Oakland University Permaculture Class at Strawbale Studio September 1 – 30, 2019 INTERNSHIP & WORKTRADE at Strawbale Studio Experience a month or more of Natural Building & Sustainable Living Skills, while living, building and in community on rural wooded land at Strawbale Studio! This unique opportunity will focus on finishing enchanting structures with earth plaster and sculpting and creating beautiful building surroundings. There are numerous sustainable skills you will learn + lecture information on building principles. Come as an Intern,…
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September 2019
The Great Lakes Herb Faire, held outside Chelsea Michigan, hosts many herbal presenters, classes and things to buy ! This wonderful family-friendly annual gathering also includes many children ! Many of the young people have come year after year, and have gotten to each other and the land very well. They can climb the grandmother tree, roam the woods and play to their hearts' content. Kelly Theide and I (Deanne) will be be leading a "Twigloo" …
Find out moreJoin us Sunday October 13th, 2019 for a Family-Friendly Potluck & Bonfire! Full Moon Potluck Bonfire 5p TOUR of enchanting buildings & grounds. 6:30’ish POTLUCK / Bonfire. Note WINTER HOURS ! Enjoy a cozy evening – in the Strawbale Studio, outside & around the bonfire, or in the main house. Families welcome. For more information, check out our Full Moon Potluck INFO page! RSVP with name, email & phone number. Free event with donations welcomed FIND OUT MORE about this event
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free - donations welcome.
September FULL MOON POTLUCK
Join us Saturday, September 14, 2019 for a Family-Friendly Potluck & Bonfire! Full Moon Potluck Bonfire 6p TOUR of enchanting buildings & grounds. 7:30’ish POTLUCK / Bonfire. NOTE: New SPRING hours Enjoy a cozy evening – in the Strawbale Studio, outside & around the bonfire, or in the main house. Families welcome. For more information, check out our Full Moon Potluck INFO page! RSVP with name, email & phone number. Free event with donations welcomed FIND OUT MORE about this event
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Woman’s Nature Renewal Weekend ~ held Sept 20-22, 2019 THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED ! This years Retreat will be similar and different from last years' awesome event ! We come together to explore deep connection to nature, self and others. We will be holding a full weekend of nourishment, exploration, compassion, immersing in nature, and slowing down for regenerative self care while caring for each other. Come, renew... and enjoy home-cooked meals and gentle company on…
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Free. Donations welcome
October FULL MOON POTLUCK
Join us Sunday, October 13, 2019 for a Family-Friendly Potluck & Bonfire! Full Moon Potluck Bonfire 6p TOUR of enchanting buildings & grounds. 7:30’ish POTLUCK / Bonfire. Enjoy a cozy evening – in the Strawbale Studio, outside & around the bonfire, or in the main house. Families welcome. For more information, check out our Full Moon Potluck INFO page! RSVP with name, email & phone number. Free event with donations welcomed FIND OUT MORE about this event Full Moon Potluck Bonfire
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$30 – $40
FERMENTING FUN ! Sat. Class
Fermenting Fun & Magical Food Preservation ! October 19, 2019 Saturday 1 - 5:30p (This class is also available Sun. Oct 20th) Taste test, see demo experience hands-on, and take home starters …Make and taste Kimchi, Butter, Sour Dough Wraps ! See demo and taste test Kombucha & Fruit Scrap Vinegar, Honey Mead, ~ YUM ! Tour the enchanting Strawbale Studio & grounds and see thatched roofs, earth plasters, earth oven, rocket stoves + !. Early Bird…
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$30 – $40
FERMENTING FUN – Sunday Class
Fermenting Fun & Magical Food Preservation ! October 20, 2019 Sunday 1-5:30p (This class is also available Oct 19th) Taste test, see demo, experience hands-on, and take home starters …Make and taste Kimchi, Butter, Sour Dough Wraps ! See demo and taste test Kombucha & Fruit Scrap Vinegar, Honey Mead, ~ YUM ! Tour the enchanting Strawbale Studio & grounds and see thatched roofs, earth plasters, earth oven, rocket stoves + !. Early Bird Discount through Oct 6 ! Register…
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Free - Donations appreciated.
November FULL MOON POTLUCK & Bonfire
Join us for the FULL MOON POTLUCK Tuesday, November 12, 2019 5:00 pm TOUR enchanting buildings & grounds. Meet in the main house for the guided tour. 6:00 pm POTLUCK / Bonfire Enjoy a cozy evening indoors – in the Strawbale Studio or in the main house Or an elemental time outdoors around the bonfire. Watch the moon rise over the meadow Family Friendly Free event ~ donations appreciated RSVP with name, email & phone number Full Moon Potluck INFO…
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Free - Donations welcome
November FULL MOON POTLUCK & Bonfire
Weather UPDATE (3:30 p Dec 12) ICY ROAD CONDITIONS Do not park on Noble Rd. Come if you have all or 4-wheel drive & park in the south meadow straight back the lane (if you can) or north front meadow (on the right as you come down the lane). Read below ! Hi there, the potluck will be happening - but Roads/lanes are snow & ice ! ok to come if you want and have all-wheel or 4 wheel drive…
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