Our immersion and camping stay is hosted with the intention of being part of a community during your time here, depending on who else is here either as a volunteer or as a fellow camper.  As our site is small and cozy, we only have the capacity to host up to 8 campers at any given time.  Some meals will be shared, while others are independent, but cooking space is communal and shared by both campers and volunteers.

 

Tent sites are located in various locations throughout the forest; either on wooden tent platforms or level gravel sites.  The sites are approximately 10 feet by 10 feet in size and are all semi-private.

 

Washrooms are outhouse style and are simple composting toilets.  For longer stays, we will cover compost toilet basics with campers as some maintenance will be required.

 

There is a shower stall that allows for a simple bucket shower, with the option of heating water on the propane stove.  

 

The outdoor kitchen is a screened cooking and dining area and we ask that all meals be prepared in this space.  A stove is available for cooking and campers are responsible for their own dishes.  We ask that spaces be kept clean and tidy.

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There is no running water to the outdoor kitchen, so water must be carried from the brook for dishes and showers.  We do supply potable drinking water, available in the outdoor kitchen.

 

Butterfly Lodge, our exciting new build here at the farm, is available for use by campers as a community space, unless other activities are happening.  The space is 28 x 24 feet and can be used for yoga, meditation, reading, reflection, or enjoying a morning coffee or a place to interact with others.  We will have times designated for specific activities, for instance a time in the morning set aside for those who want to meditate or spend some time in silence.

 

The Perch, a 10 x 10 foot screened building, is a smaller more intimate space overlooking the brook.  There are cushioned benches in this open and airy building, the perfect spot for reflection and relaxation or to cool down on a hot summers' day.

 

Meals consist of locally-sourced foods from our farm or other local farms in the area.  We do not have a set menu, and the type of meals prepared depends on the day, work schedule, and local availability.  Meals are wholesome and cooked from scratch with high quality nutritious ingredients.  We can accommodate vegetarian diets to some degree; however, if you are a strict vegetarian or vegan this becomes a challenge for us with regards to food preparation and sharing meals.  As we are a mixed farm, raising both vegetables and animals, we eat what we grow and raise, which includes eggs, dairy, and meat.  Our invitation is to experience a truly localized diet based on permaculture methodology, while experiencing first-hand how plants and animals work together to create a healthy homestead with good soil fertility. 

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