sequatchie valley institute

[ February 20, 2010 to February 21, 2010. ] We’ll be pruning in the orchard and vineyard Saturday and Sunday, Feb 20-21.

If you are interested in learning proper techniques for pruning fruit trees and grape vines, come on out and join us for a fun weekend in the trees and trellises.

Wear work clothes, comfortable climbing shoes, gloves, hat and eye protection. If you have [...]

[ April 17, 2010; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. April 18, 2010; 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] Johnny Kimmons of Sequatchie Valley Institute will join john johnson and forestry management students from the University of Tennessee for this informative workshop explaining the methods and benefits of sustainable small-scale forest management. Local, sustainable, low-input, positive impact forest management for lumber, firewood, wildlife habitat and fungiculture will be discussed, with hands-on work for participants.

Discussions will [...]

[ February 6, 2010; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] We’re having our first SVI Board Meeting of the 2010 at Moonshadow. Anyone who has been, or would like to be involved with Sequatchie Valley Institute is welcome to attend.

We hope to see you all here… bring food, beverages, and a towel for after hot tub if you are into that!

Open house and walkabout time [...]

[ June 10, 2010 to June 13, 2010. ] SVI and the moonshadow crew will be found in Planet-Roo in the middle of Center-Roo for our seventh year of natural building demos, craft sales, solar stage performances and academy presentations. Come say hi and hang out in our cool (in more ways than you can count) straw bale and cob booth!

[ January 30, 2010; 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ]

We’re having our first SVI Board Meeting of the 2010 at Moonshadow.

Anyone who has been, or would like to be involved with Sequatchie Valley Institute is welcome to attend.

We’ll have a potluck dinner afterward, and you are invited to arrive anytime you like on Saturday afternoon.

Asha Ironwood has a craft market in Colorado that [...]

[ June 3, 2010 to June 6, 2010. ] the sequatchie valley institute at moonshadow invites you to the twelfth annual
food for life  in the new millennium
a gathering about the source and protection of life
held in beautiful rural tennessee — Jun 3-6, 2010

Our twelfth annual comprehensive food conference includes skill-building workshops as well as discussion-oriented political dialogues.

Plan to attend for the week, weekend or [...]

[ October 3, 2009; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Solar powered and energy efficient homes and buildings in Tennessee and across the country will be open for public tours. It’s all part of the upcoming National Solar Tour.

The tour offers local residents an opportunity to find out how their neighbors are:

trimming energy bills
increasing energy independence
taking steps to address global warming

Here at Sequatchie Valley Institute, [...]

[ October 30, 2009; 4:00 pm; ] Ninth Annual Wine Tasting FUNdraiser
Eat, drink and be merry at our annual wine-tasting for members only (you can become a member at the door).
A tax-deductible donation for the wine-tasting event is requested. We suggest a donation of $25 per person, $40 per pair, or more. The wine-tasting showcases homemade, regional and organic wines accompanied by [...]

[ June 11, 2009 to June 14, 2009. ] SVI and the moonshadow crew will be found in Planet-Roo in the middle of Center-Roo for our sixth year of natural building demos, craft sales, solar stage performances and academy presentations. Come say hi and hang out in our cool (in more ways than you can count) straw bale and cob booth!