July 17 @ 8:00 am – July 20 @ 7:30 pm
Produced by The Primal Diet Coaches, PrimalDiet.net, and Primal Planitz
How This All Started
The Primal Diet community started in 1993 when Aajonus Vonderplanitz cured his cancer and other diseases with a diet of raw animal meats and fats and wrote the books We Want to Live Recipe for Living Without Disease.
Now, 30-years later, many of Aajonus’ students and clients have come together to testify about the health benefits and share their experiences on the Primal Diet.
What to Expect at the Conference
You’ll meet other Primal Dieters and hear about other’s experiences.
Whether you are a veteran or just heard about the diet, this is a great place to ask questions and tap in at your level.
Even if you don’t eat raw meat and are curious, we have no judgment. We all were there once. We’ll answer your questions and hold your hand as you explore this way of eating.
Experience Simply Grassfed at Burke’s Garden Farm where plenty of grass fed meats and dairy are grown, and eat some of the healthiest food on the planet.
Just the location in the glorious Burke’s Garden Valley “God’s Thumbprint” is worth the trip. Your experience will be magical.
Come make friends, learn, heal, grow, and celebrate life with other humans who want to live and see the natural path as the best way forward.
Conference Schedule of Events:
(Subject to change)
Wednesday
Fish and Oyster Dinner 6-8pm (not included in meal plan; additional $15)
Thursday
8am Breakfast Buffet
9am Opening and Welcome – Meet the Coaches
10am Farm Skills- Milking, Rotational Grazing, and Slaughtering
1pm Lunch Buffet – Nap – Movement
2pm Primal Diet 101 – Chris
3pm Food Prep Demo – Avyanna and Otis
5pm Testimonials
6pm Dinner
Friday
7am Movement – Kimberly
8am Breakfast Buffet
9am Sheep Processing – David
11am Primal Diet 202: Detoxifying & Microbes – Phoenix/Kimberly
12pm Oxalates, Enzyme Inhibitors & Supplements – Phoenix
1pm Lunch Buffet – Nap – Free Time
3pm Primal 1st Aid – Otis
4pm Primal Dentistry – Chris/Ethan
5pm Women’s and Men’s Groups
730pm Dinner – Bonfire
Saturday
7am Movement
8am Breakfast Buffet
9am Detoxifying Your Home – Kimberly/Mike
10am Navigating Medical System/Hospitals – Kimberly
11am Primal Pregnancy & Parenting – Avyanna, Kimberly
1pm Lunch Buffet – Nap – Free Time
2pm Long Timer Q&A panel
3pm Assessment & Evaluation – Craig/Phoenix
4pm Break Out Classes (Addiction and Cravings -Otis)
5pm Rigorous Movement
6pm Dinner – Honoring our Primal Elders
8pm Bonfire
Sunday
8am Breakfast Buffet
9am Primal Diet 303: Resolving Difficult Health Challenges
10am Primal Pets – Chris/Kimberly
11am Eating Primal Diet in Public and while Traveling – Sam
12pm Closing
1pm Lunch Buffet – Nap – Free Time, Private Individual Consults, Massages, Chiropractic, Iridology Pictures/Readings
6pm Dinner
Other Options (Additional Fees apply):
Private Individual Consults Massages
Chiropractic
Iridology Pictures/Readings
Thursday – Sunday by appointment only; sign up in advance
Registration Fees:
4 days $395/adult ($50 OFF Early-Bird Registration- Limited Availability)
3 days $295/adult ($35 OFF Early-Bird Registration- Limited Availability)
2 days $195/adult
1 day $125/adult
*Note conference fees are per adults only. Children admission is free for the conference. This covers your cost of admission to the conference. Food and lodging are NOT included.
10% Discount to PrimalDiet.net Members. Click Here to become a member.
Work Exchange
We have (4) work exchange positions available. We are looking for responsible contributors to help with food prep, setup, child care, and cleanup. You work (4) 4- hour shifts throughout the weekend in exchange for your registration fee. You must still pay of your food, lodging, and travel. Email us to apply.
Financial Aid, Scholarships and Contest
Last year, we did not turn anyone away due to lack of funds. We hope to do the same this year. If you have the means to donate to help fund a participant for the weekend, click here to donate.
Your contribution will be highly appreciated. Participate in the contest going out on social media until April 21st to win your way to the conference. Click here to go to contest.
If you are low on funds and are a creative, self-starter, we will comp a portion of your registration for finding a donor or sponsor for the event.
If you can stay a day after the conference to help us clean up, we can comp part of your registration. If lastly, you have not been able to get the funding by any alternative means, please email us and we will see what we can do to get you here.
*None of these above options cover your cost of travel, food, and lodging all of which you will be responsible.
Give a Class
If you have content that you would like to present, send us the title and outline for a 30-60-min class (10-15-min of this for Q&A) for us to review. If approved, we will promote your class and you will receive a We Want to Live or Recipe For Living Without Disease Book and a Conference T-shirt for teaching.
Become a Vendor
If you have a product or service that is Primal Diet approved, email us to send you an application.
Food Options:
1) We Prepare and You Eat – Thursday through Sunday
All you can eat raw dairy, green vegetable juices, and freshly butchered on-site lamb and poultry. Meal tickets includes meat, pastured eggs, A2 raw milk, butter, cheese, and juicing vegetables. We will have a small variety of condiments and fruits.
Adults – $50/day; Children (4-12) – $25/day Coconut Cream – 1pt $35/each (pre-order required)
Dairy will be for sale to take with you after the conference.
2) Bring Your Own Food
Bring all your own meals. You would need to bring your own cooler. Refrigeration is not provided. Closest grocery store with minimal organic veggies and conventional meat is 30-minutes away. Abingdon has a Kroger, Appalachian Roots Market, and a large farmers market which have a greater selection of organic stuff. Johnson City, Asheville, Charlotte, and Knoxville all have health food stores and farmers markets. Juicers and blenders are available for your use.
Note About Cooked Food
We welcome folks who still eat cooked food or have partners, children, or friends that are curious about the diet and haven’t made the leap yet. PLEASE JOIN US!!! Cooking appliances and cookware are available. We will make you feel at home cooking while the majority are eating raw and discussing the health benefits. Cook as needed. Refrigeration is not available. We want you to feel comfortable as you learn about the Primal Diet and our community.
Lodging Options:
Places available in Burke’s Garden (5-15 min from conference) are Burke’s Garden Hostel and Burke’s Garden Airbnbs.
Accommodations 30-45 min drive to conference, check out Stay in Tazewell and Cavitt’s Creek Park.
Directions and Transportation:
Burke’s Garden Community Center, Tazewell, VA 24651
Flying: The best airports are a 2-3 hour drive to the conference – Charlotte, Bristol/Tri-Cities, Knoxville, and Asheville.
Other Information
Read We Want to Live and Recipe For Living without Disease. We highly recommend you purchase and read these before arriving at the conference. This will help you integrate into the conference much easier and help you get the most out of your time. Click here to purchase.
Children and Safety: This is a working farm in a part-modern part-early 1900’s farming community. Be prepared for open sun, wind, curvy mountain roads, farm animals, and horse and buggies.
Because we are at 3000 feet elevation, the bugs aren’t as bad as other wild areas, but we still have a few. Also, because of the elevation, it’s cooler and windier than other areas. Bring long sleeves, long pants, sweater, hat, and raincoat.
This is a kid friendly event and we are not responsible for watching your kids or for their safety. Any alcohol, drugs, smoking, vaping, pets, nudity, or disruptive behavior will be evicted with NO refund.
Rain and Refunds: In the event of inclement weather, classes will be indoors. Absolutely NO Refunds. Any alcohol, drugs, smoking, vaping, pets, nudity, or disruptive behavior will be evicted with NO refund.
We look forward to having you in our Primal Diet Community.
It’s time to start experiencing the optimal health you rightly deserve.
Eat Fat and Be Happy!
