FARM TOUR

SATURDAY, MAY 11

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

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.

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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Permaculture Courses

Permaculture Design Course

Immerse yourself in permaculture in action with this 14-day learning journey! Share in the joy of community learning together and changing the world. Take home the ability to design and apply natural principles to create stable and resilient systems that provide food, water, shelter and energy needs while regenerating ecology, community and economy. The Quail Springs Permaculture Design Course (PDC) includes the 72-hr Permaculture Certification through Permaculture Research Institute.

Sustainable Vocations

Sustainable Vocations weaves science, economics, nature awareness, and social dynamics into a holistic training program that empowers students to create meaningful change. The synergy of practical and life skills equips participants with the tools and wisdom to enhance personal, ecological and community health. Graduates receive an internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certification.

Farm Immersion

Our Farm & Community Immersion Program offers a 6-month residency (with possibility of extension) at Quail Springs grounded in community living and applying permaculture techniques to support our farm and holistic food systems. This experience provides extensive practical opportunities to apply everything learned in a Permaculture Design Course (although a PDC is not required) through the day-to-day operations of a full-time functioning Permaculture farmstead, community, and education center.

Land Restoration Training

This 5-day Project-Based Land & Watershed Restoration Training is a must for anyone owning land or working in landscape design. The course offers hands-on experience in the assessment, design and construction of an on-going land restorative and regenerative watershed project with intensive immersion and experiential training. Participants will learn skills needed to do high quality work that will stand up to natural processes over time. These skills will serve a wide spectrum of people and professions, from backyard restorationists to farmers and land managers.

Social Permaculture

When we come together to co-create, to empower one another or to challenge the structures of unjust power, we face unique challenges. All groups struggle with issues of power, conflicts, and the need to make decisions. Collaborative groups may be healing, nurturing, and inspirational—or they may founder on the rocks of conflict and poor communication.

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FARM TOUR

SATURDAY, MAY 11

Course Description

On this tour:

Registration Information

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On this tour:

Registration Information

Permaculture Courses

Permaculture Design Course

Sustainable Vocations

Farm Immersion

Land Restoration Training

Social Permaculture

Farm Tours

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