FARM TOUR

Saturday, Oct. 19

Course Description

On your half-day visit to Quail Springs Permaculture Farm, you will learn about: growing food in the high desert; tending a variety of healthy food-giving animals; sustainable shelter; living regeneratively; and stewarding agricultural lands, watersheds, & wilderness.

The event will include a tour of our gardens, animal systems, natural buildings, crafts display, alternative technologies, and more. After the tour, participants will enjoy a delicious, farm-fresh lunch prepared in our earthen ovens, followed by a question & answer session with our farm managers.

Good walking shoes are recommended. Sorry, we cannot accommodate pets at this time. Please let us know in advance if you need to bring a service animal.

On this tour:

Permaculture gardens & food systems
Animal systems: goats, rabbits, and chickens
Earthen buildings
Natural crafts
Alternative technologies
Enjoy a farm-fresh lunch
A Question & Answer session with our growers

Registration Information

Sliding Scale Cost: (What is Sliding Scale?)
- $50 – $80 per adult
- Youth ages 13 – 18 years: $25
- Children 12 and under free of charge
- Cuyama Valley Residents: $35
Time: 9:30AM – 3:30PM
Cancellation Policy:
- Before Oct 12, 2019: $10 cancellation fee.
- On and after Oct 12, 2019: No refunds available.
- In case of a valid personal medical or family emergency, we will consider, yet do not guarantee, requests for a transfer of fees (less administrative costs) to another course with Quail Springs.

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To inquire about scholarships or group discounts, please contact us.

Private Farm Tours

This is for individuals or self-organized groups looking for an exciting, informational and inspiring Farm Tour led by our farmers, Natalie and Jeff. Private Farm Tours last between 90 minutes and 2 hours (no lunch provided), with in-depth discussion about growing food in the high desert; tending a variety of healthy food-giving animals; sustainable & earthen shelter; living regeneratively; and stewarding agricultural lands, watersheds, & wilderness. There will be plenty of time to ask all your burning questions.

Private Farm Tours are $250 total for the tour. Larger groups are more economical. Size limits may apply.

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FARM TOUR

Saturday, Oct. 19

Course Description

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Permaculture Courses

Permaculture Design Course

Sustainable Vocations

Farm Tours

Fungi Farming

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