I believe this workshop has a significant cost involved.

True, this is not free, but I have yet to talk to anyone who attended and felt they did not get value.
To some, gun training is expensive, to others, a survival school course is expensive.
It all depends on what you are looking to gain.
If you are not interested in self reliance, then it may not be your thing.
If you want to learn about producing your own energy, growing your own food, and earning a living off the land you own and a home based business from someone who does it...this might be worth the cost.

If you are not interested in self reliance, then it may not be your thing.

I disagree. I'm interested in self-reliance. It's justifying the costs involved and a full day of my time for looking at an existing system as being the issue rather then a lack of interest or 'not being my thing'. Some of my time will include a tour of a root cellar, berry patch, woodlot, pantry (as per their website) during this event. I feel a smaller one or two hour tour of the electrical system for a reasonable price would be more appropriate. I have no interest in paying money to see berry patches or woodlots.

True, this is not free, but I have yet to talk to anyone who attended and felt they did not get value.

They are obviously one of your favorite preppers for a reason so I do trust your judgement on this particular event.

I believe this workshop has a significant cost involved.

As per the website listing:

Cost for the day is $120 and includes lunch, refreshments and one of our books. Space is limited to 10 participants.

$120 seems excessive but I am actually considering to attend. It's likely I won't be learning anything new through 80% of the day, however, that 20% of knowledge could be invaluable. All self-sufficient homes are unique and every one I visit never ceases to amaze me. There's always an idea(s) discovered that I would have never considered.

A very credible source of mine confirms that this event is worth it:

You should go – it will be well worth it. The price is right – you get lunch and a book. Cam knows his stuff. I don’t know him personally but have followed his blogs for a while. I’m sure it will be amazing.

It is amazing - DH and I went last year. Lots of food for thought. Some points of view I am not in complete agreement with but Cam makes a great argument for them non-the-less. In my opinion - it was worth the money and the day out.

a new workshop

Self-Sustainable Full Day Workshop with Cam Mathers
Saturday, October 19, 2013
http://www.meetup.com/Ontario-Prepper-Survival-Network/events/132012412/

Che got a reduced price for the event

a new workshop

Self-Sustainable Full Day Workshop with Cam Mathers
Saturday, October 19, 2013
http://www.meetup.com/Ontario-Prepper-Survival-Network/events/132012412/

Che got a reduced price for the event

I spoke with Cam and Michelle. If I can get atleast 10 people they've agreed to lower the price to only $75. This is reasonable for a full day of their time. It's actually about 50% off of what they would normally charge. Anyways, I'll be attending on the 19th.

I just registered. Hoping to attend. Locked up the 15th and final spot. Will know within 2 days if I can/can't make it and will release the spot ASAP if I can't.

Pretty stoked to attend and meet some of you folks though!

Cam and Michelle have added an extra seminar this fall due to interest exceeding space available.

“The Ultimate Personal Resilience Workshop” formerly known as

The Living Sustainably and Independently, Sensible Prepping & Transitioning, Hands-
on, Solar-Powered, All You Can Grow WORKSHOP

Saturday October 26th

Sunflower Farm Renewable Energy Retreat

Tamworth, ON

Accidental preppers, sustainable and independent living advocates and local authors Cam and Michelle Mather provide a complete overview to living a typical North American lifestyle powered entirely by renewable energy and prepping for the challenges of an uncertain future. They examine heat, hot water and electricity generation along with food production and storage with the theme of minimizing their impact on the planet. The full day workshop includes lunch and a chance to network with similarly minded individuals.

For more information and to register:

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

Just wanted to express my gratitude to Cam & Michelle for having all of us this past weekend, and thanks to Che (i believe) for organizing it.

It was my first time attending any sort of prepper gathering and it was nice to meet everyone. There was a pile of useful and honest information shared by Cam & Michelle and my smartphone is packed with notes and pics.
If you were on the fence as to whether this workshop provided bang-for-buck, I say it was worth it and more.

Unfortunately poor weather meant the afternoon chat had to end sooner rather than later, so most folks had to hit the road, otherwise I bet some of us would have been happy to gab until the Mathers were forced to kick us out.

Thanks for a great day everyone.
Matt

Ottawa Herb Society event
Herbs for the Hearth and Home TONIGHT (Oct 22 2013)

PLEASE do share this poster with your contacts or on your fb page if you have one.

if you would like to know about OHS activities, you can also join the fb group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/337084726345626/

Thanks for that