Quiet day awaits, exploring nature’s bounty, opening the heart. —JD This day long retreat in our yurt will focus on heart rhythm meditation, music, and an introduction to bonsai experience. Bonsai included. (Simple vegetarian lunch included.)

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Sunday May 31

10:00am-4:00pm

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Cost: $110

Become aware of all the elements of bonsai through this beginner’s course taught by Jim Doyle and Michael Chapman. History, styles, design, year-round maintenance, pruning, wiring, potting, and refinement are all covered; along with a hands-on workshop where you will create your own future masterpiece. A great “refresher course.”   Plant, pot, soil, wire, fertilizer, and hand-out are included.

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Saturday, February 28

Saturday, April 11

Saturday, May 30 - Tropicals

Saturday, June 13

Saturday, July 25

Saturday, September 12

Saturday, October 10

Saturday, October 31

Saturday, November 14 - Tropicals

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9:30am-4:00pm

Cost: $130

Special—Two students from the same family: $240

This expert is a walking encyclopedia with his knowledge and love for deciduous material. A selection of trees will be provided in this requested class. You may also bring your own trees for work and/or advice additionally.

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Saturday June 20

9:30am-3:30pm

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Cost: $170

SPECIAL: Take both of Owen’s classes for $360

An asterisk* denotes that intermediate experience is recommended.

Selected (Satsuki) Azaleas are prepared for this special workshop. Always a favorite sold-out class. Register early. These plants are exceptional with a great teacher. (Free lecture to follow at 7pm.)

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Sunday June 21

10:00am-4:00pm

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Cost: $210

SPECIAL: Take both of Owen’s classes for $360

An asterisk* denotes that intermediate experience is recommended.

Become aware of all the elements of bonsai through this beginner’s course taught by Jim Doyle and Michael Chapman. History, styles, design, year-round maintenance, pruning, wiring, potting, and refinement are all covered; along with a hands-on workshop where you will create your own future masterpiece. A great “refresher course.”   Plant, pot, soil, wire, fertilizer, and hand-out are included.

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Saturday, February 28

Saturday, April 11

Saturday, May 30 - Tropicals

Saturday, June 13

Saturday, July 25

Saturday, September 12

Saturday, October 10

Saturday, October 31

Saturday, November 14 - Tropicals

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9:30am-4:00pm

Cost: $130

Special—Two students from the same family: $240

Join us for a special day of all our offerings of 20-30% off. You may bring up to 10 items (trees and/or pots) to sell or swap. Free pizza and snacks. The last 2 years were a lot of fun so here we go again!

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Saturday, August 22

9:00am-5:00pm

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Cost: FREE

California volcanic rock will be sculpted using power tools, hammer, and chisel, and more. In scale plants will create a believable saikei to take home. Bring your own moss.

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Saturday August 29

9:30am-4:00pm

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Cost: $180

Become aware of all the elements of bonsai through this beginner’s course taught by Jim Doyle and Michael Chapman. History, styles, design, year-round maintenance, pruning, wiring, potting, and refinement are all covered; along with a hands-on workshop where you will create your own future masterpiece. A great “refresher course.”   Plant, pot, soil, wire, fertilizer, and hand-out are included.

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Saturday, February 28

Saturday, April 11

Saturday, May 30 - Tropicals

Saturday, June 13

Saturday, July 25

Saturday, September 12

Saturday, October 10

Saturday, October 31

Saturday, November 14 - Tropicals

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9:30am-4:00pm

Cost: $130

Special—Two students from the same family: $240

This small tree expert has been acknowledged as one of America’s best. Don’t miss this opportunity. Prepared trees included. Additionally, you may bring up to two trees for Suthin’s advice. (Free program to follow at 7pm.)

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Friday September 18

9:30am-4:00pm

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Cost: $230

SPECIAL: Take all 3 of Suthin’s classes for $480

An asterisk* denotes that intermediate experience is recommended.

Knowledge, art, and technique are all included in this session. We are so honored to welcome Suthin back.

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Saturday September 19

9:30am-5:00pm

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Cost: $140

SPECIAL: Take all 3 of Suthin’s classes for $480

An asterisk* denotes that intermediate experience is recommended.

Continue your study or start fresh with this all day focus on your trees. Suthin’s knowledge and humor make this a great workshop.

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Sunday September 20

9:30am-5:00pm

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Cost: $140

SPECIAL: Take all 3 of Suthin’s classes for $480

An asterisk* denotes that intermediate experience is recommended.

Become aware of all the elements of bonsai through this beginner’s course taught by Jim Doyle and Michael Chapman. History, styles, design, year-round maintenance, pruning, wiring, potting, and refinement are all covered; along with a hands-on workshop where you will create your own future masterpiece. A great “refresher course.”   Plant, pot, soil, wire, fertilizer, and hand-out are included.

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Saturday, February 28

Saturday, April 11

Saturday, May 30 - Tropicals

Saturday, June 13

Saturday, July 25

Saturday, September 12

Saturday, October 10

Saturday, October 31

Saturday, November 14 - Tropicals

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9:30am-4:00pm

Cost: $130

Special—Two students from the same family: $240

Specially selected Japanese White Pine (with trunks of one inch or more) have been prepared for this workshop. Join our Australian friend who is immersed in Japanese bonsai design and culture. Bring one of your own trees for design and advice.

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Thursday October 22

9:30am-4:00pm

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Cost: $250

SPECIAL: Take both of Tony’s classes for $350

This is Tony’s first time here and he won’t disappoint. Bring as many trees as you wish for advice and work. A fun day awaits! His motto is: Growing knowledge with passion. It’s simple. We all get better together. (Free program to follow at 7pm.)

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Friday October 23

9:30am-4:00pm

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Cost: $120

SPECIAL: Take both of Tony’s classes for $350

An asterisk* denotes that intermediate experience is recommended.

Become aware of all the elements of bonsai through this beginner’s course taught by Jim Doyle and Michael Chapman. History, styles, design, year-round maintenance, pruning, wiring, potting, and refinement are all covered; along with a hands-on workshop where you will create your own future masterpiece. A great “refresher course.”   Plant, pot, soil, wire, fertilizer, and hand-out are included.

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Saturday, February 28

Saturday, April 11

Saturday, May 30 - Tropicals

Saturday, June 13

Saturday, July 25

Saturday, September 12

Saturday, October 10

Saturday, October 31

Saturday, November 14 - Tropicals

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9:30am-4:00pm

Cost: $130

Special—Two students from the same family: $240

Become aware of all the elements of bonsai through this beginner’s course taught by Jim Doyle and Michael Chapman. History, styles, design, year-round maintenance, pruning, wiring, potting, and refinement are all covered; along with a hands-on workshop where you will create your own future masterpiece. A great “refresher course.”   Plant, pot, soil, wire, fertilizer, and hand-out are included.

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Saturday, February 28

Saturday, April 11

Saturday, May 30 - Tropicals

Saturday, June 13

Saturday, July 25

Saturday, September 12

Saturday, October 10

Saturday, October 31

Saturday, November 14 - Tropicals

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9:30am-4:00pm

Cost: $130

Special—Two students from the same family: $240