Tree of Life Farm

LXCL:Enjoy the full program with access to all main activities. Flexible Pay What You Can ticket prices start from $35 to $75 to assist those who are struggling with financial difficulties. Energy exchange programs are available, please send us an email at contact@treeoflifefarm.org.

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Step into the Rhythm of the Land: A Day of Permaculture 🍄&nbsp;Ready to turn your backyard or garden into a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem? Join us at Tree of Life Farm on Saturday, June 20th, for a deep dive into the art and science of Permaculture!&nbsp;From designing closed-loop systems to the magic of the fungal kingdom, we&rsquo;re spending the day learning how to work with nature rather than against it.&nbsp;The Highlights:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="list-style-type: disc;margin-left:undefined;" style="list-style-type: disc; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Design Your Space: Learn the principles of permaculture planning for any size garden.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Hands-On Shiitake Workshop: Drill, fill, and wax your very own mushroom log to take home!</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Build Living Soil: Master the art of &quot;lasagna gardening&quot; and sheet mulching.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Food Forests: Discover how to plant &quot;guilds&quot; that support each other and reduce your workload.</li></ul>&nbsp;Whether you&#39;re a seasoned gardener or just starting your journey toward sustainability, there&rsquo;s a place for you in our circle. Let&rsquo;s grow together! Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience at Tree of Life Farm as we explore the foundations of permaculture and sustainable land stewardship. This one-day intensive is designed to give you the practical tools and ecological mindset needed to create productive, resilient landscapes. The afternoon begins with an exploration of permaculture ethics and design, helping you see your land through a new lens. We then move into a hands-on Shiitake Mushroom Log workshop, where every participant will inoculate and prepare a log to take home for future harvests.&nbsp;Following a brief intermission to enjoy the farm&rsquo;s surroundings, we will dive into soil health and food forestry, discussing how to build nutrient-dense soil without tilling and how to stack functions by planting &quot;guilds.&quot; We&rsquo;ll conclude the day with a Community Closing Circle, reflecting on our shared vision for a sustainable future.&nbsp;What&rsquo;s Included:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;margin-bottom:7.5pt;' style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">All materials for your take-home Shiitake mushroom log.</li><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;margin-bottom:7.5pt;' style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">Expert-led presentations on design, soil building, and food forests.</li><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;margin-bottom:7.5pt;' style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">Guided access to the Tree of Life Farm grounds.</li></ul>Please Bring: Comfortable outdoor gear, water, sun protection, and a notebook for your design sketches. We look forward to cultivating community and sustainability with you!&nbsp;Where: Tree of Life Farm, Ravenna, TX (Address provided via order confirmation email)When: Saturday, June 20th | 12:00 PM &ndash; 6:30 PMJoin us: www.treeoflifefarm.org&nbsp;Mush love! 🍄#Permaculture #SustainableLiving #TreeOfLifeFarm #MushroomMagic #GrowYourOwn #TexasGardening #CommunityRooted Event Schedule:&nbsp;Saturday, June 20th | 12:00 PM &ndash; 6:30 PM <ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">12:00 PM &ndash; 1:00 PM: Gates Open, Potluck Lunch &amp; Orientation</li></ul>Arrival and check-in. Settle in, explore the grounds, and gather for an orientation on the farm&rsquo;s mission and the day&rsquo;s flow. <ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">1:00 PM &ndash; 2:00 PM: Introduction to Permaculture &amp; Design Planning</li></ul>A deep dive into permaculture ethics and principles. Learn to observe natural patterns and begin developing a functional, closed-loop plan for your own space. <ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">2:00 PM &ndash; 3:30 PM: Hands-On Shiitake Log Workshop</li></ul>Learn the &quot;drill, fill, and wax&quot; method of log inoculation. Participants will help prepare logs and get to take their own shiitake mushroom log home. <ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">3:30 PM &ndash; 4:00 PM: Intermission</li></ul>A mid-afternoon break to rest, hydrate, and enjoy the farm surroundings before the final presentations. <ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">4:00 PM &ndash; 5:00 PM: Building Living Soil: Composting &amp; Sheet Mulching</li></ul>Discover how to build soil health naturally using &quot;lasagna gardening&quot; (sheet mulching) to suppress weeds and create nutrient-rich soil without tilling. <ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">5:00 PM &ndash; 6:00 PM: Food Forests &amp; Companion Planting</li></ul>Explore vertical gardening through &quot;food forests.&quot; We&rsquo;ll discuss planting guilds&mdash;communities of plants that support each other to reduce maintenance and increase yields. <ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;' style="margin: 0in; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">6:00 PM &ndash; 6:30 PM: Closing Circle &amp; Community Social</li></ul>A final space for Q&amp;A, reflections, and connecting with the community before we wrap up the day. What to Bring:<ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;margin-bottom:7.5pt;' style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">Comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes.</li><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;margin-bottom:7.5pt;' style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">A refillable water bottle.</li><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;margin-bottom:7.5pt;' style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">Sun protection (hat/sunscreen).</li><li fr-original-style='margin:0in;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F1F1F;margin-bottom:7.5pt;' style="margin: 0in 0in 7.5pt; font-size: 16px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); box-sizing: inherit;">Notebook and pen for design planning.</li></ul> Mush love and see you at the farm!&nbsp;

Step into the Rhythm of the Land: A Day of Permaculture 🍄 Ready to turn your backyard or garden into a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem? Join us at Tree of Life Farm on Saturday, June 20th, for a deep dive into the art and science of Permaculture! From designing closed-loop systems to the magic of the fungal kingdom, we’re spending the day learning how to work with nature rather than against it. The Highlights: <ul><li>Design Your Space: Learn the principles of permaculture planning for any size garden.</li><li>Hands-On Shiitake Workshop: Drill, fill, and wax your very own mushroom log to take home!</li><li>Build Living Soil: Master the art of "lasagna gardening" and sheet mulching.</li><li>Food Forests: Discover how to plant "guilds" that support each other and reduce your workload.</li></ul> Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting your journey toward sustainability, there’s a place for you in our circle. Let’s grow together! Join us for an immersive, hands-on experience at Tree of Life Farm as we explore the foundations of permaculture and sustainable land stewardship. This one-day intensive is designed to give you the practical tools and ecological mindset needed to create productive, resilient landscapes. The afternoon begins with an exploration of permaculture ethics and design, helping you see your land through a new lens. We then move into a hands-on Shiitake Mushroom Log workshop, where every participant will inoculate and prepare a log to take home for future harvests. Following a brief intermission to enjoy the farm’s surroundings, we will dive into soil health and food forestry, discussing how to build nutrient-dense soil without tilling and how to stack functions by planting "guilds." We’ll conclude the day with a Community Closing Circle, reflecting on our shared vision for a sustainable future. What’s Included: <ul><li>All materials for your take-home Shiitake mushroom log.</li><li>Expert-led presentations on design, soil building, and food forests.</li><li>Guided access to the Tree of Life Farm grounds.</li></ul>Please Bring: Comfortable outdoor gear, water, sun protection, and a notebook for your design sketches. We look forward to cultivating community and sustainability with you! Where: Tree of Life Farm, Ravenna, TX (Address provided via order confirmation email)When: Saturday, June 20th | 12:00 PM – 6:30 PMJoin us: www.treeoflifefarm.org Mush love! 🍄#Permaculture #SustainableLiving #TreeOfLifeFarm #MushroomMagic #GrowYourOwn #TexasGardening #CommunityRooted Event Schedule: Saturday, June 20th | 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM <ul><li>12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Gates Open, Potluck Lunch &amp; Orientation</li></ul>Arrival and check-in. Settle in, explore the grounds, and gather for an orientation on the farm’s mission and the day’s flow. <ul><li>1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Introduction to Permaculture &amp; Design Planning</li></ul>A deep dive into permaculture ethics and principles. Learn to observe natural patterns and begin developing a functional, closed-loop plan for your own space. <ul><li>2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Hands-On Shiitake Log Workshop</li></ul>Learn the "drill, fill, and wax" method of log inoculation. Participants will help prepare logs and get to take their own shiitake mushroom log home. <ul><li>3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Intermission</li></ul>A mid-afternoon break to rest, hydrate, and enjoy the farm surroundings before the final presentations. <ul><li>4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Building Living Soil: Composting &amp; Sheet Mulching</li></ul>Discover how to build soil health naturally using "lasagna gardening" (sheet mulching) to suppress weeds and create nutrient-rich soil without tilling. <ul><li>5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Food Forests &amp; Companion Planting</li></ul>Explore vertical gardening through "food forests." We’ll discuss planting guilds—communities of plants that support each other to reduce maintenance and increase yields. <ul><li>6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Closing Circle &amp; Community Social</li></ul>A final space for Q&amp;A, reflections, and connecting with the community before we wrap up the day. What to Bring:<ul><li>Comfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes.</li><li>A refillable water bottle.</li><li>Sun protection (hat/sunscreen).</li><li>Notebook and pen for design planning.</li></ul> Mush love and see you at the farm!

Tree of Life Farm

Step Into the Rhythm of the Land: A Day of Permaculture

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