SPECIAL NOTICE – The release date for the tickets in this announcement is correct, Saturday Sept. 16th at 9:30 AM CST.  Yes I mentioned on air it may be Saturday the 9th, but the final decision based on logistics and giving people time to be prepared is the 16th.

Well folks we are going to do it again, get a bunch or really cool people together for 3.5 days at Nine Mile Farm (our location is near Azle Texas and about 30 minutes drive from DFW Airport).

As always the food, fun and learning will all be off the hook.  TSP-Fall-23 will run this year from Nov. 1st – 5th.  On the dates the 2nd-4th are the actual workshop days.  Students that camp usually set up that Wednesday after 2PM and we have beers and grilled brats and sausages that night and get to know one another.

Non campers are also encouraged to come Wednesday afternoon/evening if they are in town by then.  Sunday we ask everyone to be off our property by 10:30 AM so we can rest and put our lives back together.

This Year we Have an Amazing Line up Planned for your Education While you are Here, Here is the Official Schedule

Thursday – 11-2-23

• Breakfast – 09:00-10:00
  • Winter Garden Prep 10:00-12:30 (Hands On)
• Lunch 1230-1330
  • 13:45-14:45 – Shawn Mills on Low Cost Off Grid Housing
  • 15:00-16:00 – Joel Ryals – Building a Niche Business
  • 16:15 – 17:15 – John Pugliano – Structural Shifts in the Economy
  • Open Time 17:30-19:00
• Dinner 19:00-20:00
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Friday – 11-3-23

• Breakfast – 09:00-10:00
  • Composting Work Shop 10:00-12:30 (Hands On)
  • Lunch 12:30-13:30
  • Shawn Mills – Off Grid Housing Open Discussion – 13:45 – 14:45
  • CJ Kilmer – The Current Dark Age – 15:00 – 16:00
  • Panel Discussion – 16:15 – 17:15
  • Open Time – 17:30-18:30
• Dinner – 19:00-20:00
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Saturday – 11-4-23

• Breakfast – 09:00-10:00
  • Biochar Production and Prep 10:00-12:30 (Hands On)
• Lunch 1230-13:30
  • 13:45-14:45 – Nick Ferguson – Practical Fodder Systems
  • 15:00-16:00 – Matt Powers – Soil Science for the Every Day Person
  • 16:15 – 17:15 – Steven Risner – Natural Farming
  • Open Time 17:30-19:00
• Dinner 19:00-20:00
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But Wait Theres More!

There is a reason that every year 60% or more of our guests are returning to their 2nd, 3rd hell some their 10th or even more TSPC Workshops.  Unlike a typical workshop where all you do is have classes TSPC is an experience, one that changes lives and entertains the hell out of you at the same time.  Let’s start with the food!

Here’s is the Planned Menu this Year…

Thursday

• Breakfast – (fruit, breakfast bars, coffee, etc.)
• Lunch – Center Cut Pork Chops, Garden Salad, Celery & Sage Stuffing
• Dinner – Rotisserie Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Buttered Corn
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Friday

• Breakfast Tacos with Bacon & Nine Mile Farm Duck Eggs, Cheese & Toppings
• Build Your Own Burger Bar with ALL the Fixings
• Uncle Julio’s Steak & Chicken Fajitas – Cooked on site over charcoal.
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Saturday

• Fresh Biscuits, Jack’s Homemade Sage Breakfast Sausage & Gravy, Scrambled Eggs
• Chicken Tamales, Jack’s Homemade Chili, Dorothy’s Jalapeño/Cheddar Cornbread
• Elk & Cheddar Sausage, Rattlesnake & Rabbit Sausage (both from Chef Tim Love), Jack’s Smoked BBQ Pork Shoulder, Cowboy Beans, Roasted Potatoes & Carrots
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I’m Not Done Yet

If I had to sum up the value of a TSPC Workshop I could do it with four words, education, food, fun, networking. So let’s talk about the last two now.  Some of the extras we throw in that really add fun and the ability to get to know others include…

• Friday nights amazing barter blanket experience around the fire  (see this video for more)
• Karoke in the giant shop building Thursday & Saturday nights (even if you don’t sing this is a blast)
• Saturday Night Booze Circle Tasting (always themed, sometimes rums, sometimes bourbons, sometimes speciality beers, not yet determined this year)
• Pick up games like darts & pool (my pool table kind of sucks but we still have fun)
• Amazing coffee is provided by Nicole Sauce & Holler Roast
• Everyone is invited to bring items to sell (we don’t set up tables for that but we have “the selling of the things” so you can promote what you have)
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Shut up Jack and just tell me when I can sign up already and what will it cost me

Soon!  I plan to open it for registration on Saturday Sept. 16th at 9:30 AM CST.  I am going to drop the link at 9:30 AM in our Telegram Channel, then if it lasts more than about 10 minutes I will post it live on the site, send out emails, etc.  You know what that means right?

Get on our Telegram Channel like now.

Then set a reminder.  I can only imagine how fast this one will go.  Last year it was well under 30 minutes and GONE.

Translation sells out in minutes not hours, certainly not days! 

As to cost we have a very slight increase from last year from 550 to 600 dollars.  Given the state of inflation I think we have done well keep the cost as fair as we can.  Keep in mind when we started doing these in 2013 we were charging 500 dollars.

On sign up day I require a 200 dollar deposit by credit or debit card.  The 400 dollar balance is due in cash or crypto when you show up.  If you reserve and have to cancel in the first two weeks as long as I can still sell your spot I give you a refund.

After that the deposit is not refundable (except for true emergencies) and I ask that you simply sell your spot to someone else.  There are almost always willing buyers in the TG group.

Something Extra Special This Year

Okay not only will this be the best one yet I made a great deal to get you guys something very special you can’t get anywhere else, no matter the cost.  As many of you know I got to interview one of my favorite outdoors writers and television personalities recently, Jim Shockey.  Jim is an absolute legend and he has a new book coming out called “They Call Me Hunter” a novel that blends much of his actual life with a fictional storyline.

I have an advanced copy of the book and I can tell you it is amazing.  So you may have guessed by now, every student is getting a copy of the book.  But I AM NOT DONE YET.  I struck a deal with the publisher and all these copies are going to be signed by Jim.  And yet there is more.  They will all be signed and numbered as such…

Jim Shockey
TSP-23
#1 of X

Of course X will be based on the final count and what ever that count is, that is it, all of it, no more, done.  I will have details soon for how you can order an extra copy if you want but EVERY student gets one as part of your cost to attend.  You can find my interview with Jim Here.

Don’t Sleep In!  It is Gonna Sell Out!

Otherwise, again mark your calendar, set an alarm, set two (two is one, one is none) and be ready on Saturday Sept 16th at 9:30 AM CST.  If you are late you won’t make it.  And I will say it again, if you want a shot at this, download the telegram app NOW and join our Telegram Channel.

Also we have a secret Telegram Group you will get after you sign up that ties you into our alumni and gets you important updates before and during the workshop.  This one is really a secret insiders club in and of itself.

P.S. – If you have made some sort of prior arrangements with me (say barter blanked deal or something like that) and have a guaranteed seat this year you wish to use.  Please email me in the next week, I will need to get your signed up before the 16th.  This way I know what I am dealing with as far as ticket inventory.   Email me with TSPC Workshop in the Subject Line.