Workshop planning is underway. Take a look at past workshop topics below, to get an idea of what we offer…

What can I learn at the fest?

Your time here at the farm will feel a lot like the good ol’ days of summer camp. Though, the workshops and experiences we plan for you are high calibre offerings that go beyond summer camp macaroni crafts. There’s a variety of ways to connect in - from free-time activities/demos, to workshops and experiences, you can tailor your weekend to be jam-packed with learning, or leave lots of room for napping, nature walks, and connecting into community… Take a look at some of the workshops, demos, and other that we’ve offered at past fests - and this isn’t even all of what we’ve covered!

  • These activities are set up for part or all of the day or weekend. This might be a craft area, button-making or mending station, metal forging demonstration, a visit to the chickens, a run of the forest obstacle course, a walk through the prayer & meditation labyrinth, or even participating in an amazing race type activit!

  • Roll up your sleeves - it’s time to learn some new skills! Choose your own adventure by booking the workshops that catch your eye… these occur at specific times, usually take place just once over the weekend, and have limited space. See below for some examples of topics we’ve covered in the past.

  • Get out your notebooks for these fantastic talks on all kinds of topics, from gardening, to animal-care, to herbal medicine! See below for some examples of topics we’ve covered in the past.

Take Root Workshops: Farm & Garden

  • Herb Spiral

  • Flower Farming 101

  • Permaculture Water Management

  • Mushroom Cultivation

  • Hugelbeds

  • Medicinal Garden

  • Permaculture Orchard

  • Permabeds

Take Root Workshops: Food

  • Sourdough

  • Fermentation

  • Cheese-making

  • Fermented Sodas

  • Chicken Butchering

  • Campfire Cooking

  • Salsa Bruja & Tortillas

  • Grain Milling

Take Root Workshops: Wellness

  • Natural Cleaners

  • Herbal First Aid

  • Boreal Medicine Chest

  • Edible & Useful Plants

  • Herbal Oils & Salves

  • Herbal Skincare

  • Herb Garden Tour

  • Essential Oil & Hydrosol Distillation

Natural Home / Appropriate Tech

  • Woodlot Management

  • Humanure / Compost Toilets

  • Rocket Stoves

  • Biochar

Take Root Workshops: Natural Building

  • Cob Oven Build

  • Green Homes

  • Hempcrete

Take Root Workshops: Animals

  • Sheep School

  • Beekeeping

  • Goat Care

  • Alpacas 101

  • Raising Rabbits

  • Backyard Chickens

Take Root Workshops: Handcraft & Fibre

  • Natural Dyeing

  • Wool

  • Basket Weaving

  • Hide Tanning

  • Screenprinting

  • Spinning