The John Seymour School for Self Sufficiency
Will Sutherland runs
self-sufficiency courses in France, teaching the methods and
philosophy developed by John Seymour. Will
worked for over 10 years
with John
Seymour in Ireland and, with John, created the New Complete Book of
Self Sufficiency published by Dorling Kindersley. In 2010 we
took our courses to the wine growing region near Bordeaux where the
warm weather, swimming pool and
excellent local wine made a nice change from the cooler
climes of Ireland.
Bordeaux Courses announced for 2012
The first of our series of 2012 courses have now been arranged - to start 22 April and 29 April. For details and application form click here.
These courses will give students an opportunity to prepare and sow the garden for summer. Before then we will be continuing work at Bodrezal in Brittany.
The Bodrezal Mill - Join us from 19- 25 February to work and learn (to find out more click here). Half Price working course - 400 euro!
At the end of September 2011 we headed north to Brittany to begin the challenging task of getting this old Mill back into working order. The Mill has a potential generating capacity of between 6 and 8 KW. At the same time we shall be working to create another new vegetable garden from what is now something of a jungle - as you can see from the picture. If the scheme is successful we hope to run courses at the Mill in 2012. In February I shall be running a work experience course clearing the wild garden ready for cultivation and continuing to work on restoring the mill race. This week of work experience will be a great experience for those wishing to share some hard work and good Breton food and entertainment.
What our students said:
"Thank you so much; we really enjoyed the course and found it VERY interesting and helpful. And what a beautiful place in which to do it!"
"Thank you for the wonderful holiday. The food has been amazing and we have really enjoyed the Class. You have a beautiful place here."
"Such great people. Such strong spirits. Great to know you guys!!"
"The training and experience at St Leger was the best birthday present I could have had. Your book and your work have opened up for us a better way to enjoy life in harmony with the land and nature."
Home made beer, sausage and quiche End of the day at basket making Students embarking on block laying
Bordeaux Courses announced for 2012
The first of our series of 2012 courses have now been arranged - to start 22 April and 29 April. For details and application form click here.
These courses will give students an opportunity to prepare and sow the garden for summer. Before then we will be continuing work at Bodrezal in Brittany.
The Bodrezal Mill - Join us from 19- 25 February to work and learn (to find out more click here). Half Price working course - 400 euro!
At the end of September 2011 we headed north to Brittany to begin the challenging task of getting this old Mill back into working order. The Mill has a potential generating capacity of between 6 and 8 KW. At the same time we shall be working to create another new vegetable garden from what is now something of a jungle - as you can see from the picture. If the scheme is successful we hope to run courses at the Mill in 2012. In February I shall be running a work experience course clearing the wild garden ready for cultivation and continuing to work on restoring the mill race. This week of work experience will be a great experience for those wishing to share some hard work and good Breton food and entertainment.
What our students said:
"Thank you so much; we really enjoyed the course and found it VERY interesting and helpful. And what a beautiful place in which to do it!"
"Thank you for the wonderful holiday. The food has been amazing and we have really enjoyed the Class. You have a beautiful place here."
"Such great people. Such strong spirits. Great to know you guys!!"
"The training and experience at St Leger was the best birthday present I could have had. Your book and your work have opened up for us a better way to enjoy life in harmony with the land and nature."
Home made beer, sausage and quiche End of the day at basket making Students embarking on block laying