic understanding of interactions in the natural world, including soil, plant, animal, human being and cosmos from a biodynamic perspective.

Tutors: Chris Stott, Chris Hellwell, Rhys Townsend, & Joe Moore
Directions to the venue: Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JX
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See https://emerson.org.uk/contact/

Step by Step Biodynamic Fish Farming, 2 half day sessions, 28th Nov 2026 & 16th Jan 2027, Gloucestershire
2026-11-28 09:30 - 2027-01-16 12:30
Venue: Ruskin Mill College, The Fisheries, Horsley, GL6 0PL
Dates: 28th Nov 2026 & 16th Jan 2027
Times: 9.30am – 12.30 pm followed by a simple biodynamic / organic lunch
Cost £20 for each session and they can be booked singly
Booking: Please scroll down to the tickets section and click + next to the ticket of your choice. Alternatively, you can express your interest via email: office@biodynamic.org.uk or book over the phone 01453 759501 ( office hours 9-1)
About this course:
A unique biodynamic course delivered at the only biodynamic fish farm in the UK, in partnership with the Biodynamic Association. The Step-by-Step fish farm course is an introduction to biodynamic fish farming. The course would suit those wishing to learn about the different aspects of the fish farm, on living water, biodynamic methods and the brown trout we farm. The new 3 session course will be held once a month on a Saturday. The course content is drawn from our rich Ruskin Mill Trust biodynamic training that has been on offer for several years to staff, guests, volunteers and biodynamic trainees.
Course Tutor: Matt Vidal, DTTLS, Fisheries Management L3 Dip., fish farm manager at Ruskin Mill College biodynamic fish farm and Jacob Meyers – Belkin
About Matt: I have over 28 years’ experience of fisheries management, fish farming and lecturing within the fish industry and further education sector. Obtaining a fisheries management qualification led me from a boyhood hobby to a career within the industry, and I have combined that with education for the last 16 years, teaching at all levels to age 16 years and above. I enjoyed ten years teaching from entry level to foundation degrees within an agricultural college, and I have been the fish farm manager at Ruskin Mill College for the past six years, teaching students and training a variety of staff, apprentices and volunteers.
At the end of this course, participants will:

Understand the basic principles, intentions and methods of RMT’s biodynamic approach to farming brown trout
Gain an insight into the day-to-day workings of a biodynamic fish farm
Gain a holistic understanding of water
