The forest is the classroom.
The land is the textbook.
Our education programs blend hands-on practice with ecological theory, taught by practitioners who live what they teach. Every course happens on the land — in the gardens, the nursery, the food forest, and around the communal fire.
We're building toward a cooperative education center for regenerative forestry research and learning. For now, we offer a growing suite of programs for people at every stage of the journey.
Certificate
Permaculture Design Course (PDC)
A full-season exploration of permaculture design — the regenerative framework for integrating humanity into the biosphere. Through weekly classroom and field sessions from spring to fall, you'll develop the design knowledge and practical skills to live a more sufficient, resilient, and regenerative life.
Format: Weekly Wednesdays, 5–8:30 PM
Duration: April – October (~26 sessions)
Investment: Pay what you can. Trade & BIPOC scholarships available.
Resilient Forest Living Immersion
Live on the land for six weeks and learn by doing. This hands-on program covers everything needed for humans to thrive within the forest: building soil, storing water, growing food, raising animals, and designing resilient living systems.
Format: Residential, Mon–Fri (mornings: theory + practice, afternoons: fieldwork)
Duration: 6 weeks (summer)
Includes: Room & board, full curriculum
Seasonal Residency
Join the farm team for a growing season. You'll take on a stewardship role aligned with your interests — market garden, food forest, soil building, livestock, or kitchen — while living in community and learning through daily practice.
Day Deep Dives
Focused, practical workshops on specific skills. Come for a day, leave with knowledge you can apply immediately.
Immersion
Internship
Workshop
