Saturday Sessions

Get a taste of Earthaven’s living laboratory in a Saturday Session. Come out to Earthaven for the afternoon or augment a Saturday in-person tour to glean insights and learn new skills in our villager-led programs. When our forested campground is open April through October, you can extend your Earthaven visit to the weekend. In most programs, you can join residents in a late Sunday morning work party related to the program topic.

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Upcoming Programs

Dining room in Leela at Earthaven Ecovillage

Natural Building Tour

August 10, 1–4 pm

See inside naturally built homes and talk with their residents and builders! Earthaven is known for its wide range of natural buildings. This afternoon tour will provide rare access to the interiors of homes. Residents and builders will share their experiences in building and living in these buildings.

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Vegetable Fermentation

September 7, 1–4 pm, with optional Sunday work party

Embark on a flavorful journey of vegetable preservation and probiotics! Join us for a hands-on experience where you’ll learn the art and science of transforming fresh vegetables into delicious, gut-friendly delights. Explore the ancient craft of fermentation as we cover essential techniques, fermentation vessel selection, and the magic of cultivating beneficial microbes.

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Home Funerals, Home Burials

November 2, 1–4 pm

A half-day introduction to death care at Earthaven. After experiencing eight deaths in eight years along with extensive study with our mentors, we are sharing our experiences with others who are looking to feel empowered to care for and honor their dead from their homes with their family and friends. Learn your rights and options.

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Mandala with corn, sumac, and black beans

Biochar, Milpa Farming & Ecstatic Tortilla Griddling

November 9, 1–5 pm

An afternoon of griddling fresh tortillas while discussing milpa culture. “Milpa” describes an ancient and elegant community-scale indigenous farming way that integrates annual crops, tree crops, fungi and animals through the long-term management of forest succession, creating a nutrient-dense cuisine as well as fiber, medicine, firewood for cooking, building materials and cultural continuity. Get a feel for our ancestral ways through stories and hands-on activities.

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