Saturday the 20th of May and Sunday the 21st of May
The conference will include a range of fascinating speakers on different topics, including Charlie Arnott from Australia sharing tales and learnings from his Regenerative Podcast and his journey of converting his family farm to Biodynamic and plans for a new Biodynamic education centre; Gary Williams discussing how we relate to waterways and the relationship of regenerative agriculture to the waterways; Dieter Proebst exploring the relationship of Biodynamic and Permaculture; Cathy Tait-Jameson exploring a journey from Biodynamics to kaupapa Maori, and reflections from Kaitlyn Lamb and Monique Macfarlane
There will also be opportunities to take part in group discussions and open spaces, and yoga, meditation and music will also be offered. There will be great food, specialist teas and coffees, opportunities for networking and connection with other members from around the country, and the chance to take part in the BDNZ AGM. All this within the Manfeild Conference Venue and Agricultural centre in Feilding, Manawatū – a short drive from Palmerston North, which is accessible by air, rail and road.
Early bird admission for the conference ranges from $390 – $340 for the weekend (including introductory workshop) or $310 – $270 for Saturday/Sunday, with options to just come for one of the days.
Accommodation (some options)
There are a range of different accommodation options nearby to the conference venue. Some of those we have investigated range from Freedom Camping park up spots in Council managed parks to $195 per night for two people (including breakfast) in a Palmerston North Hotel. All of these accommodation options have to be booked directly with the provider and paid separately from the conference: good to book ahead. Please mention the conference when you book.
The Feilding Hotel, 9 Manchester Square, Feilding – walkable to the conference venue. Rooms around $120 per night. Details and booking at https://www.feildinghotel.co.nz/
Copthorne Hotel, 110 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410 (20 minutes drive)
We have negotiated a special rate for conference rooms of $155 per room per night or $175/$195 per night for breakfast for one or two people. Rooms are either single/double rooms or twin beds 110 Fitzherbert Avenue, Palmerston North, 4410T +64 6 350 0707 F +64 6 356 8604
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Feilding Holiday Park
Feilding Holiday Park have a variety of options. None are self-contained but have access to communal bathrooms – you can view here. Please book directly with Kristie at info@feildingholidaypark.co.nz , 027 607 1770 – but mention that you are attending the BIODYNAMICS AND YOU conference
Dorm Room – single bunks with minimum group size of 10. $45 per person, per night. Includes private kitchen and toilet.
- Bunk Rooms – variety of double and single bunks available $30-50 per person, per night, depending on linen requirements and numbers to a room (numbers from 5-20 in a room)
- Cabins – $80 per night for up to 2 people. Double bed with linen, small TV and fridge
There are also park-up spots for people with self-contained campervans, motorhomes etc.
- Powered Sites – $25 per person, per night.
- Non-Powered Sites – $18 per person, per night
There are more powered sites available on the ground of the Conference Centre as well – contact Julia on julia@manfeild.co.nz or 64 6 323 7444
Manfeild Park Motel
Great options and speak to Helen on 06-323 8761
There are many other options for accommodations in and around Feilding and in Palmerston North. A search on Google brings more choices – looking forward to seeing you in Feilding!!
