FARM TOUR

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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.

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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

Soon to be announced…

If you have a comment or question about this course please fill out our form below and we’ll get back to you soon.

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

  • Tour Cost:
    • $50 – $75 per person (sliding scale)
    • 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 May 5, 2019: $10 cancellation fee.
    • On and after May 5, 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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