Overview of 2008 Co-Creative Gardening Study Group

Excerpts from

‘The Findhorn Garden: Pioneering a New Vision of Man and Nature in Cooperation.’

"Whether you tend a garden or not, you are the
     gardener of your own being, the seed of your
     destiny.", p. 180

Pan:  “I am the servant of Almighty God, and I and my
subjects are willing to come to the aid of mankind, in
spite of the way he has treated us and abused nature,
if he affirms belief in us and asks for our help.”, p. 123

We are a small group of people who believe, as does the Findhorn Community, that "a reconciliation between man and the nature spirits is now required for the survival of the world."*  We have been applying the principles and processes outlined in the Perelandra gardening workbooks written by Michaelle Small Wright** to our gardens for the last two years. Our goal is to work in a respectful partnership with nature to manifest gardens of balance and environments of healing. 

This February 9th we will begin the third year of our Co-Creative Gardening Study Group (formerly the Magical Garden Class).  We invite all those who would like to learn to actively cooperate with nature intelligences in their gardens, and/or in their lives, to join with us in this year's study group.  The group meets for nine months (February through October) once or twice a month, (see schedule below).  If you participate, we can guarantee that the experience, knowledge, and tools you obtain will enhance both your gardening practices and your life. 

Participants will discuss reading assignments, ask questions, and share how we are inspired to apply what we're learning to our own gardens and beyond, including topics of spiritual development.  Field trips, in depth instruction in kinesiology as a dowsing tool, regular attunements to various aspects of nature, and supplemental readings will also be included.  Open to interested gardeners of all skill levels.  See class schedule, required texts and fees below.  Free Introductory public lecture including kinesiology instruction on 1/22/08, see bottom of page for details.

* The Findhorn Garden: Pioneering a New Vision of Man
and Nature in Cooperation, p. 123.
** Perelandra Garden Workbook: A Complete Guide to
Gardening with Nature Intelligences, and Garden
Workbook II: Co-Creative Energy Processes for
Gardening, Agriculture, and Life.

Regular Classes:

On Saturday, February 9th, Tuesday, February 26th and Saturday, March 8th, we will be meeting at the Ten Stones Community Center in Charlotte, Vermont.  On Saturday, April 5th and Saturday, May 3rd, we will be meeting at the Awakening Sanctuary in Monkton, Vermont.  On other dates, we will meet at places to be announced in the near future.

Classes are from February through October.  Classes average two times per month, including Solstices and Equinoxes.  During the summer months of June, July and August, when we meet one time per month.  Field trips will also be scheduled for visits to  other co-creative gardeners and their gardens.  Finally, opportunities to present our experiences at expos, festivals and conferences are also in the planning stages.

Schedule:

Saturdays               Tuesdays                Other

Feb. 9                     Feb. 26

Mar. 8                                                      March 20 (Thurs., Equinox, 5:30 to 8:30pm)

April 5                     April 22

May 3                      May20

                                                                 June 21 (Sat.,* field trip & Solstice, 5:30 to 8:30pm)

                                July 15  

Aug. 16 * field trip

Sept. 6 * field trip                     

     Sept. 22 (Mon., Equinox, 5:30 to 8:30pm

                                Oct. 21

                                                          (optional) Dec. 21 (Sun., * field trip & Solstice, 6:00 to 9:00am)

Additional Information:

Required texts by Machaelle Small Wright:  Perelandra Garden Workbook, Second Edition; Perelandra Garden Workbook II.  See web site for syllabus (2008) and supplemental reading list.   Fees: $21 - $33 per class, depending upon income.  Payable in three month installments, or one lump sum, due before start of class.  Barter and work study options available also, discuss with facilitator before start of class.  If paying in lump sum, receive two classes free.  Open enrollment available for late-comers.   For more information or to register call Jennifer at 802-453-6411.