"To heal the planet we must heal our soil. To heal soil, we need to understand it.” - Dr. Christine Jones
** SPECIAL NOTE**
This will be Dr. Christine Jones LAST WORKSHOP EVER as she is retiring at the end of June. We are honored to be hosting her for this big moment and hope you can join us to celebrate this incredibly well-deserved accomplishment with Christine.
After a 5 year hiatus, Dr. Christine Jones is coming back to the United States and back to Paicines Ranch for this two-day workshop hosted by the Paicines Ranch Learning Center.
Christine draws from a truly amazing depth of understanding about soil ecology and presents in a manner that is interactive and dynamic. She has a unique ability to make complex systems easily understandable and relevant and has been one of the most powerful influences on the success of our management practices here at Paicines Ranch. So much so, that this is her fifth workshop with us and she always ‘packs the house’ with an equally amazing crowd.
“Soil is an extraordinary, under-appreciated and misunderstood ecosystem. Soil health not only underpins agricultural productivity but also influences watershed function, water quality and the atmospheric water cycle, key driver of earth’s climate. The abundance, vitality and diversity of life in the soil is linked to the abundance, vitality and diversity of almost every other living thing, including birds in the sky and the critters that dwell in rivers, lakes and the margins of the sea.
In short, to heal the planet we must heal our soil. To heal soil, we need to understand it.”
- Dr. Christine Jones in Creating a Flourishing Soil Microbiome
Come learn and understand all of the mysteries and complexities of soil with us in this two-day workshop!
— About Dr. Christine Jones —
Dr. Christine Jones is an internationally renowned and highly respected groundcover and soils ecologist. She has a wealth of experience working with innovative landholders to implement regenerative land management practices that enhance biodiversity, increase biological activity, sequester carbon, activate soil nutrient cycles, restore water balance, improve productivity and create new topsoil. Christine has organized and participated in workshops, field days, seminars and conferences throughout Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Western Europe, Central America, USA and Canada and has a strong publication and presentation record.
Nourishment & Connection!
— Registration —
The workshop is SOLD OUT! To be added to the waitlist, email: [email protected]
*Registration closes Friday, June 14 (or when we sell out!)*
> Full-price registration for the two-day workshop is $275.00 and includes lunch each day as well as dinner on Thursday.
> Scholarships available - see below
*Tickets do not include overnight lodging. Lodging and camping options are available by reservation at Paicines Ranch and in the nearby town of Hollister. More info below.
— Details & FAQs —
Start/end time?
Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm followed by dinner
Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm followed by lunch.
Are meals included?
Yes! Your registration includes three delicious and locally sourced meals: lunch and dinner on Thursday and lunch on Friday, prepared by Paicines Chef Carlos & team. A cash bar will be available at dinner.
Breakfast is not provided Friday, please bring your own.
Do you have scholarships?
If you are interested in a farmer or student scholarship, please fill out this APPLICATION. Scholarship tickets are $150 for the two days and include two lunches and dinner on Thursday. We recognize and understand the unique circumstances some people may have which could require additional support and therefore are also offering sliding-scale tickets.
If you are interested in and able to support bringing more diverse and critically important voices into this event, we invite you to make a donation on the registration page.
Are there overnight lodging or camping options?
Yes! See below for lodging and camping information.
Can I buy a one-day ticket?
Currently, we are only offering full event (two-day) tickets. Please email [email protected] to be added to a waitlist for a one-day ticket.
— Lodging & Camping Options —
Alternative lodging options are also available locally. Please contact any of the below for more information:
- Ridgemark - 10 miles from Ranch
- Best Western - located in Hollister, 15 miles from Ranch
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott - located in Hollister, 15 miles from Ranch
— Location: Paicines Ranch —
Located in central California's San Benito County, Paicines Ranch is a historic 7,600-acre ranch that works to regenerate ecosystems by growing healthy soil, nutrient-dense food and vibrant, diverse communities. Using the practices of regenerative agriculture, the ranch team manages this diverse landscape in partnership with nature and livestock to produce 100% grass-fed-and-finished lamb and beef, and pastured pork, turkey and eggs. Paicines Ranch also grow organic grain, as well as organic grapes in a polyculture vineyard that is designed to be managed by sheep. Over the years, the ranch has become a renown destination for learning about regenerative agriculture through their programs and educational workshops while also serving as a treasured location for hosting weddings, retreats, and events.
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