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Income and employment are essential no matter where you live. |
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This becomes an even greater challenge when living independently or in a rural setting. One of the best ways to accomplish this is to start your own small business. In this weekend workshop retreat we'll cover these topics: |
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| Belize Adventure Jan./Feb. Hike in the jungle. Stay in Mayan villages. Visit Plenty relief projects. Contact me for details. |
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| Vegan Cooking Retreat Feb. 24-26 Whether a confirmed vegan or simply seeking new recipes to better health, you'll find yummy new foods, easy gourmet recipes and a jam packed weekend. |
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| The Spiritual Path March 16-18 Personal rejuvenation and healing, achieved through focus on our collective consciousness. Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Healing Touch, Music...more |
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Farm Experience Weekend |
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| Experience the Land April 20-22 In addition to our regular Experience Weekend activities and tours, on Saturday afternoon we'll hike to a waterfall in the 1475 acre Big Swan Headwaters Preserve. The Saturday night dinner and entertainment will be a fundraiser for Swan Conservation Trust. |
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| The World Peace Diet Conference with Dr Will Tuttle May 3-6 Author of The World Peace Diet speaks and performs his music. Hands-on garden tour, vegan cooking classes plus lectures, workshops and with Will...more |
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| The Farm School Family Fest May 12 &13 Music, Tours, Hikes, Games, More! |
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| Men's Retreat May 18-20 An opportunity to explore men's yang, creative energy, build our strength and better understand our place in the world. Building the bond between brother, fathers and sons....more |
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| Community & Sustainability Conference May 25-27 Your opportunity to explore the connection between lifestyle and intention.. | |||
| Women's Retreat June 1-3 Sisters of all ages come together for very special gathering. Hosted by women of The Farm...more |
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| Organic Gardening Intensive June 3-10 or 8-10 A week (or weekend) of hands-on gardening as well as garden tours on and 0ff-The Farm to visit Shiitake operations, a bamboo nursery and more...more | |||
| End of Summer Retreat July 25-29 or 27-29 (weekend only) Swimming, hiking, kid activities, workshops and GREAT FOOD! Fun for the entire family. Includes camp sites. Click here for a list of accommodations | |||
| Farm Experience Weekend Sept. 21-23 Our 10th year! |
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| The Vegan Cooking Retreat Oct. 12-14 Whether a confirmed vegan or simply seeking new recipes to better health, you'll find yummy new foods, easy gourmet recipes and a jam packed weekend. |
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| Midwifery Assistant Workshops Visit our web site to see the 2011 calendar. www.midwiferyworkshops.org/ |
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| NEW: The Farm's Green Home Gallery | |||
I have always worked for myself. I have never had a "real" job. My grandfather and my father and mother all owned and operated small businesses. I grew up knowing I could do this. During the early 70'swhen I was in my 20's, I worked as a sub-contractor doing maintenance in large office buildings and then as a researcher for a newspaper chain. My work supported our commune of 15-30 people. Next I worked at a Skyrocket Electronics, a Farm owned business during the CB Radio craze. After returning from Guatemala in 1980, at the age of 28 I started a business installing satellite and video distribution systems that went on to employ about 20 people. By the end of the decade I had established a second steady income as a writer for several magazines. I had a computer before I had an indoor toilet. |
 Cover story about a tower Installation I did for NORTEL |
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Today Village Media is where ever my business partner and I want it to be. We have a studio here on The Farm, but our work can be done from virtually anywhere, thanks to laptops, portable hard dives and the internet. We have the freedom to work where we want, when we want and as much or as little as we want. We can never be fired. We never have to ask for a day off. Over the years I have also watched and studied what types of businesses work for other members of The Farm and in other intentional communities and rural homesteaders seeking a sustainable life. I offer this workshop as a way to share what I've learned and to help you get started in the skills you will need to be successful both today and in the years ahead. Contact me to let me know your current knowledge and skill level so we can design elements of this course specifically for you. Douglas |
A division of Village Media Services
PO Box 259
Summertown, TN 38483
931-964-2590 - office
931-626-4035 - cell
Douglas@villagemedia.com
www.villagemedia.com
www.greenliferetreats.com
Douglas@thefarmcommunity.com