10/4/2010 Hey Folks. Scroll down for an updated version of the weekend schedule. There will probably be some more changes made but not many more. There is no charge for the weekend although donations are welcome and it would be great, but not necessary, if you could let us know when you intend to come and leave. Looking forward to seeing you all.
Schedule
Saturday October 9th.
AM -
8:30 - 10:00 Organic Gardening and Permaculture - Learn the nuts and bolts of planning an organic garden or a sustainable organic farm
8:30 - 10:00 Organic Gardening and Permaculture - Learn the nuts and bolts of planning an organic garden or a sustainable organic farm
10:00 - 12:00 Part 1. Sustainable building. Paper crete workshop and visit to a papercrete structure.
12:00 - 1:30 PM Communal Lunch. Marathon Motel Kitchen.
PM -
1:30 - 4:00 The Human Element of Sustainability - How do human interactions affect our ability to be sustainable? What skills are helpful in dealing with challenges in this area? Come share your experiences in a facilitated discussion at the Made in Marathon Cooperative.
1:30 - 4:00 The Human Element of Sustainability - How do human interactions affect our ability to be sustainable? What skills are helpful in dealing with challenges in this area? Come share your experiences in a facilitated discussion at the Made in Marathon Cooperative.
Communal Dinner at the Famous Burro followed by live music
Sunday October 10th
AM -
8:30 - 10:00 Intentional Community, Organic Gardening and Alternative Building - Visit La Loma del Chivo. See how they are planting and building.
10:00 - 11:30 Part 2. Sustainable building. Adobe Construction. Talk with experienced adobe builders on the pros and cons of adobe construction. Check out an adobe building up close.
8:30 - 10:00 Intentional Community, Organic Gardening and Alternative Building - Visit La Loma del Chivo. See how they are planting and building.
10:00 - 11:30 Part 2. Sustainable building. Adobe Construction. Talk with experienced adobe builders on the pros and cons of adobe construction. Check out an adobe building up close.
Option 1
Communal lunch then visit to Sally Roberts' farm where heirloom chickens, goats, cows and horses are kept. Sally will chat with you about her goat cheese and processing business.
Option 2
Road trip to Marfa to set up table on Gardening as Installation Art in the Marfa Book Company. Staggered visits to Chinati Open House. Meet with one of the founders of Marfa Farm Stand - a type of farmers' market - and discuss its evolution.
Communal lunch then visit to Sally Roberts' farm where heirloom chickens, goats, cows and horses are kept. Sally will chat with you about her goat cheese and processing business.
Option 2
Road trip to Marfa to set up table on Gardening as Installation Art in the Marfa Book Company. Staggered visits to Chinati Open House. Meet with one of the founders of Marfa Farm Stand - a type of farmers' market - and discuss its evolution.
Late PM - Return to Marathon.
8:00 PM Communal Dinner at Marathon Motel
8:00 PM Communal Dinner at Marathon Motel
Monday October 11th
AM -
9:00 - 10:30 Session at Alan Haley's farmette.
10:30 - 12:00 Adobe, Papercrete and Strawbale. Which one is better? Visit Eve's Garden - a bed and breakfast in a papercrete building which incorporates an organic cut flower garden. Visit a strawbale building.
9:00 - 10:30 Session at Alan Haley's farmette.
10:30 - 12:00 Adobe, Papercrete and Strawbale. Which one is better? Visit Eve's Garden - a bed and breakfast in a papercrete building which incorporates an organic cut flower garden. Visit a strawbale building.
Communal Lunch
PM -
1:30 - 3:00 Gardening, Farming and Economics - How much does it cost to develop an organic farm? Can you support yourself financially from your garden? What's does a vertically oriented sustainable garden or farm look like?
3:00 - 4:30 Dream time. What do you dream about regarding sustainability? What gets in the way of taking action to fulfill your dream? What skills do you need? And how can you participate in community in order to get your dreams realized and help others to do the same?
1:30 - 3:00 Gardening, Farming and Economics - How much does it cost to develop an organic farm? Can you support yourself financially from your garden? What's does a vertically oriented sustainable garden or farm look like?
3:00 - 4:30 Dream time. What do you dream about regarding sustainability? What gets in the way of taking action to fulfill your dream? What skills do you need? And how can you participate in community in order to get your dreams realized and help others to do the same?
4:30 - 5:00 Closure and goodbyes.
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