EDUCATIONAL FARM TOUR of Quail Springs

Sunday, September 27

 

Join us to learn about permaculture design, natural building, and how sustainability touches the ground here at Quail Springs.  View a food forest, naturally built cob home, straw bale common house, gabion and watershed restoration, meet the milking goats, take a dip in the spring-fed pond if you like…. And share a delicious home cooked lunch with us at the farm!   All ages are welcome.  Carpooling encouraged. 

 

Quail Springs is off Highway 33 in the Cuyama Valley - about 1 hour from Ojai, 2 hours from Santa Barbara & San Luis Obispo, 1 hour from Bakersfield, and 2.5 hours from LA.

 

Suggested donation: $20/adult, $5/child - includes lunch and tour.  

 

Program Schedule

9:30-10:00am             Arrive at Quail Springs’ gate for escort in (We will have someone at the gate from 9:30-10:00 am)

10:30am-2:30pm        Tour and lunch

TBA                           possible Post Tour Workshop
(possible topics: beekeeping, honey processing, raising poultry & bringing to the table, cheese & yogurt making)*

 

Please bring

Comfortable walking shoes, layers of clothing for varied weather, sunhat, water bottle

Suggestions – camera, notebook, swimsuit & towel to dip in the pond

Families with children are welcome –  yet please be aware the Tour will primarily be of interest to adults or teens.  Young children may require additional support or activity.  Families are welcome to wander together.  We may be able to provide childcare during the tour by request – please inquire in advance. 

 

Contact with questions or updates in your plans -  farmtour@quailsprings.org or 805-886-7239

Complete RSVP info should include - name, phone AND email, number in party, food restrictions, town you’re coming from, and carpool info (driver with room for how many and/or willing to be a rider).   Please indicate if you would be interested in a Post Tour Workshop, and if so, which topics interest you the most.