Biodynamic Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson: 17th September (12:00 pm) to September 18th (6:00 pm) 2026, Emerson College, East Sussex - Sep 2026

📅 17 September 2026 – 18 September 2026

Venue: Emerson College, Forest Row East Sussex RH18 5JX

For Full details, visit https://emerson.org.uk/event/biodynamic-preparation-workshop-with-vincent-masson/

Dates and Times:  Starts at 12 pm on Thursday, 17th September, and ends at 6pm on Friday 18th September

Public Book Launch:  Thurs 17th Sept 4pm to 6pm including a buffet.  A free event focusing on Vincent Masson’s Biodynamic Preparations Handbook: How to Make, Store and Use Preparations for Soil Fertility;  a moment to gather, share and celebrate this important contribution to biodynamic practice.

Cost for the workshop (17th –18th  September): £175 – Includes 1.5 days of teaching

Booking:  For the workshop, you can book online here

For the Free Book Launch session, please book your place by emailing  reception@emerson.org.uk

About the workshop

Join us at Emerson College for a two-day immersive experience exploring the practice, purpose and living qualities of biodynamic preparations.

Led by biodynamic practitioner Vincent Masson, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to engage directly in the making, handling and understanding of preparations within a working landscape.

Rooted in observation, seasonal rhythm and practical activity, the workshop invites participants to deepen their relationship with land, materials and agricultural individuality.

Alongside the workshop, we will host a public book launch of Vincent Masson’s Biodynamic Preparations Handbook – a moment to gather, share and celebrate this important contribution to biodynamic practice.

This event marks a renewed chapter of biodynamic work at Emerson, connecting land, learning and community.

Workshop Programme

Thursday 17 September  –  Arrival by lunchtime

13:30 – 16:00 Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson

16:00 – 18:00 Book Launch & Buffet (Free event)

19:00 – 21:00 Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson

Friday 18 September

09:00 – 18:00 Full-day Preparation Workshop with Vincent Masson

What you will experience

Understanding the quality and selection of materials

Methods of storage and application

Working with seasonal and cosmic rhythms

Exploring the farm or garden as a living organism

Learning through direct observation and practice

About Vincent Masson:  Vincent is an experienced biodynamic practitioner and educator, specialising in the preparation and application of biodynamic preparations. His work supports farmers and growers in deepening their understanding of soil vitality, agricultural individuality and regenerative agricultural practice.

This workshop is suitable for:

Biodynamic practitioners and growers

Farmers, gardeners and smallholders

Land-based learners and educators

Those connected to anthroposophical or regenerative agriculture networks

Anyone wishing to deepen their practical and experiential relationship with the land

Open to all, this event offers an opportunity to hear from the author, connect with the wider community, and celebrate the role of biodynamic practice in contemporary land work.

Practical information  Held at Emerson College, set within 22 acres of biodynamic land on the edge of Ashdown Forest

Please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear

This event is part of the re-emergence of biodynamic practice at Emerson College – reconnecting land, learning and community through meaningful, hands-on work.