Monkton Wyld Court - centre for sustainable living in
the heart of Dorset
January 17th - 18th Coppicing Course
Coppicing Course
17th - 18th January
Leaders - George Sobol
Price - £195 residential £130 Non residential
Learn how to create a fuel resource for the future.
17th - 18th January
Leaders - George Sobol
Price - £195 residential £130 Non residential
Learn how to create a fuel resource for the future.
Jan 24th - Feb 6th 2009: Designing for Planet and People a Permaculture Design Course
Designing for Planet and People a Permaculture
Design Course
24 Jan - 6 Feb 2009
Leaders - Aranya, Chris Evans and Louise Macnamara
Price - £795 Reduced fee: £545 (with evidence of means tested benefit)
On this two week residential course, you will learn about permaculture ethics, design principles and techniques, and how to use permaculture in your life and apply sustainability principles to any system from domestic to commercial. The course contains practical and theoretical sessions. Price includes full board accommodation and field trips. The course is subsidised by the Workers Education Association (WEA), South West.
For bookings and course information http://www.designedvisions.com/joomla/content/view/111/97/
24 Jan - 6 Feb 2009
Leaders - Aranya, Chris Evans and Louise Macnamara
Price - £795 Reduced fee: £545 (with evidence of means tested benefit)
On this two week residential course, you will learn about permaculture ethics, design principles and techniques, and how to use permaculture in your life and apply sustainability principles to any system from domestic to commercial. The course contains practical and theoretical sessions. Price includes full board accommodation and field trips. The course is subsidised by the Workers Education Association (WEA), South West.
For bookings and course information http://www.designedvisions.com/joomla/content/view/111/97/
Feb 14th: Spring Grafting Course
Spring Grafting Course
14th February 2009
Leaders - Mark Knighton
Price - £60 Non residential including Lunch
14th February 2009
Leaders - Mark Knighton
Price - £60 Non residential including Lunch
Feb 21st 2009: Seed Swap Day
Seed Swap Day
21st February 2009
Bring your saved seeds and exchange with others - help to preserve unusual and heritage varieties.
21st February 2009
Bring your saved seeds and exchange with others - help to preserve unusual and heritage varieties.
Feb 28th and Apr 25th 2009: Permaculture Design: blended learning course
Permaculture Design: blended learning
course
Day One: 28-Feb-2009
Day Two: 25-Apr-2009
Leader - George Sobol
Price - £129
Permaculture is a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community.
We are offering this introductory course in the new blended-learning format. The course runs over two months and consists of two face-to-face days combined with 18 hours online learning.
For further information please contact
George Sobol on 0845 458 0194 or email gsobol@wea.org.uk
Day One: 28-Feb-2009
Day Two: 25-Apr-2009
Leader - George Sobol
Price - £129
Permaculture is a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community.
We are offering this introductory course in the new blended-learning format. The course runs over two months and consists of two face-to-face days combined with 18 hours online learning.
For further information please contact
George Sobol on 0845 458 0194 or email gsobol@wea.org.uk
Mar 6th - 8th: Build a Compost Loo
Build a Compost Loo
6th - 8th March
Price - £195 Residential £130 Non Residential
Learn how to make a safe and efficient toilet that needs no plumbing - the loo of the future!
6th - 8th March
Price - £195 Residential £130 Non Residential
Learn how to make a safe and efficient toilet that needs no plumbing - the loo of the future!
March 8th 10am-4pm: Introduction to the Teachings of the Medicine Wheel
Introduction to the Teachings of the Medicine
Wheel
Date: 8th March 2009, 10am - 4pm
Leader: Carolyn Waterstone
Price: £30 + £6 lunch (optional - to be booked or bring your own)
The Medicine Wheel is a map of life, both personal and universal. In this workshop we will begin to explore how all aspects of our lives are interconnected. The teachings honour the worlds of minerals, plants, animals and humans, both seen and unseen, and connect us to our spiritual essence.
Carolyn trained as a teacher and a Gestalt psychotherapist and currently works as an education adviser. She has been working with these teachings for 14 years and has found them to be life enhancing and empowering.
To find out more or to book contact Carolyn Waterstone Tel: 01460 220653 or email: carolynwaterstone@hotmail.com
Date: 8th March 2009, 10am - 4pm
Leader: Carolyn Waterstone
Price: £30 + £6 lunch (optional - to be booked or bring your own)
The Medicine Wheel is a map of life, both personal and universal. In this workshop we will begin to explore how all aspects of our lives are interconnected. The teachings honour the worlds of minerals, plants, animals and humans, both seen and unseen, and connect us to our spiritual essence.
Carolyn trained as a teacher and a Gestalt psychotherapist and currently works as an education adviser. She has been working with these teachings for 14 years and has found them to be life enhancing and empowering.
To find out more or to book contact Carolyn Waterstone Tel: 01460 220653 or email: carolynwaterstone@hotmail.com
March 13th - 15th Yoga weekend retreat with Ranju Roy
Viniyoga of Yoga: Space for practice
March 13th - 15th 2009
Leader: Ranju Roy
Price: £190 residential, £130 non residential
This retreat will focus primarily on practice - we will take the time to explore long sessions of asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation. This is a great opportunity, to take time out for some stillness, reflection and discussion. We will consider how the philosophy of yoga can support us in practice and in our lives.
for further information on the course contact Ranju on info@yogamala.co.uk. www.yogamala.co.uk 01823 275766
March 13th - 15th 2009
Leader: Ranju Roy
Price: £190 residential, £130 non residential
This retreat will focus primarily on practice - we will take the time to explore long sessions of asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation. This is a great opportunity, to take time out for some stillness, reflection and discussion. We will consider how the philosophy of yoga can support us in practice and in our lives.
for further information on the course contact Ranju on info@yogamala.co.uk. www.yogamala.co.uk 01823 275766
Mar 15th - 20th: Garden Work Week
Garden Work Week
March 15th - 20th
Leaders: George Sobol and Patsy Garrard
Price: £50 fully residential
Spend a week working on projects in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden, learn new skills and take time to visit this beautiful area.
March 15th - 20th
Leaders: George Sobol and Patsy Garrard
Price: £50 fully residential
Spend a week working on projects in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden, learn new skills and take time to visit this beautiful area.
Mar 20th - 22nd: How to set up a low impact small holding
How to set up a low impact small
holding
20th March - 22nd March
Leader - Jyoti Fernandes and Simon Fairlie
Price - £195 residential £130 non residential
This course is designed to introduce people interested in starting their own low impact land based projects to the basics of getting started. Jyoti and Simon have both been involved in setting up low impact small holdings (Fivepenny Farm and Tinkers Bubble) and have many years experience in helping land based projects gain planning permission.
The course will look at the possibilities for living on the land in your own self-built eco-home, what kinds of enterprises can go along with managing the land, writing a land management plan and basic business plan, how to find land, how to apply for planning permission, where to find the kit you need and how to muddle through those exhilarating and exhausting first months.
20th March - 22nd March
Leader - Jyoti Fernandes and Simon Fairlie
Price - £195 residential £130 non residential
This course is designed to introduce people interested in starting their own low impact land based projects to the basics of getting started. Jyoti and Simon have both been involved in setting up low impact small holdings (Fivepenny Farm and Tinkers Bubble) and have many years experience in helping land based projects gain planning permission.
The course will look at the possibilities for living on the land in your own self-built eco-home, what kinds of enterprises can go along with managing the land, writing a land management plan and basic business plan, how to find land, how to apply for planning permission, where to find the kit you need and how to muddle through those exhilarating and exhausting first months.
Mar 20th - 22nd: Trance Dance
Trance Dance at the Equinox
20th March - 22nd March
Leader - Leo Rutherford
Price - £195 residential, £130 non residential
Trance-Dance is Afro-Brazilian Dance Medicine Magic. A unique path to into healing and alternative reality, the rhythm of the drum guides the dancer and enables you to connect with your soul's purpose. Leo has studied with many gifted shamans and medicine people.
20th March - 22nd March
Leader - Leo Rutherford
Price - £195 residential, £130 non residential
Trance-Dance is Afro-Brazilian Dance Medicine Magic. A unique path to into healing and alternative reality, the rhythm of the drum guides the dancer and enables you to connect with your soul's purpose. Leo has studied with many gifted shamans and medicine people.
March 27th - 29th Sacred Drumming
Sacred Drumming
March 27th - 29th
Leader: Doug Blacksmith
Price: £195 residential, £130 non residential
Drumming is a spiritual experience, being with the rhythm of nature. using the Djembe we will learn to play traditional West African rhythms, along with the history and cultural context of this music.
March 27th - 29th
Leader: Doug Blacksmith
Price: £195 residential, £130 non residential
Drumming is a spiritual experience, being with the rhythm of nature. using the Djembe we will learn to play traditional West African rhythms, along with the history and cultural context of this music.
Apr 5th - 10th Easter Family Week
Easter Family Week
5th April - 10th April
Leaders - Dorothy Rosser and Anita Bell
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
A week of fun, crafts, singing and outdoor activities. Places are limited: book early to avoid disappointment!
5th April - 10th April
Leaders - Dorothy Rosser and Anita Bell
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
A week of fun, crafts, singing and outdoor activities. Places are limited: book early to avoid disappointment!
April 13th - 18th: Fossiling Family Week
Fossiling Family Week
13th April - 18th April
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
An Easter family week making the most of Monkton Wyld Court’s superb location near the Jurassic Coast, most suitable for children over 6 years. You’ll hunt for fossils with an expert on Charmouth Beach, collect driftwood for sculptures, paint pebbles, do some breadmaking, and explore Lyme Regis. There’ll be fires and drumming outside on fine evenings, yoga in the mornings, and a Fossil Fair to end the week.
13th April - 18th April
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
An Easter family week making the most of Monkton Wyld Court’s superb location near the Jurassic Coast, most suitable for children over 6 years. You’ll hunt for fossils with an expert on Charmouth Beach, collect driftwood for sculptures, paint pebbles, do some breadmaking, and explore Lyme Regis. There’ll be fires and drumming outside on fine evenings, yoga in the mornings, and a Fossil Fair to end the week.
Apr 24th - 26th Wild Food in Spring - young plants of land and sea
Wild Food in Spring - young plants of land and
sea
April 24th - 26th
Leader: Clio Wondrausch
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
Spring is the time of fresh young leaves bursting with life force and vital nutrients that our bodies crave after the lean of winter. We'll attune to Nature, get to know some of the many edible plants, how to gather, preserve and prepare delicious, nutritious meals, and learn which plants to give a respectful distance.
We'll wander the beautiful grounds and surrounds of Monkton Wyld learning as we gather. We'll cook outside, and be cooked for. There's a wonderful 3 mile walk to the beach at Charmouth. We'll meet plants en route, and gather and learn about sea weeds and coastal plants. We'll make a drift wood fire and a seaweed feast.
Come and discover the joy of the gatherer, knowledge almost lost, fundamental to our health, sense of belonging and our very survival.
April 24th - 26th
Leader: Clio Wondrausch
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
Spring is the time of fresh young leaves bursting with life force and vital nutrients that our bodies crave after the lean of winter. We'll attune to Nature, get to know some of the many edible plants, how to gather, preserve and prepare delicious, nutritious meals, and learn which plants to give a respectful distance.
We'll wander the beautiful grounds and surrounds of Monkton Wyld learning as we gather. We'll cook outside, and be cooked for. There's a wonderful 3 mile walk to the beach at Charmouth. We'll meet plants en route, and gather and learn about sea weeds and coastal plants. We'll make a drift wood fire and a seaweed feast.
Come and discover the joy of the gatherer, knowledge almost lost, fundamental to our health, sense of belonging and our very survival.
April 25th Permaculture design day 2
Permaculture Design: blended learning
course
(Day One: 28-Feb-2009)
Day Two: 25-Apr-2009
Leader - George Sobol
Price - £129
Permaculture is a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community.
We are offering this introductory course in the new blended-learning format. The course runs over two months and consists of two face-to-face days combined with 18 hours online learning.
For further information please contact
George Sobol on 0845 458 0194 or email gsobol@wea.org.uk
(Day One: 28-Feb-2009)
Day Two: 25-Apr-2009
Leader - George Sobol
Price - £129
Permaculture is a practical design system for sustainable living that offers an ethical, creative and inspiring response to the global challenges of climate change and peak oil. It stresses working with nature and helps you identify steps for positive change for yourself, your family and your community.
We are offering this introductory course in the new blended-learning format. The course runs over two months and consists of two face-to-face days combined with 18 hours online learning.
For further information please contact
George Sobol on 0845 458 0194 or email gsobol@wea.org.uk
May 1st - 4th Private booking
Private Booking
May 8th - 10th Shamanic Art Training
Shamanic Art Training
May 8th - 10th
Leader: Polly Fox-Strangways
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
Through ceremonial theatre and movement this training brings the participant to a new place of seeing. Unfolding at the centre is the object or tool awaiting its decoration. Polly has studied for many years with recognised teachers of shamanism and is greatly inspired by the little-known Path of Pollen. She is a 5 Rhythms dancer and a beekeeper.
To see examples of Polly's work visit her website: www.sacred-folk-art.org
May 8th - 10th
Leader: Polly Fox-Strangways
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
Through ceremonial theatre and movement this training brings the participant to a new place of seeing. Unfolding at the centre is the object or tool awaiting its decoration. Polly has studied for many years with recognised teachers of shamanism and is greatly inspired by the little-known Path of Pollen. She is a 5 Rhythms dancer and a beekeeper.
To see examples of Polly's work visit her website: www.sacred-folk-art.org
May 11th -15th Garden Work Week
Garden Work Week
May 11th - 15th
Leaders: George Sobol and Patsy Garrard
Price: £50 fully residential
Spend a week working on projects in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden, learn new skills and enjoy the spring flowers.
May 11th - 15th
Leaders: George Sobol and Patsy Garrard
Price: £50 fully residential
Spend a week working on projects in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden, learn new skills and enjoy the spring flowers.
May 15th -17th: Making a Herb Spiral and a Tyre Pond
Making a Herb Spiral and a Tyre Pond
May 15th - 17th
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
A simple, low cost and effective way to increase the biodiversity and beauty of your garden.
May 15th - 17th
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
A simple, low cost and effective way to increase the biodiversity and beauty of your garden.
May 22nd - 25th Private Booking
Private booking
May 29th - 31st Wild Drawing and Painting
Wild Drawing and Painting
May 29th - 31st
Leader: Susanne Haines
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
We’ll gather tools and materials from nature to draw and paint in response to the land and the elements. Using earth pigments from the land, charcoal from the trees, and water from the stream and the sea, we’ll draw intuitively through movement, and also in a more representational way, finding ways to work with the rhythms and flows of nature. If the night is fine we will draw in the air with fire. Work will be both ephemeral, and more lasting.
May 29th - 31st
Leader: Susanne Haines
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
We’ll gather tools and materials from nature to draw and paint in response to the land and the elements. Using earth pigments from the land, charcoal from the trees, and water from the stream and the sea, we’ll draw intuitively through movement, and also in a more representational way, finding ways to work with the rhythms and flows of nature. If the night is fine we will draw in the air with fire. Work will be both ephemeral, and more lasting.
June 5th - 7th Private booking - Yoga weekend
Private booking - Yoga Weekend
June 12th - 14th Private booking Walking Weekend
Private booking- Walking Weekend
June 19th - 21st Introduction to Beekeeping
Introduction to Beekeeping
June 26th - 28th
Leader: David Wiscombe
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
"If honey bees disappear from the earth, humanity has only four years left", said Albert Einstein.
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new and absorbing interest!
June 26th - 28th
Leader: David Wiscombe
Price: £195 residential £130 non residential
"If honey bees disappear from the earth, humanity has only four years left", said Albert Einstein.
Learn the art of beekeeping from an experienced apiarist, visit the hives and discover the secrets of this essential creature. Take up a new and absorbing interest!
July 10th - 12th Raw Food retreat
Raw
Food retreat
July 10th - 12th
Leader: Teresa Webb 'Kitchen Buddy'
price tba
July 10th - 12th
Leader: Teresa Webb 'Kitchen Buddy'
price tba
July 19th - August 2nd Private booking
Private booking
August 3rd - 8th Summer Crafts Family Week
Summer Crafts Family Week
August 3rd - 8th
Leaders: Members of the Monkton Wyld Community and guest tutors
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
A week of crafty activities, both indoor and outdoor. Make your own take-home herb garden, create a book using hand-made paper and natural materials, explore the fantastic woods and grounds and take a fossil-hunting trip to the beach. Evening bonfires, super veggie meals and the tree swing add to the magic!
August 3rd - 8th
Leaders: Members of the Monkton Wyld Community and guest tutors
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
A week of crafty activities, both indoor and outdoor. Make your own take-home herb garden, create a book using hand-made paper and natural materials, explore the fantastic woods and grounds and take a fossil-hunting trip to the beach. Evening bonfires, super veggie meals and the tree swing add to the magic!
August 17th - 22nd Bushcraft Family Week
Bushcraft Family Week
August 17th - 22nd
Leader: Jonathon Huet supported by Mary Elliott
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
Ideal for children aged 7 upwards. Jonathon (Walk with Trees) Huet teaches basic fire skills, cordage making, campfire cooking, and shelter building.
What people said about Bushcraft Week 2008:
"Jonathon really engaged us all and was very inspiring; Mary is the perfect facilitator..."
"More of a paradise every day"
"I loved the shelter building"
"Food fantastic!"
See Jonathon's website: www.walkwithtrees.co.uk
August 17th - 22nd
Leader: Jonathon Huet supported by Mary Elliott
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
Ideal for children aged 7 upwards. Jonathon (Walk with Trees) Huet teaches basic fire skills, cordage making, campfire cooking, and shelter building.
What people said about Bushcraft Week 2008:
"Jonathon really engaged us all and was very inspiring; Mary is the perfect facilitator..."
"More of a paradise every day"
"I loved the shelter building"
"Food fantastic!"
See Jonathon's website: www.walkwithtrees.co.uk
August 24th - 29th Circus Skills Family Week
Circus Skills Family Week
August 24th - 29th
Leader: Sarah Corbett
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
Full details to follow.
August 24th - 29th
Leader: Sarah Corbett
Price - 1st adult: £250 2nd adult/young person age 12+: £220 Child 5-12: £160 Under 5 £75
Full details to follow.
Sept 4th - 6th: Stonewylde Harvest Moon Gathering
Stonewylde Harvest Moon
Gathering
4th - 8th September 2009
Leader: Kit Berry
For more details and to book please contact Kit Berry - kit.berry@stonewylde.com
4th - 8th September 2009
Leader: Kit Berry
For more details and to book please contact Kit Berry - kit.berry@stonewylde.com
Sept 14th - 18th: Garden Work Week
Garden Work Week
14th - 18th September 2009
Leaders: George Sobol and Patsy Garrard
Price: £50 fully residential
Spend a week working on projects in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden, learn new skills and take time to visit this beautiful area.
14th - 18th September 2009
Leaders: George Sobol and Patsy Garrard
Price: £50 fully residential
Spend a week working on projects in our organically-managed Victorian walled kitchen garden, learn new skills and take time to visit this beautiful area.
Sept 18th - 20th: Trance Dance
Trance Dance at the Equinox
18th - 20th September 2009
Leader - Leo Rutherford
Price - £195 residential, £130 non residential
Trance-Dance is Afro-Brazilian Dance Medicine Magic. A unique path to into healing and alternative reality, the rhythm of the drum guides the dancer and enables you to connect with your soul's purpose. Leo has studied with many gifted shamans and medicine people.
18th - 20th September 2009
Leader - Leo Rutherford
Price - £195 residential, £130 non residential
Trance-Dance is Afro-Brazilian Dance Medicine Magic. A unique path to into healing and alternative reality, the rhythm of the drum guides the dancer and enables you to connect with your soul's purpose. Leo has studied with many gifted shamans and medicine people.
Oct 2nd - 4th: Sacred Drumming
Sacred Drumming
March 27th - 29th
Leader: Doug Blacksmith
Price: £195 residential, £130 non residential
Drumming is a spiritual experience, being with the rhythm of nature. using the Djembe we will learn to play traditional West African rhythms, along with the history and cultural context of this music.
March 27th - 29th
Leader: Doug Blacksmith
Price: £195 residential, £130 non residential
Drumming is a spiritual experience, being with the rhythm of nature. using the Djembe we will learn to play traditional West African rhythms, along with the history and cultural context of this music.