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

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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.
Registration closed

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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