2023 Workshop Line-Up

Healthy Soil and Composting

Date :  Sunday, May 28, 2023

Time : 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, with a short break for a Potluck Lunch. Bring a dish or snack to share.

Price :  $20.00 Minimum Donation. Additional donations welcomed.

Location : 1619 Vanderwater Rd, Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0

Facilitator :  Aric Aguonie of Earth Haven Farm has 20 years experience growing, making soil and compost.

Summary:  Join Aric in the garden as he talks about the importance of building and maintaining healthy soil plus the art of making compost. These are two of the most important foundations for growing nutritional food.  You will come away from this workshop with an understanding of what makes for healthy soil and good compost and how to make it yourself. Whether you live in a city, urban, country or are a large grower, you will take away valuable tips from this workshop.

Registration :  Email info@earthhaven.ca specifying the workshop that you wish to attend.

Payment :  At  time of workshop by cash, cheque or e-transfer in advance to info@earthhaven.ca

Plant Wander with Blair Richards-Koeslag

Date : Sunday, June 11, 2023, 

Time :  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Price :  $30.00 Minimum Donation. Additional donations welcomed.

Location : 1619 Vanderwater Rd, Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0

Facilitator :  Blair Richards-Koeslag, certified permaculture teacher, Chartered herbalist, tree farmer and wild food enthusiast.  

Summary : The world is covered in medicine and food, let’s wander around Earth Haven, see what’s yummy, what’s healing and what’s magical. 

Registration :  Send email to info@earthhaven.ca  and specify the workshop that you wish to attend.

Payment :  At time of workshop by cash, cheque or etransfer in advance to info@earthhaven.ca

Working with Minerals and Energic Principals to Increase Plant Fertility

Date : Sunday, July 9, 2023

Time : 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, with an optional Potluck Lunch after. Bring a dish or snack to share

Price :  $30.00 Minimum Donation. Additional donations welcomed.

Location : 1619 Vanderwater Rd, Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0

Facilitator : Alan Reed is a Geomancer, prospector and diviner practicing since the 1980's.  Alan experienced the decline of ecology in the 1960's growing up along the Bluffs of Scarboro, and his dedicated desire to assist the return of Natures bounty led him on a journey of remarkable results and discoveries.

Summary : The how and why of mineral/energetic principals to create fertility utilizing geological amendments in conjunction with biodynamic principles.

Come get informed on the need for remineralization and building up the magnetic and energetic forces on your land.

Registration :  Send email to info@earthhaven.ca  and specify the workshop that you wish to attend.

Payment :  At time of workshop by cash, cheque or etransfer in advance to info@earthhaven.ca

Dandelion Fairy Basket Making

Date :  Sunday, July 16, 2023

Time :  10:00 am to 2:00 pm with a short break for lunch, bring your own food and drink

Price :  $60.00 Minimum Donation. Additional donations welcomed.

Location : 1619 Vanderwater Rd, Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0

Facilitator :  Jasmine spends most of her time in awe of the abundance of gifts of the land. She has spent the last seven or so years learning and tending some of these gifts through weaving, hide tanning, herbalism and off grid living. Among these devotions she can also be found attending births or knitting in her little cabin in the middle of a sweet hay filled valley.

Summary : Join Jasmine for this one day workshop where we will weave delightful dandelion basket necklaces! We will spend part of this workshop learning about dandelion and other plant fibres that we can use for weaving of all varieties. Then with some dandelion root tea and song we will step into the fairy realm for a while as we weave these small but beautiful baskets together. 

Registration :  Supplies and spaces are limited.  Please register in advance.  Send email to info@earthhaven.ca  and specify the workshop that you wish to attend.

Payment :  At time of workshop by cash, cheque or etransfer in advance to info@earthhaven.ca

Garden Sculptures: Attract Bees and Other Pollinators
with Rocks, Metals, and Life Energy 

Date : Sunday, August 13, 2023 

Time : 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm 

Price : $85.00 per person. Bring a friend and pay only $60.00 each  

Location : 1619 Vanderwater Rd, Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0 

Facilitator :  Adriana Michael 

Adriana has a degree in psychology and additional studies with an interest in consumer behavior and the environment. After 15 years of working as a publisher and marketing consultant for governments and firms from different countries, she created Organic & Wellness News. It was the first international B2B publication for superfoods and other top health products circulating at the world's leading organic and natural industry events from 2004-2020. Adriana was the first publisher to promote amazing superfoods such as quinoa, chia, yacon, maca, camu camu, and baru on a large scale, connecting the main suppliers and buyers successfully. She continues researching, writing & promoting these and other healthy products, activities, and projects that walk the talk.  

Summary : During this workshop, you will learn how to create two types of simple but powerful sculptures that will provide an atmosphere of harmony and well-being for your soil, plants, bees, and other beneficial living creatures in your garden

• prevent the presence of slugs and other pests
• increase yields without the use of synthetic and toxic agrochemicals
• mitigate the harmful effects of electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) 

As a bonus, you will also learn about a simple but effective activity to reconnect body and mind to the earth while enjoying the outdoors. We will also highlight how to recharge our bodies and our plants' vitality with proper hydration. 

Materials: Polymer resin, quartz crystals, crushed quartz crystals, finely chopped aluminum, copper wire and mold.  We will be making a 3-4" sculpture.  Latex gloves will be provided.  Bring your own if you are allergic.

 It will take more than 24 hours to dry. Bring a plastic bag, box or container to take your sculpture home.

Please dress properly for warm, cool, or rainy weather. The workshop will take place outdoors or inside a well-ventilated area. We will use the polymer resin for a few minutes which may affect people with high skin sensitivity. 

Join us for a fun afternoon creating art that offers many benefits for the bees and other living creatures.

Registration : Send an email to  info@earthhaven.ca  and specify the workshop that you wish to attend.

Payment : At the time of the workshop by cash, cheque, or e-transfer in advance to  info@earthhaven.ca

Introduction to Canning

Date :  Sunday, August 27, 2023

Time :  10:00 am to 3:00 pm with a short break for lunch, bring your own food and drink

Price :  $50.00 Suggested Donation. Additional donations welcomed.

Location : 1619 Vanderwater Rd, Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0 

Facilitator :  Ashlea Fox is a traditional skills enthusiast and home-maker. Currently Ashlea is studying to become a Holistic Nutritionist and believes we should all be mindful of the foods we put in our bodies. Two of the best ways to do this is to know where your food comes from and to cook and/or prepare it yourself. For the last ten years Ashlea has learned how to bake bread, can foods, make cheeses, roll pasta, prepare ferments and brew kombucha.

Summary :  In the course we will cover the basics of canning and best practices.

Specifics include:

• safety
• cleaning and sterilization
• food preparation
• storage & shelf life

Registration :  Send email to info@earthhaven.ca  and specify the workshop that you wish to attend.

Payment :  At time of workshop by cash, cheque or etransfer in advance to info@earthhaven.ca

Raising Children with Loving Guidance 
& Non-Violent Communication (NVC)

Date  : Sunday September 17th, 2023

Facilitator  :  Lily Lanczi, BA in Psychology, was a parent in the Waldorf school system.

‘This work, which Leslie referred to as processing, is very powerful and brings people together. Lily did this processing work in a women’s group for over ten years and would love to share it with you.’

Summary :  Leslie Temple-Thurston, from CoreLight, developed the Squares Technique for evolving compassion and dissolving judgment. We will choose a polarity that resonates most for the group, and flesh out all our associations with each quadrant. Here is an example for Being in Control versus Being Out of Control:                                                  

Registration :  Send email to info@earthhaven.ca  and specify the workshop that you wish to attend.

Payment :  At time of workshop by cash, cheque or etransfer in advance to info@earthhaven.ca

Tree Conversations with Elyse Pomeranz

Date :  Sunday, September 24, 2023

Time : 10am to 4 pm

• 10am -12:30pm Opening Circle: Introduction/ Working with two different trees.
• 12:30am – 1:15pm Potluck lunch
• 1:15pm – 4pm Sharing of what we have created and working with one more tree and closing circle.

Price :  Sliding scale donation for the full day workshop of $40 to $75 per person.   Additional donations will be most appreciated.

Location : 1619 Vanderwater Rd, Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0

Facilitator :  Elyse Pomeranz is a Waldorf school teacher, artist, craftsman, facilitator, mediator and art therapist with years of experience and wisdom.  You will find her workshop to be enlightening and experiential.

Summary : Join Elyse Pomeranz in a workshop in communicating with trees. We will experience encounters with trees on the Earth Haven property. Each tree has a unique role that it plays in serving the wellbeing of a farm. We will learn to listen and co-create a drawing with several trees. 

I will bring all the art materials needed for this. We ask participants to please bring something they can sit upon to be comfortable for 30-40 minutes sitting on the ground and /or up against a tree. 

No artistic experience or training is necessary. All art materials will be provided. 

To see an introduction to this form of tree communication you may watch a short ( less than 8 minute) video that demonstrates the process.  https://www. thetreeconversations.com/ accompanied-by-trees/

Cost Sliding scale donation for the full day workshop of $40 to $75 per person.  Cash, Cheque or Etransfer to  info@earthhaven.ca  on the day of the event.  Additional donations will be most appreciated. 

Registration :  Send email to info@earthhaven.ca  and specify the workshop that you wish to attend.

Payment :  At time of workshop by cash, cheque or etransfer in advance to info@earthhaven.ca

Whole Foods Cooking Workshop:
Slow-Roasted cut of Beef & Vegetable Stir Fry

Date: Sunday October 22, 2023

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, with an optional Snack Potluck

Price:  $30 Suggested Donation. Additional donations welcomed.

Location: 1619 Vanderwater Rd, Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0

Facilitator:  Lily Lanczi, BA in Psychology, was a parent in the Waldorf school system.

Summary:  Lily is passionate about cooking, and would love to share her experience with whole foods meal preparation, including how to prepare bitter greens in ways your family will be more likely to enjoy. We’ll be making a simple, amazing recipe for a delicious slow-roasted cut of beef from Earth Haven with a tasty vegetable stir fry. Together we will take a walk around Earth Haven’s gardens and harvest the vegetables for our stir fry.

Registration:  Send email to info@earthhaven.ca  and specify the workshop that you wish to attend.

Payment:  At time of workshop by cash, cheque or etransfer in advance to info@earthhaven.ca

Dogwood and Willow Harvest Platters with Jasmine and Savannah

Date :  Sunday, November 5, 2023

Time :  9:30 am - 5:00 pm with an optional Potluck Lunch. 

Price :  $80 Suggested Donation. Additional donations welcomed, contact info@earthhaven.ca for pay-what-you-can.

Location : 1619 Vanderwater Rd, Thomasburg, ON K0K 3H0

Facilitators :  Jasmine and Savannah

Savannah has been exploring the world of weaving and working with natural fibres for the past seven years. She is a student, an educator, and a lover of craft, plants, movement, and music. She happily spends most of her time nestled away, reading and writing, or in her garden. She is rooted along the Speed River with her partner and a very sweet puppy dog. 

Jasmine spends most of her time in awe of the abundance of gifts of the land. She has spent the last seven or so years learning and tending some of these gifts through weaving, hide tanning, herbalism and off grid living. Among these devotions she can also be found attending births or knitting in her little cabin in the middle of a sweet hay filled valley.

Summary :  Join Jasmine Harrison and Savannah Stuart in this day-long workshop at Earth Haven Farm! The first part of this workshop will be spent on the land with red osier dogwood. We will learn together about some of the medicine it carries and how to harvest for weaving in a way that nourishes the ecosystem. Then each of you will weave your very own beautiful harvest platter to take home.

Logistics :

• Outside all day, dress warm and with layers
• Bring a mug for tea and a dish or snack to share for Potluck Lunch
• We will provide snacks (muffins or cookies) or bring your own.  (should we just say potluck lunch?)
• Knife if you have one
• Jasmine's email is jasmineharrison24@hotmail. com  if you have any specific questions in advance. 

Registration :  Supplies and spaces are limited.  Please register in advance.  Send email to info@earthhaven.ca  and specify the workshop that you wish to attend

Payment :  At time of workshop by cash, cheque or e-transfer in advance to info@earthhaven.ca, reduce, reuse and repair.  Let us think about health, well-being and treating the earth and ourselves with kindness and compassion.

Let’s make these coming months a time of coming together (while maintaining a healthy distance) to build a more resilient, sustainable, locally-based food system.  Let’s build the world we want to create together.  Let us be the change we want to see in the world.