Once again my friends Cam and Michelle Mather are putting on a seminar at their off-grid farm near Tamworth, Ontario (north of Napanee) I can not stress how worthwhile this seminar is!! My DH and I went last fall and it was better than advertised plus we met a lot of like-minded people so it led to some really interesting side conversations. There's only room for 10 people so if you're interested contact them soon!

http://www.cammather.com/off-grid-retreat/upcoming-workshops-at-sunflower-farm

Upcoming Workshops at Sunflower Farm
The Living Sustainably and Independently, Ready for Rough Times, Hands-On, Solar-Powered, All You Can Grow Workshop

With the realities of the on-going financial crisis, climate change, resource depletion and peak oil, people want a strategy for personal solutions.

How should you power your home, from electricity to heat?
How do you grow and store more of your own food?
How do you change your relationship with money to deal with uncertain times?
The workshop will take place at our off-grid home and will include a tour of the independent electrical system, the garden, root cellar, berry patch, woodlot, pantry and everything in between. You will leave inspired and with the tools you need to assess where you are in these challenging times and how to get to where you want to be. It will also be a great chance to meet others who share your goals to help you develop a network of like-minded people.

Our next workshop will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012. If you want to attend a workshop but this date doesn’t work, please let us know, as we might be adding a second date in early November.

The workshop will run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost for the day is $120 and includes lunch, refreshments and one of our books. Space is limited to 10 participants. Email michelle at aztext dot com to register or call 613-539-2831 for more details and to reserve your seat.

Here are some comments from people who attended our previous workshops:

“It’s great to learn from someone who has been at it for so long!”

“Thank you. Excellent workshop. Learned valuable information!”

“Thank you so much for welcoming us into your home and sharing your passions with us!”

“Cam’s enthusiasm and passion is contagious.”

“Very interesting, informative and thought-provoking!”

“Enjoyed the day immensely. Very practical ideas on reducing dependence on fossil fuels.”

“Thank you not only for the information but I especially liked the fact that is was coming from someone who is living it!”

“Cam is a very interesting speaker. He knows his stuff, he is passionate about it and I also enjoyed his humour!”

“I was really impressed that the whole day lived up to the title! Cam has woven together a giant tapestry of knowledge and how-to; hearing and seeing his work in action was really inspiring.”

“Cam & Michelle shared their experience of their journey to sustainable living with us – through science, humour and the wisdom that comes from just doing it!”

“Coming today was a dream come true – I’ve only every read about ‘this stuff.’ It was encouraging & enlightening. Thanks so much. Love, love, love it!”