Wholistic Living University Online Biodynamic Gardening Course & New Range of Practical Workshops on: Biodynamic Beekeeping, Living Water, and more
2024-08-01 14:27 - 2026-08-02 14:27 (Europe/London)
A Seasonally Oriented Ecology of Biodynamic Practices
The existing and forthcoming programme hosted by Wholistic Living University (WHLU) is conceived as a seasonally orientated ecology of biodynamic practices, with practical gardening and land-based work at its core. The primary emphasis lies in the biodynamic/wholistic approach to growing food, enhancing biodiversity, the restauration of soils, building life-giving compost, understanding plant rhythms, developing clear observation skills, and discovering the seasonal gesture, supported by in-person practical experiences, online learning, masterclasses, and the WHLU Calendar Club, created to accompany those working consciously with the WHLU 2026 Grow your Own Health Calendar.
Alongside this land-oriented core, the programme is enriched through complementary strands including biodynamic beekeeping, water phenomenology and flowform work, observational and sensory schooling, and embodied movement and formative arts. These offerings are developed with experienced practitioners and partner organisations, allowing participants to encounter living processes, soil, plants, water, bees, form, and movement through a multi-disciplinary approach to develop coherent perspectives. Together, these strands support the cultivation of perceptive, responsible, and future-oriented biodynamic/wholistic practices.
In the light of new emerging needs and a changing economic and social paradigm we have restructured all our courses and workshops and come up with following offerings from the Wholistic Living University for 2026/27:
To engage with a learning journey with us find us here: – Website: www.whlu.org
NEW!
– Patreon: to be launched in August
– YouTube: Wholistic Living University (free short videos on biodynamic practices)
– Facebook – follow us on https://www.facebook.com/wholisticlivinguniversity/
Get your Grow your Own ( GYOH) Calendar 26 ( PDF)
GYOH Calendar 26: a detailed journey through the gardening year harmonizing our inner relationship to nature and the cosmos towards optimal wellbeing
Cost £!0
Free copy for all members of following organisations: BDA, FoodFindersHub, PFFA, CABI
50% Discount on all courses if you obtain your GYOH Calendar 26. Discount code is in the back
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Private Memberships for “Grow Your Own Health” Online Courses
GYOH Forum: Join a community of like-minded spirits working in the field of organic food production, biodiversity creation, wellbeing & education
(Contribution: £ 5/month or £ 45 yearly up-front payment)
Online Masterclasses (live and recorded option):
Monthly introductions for beginner gardeners and beginners in the biodynamic approach to growing food and enhancing biodiversity
(Contribution: £ 8/month or £ 70 yearly up-front payment)
Online GYOH Calendar Club Sessions(live and recorded option):
Monthly guidance For specific garden activities for all gardeners and growers in harmony with natural and cosmic rhythms to optimise your yields and wellbeing
(Contribution: £ 8/month or £ 70 yearly up-front payment)
Basic membership: Video & Audio Recordings of 38 presentation plus 38 Q&A sessions + PDFs for studies and research
This year online recorded modular course gives you flexibility of having a life-time access to in depth principles and practical application of a biodynamic/wholistic approach to growing vegetables, herbs and flowers and learn about a wholistic/integrative approach to health and wellbeing.
This course is designed for community leaders (farmers, gardeners, consultants, teachers, health professionals and individuals who would like to become a better version of themselves in service for the wider community. Contribution: £ 20 /month or £ 180 yearly up-front payment)
Premium membership: Video & Audio Recordings of 38 presentation plus 19 live Q&A sessions + PDFs for studies and research with access to the GYOH Forum. This year online recorded modular course asks for your commitment to participate in live Q&As and gives you the opportunity participate in the GYOH Forum and gives you a year access to in depth principles and practical application of a biodynamic/wholistic approach to growing vegetables, herbs and flowers and learn about a wholistic/integrative approach to health and wellbeing.
This course is designed for dedicated community leaders (farmers, gardeners, consultants, teachers, health professionals and individuals who would like to become a better version of themselves in service for the wider community. Contribution: £ 30 /month or £ 280 yearly up-front payment)
For those who would like to get a deeper understanding about a biodynamic/wholistic lifestyle and do more in depth studies and workshops we offer a series of other courses.
NEW AND SUPPORTING EVENTS AND COURSES
After 7 years of offering our comprehensive “Grow Your Own Health” Online Courses and Workshops, we have started to expand into other subjects and supporting events, courses and workshops to lead you in a wholistic way towards your optimal wellbeing and to become sovereign in your perception and thinking.
Seasonal Living: Festivals, Feasts and Events
A journey through the seasonal and festival rhythms of the year experiencing the cultural, spiritual, and ecological significance of festivals for the future, offering practices and rituals that reconnect participants to the ‘Cosmic Arc of the Season’ and to communal life.
Biodynamic Beekeeping
Practical workshops and lecture series exploring the honeybee as a keystone being within Earth and Cosmic ecology supporting a reverent, informed, and future-oriented relationship with bees, grounded in biodynamic principles and lived practice.
Observation and Phenomenology
A seasonal pathway of inner development that cultivates refined perception, discernment, and self-knowledge across the changing seasons. Moving from sensitivity and awareness toward grounded authenticity, responsibility, and purposeful action in life – a foundation towards becoming the authentic human.
Embodied & Conscious Movement
Movement-based Arts learning that integrates body awareness, breath, posture, rhythm, and inner gesture. Drawing from diverse movement traditions such as Eurythmy, Bothmer Movement/Spatial Dynamics, this work supports physical vitality, emotional balance and conscious embodiment.
Geometry: Sacred, Euclidian, Projective
Exploring form, proportion and living geometry as expressions of natural and cosmic order. Participants investigate how these principles inform architecture, landscape design, and responsible stewardship of the Earth.
Sculpting Your Soul & Art Therapy
Hands-on artistic experiences drawing on art therapy practices and sculptural work, using clay, colour, form and other formative arts as pathways for self-discovery, emotional integration and soulful expression.
The Grand Human Journey
An integrative exploration of human development across cosmic, cultural, and individual dimensions weaving spiritual science, history, cosmology, philosophy and thinking over cultural epochs into a coherent narrative of what it means to become fully human in our time and to invoke the qualities for our future becoming.
Coming soon ! Look out for announcements…
Future experiences with Cows, Worms, Insects; finding and harnessing our voices; and partner workshops in Water Phenomenology and Natural Sciences.

Biodynamic and related Events & Courses at Waltham Place, Berkshire 2025
2025-04-01 11:00 - 2025-09-30 16:00
Waltham Place – Biodynamic by nature
With Courses, Walks and Special Interest Events running throughout the year there are plenty of opportunities to join us here at Waltham Place. Whether you wish to take a walk around the gardens, experience the seasonal highlights, learn about the wildlife or master a new skill, we will be happy to welcome you. To view all events, visit What’s on at Waltham Place
Seasonal Biodynamic Events 2025
April
11th April 2025 – A Strong Start in the Kitchen Garden 11am – 1pm £15
Join Market Gardener Harry for a guided springtime walk of the Kitchen Garden. With hints and tips on the many ways we develop plant health and resilience, and on how to lay the foundations of a productive growing year. Topics covered will include: successful sowing practices, using natural sources of fertility, the benefits of making compost teas, plant protection in spring, soil preparation, and biodynamic practices for promoting vitality. To include a glass of organic cordial.
To Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/a-strong-start-in-the-kitchen-garden
25th April 2025 – Springtime Secrets for a Thriving Garden 11am – 1pm £15
Discover the art of natural resilience on a guided springtime walk through the ornamental gardens at Waltham Place.
Learn expert hints and tips to cultivate plant health, boost vitality, and lay the groundwork for a productive growing year.
Topics will include: Successful sowing practices for healthy seedlings – Harnessing natural sources of fertility – Protecting your plants in spring -Soil preparation for optimal growth – Biodynamic practices to promote vitality and harmony. To include a glass of organic cordial.
To Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/springtime-secrets-for-a-thriving-garden
JULY
5th July 2025 – Raw Milk Day 10am – 4pm £55 to include refreshments
An experiential day exploring the role of livestock in biodynamic farms, with an emphasis on our cattle and raw milk micro dairy. Much more than providers of fertility, livestock shape the environment and the rhythm of the farm. Join the team for a milking session and get to know the herd through observation and anecdotes from the working day. We will also explore our reasons for opting to run a raw milk micro dairy and the nutritional benefits of raw milk. This event includes refreshments. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather.
To Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/springtime-secrets-for-a-thriving-garden
19th July 2025 – Biodynamic Plant Propagation Day at Waltham Place 10am – 4pm £55 to include refreshments
Join us for a hands-on workshop dedicated to the art of plant propagation, hosted by the ornamental team at Waltham Place. Discover the practice of raising plants in harmony with biodynamic and naturalistic principles.This experiential day will guide you through a variety of propagation techniques, including: Techniques for splitting and dividing plants. -Techniques for taking cuttings -Sowing seeds and nurturing seedlings -Practical tips for sustainable and natural plant care -Understanding and working with the biodynamic planting calendar.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this workshop offers valuable insights into how to foster healthy and thriving plants. Refreshments are included in the day. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather. At the end of the day we will give you a couple of samples of your work to take home with you.
To Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/biodynamic-plant-propagation-day-at-waltham-place
SEPTEMBER
20th September 2025 – Seed Saving 10am – 4pm £55 to include refreshments
Seeds are one of the key issues for food sovereignty and climate change mitigation. In a time when diversity and quality are declining, it is imperative to reconnect once again with the practice of harvesting seeds that are tolerant and adapted to the changing climate. Join estate manager, André Tranquilini, biodynamic farmer and gardener, founding member of the Living Seeds, organic and biodynamic seed company, for this step-by-step workshop to help you to obtain the best quality seed from your gardens. Learn how to select, harvest, dry, clean and store your seeds for maximum effect. Refreshments are included in the day. Please bring a packed lunch and dress for the weather.
To Book: https://www.walthamplace.com/product/seed-saving-2

Step by Step Introduction to Biodynamic Gardening Workshops, Feb - July 2026 at venues across the UK
2025-08-12 09:45 - 2026-07-11 15:00
Discover the art and science of growing in harmony with nature with our Step-by-Step Biodynamic Gardening Courses 2026
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 2026 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
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
Devon: Whites Farm, Whites Farm Education Trust, Buckfastleigh, Devon TQ11 0L
Session Dates for 2026 14th Feb, 14th March, 11th April, 9th May, 13th June, 20th June, 11th July
NB this venue comprises 7 sessions, the cost is £210 and please contact Alasdair: info@whitesfarm-edtrust.com directly to book your place
NEW VENUE! Just added
Cumbria: Gaydon Cottage, Low Fellside, Sizergh, Cumbria LA8 8DY
Session dates 2026: NB these sessions take place on Sunday: 22nd Feb, 29th March, 19th April, 31st May, 21st June, 26th July
Eyam Edge Farm, Peak District National Park, Derbyshire S32 5QT
Session dates 2026: 14th Feb, 14th Mar, 25th Apr, 16th May, 13th June, 11th July
North East England Clervaux Garden School, Jolby Lane, Croft-on-Tees DL2 2TF
Session dates 2026: 14th Feb, 14th Mar, 25th Apr, 16th May, 13th June, 11th July
West Wales: Coleg Plas Dwbl, Mynachlog-ddu,, Clynderwen SA66 7SE
Session dates 2026: 7th Feb, 7th Mar, 18th Apr, 9th May, 6th June, 4th July

Gloucestershire: Upper Grange, Lovedays Mead, Stroud GL5 1XB
Session dates 2026: 28th Feb, 21st Mar, 18th Apr, 9th May, 13th June, 11th July
Grace Garden School, Canford Ln, Bristol BS9 3PE
Session dates 2026: 28th Feb, 21st Mar, 18th Apr, 16th May, 13th June, 4th July
NEW VENUE: Emerson College, Forest Row, East Sussex, RH18 5JX
Session dates 2026: 28th Feb, 21st Mar, 18th Apr, 16th May, 13th June, 11th 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

3rd International Biodynamic Research Conference: 31 August - 4 September 2025, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, UK
2025-08-31 09:00 - 2025-09-04 10:30
The Whole and Its Parts – Researching Biodynamic Agriculture
Venue: Royal Agricultural University (RAU) Stroud Rd, Cirencester GL7 6JS
Full details and booking visit https://www.biodynamic-research.org/
To advance the sustainable transformation of food and farming, the complex and holistic nature of agriculture requires research that spans a plurality of knowledge systems and dimensions. Research in biodynamic agriculture requires a holistic perspective – not only to account for the many dimensions of farming but also to embrace the potential contributions of diverse knowledge systems to truly understand, develop, and transform the field.
With the aim of discovering new perspectives in biodynamic agriculture research, the conference will place special emphasis on holistic approaches and study concepts. We welcome research exploring various dimensions of biodynamics – whether ecological, artistic, humanistic, or economic – as well as research employing diverse methodologies and knowledge systems.
Conference Programme
The conference programme consists of keynote lectures, workshops, and research presentations in the form of short talks and poster discussions. Apart from the scientific programme, each day offers exercises in nature in the morning and a cultural or social activity in the evening.
Attend the Conference:
Tickets
Conference tickets cover the full program and include breakfast, lunch, coffee breaks, and dinner.
Regular price: 390 EUR
Reduced price: 190 EUR
Register here
Accommodation
You can book tickets which include accommodation at the guesthouse of the Royal Agricultural University at a special rate. The price below covers four nights: Check-in on 31 August, and check-out on 4 September.
Single room: 200 EUR
Shared twin room: 120 EUR
Extended Stay: If you would like to arrive earlier or depart later, you can book additional nights directly with the university. Please email your request to shortstay@rau.ac.uk and mention that you are attending the IBDRC. The university’s standard rate applies to all additional nights.
If you have any questions regarding conference tickets, please contact the Section for Agriculture at the Goetheanum at biodynamic.research@goetheanum.ch
Languages: The conference language is English.
Excursions: If you wish to take part in an excursion, you can reserve your spot when registering for the conference. The cost for excursions is separate from the conference ticket and shall be paid on-site in GBP. The price includes the excursion program, bus transfers, as well as meals and accommodation if applicable.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Companies are warmly invited to participate in the research conference through product or financial sponsorship. If you are able to support the conference, please contact biodynamic.research@goetheanum.ch for an individual arrangement.
Full details and booking visit https://www.biodynamic-research.org/

Climate Kitchen: Tasting Change art and culinary residency 14th September 2025 – 21st September 2025, Hawkwood College, nr Stroud, Glos
2025-09-14 00:00 - 2025-09-21 00:00
Facilitators: Miche Fabre Lewin, Flora Gathorne-Hardy, and Daphne Lambert
Venue: Hawkwood College, Nr Stroud, Glos

How we farm, fish and eat impacts on our ecosystems and all life on planet Earth. Everyday food decisions can be a powerful force for positive change. This pioneering ecological arts and culinary Research Residency between Living Justice and Greencuisine Trust explores how, as food citizens, we co-create just, restorative and whole-health nature cultures.
Long-term collaborators Miche Fabre Lewin, liberatory arts and ritual practitioner, and artist-geographer Flora Gathorne-Hardy join with eco-nutritionist, chef and educator Daphne Lambert to co-host experiential skills sharing events, enlivening food rituals and forums of inspiration – all for a convivial taste of change.
During the week there will be opportunities for the public to engage with this Research Residency.
Climate Kitchens: Tasting Change invites people to explore how everyday food decisions can be a powerful force for positive change.
On Thursday 18th September, 5pm – 6pm and Friday 19th September 5pm – 6pm, there will an Open Studio event inviting the public to come and share and explore the relationship between food and ecosystem care. It’s a chance to step inside this artist residency, exchange ideas and contribute to this research project. These Open Studios are an opportunity to slow down together, spark conversation, and enjoy the possibility of a small bite to eat – because food, after all, is at the heart of how we connect and imagine new futures.
For more info about Hawkwood, Greencuisine Trust and Living Justice, visit
www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/
www.greencuisinetrust.org/
https://livingjustice.earth/
This residency is dedicated to Marina O’Connell, visionary farmer and food systems change-maker.

Free 4 Day Course in Biodynamic Agriculture, 20-21st & 27-28th Sept 2025, Devon
2025-09-20 10:00 - 2025-09-28 16:30

Reaffirming our Bond with Nature: Exploring Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul: 27th & 28th September 2025, Suffolk
2025-09-27 10:00 - 2025-09-28 13:00
Led by philosopher, gardener and author Jeremy Naydler
Dates and Times: Saturday September 27th 2025 10 am-5 pm to Sunday September 28th 2025 10am-1pm
Non-residential
Venue: Timberyard Farmhouse, Great Glemham, Suffolk IP17 2DL
Book your place here: https://lu.ma/29ug7t0q
Join Jeremy Naydler and Miche Fabre Lewin for a co-curated experience of talks and walks, conversation and creative exploration with the spirit of place.
Over the two days, Jeremy introduces the profound content, structure and purpose of Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul, these being complemented by Miche through artistic explorations in studio spaces and outdoor environments.
Jeremy is a philosopher, gardener and author of several books, including Gardening as a Sacred Art (2021) and The Struggle for a Human Future (2020). Miche is an artist, curator and co-founder of Living Justice.
The fifty-two verses of Rudolf Steiner’s Calendar of the Soul describe subtle changes in the human soul that accompany the changing conditions of nature through the cycle of the seasons. In our technologized age, these daily meditations for each week of the year offer a contemplative path to restore our relationship with nature, bringing greater awareness of the spiritual bond that unites humanity with the world.
We welcome a contribution of 90 pounds | This includes an organic, plant-based lunch on Saturday
Book your place here: https://lu.ma/29ug7t0q

An Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way Sunday 28 September 2pm - 5pm, London
2025-09-28 14:00 - 17:00
With Dr Sue Peat and Douglas Davidson
Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35 Park Rd, London, NW1 6XT https://rsh.anth.org.uk/
Timings: 2-5PM
Cost and Booking: All welcome, no need to book. Full £10, Concession £5
About this workshop:
Biodynamics is an organic method of cultivation arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s Spiritual research. It was his response to questions from farmers who were unhappy with ‘chemical’ agriculture. Biodynamics works with the rhythms of the movements of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars, to which the plants respond. The workshop will cover the background of the biodynamic planting calendar and using the biodynamic preparations. It’s Autumn, a time to harvest, enjoy the changing colours and plan for next year. The workshop will include presentations of research that demonstrate the benefits that biodynamics brings to the environment, the soil, the plants and to improvements in food quality.
For the last hour, you get an opportunity to stir the horn manure preparation (known as 500), so bring an empty screw top bottle if you would like to take some home. A 500ml bottle is enough for an average garden. The workshop is suitable for those new to biodynamics and for anyone who would like to give their garden, window boxes or house plants a winter treat!
Sue and Douglas are enthusiastic gardeners with lots of practical experience in biodynamic gardening.

Biodynamic Land Trust AGM & Family of Farms Day Events - 4th October 2025, Devon
2025-10-04 08:00 - 17:00
Venue: At The Apricot Centre, Huxhams Cross Farm, Rattery Lane, Dartington TQ9 6AA
Timings: 9.30am – 4.30pm AGM Meeting starts at 1.30pm
Booking: To attend the event in person at The Apricot Centre, you are required to book in advance. Please book
through Eventbrite using the following Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/biodynamic-land-trust-family-of-farms-day-agm-tickets1358475339309?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you are unable to Register via Eventbrite you can Register by phone: contact Amber Lawes-Johnson on
07754 753128.
Cost: Tickets are priced at £15 which includes lunch and refreshments.
Attendance at the AGM (1.30pm) by members is free of charge. The day will be in person only and there will not be a virtual option.
Timetable for the Day
Members and supporters are invited to arrive between 9.30 and 10.00 when coffee and tea etc will be provided.
Starting the programme at 10.00 with introductions we will again be hosting our Family of Farms Event.
This year we will focus on the financial challenges faced by our farms, looking at possible solutions and how we as the Trust, its farms, members and supporters, might support our farms.
Breaking for lunch and conversation at 12.15 we will reconvene for the formal AGM at 1.30pm. As the final item of the Agenda we will introduce our draft proposals for our strategy for the next five years, Strategy 2026-30. We welcome feedback from member shareholders. At 3.15 following the AGM we will be guided on a farm walk through Huxhams Cross Farm, finishing
around 4.30.
A Family of Farms Event
The Family of Farms event will be an exciting collaborative, sharing and learning process. The day will be structured around a series of presentations from our Family of Farms. The theme this year will be exploring ‘Funding for Agroecological Farms’ and the different funds available across local and national government to support farm viability.
This session aims to deepen the ongoing conversation around multi-enterprise strategies, farm diversification, and succession planning by exploring how government grants and funding streams can support farm viability. We’ll also examine how funding can enable greater social engagement through educational activities and community connection. Through farm case studies, peer-to-peer sharing, and expert input, we’ll explore what funding opportunities are available, how to apply, what’s worked well, what hasn’t, and where to seek guidance and support.
This is a dynamic, collaborative process within our Family of Farms and with the opportunity throughout the workshop for participation from all present to take a deep dive into on-farm challenges across a range of diverse farms in the UK.
Open to all – join us for this dynamic, collaborative process within our Family of Farms and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss challenges in a changing climate, understand more of what our farms are facing and how they are meeting these challenges in different ways
The Annual General Meeting
At the AGM our Directors will present reports of activities and finances to shareholders, including information about the organisation’s developments, strategy, achievements and future prospects. The AGM is also open to non-members and will start at 1.30pm (with coffee and tea available in advance from 1.15). The indoor aspects of both the AGM and the Family of Farms Workshop will take place as an inperson event.
The Trust Strategy for 2026 to 2030
It is time for the Trust to implement its next 5 year strategy. We would like to give members an opportunity to review and influence the strategic proposals ahead of their implementation in 2026. The Strategy 2026-30 will be presented as the final item of the AGM and we would encourage members to have a look at this in advance and a copy can be found on the Trust’s website at the following link: https://biodynamiclandtrust.org.uk/what-we-do/business-plan/bdlt-strategy-2026-final/
The Farm Walk
Following the AGM and Family of Farms workshop, we will take a guided walk around Huxhams Cross
Farm. This will be an opportunity to explore the multiple enterprises on site, including the agroforestry, mixed low-input livestock systems, market garden, and more – and of course ask the big questions and take inspiration into your own communities of practice.

Biodynamic Association AGM Event - Sat 18th October 2025, Glasshouse College, Stourbridge
2025-10-18 09:30 - 16:30
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)

Biodynamic Preparation Making Day - 22nd Oct 2025, 10am onwards, Hawkwood College, nr Stroud
2025-10-22 10:00 - 17:00

Bringing water to life with Flowforms: Evening Event Friday 13th February 2026 & Workshop Series 14th & 15th March & 18th & 19th April 2026 - Gloucestershire
2026-02-13 19:30 - 2026-04-19 17:00
This event and workshop series is being run by Ebb and Flow Ltd in conjunction with the Foundation for Water
” Without good quality water in the future, there will be no nature and no community”
There are three separate opportunities to explore this fascinating and important topic, and these events are designed to build on each other. It is possible, however, to attend just the evening presentation (in-person or online) and/or Flowforming part 1 on its own.
Bringing water to life with Flowforms – evening event and lowforming workshops PDF of all details

What is going on in these water sculptures?
Evening Event: 7:30-9:30 pm Friday 13th February 2026 –
You can attend in person and online.
Venue: Ruskin Mill Exhibition Room, Old Bristol Road Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0LA
About this evening event: We will explore the way water movement creates forms and how this relates to the formation of organisms in life. We will also explore rhythmic movements in the Flowforms and their relation to the archetypal gestures of water seen in rivers and natural flows. We will also touch on the pitfalls of mechanistic thinking and develop a sense of how water can help us move beyond such binary approaches. Finally, we will discuss the potential for creating individual forms as preparation for those who may wish to join the Flowforming workshops
Cost and Booking: To register your place, either in-person or online, please visit: https://flowform_exploration.eventbrite.co.uk/
Suggested in-person donation fee: £10. For enquiries, please contact: info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk
Flowforming Course Part One – 14th & 15th March 2026
Venue: Chalford, Stroud, Glos
About this workshop: What are the conditions for rhythmic, resonant flow, and how can we create these artistically in conversation with water? We will begin by observing flow patterns through tabletop experiments and then demonstrate resonant flow on a flow table using simple constructions made from wooden pieces. From there, we will explore water movements on and within a clay surface on the flow table, shaping this surface individually or collaboratively in small groups. By the end of part 1, participants will understand how to engender rhythmical movement in water practically
Flowforming Course Part 2 – 18th & 19th April 2026
Venue: Chalford, Stroud, Glos
About this workshop: In this follow-on workshop, participants will build upon their experience from part 1 and will have the possibility to create a permanent, functional, weather-proof Flowform. The Flowform would typically be made from fibre cement
however creation in other mediums may be possible such as carving in stone or wood, beaten from sheet metal, or ceramic made and fired if desired. (Additional costs and arrangements would need to be organised in advance.)
Costs and Booking for the weekend workshops:
Part 1 £265, Part 2 £295 (inc basic materials) Lunch & refreshments will be provided both days
Participants may register for just part 1 or part 1 & 2 together
Early bird special: 10% discount if payment for both made by 16 February 2026
A limited number of concessions are available if needed.
To enquire or book, please contact info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop 14th Febuary 2026, Cardiff
2026-02-14 10:00 - 15:00
Venue and host: Global Gardens Project, Flaxland Allotment, Sachville Avenue Cardiff CF14 3NE
Join us for our annual fruit tree pruning workshop with experienced biodynamic grower, educator and fruit tree pruner Kai Lange.

We will learn the basics of pruning apple and pear trees at Global Gardens – all welcome
Currently, we do not have funding for this workshop, and so we welcome donations to cover costs.
Suggested donation per session:
£20 pay it forwards
£15 full wage
£10 low wage
Book your place via Eventbrite here
We also offer bursary places for those who are out of work, in the asylum system or are in precarious housing situations.

Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way, 15th Feb, London
2026-02-15 14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35 Park Road, London NW1 6XT
Website: https://rsh.anth.org.uk/
Date and times: Sunday 15 February 14:00 – 17:00
Booking: All are welcome, no need to book.
Cost: Full £10, Concession £5 – pay at the door
About this workshop:
Biodynamics is an organic method of cultivation, arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual research. It works with the rhythms of the movements of the sun, moon, planets and stars to which the plants respond.
The workshop will cover the background to the biodynamic planting calendar and using the biodynamic preparations. It’s
spring and so we will focus on sharing tips for sewing and growing food plants– from windowsill herbs to fruit trees. For
the last hour we’ll stir the horn manure preparation (known as 500), so bring an empty screw top bottle if you would
like to take some home. A 500ml bottle is enough for an average garden.
The workshop is suitable for those new to biodynamics and for anyone who would like to give their garden, window boxes,
street trees or house plants a spring treat!
Sue and Douglas are enthusiastic gardeners with lots of practical experience in biodynamic gardening.

Biodynamic Preparation Making Day, 29th March 2026, Whites Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon
2026-03-29 10:00 - 16:00
A very warm invitation to come and discover more about the biodynamic preparations – the heart and soul of biodynamics – at this forthcoming Preparation making day with the South West Biodynamic Group

Venue: Whites Farm, Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh. TQ11 0LS
Times: Please come from 10 am for a 10.30am start
Bring and share lunch
All welcome and no charge

Outline for the day:
10.30 am: Unearth and inspect preps buried last autumn
NB – We are thinking, given the timing and the weather we have had, that this might be a bit premature to unearth the preparations.
However, we will dig them up and see how they are looking, re-burying them if they need longer.
12 noon: Early shared lunch
1. 30pm: Making a cow pat pit and digging/building a form to hold this, mixing the ingredients and placing them in the pit.
3 pm: Horn Manure ( BD500) stirring for those that wish to and clearing/ tidying up back for those that don’t.
NB If you want to stir the horn manure, please bring a bucket and if you want to take some home for your garden, please bring a bottle or an appropriate container. If you want to take some of the Compost Preparations away with you – please bring suitable containers with you to do so.

FFI and to let the SW Biodynamic Group know you are coming, contact Selby on tel 07874996367 or email Selby@crookedopath.co.uk

Biodynamic Preparation Making Day, 29th April 2026, Hawkwood College, Stroud, Glos
2026-04-29 10:00 - 16:00
A very warm invitation to come and discover more about the biodynamic preparations – the heart and soul of biodynamics – at this forthcoming Preparation making day, led by life-long biodynamic practitioner Bernard Jarman.
Date: 29th April 2026
Venue: Hawkwood College, Painswick Old Road, Stroud, Glos, GL6 7QW

It will include hands – on practical activity, digging up the horns buried last autumn and revealing the transformed Horn Manure Preparation.

All welcome! The event is free of charge, and you can come for an hour or two or the whole day.
It’s a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, ask lots of questions and support biodynamic preparation making.

FFI and to let Bernard know you will be attending, please email him at orion@phonecoop.coop

Understanding the nature of water courses (a beginning): 1st to 3rd May 2026: E Sussex & 5th-7th June 2026: Gloucestershire
2026-05-01 09:30 - 2026-06-07 16:30
This event and workshop series is being run by Ebb and Flow Ltd in conjunction with the Foundation for Water
‘ Without good quality water in the future, there will be no nature and no community’
You are warmly invited to join us for the following courses:
Understanding the nature of water courses (a beginning) Download full PDF here
1-3 May 2026: Foundation for Water building, Pixton Hill (Behind Emerson College)
5-7 June 2026: The Old Mill House, th St Mary’s, Chalford
Both programmes run from Friday afternoon – Sunday lunchtime. And the only prerequisite is an interest in allowing water to reveal its essential nature!! Water presents us with some remarkable capacities, and they all seem perfectly tuned to the needs of living organisms. In particular, the beautiful way water forms itself in movement and in forming ice crystals seems to show not just a similarity to the way organisms form themselves but also a sensitivity and a capacity to reveal subtle forming principles. (see the work of Theodor and Wolfram Schwenk et al, Masaru Emoto, Andreas Schulz and Veda Austin). How can we begin to make
clear sense of these phenomena, such that we can work appropriately with water in our agriculture and horticulture as well as for our own consumption?
In this workshop we will start by observing water in flow and using dyes and markers reveal the forming which happens in the
movements. We can see some archetypal gestures and see how water plays with these gestures both in experiments and in a
naturally flowing stream. We will look at the phenomena which reveal water sensitivity and discuss what that can indicate; both for
the how, where and when water is sensitive, as well as for what it is sensitive to. This can give us a background from which to
consider the methods which have been or could be used for enhancing the role of water in living organisms.
It may be seen that good water quality is not the same for different situations and for different realms of life; – plant, animal and human.
Costs and Booking:
1-3 May 2026: Foundation for Water building, Pixton Hill (Behind Emerson College) £255 (meals not included, bookable at
Emerson College)
5-7 June 2026: The Old Mill House, th St Mary’s, Chalford £295 (inc. vegetarian meals & refreshments)
To enquire or book, please contact info@ebbandflowltd.co.uk or phone: 01453 836 060
A limited number of concessions are available if needed
Early bird special £30 discount available for bookings 1 month in advance
We can supply details for accommodation if needed.

Being with Earth - Becoming Human: 9th - 16th May 2026, Isle of Lismore, Scotland
2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-16 16:30
See below for all details -click on the next page arrow to explore all about this workshop and how to book
or download the PDF here
Being with Earth; Becoming Human Brochure

Sophia, the Goddess of Wisdom, in our time: 3 day Experimental Workshop, with Karsten Massei -23rd, 24th & 25th May 2026, Sheffield
2026-05-23 09:30 - 2026-05-25 18:00
Venue: Arnold Freeman Hall (above the Merlin Theatre), Meadowbank Road, Sheffield S11 9AH
Timings: The event will run from 09:30–20:30 on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th and from 09:30–18:00 on Monday 25th May 2026
Cost: £230 / Concessions (limited) – £100 To apply for a concessionary ticket, please email fiona.newman@rocketmail.com) with your reason for application. Only a very few of these tickets are available on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.
The cost includes: all coffee breaks, vegetarian lunch on all 3 days and supper provided on both Saturday and Sunday.
To book: Telephone Fiona Newman on 07526 992173 to make your booking and then pay via bank transfer using the details below
Account name: Fiona Newman
Account number: 4302 1815
Sort code:20-53-77
About the Workshop:
During these three days, we want to connect with those inner sources through which we as individuals can become creative. The Goddess of Wisdom, Sophia, will stand by our side. We ask who she is and how we can connect with her essence and her impulses. In doing so, we want to focus primarily on her presence in and significance for our time. The focus is on your own personal questions and your path towards the mysteries of existence.
Sophia surprises us. She often reveals herself in ways that shake up familiar ideas, opinions and beliefs. One can get the impression that a new way of listening is needed to understand her language and messages. Her closeness to human individuality is unmistakable.
The seminar includes introductions to Sophianic beings, but is primarily aimed at encouraging and supporting independent practice. All of this takes place at a leisurely pace. Meditation, nature walks, exchanges and discussions are elements of the joint work.
Programme outline:
The day will start at 09:30 with coffee break at 11:00–11:30 then lunch at 13:00. We restart at 15:00 with coffee break at 16:30–17:00 and supper at 18:30. We finish with a short evening session between 19:30–20:30.
About Karsten Massei:
Karsten was born in Berlin in 1963 and worked as a curative educator in Switzerland for 30 years. He developed his clairvoyance through spending time with medicinal herbs in their natural environment, and has written six books on Nature Spirits, including “The School of the Elemental Beings”, his latest book is “Sophia – Goddess of Wisdom and Guardian of the Earth” published by Temple Lodge. He was a keynote speaker at the “Nature Spirits and Humans” conference in 2019 and gave a workshop in the Weleda herbal medicine garden

Introduction to Gardening the Biodynamic Way, Sunday 24 May 2pm - 5pm, London
2026-05-24 14:00 - 17:00
Venue: Rudolf Steiner House, 35 Park Rd, London, NW1 6XT
Timing 2pm to 5pm
With Dr Sue Peat and Douglas Davidson
Cost: Full £10, Concession £5 – pay at the door
All are welcome and no need to book
Biodynamics is an organic method of cultivation, arising out of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual research. It works with the rhythms of the movements of the sun, moon, planets and stars to which the plants respond.
The workshop will cover the background to the biodynamic planting calendar and using the biodynamic preparations. It’s coming up to summer and so we will focus on sharing seasonal tips for sewing, growing and most importantly, making good compost! For the last hour, we’ll stir the horn manure preparation (known as 500), so bring an empty screw-top bottle if you would like to take some home.
A 500ml bottle is enough for an average garden. The workshop is suitable for those new to biodynamics and for anyone who would like to give their garden, window boxes, street trees or house plants a summer treat!
Sue and Douglas are enthusiastic gardeners with lots of practical experience in biodynamic gardening

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

Introduction to Biodynamics: A one-day workshop exploring the fundamentals of biodynamic farming and gardening, 2nd July 2026 Emerson College, East Sussex
2026-07-02 09:30 - 16:30
Venue: Emerson College, Forest Row East Sussex RH18 5JX
Dates and Timings: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Cost £85 ( NB does not include lunch)
Booking: You can book you place on line here
Join us at Emerson College for a one-day introduction to the fundamentals of biodynamic farming and gardening.
Throughout the day, you will explore the history of the biodynamic movement and the purpose behind biodynamic methods. The course will introduce key ideas, including Goethean observation, biodynamic preparations, the farm or garden as a living organism and working with cosmic rhythms and cycles.
Set within Emerson’s biodynamic landscape, this day course offers a grounded and accessible introduction for those interested in land-based learning, sustainable growing and a deeper relationship with the living world.
Facilitator: Nir Halfon – Biodynamic Land and Education Manager at Emerson College
Nir is passionate about biodynamic food, farming and sustainable living. He studied at Emerson College from 2001–2004 as part of the first cohort of the Biodynamic Training.
Since then, Nir has managed several biodynamic gardens and farms, most notably Old Plawhatch Farm, where he was Farm Director and Garden Manager from 2013-2020. He previously taught biodynamic farming and gardening at Emerson College from 2009-2012, and most recently worked as Programme Manager for Horticultural Apprenticeships at Plumpton College from 2020–2025. He also holds a Permaculture Diploma and a Master’s in Environmental and Energy Studies.
For full details, visit: https://emerson.org.uk/event/introduction-to-biodynamics/

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 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.

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
