Rainbow Valley Farm was established in 1988 by Joe Polaischer and Trish Allen. The 20 ha. organic farm was designed on permaculture principles and ethics.
The farm has become known as a model of permaculture and now we run tours and workshops each summer to share what we have learnt with others.
We also take in a small number of interns and volunteers who work with us on the farm and take part in our daily lives.
Summer Programme 2010
Guided Farm Tour
Sunday 31 January, 2 pm
Tours start at 2 pm and last approx. 3 hours. The philosophy behind the work at Rainbow Valley Farm is explained and examples are pointed out. Topics covered include:
Sustainability — Permaculture — Edible Landscapes — Organic Food Production— Compost Toilets — Energy Efficient & Non-toxic Houses — Zero Waste.
Price: $15 per person, Bookings essential. See below.
February 2010
5-20 February: 2 week
PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE with Darren Doherty
This is the original two week design course - graduates will be awarded a certificate from Bill Mollison’s Permaculture Institute in Australia.
Darren is an Australian who has been teaching permaculture for 15 years in Australia, New Zealand, United States, Argentina, Spain and Vietnam. He is an experienced and sought after designer with more than 1,200 designs to his name. Guest tutors Trish Allen & others.
Price structure:
$1,500 to $2,060 depending on accommodation needs. We are offering a range of options on or off Rainbow Valley Farm.
March 2010
26 March– 9 April
2 week Permaculture Design Course with Trish Allen & team. Trish is the co-founder of Rainbow Valley Farm with her late husband Joe Polaischer. Co-tutors: Dion Workman, & others.
Price structure:
$1,500 to $2,060 depending on accommodation needs. We are offering a range of options on or off Rainbow Valley Farm.
April 2010
Sunday 25 April: 9 am—5 pm
Organic Weed Control (1 day)
May—November: Farm Closed
Contact
Trish Allen,
Rainbow Valley Farm, R.D. 5, Warkworth, New Zealand
www.rainbowvalleyfarm.co.nz 
