Nova Scotia

Windhorse Farm, Jim Drescher, co-director, RR 2, New Germany, NS Canada B0R 1E0, 902-543-6955, fax 902-543-8174, , www.windhorsefarm.org. Education and training in the principles and practices of contemplative forestry. Solitary and group retreats. Can accommodate groups of 8 to 32 participants.

• Source of power: Solar, wind, human, horse, and tractor.
• Horses are used for: logging.
• Acreage: 250; 15 in crops and pasture, remainder in mature Acadian forest (pine, hemlock, spruce, oak, ash, maple, birch).
• Other livestock: chickens, bees.
• Skills offered in: forest meditation, gardening, permaculture, wetland restoration, forest ecology, forestry, logging, sawmilling, woodworking, seasonal cooking—all within the context of a contemplative and meditative environment.
• Work hours: 20-40 hrs/wk, depending on the program.
• Terms: several different residential programs, detailed descriptions available on request.
• Stipend: varies, depending on program.
• Accommodations: forest cabins with kitchen facilities.
• Apprentice must: have a genuine interest in meditation practice, make a long-term commitment to natural landscape restoration and sustainable society; have curiosity, love of the forest, and a passion for learning through doing.
• Visit first: yes.
• Trial period: no.