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Christmas Festival for the Anthroposophic Biodynamic Waldorf Community

Dec 10th 2-4:30  at Linden Waldorf School

A presentation by Glen Williamson

The Incarnation of the Logos: An Epic Tale of Christ’s Coming to Earth

This production, which harmonizes the conflicting accounts of Matthew and Luke and weaves the threads of many traditions into an intimate but also cosmic drama.  This wondrous story begins with the messianic prophecies in the Temple in Jerusalem, weaves through many parts of the world and throughout history, and ends with the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River. Adam and Eve,Moses, Adonis, Osiris, Isis, Apollo, Krishna, Buddha and Zarathustra all appear in this sometimes astonishing retelling of the greatest story ever told. This saga is based on the Gospels and the work of spiritual researcher Rudolf Steiner and theologians Emil Bock and Edward R. Smith. The performance for the Adults runs one hour and fifteen minutes.

  • Followed by Refreshments

Please RSVP for Childcare blbittles@comcast.net or 615-294-1216

Hosted by the Festival Team of Anthroposophic Branch of  Middle Tennessee

Donations Appreciated

 

 

Posted by  |  December 2, 2016 | Categories: Biodynamics, Future Events | Leave a comment

Biodynamic Farmer Jeff Poppens host the Local Food Summit Dec 2-4

December 2-4 2016 | Tennessee State University’s Downtown Avon Williams Campus

GET TICKETS HERE
($125 includes meals & all workshops)

Featuring Joel Salatin!  

Sponsored by Barefoot Farmer, LLC and TSU, it will feature Nashville’s best chefs offering delicious, locally grown organic meals during a full day of educational workshops, networking, and the celebration of another great growing season.

For more information visit https://tnlocalfood.com/

 

Posted by  |  November 21, 2016 | Categories: Biodynamics, Future Events, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Biodynamic Prep- Nashville Area Nov 2 and Nov 4

We’ll be making Biodynamic Preparations next week . Please join us! 

Wednesday Nov 2, 2016

Chamomile Preparation

9:30am – 12:00

Sue Buck’s farm in Neely’s Bend, Madison TN

**Please bring a sack lunch for a lunch together afterwards.**

Friday Nov 4, 2016

Dandelion Preparation – Barrel Compost – Compost Preps

9:30am – 2:00pm

Arugulas’ Star Farm – Allison & Matthew Neal’s farm in Bethel TN (a beautiful 45 min to 1 hour’s drive from Nashville)

**Please bring a sack lunch for a lunch together midday.**

Carpooling is definitely an option for those who want to go.

RSVP Contact Hilary Higginbotham at hilclaire@gmail.com 

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(Foxhollow Farm, KY, chamomile prep making 2015) (Prep Making at Six Boots Collective 2015)

Posted by  |  October 28, 2016 | Categories: Biodynamics, Future Events | Leave a comment

Michaelmas Celebration Thank You

Middle Tennessee Branch of Anthroposophy Michaelmas Festival
 
What a reverent and festive gathering! About 50 of us from diverse spiritual study and agriculture circles came together to learn about the Biodynamic Horn Manure preparation and the meaning of the Michaelmas season from Jeff Poppen, The Barefoot Farmer. We also enjoyed a group meditation of Rudolf Steiner’s Foundation Stone and a potluck featuring dragon-shaped bread loaves decorated with flowers and jewels (Thanks Cloniger family!) 
 

 
Six Boots Collective hosted our event. Six Boots, a CSA farm and market garden, has been growing and using Biodynamic practices for 4+ years — meanwhile hosting many community Biodynamic gatherings. Please join us for more prep making and seasonal celebrations.
 
Will Tarleton of Six Boots is also a core member of our year-old TN-KY DemeterLocal Chapter, which certifies regional Biodynamic farmers (to Demeter USA’s Standards) using a low-cost peer inspection model which prioritizes education — for farmers and interested community members. TN-KY DemeterLocal’s vision is to build a strong foundation for peer collaboration to strengthen the local biodynamic farm community and share practical knowledge and resources.
 
A message from Will:
 
Friends, I was so honored to share my space at Six Boots Growers’ Collective with a broader group of folks interested in the practical exploration of Biodynamic Agriculture and Anthroposophy.  
 
I would like to thank everyone who helped coordinate this special event, and especially Jeff Poppen for his personal insight of the biodynamic preparations and the celebration of Michaelmas.  
 
I would also like to encourage this exchange of knowledge, and inquisition into the development of our own community’s understanding of the practical applications of Biodynamics and Anthroposophy.  I would like to continue the dialogue of both, and I am open to holding another event in the Spring, as well as, any events that may come about between now and then. 
 
Thanks again for everyone’s help and enthusiasm.  I am looking forward to a winter of personal reflection, and envisioning an abundant and prosperous Spring for all of us in our endeavors filled with love and gratitude.  
 
Feel free to come back on the second Tuesday of each month to share again in a potluck starting at 7:30pm with other members of our Bells Bend community.  
 
Peace and Blessings,
 
Will Tarleton
Farm Manager
Six Boots Collective/Tennessee Grown 
We will have a few prep making gatherings in October and November. 
For more information
>> Email Hilary Higginbotham at hilclaire@gmail.com to be involved in the Nashville Biodynamic Community or the TN-KY DemeterLocal group.
And make sure to sign up for Anthroposophy Nashville’s email list for events and news about Steiner study groups, talks, educational activities, and regional happenings at https://anthroposophynashville.org.
 
Thank you for coming! And thank you especially to Jeff and Will.
A peaceful Michaelmas season to you all!
From the Anthroposophy-Waldorf-Biodynamic Agriculture planning team:
 
Barbara Bittles
Cathy Green
Hilary Higginbotham
James Stribey
Marilyn Sutcliffe
 

Posted by  |  October 10, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment