Wild & Uncommon Satellite Event - Biodynamic Farm Tour
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Dark Hollow Biodynamic, 6924 Dark Hollow Road, Wrightsville, PA, 17368, United States
For Full Wild & Uncommon (formerly the Paw Paw Festival) info, visit the FESTIVAL WEBSITE.
Tickets available for the following eight sessions:

Saturday, September 28, 11am (click to purchase tickets)
Saturday, September 28, 2pm (click to purchase tickets)
Saturday, September 28, 4pm (click to purchase tickets)
Sunday, September 29, 11am (click to purchase tickets)
Sunday, September 29, 2pm (click to purchase tickets)
Sunday, September 29, 4pm (click to purchase tickets)

**Please note that all guests will be required to sign a special activities waiver.
Join us at Dark Hollow Biodynamic and immerse yourself in a one-hour walking farm tour that showcases our “wild and uncommon” approach to agriculture.
Event Highlights:
Biodynamic Practices: Discover the principles and practices that define biodynamic farming. Learn how we nurture the land using methods that promote ecological balance and sustainability.
Icelandic Sheep: Meet our herd of wild and uncommon Icelandic sheep. Understand their role in our farming ecosystem and why these hardy animals are perfect for our forest/land management and biodynamic practices.
Forest-Grown Delicacies: Explore our forest-grown fruits, mushrooms, and medicinal plants. See firsthand how we cultivate these natural treasures in harmony with the surrounding woodland. Pennsylvania wild paw paw and other forest grown goods may be available for tasting and purchase.
Biodynamic Agriculture Insight: Gain valuable insights into biodynamic agriculture from one of Central PA’s burgeoning biodynamic farms. Understand how this approach differs from conventional farming and its benefits to the environment and human health.
This event also coincides with the Michaelmas festival, a significant celebration for anthroposophists and biodynamic practitioners worldwide. Michaelmas marks a time of inner strength and courage, themes that resonate deeply with our farming philosophy.
Come celebrate the wild and uncommon with us and leave inspired by the potential of biodynamic farming to heal and rejuvenate our planet. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer, a curious gardener, or someone interested in sustainable living, this event promises to offer valuable knowledge and inspiration.
We look forward to welcoming you to Dark Hollow Biodynamic for a day of learning, celebration, and connection with nature.

Vending at Winter Faire, Susquehanna Waldorf School
2024-12-08 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Susquehanna Waldorf School, 15 West Walnut Street, Marietta, PA, 17547, United States
As part of our ongoing support of our children’s school, The Susquehanna Waldorf School, our family will have a booth vending biodynamic preparations, gardening calendars, felting wool and more! Please join us!

Learn the Art of Grafting with Zach Elfers at Dark Hollow Biodynamic!
2025-04-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Dark Hollow Biodynamic, 6924 Dark Hollow Road, Wrightsville, PA, 17368, United States
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Have you ever dreamed of creating your own fruiting trees or perfecting your grafting skills? This is your chance to learn from an expert in a stunning agroforestry setting! Join us for an immersive Grafting Workshop led by Zach Elfers, tree crops enthusiast, small nursery operator, and lifelong student of nature.
About the Workshop:
In this hands-on, three-hour session, you’ll learn the art and science of grafting while creating your own grafted tree to take home. Zach will guide you through:

Benefits of grafting
Selection of grafting stock and scion wood
Knife Safety and Techniques
Focus on Bench Grafting while also covering Top Working and Budding
Hands-on practice with expert feedback

Whether you’re a curious beginner or an aspiring orchardist, this workshop is designed to provide practical skills you can use right away.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Spaces are limited, and this is a unique opportunity to learn from Zach Elfers in an inspiring location. Don’t miss out on this chance to deepen your connection with nature and your skills in tree grafting.
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET!

Summer Solstice Market
2025-06-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Rd, York, PA 17406, York, PA, 17406, United States
Here’s a rewritten version of the Summer Solstice Market event page from the vendor perspective of Dark Hollow Biodynamic. The voice is adapted to feel warm, earthy, and rooted in Dark Hollow’s biodynamic ethos, while celebrating the community and shared values of the market:

🌞 Join Us at the Summer Solstice Market
Saturday, June 21st, 2025 | 10AM–2PM
Horn Farm Center, York County, PA
At Dark Hollow Biodynamic, we believe in marking the rhythms of nature—and the Summer Solstice is one of our favorite times of year. The longest day, the peak of sunlight, and a celebration of the abundance that this season brings. We’re thrilled to be part of this year’s Summer Solstice Market at the beautiful Horn Farm Center.
This isn’t just a market—it’s a joyful gathering of earth-minded people, from growers and makers to teachers and neighbors. Come walk the land, meet your local farmers, fill your basket with the region’s seasonal treasures, and reconnect with what it means to live in rhythm with the earth.

🌿 What to Expect
We’ll be there with our full hearts and hands—sharing the biodynamic preparations, plants, and compost that ground our farm’s work. But beyond our table, here’s what the day holds:

Organic produce grown by this year’s Regenerative Grower Training Program cohort at Horn Farm.
Annual and perennial plants and starts—perfect for your own backyard harvests.
A curated lineup of sustainable local vendors (like us!) offering meaningful, land-based goods.
Free educational tours of the farm’s agroforestry projects, food forests, pollinator gardens, and more.
Youth activities designed to inspire the next generation of land stewards.
Delicious food from Locally Seasoned and space for picnicking—bring your own blanket and join the community vibe.

🛒 Local Vendors You’ll Meet
The Horn Farm Summer Solstice Market is about uplifting the local ecosystem—and that means people too. We’re proud to be part of a stellar vendor lineup that includes:

Keystone Tree Crops Cooperative – committed to perennial agriculture and regenerative tree crops.
Dark Hollow Biodynamic – that’s us! We’ll be offering our biodynamic compost, herbal teas, and plant starts to infuse your garden and life with vitality.
Locally Seasoned – bringing the flavor with fresh, thoughtfully-prepared eats.

🌻 Why This Matters
As growers, we don’t just farm—we listen to the land. Horn Farm is doing incredible work blending ecological restoration with food production, and the Summer Solstice Market is a living example of what that balance can look like.
We invite you to walk the fields, talk with the growers, and experience what regenerative land care really feels like. Whether you’re an old friend or new face, we’d love for you to stop by our table, share stories, and see what’s growing this season.

🌞 Let’s Celebrate Together
Mark your calendars and come spend the longest day of the year with us.
The light lasts longer, and so will the feeling of connection.
Saturday, June 21st, 2025
10AM to 2PM
Horn Farm Center
4945 Horn Rd, York, PA 17406

Michaelmas
2025-09-29 | PA
A treasured fall tradition in many Waldorf schools and Anthroposophical circles as well as some European Christians, Michaelmas is an ancient festival whose central message remains relevant across the centuries. It speaks to us of human potential, of fear, of courage in the face of fear, and of the possibility for transformation.
In Biodynamics, Michaelmas is the signal that life forces will begin to go deep into the Earth. It is the time when we typically make time to dig up horn silica and bury horn manure.

Wild & Cultivated: Find, Taste & Grow Your Own Mushrooms
2025-10-19 10:00 - 14:30 | Horn Farm Center for Agricultural Education, 4945 Horn Rd, York, PA 17406, York, PA, 17406, United States
Join Biodynamic Farmer Allen Clements and Mycological Forager & Photographer Sarah LeTourneau at Horn Farm Center for an immersive mushroom experience! Embark on a guided foraging walk to identify wild mushrooms, savor a tasting of delicious culinary varieties, and learn multiple hands-on methods for growing your own mushrooms at home. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a budding fungi enthusiast, this class will deepen your appreciation for the hidden world of mushrooms and their role in nature and cuisine. 🌿🍄✨
Get Tickets Here!

Susquehanna Waldorf School Winter Faire!
2025-12-07 11:00 - 15:00 | Susquehanna Waldorf School, 15 West Walnut Street, Marietta, PA, 17547, United States
🌲 Join Us at the Waldorf Winter Faire! 🌲
We at Dark Hollow Biodynamic are delighted to be part of this year’s Waldorf Winter Faire! This beautiful tradition is the perfect place to discover meaningful, natural gifts for the holiday season.
At our table, you’ll find our biodynamic honey, hand-crafted teas, and spices—including our ground spicebush berry, gumbo filé, and a new limited-availability shawarma seasoning. For the gardeners in your life, we’ll also have the newest Celestial (Biodynamic) Calendar, along with books and photographs that celebrate natural and holistic gardening.
We believe holiday giving can be more than just gifts—it can be a way to share health, warmth, and connection with the land. We warmly invite you to stop by, support local, and take home something grown and crafted with care while supporting a beautiful school in your area.
