Info for prospective smallholders

[Commonly called Carol]

Doing a bit of research regarding smallholdings/agricultural land and came accross this site that dome smallholders set up for their holding in Kilowen, Co. Wexford.

They do regular courses on the land to educate how to run a smallholding and they put into effect the guidelines given by John Seymour in his books.

They offer day courses for 55 euro which includes lunch and tea.

Week courses are a bit pricier at 550 to 680 for 6nights board plus course tuition.

http://www.self-sufficiency.net/

Course details:

 

PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF A PRODUCTIVE SMALLHOLDING

One day Courses with WILL SUTHERLAND at KILLOWEN, co. Wexford

GET READY FOR SPRING!

March is nearly upon us - time to plant the spuds, set the onions, spread the compost and order your seeds.    This year we are running 2 One Day
Courses specifically to help you get ready for spring.  

Course 1 - Saturday 6 February

Course 2 - Sunday 7 February

Whether you are a beginner or simply trying to do more this year, this is a chance to spend a day at the Killowen smallholding.      You can learn
about all aspects of running an effective smallholding, ask your
questions and take part in practical demonstrations.       Pests,
planning, composting, hens, pigs, preserving, brewing, weed control,
and more.

Whether you have 10 square yards or half a hectare the principles and the practice are very much the same.     Each course will run from 10 am until 5.00 pm and the cost will be 55
euro, including coffee, lunch and tea.

  Numbers are limited to a maximum of 8 per session and pre-booking is essential.      For further information and to make a booking you can contact us
on 087 2071667 or email [e-mail]

The School for Self Sufficiency has been running residential courses the Killowen smallholding (near the Kennedy Ancestral Home) for the last 16
years.      Our teaching is based on the philosophy and content of "The
New Concise Book of Self Sufficiency" written by John Seymour and Will
Sutherland and published by Dorling Kindersley.    

SCHOOL FOR SELF SUFFICIENCY - COURSES 2010

APRIL COURSES AT KILLOWEN - SOWING AND SEEDING

NEW SCHEDULE FOR THE SUMMER - EXPLORE THE FRENCH CONNECTION

The snow and frost has just left us and it's time to prepare for spring! We will be running our first courses of the year at Killowen during April
(dates below) and then exploring new pastures by running courses near
Bordeaux in the south of France (dates to be finalised shortly).

Course content and basic schedule will remain unchanged. We had a very full season this year with all our courses being fully subscribed. If you
want to book a place on one of the first 3 courses then please get your
deposit to us without delay. For those wishing to join us creating a
new smallholding in France during the summer then we suggest you mail
us straightaway (if you have not already done so) so we can put your
name on our waiting list.

The cost of the 5 day courses is 680 euro per person. This covers 6 nights on-site accommodation, bed and breakfast (home made bread, eggs and jam plus
cereals, tea and coffee) plus 5 days tuition including coffee, lunch
and tea. Evening meals are prepared on a self catering basis (for those
without transport we'll be happy to take you to local shops to stock up
but note that essentials such as sugar, salt, pepper, washing up liquid
etc. are provided).

Killowen - 5 day Courses in April

All courses start after 7.30 pm on Sunday and finish by 10 am on the following Saturday.

Spaces available

Course 1 - Sunday 11 April to Saturday 17 April .......cost 680 euro ....................................4

Course 2 - Monday 19 April to Saturday 24 A ............cost 550 euro.....................................4

Course 3 - Sunday 25 April to Saturday 1 May...........cost 680 euro.....................................4

 

Bordeaux - 5 Day courses in France

Course 4 - Sunday 16 May to Sat 22 May....................cost 680 euro.....................................6

Course 5 - Sunday 30 May to Sat 5 June.....................cost 680 euro.....................................6

Course 6 - Sunday 6 June to Sat 12 June....................cost 680 euro.....................................4

Course 7 - Sunday 20 June to Sat 26 June.................cost 680 euro......................................6

Course 8 - Sunday 18 July to Sat 24 July....................cost 680 euro......................................4