Spring & Summer
Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Learn to identify, harvest, and prepare healing herbs. Discover the medicinal properties of common plants and create your own herbal remedies to take home.
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Education & Workshops
Hands-on learning rooted in land stewardship and herbal tradition.
Learn, Grow, Reconnect
Workshops for growers, healers, and curious families.
At Rahndell Farm, we believe that knowledge is meant to be shared. Our workshops and educational programs are designed to empower you with the skills and wisdom to grow food, work with plant medicine, and care for the land in regenerative ways.
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced gardener, our hands-on learning experiences will deepen your connection to the earth and inspire you to cultivate abundance in your own life.
Upcoming workshops
Seasonal topics. Contact us for dates and registration.
Spring & Summer
Spring & Fall
Regenerative Farming Practices
Deep dive into soil health, composting, cover cropping, and rotational grazing. Learn the principles that make Rahndell Farm thrive and how to apply them at home.
Summer
Community Workshop Series: Learn, Make, Connect
Join us for a dynamic, rotating series of hands-on, independently organized, workshops led by talented local instructors. From sourdough baking and sewing to aquaponics and fiber arts, and so much more! These classes are designed to connect like-minded people who want to learn and engage more deeply with the rhythms of craft and land.
Summer
Farm to Table: Kids Edition
Hands-on learning for children! Plant seeds, meet the animals, harvest vegetables, and create a simple farm-fresh snack together.
What You'll Learn
Regenerative Agriculture
Discover how we build soil health, sequester carbon, and work with natural systems to create abundance while healing the land.
Herbal Wellness
Explore plant medicine, from identifying herbs in the field to creating tinctures, salves, and teas for everyday wellness.
Sustainable Living
Learn practical skills for living more sustainably, from composting to seasonal eating to connecting with your food sources.
Farm Tours
Walk the farm with someone who lives this work every day.
Experience Rahndell Farm firsthand with a guided tour. Walk through flower fields, visit the Elderberry Grove, meet heritage pigs and chickens, and learn about regenerative farming from the people who live this work.
Tours typically last 90 minutes, perfect for families, school groups, or anyone curious about where their food comes from.
- See regenerative agriculture in action
- Meet heritage livestock and learn about animal husbandry
- Explore medicinal herb gardens and flower fields
- Ask questions and connect with the farmers
Our Teaching Philosophy
The best education happens when you get your hands dirty. Our workshops are experiential: you will turn compost, harvest herbs, and make something healing to take home.
We want you to leave feeling empowered, curious, and connected, ready to grow food, care for your health, and participate in healing the land.
The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture.
Private Workshops & Group Events
Retreats, teams, and celebrations on the farm.
Planning a team retreat, family gathering, or special celebration? We offer custom educational experiences tailored to your group's interests and needs.
From corporate wellness days to birthday parties with a farm twist, we can create a memorable, meaningful experience that combines learning, nature connection, and hands-on activities.
Inquire About Private EventsSchool & Youth Programs
STEM-aligned field trips and hands-on learning.
We welcome school groups and youth organizations to visit Rahndell Farm for age-appropriate educational experiences. Our programs align with STEM learning objectives and provide real-world connections to science, ecology, and sustainability.
Students will explore life cycles, ecosystems, soil science, plant biology, and the journey from farm to table through interactive, hands-on activities that make learning unforgettable.
- Seed to Harvest: The Life Cycle of Plants
- Soil Ecology & Composting
- Pollinators & Biodiversity
- Farm Animals & Responsible Care
- Medicinal Plants for Kids
Join Us for a Workshop
Workshops, farm tours, and custom group experiences. We would love to hear from you.
The Farm Is the Best Teacher
There's no substitute for learning directly from the land. Come spend time at Rahndell Farm, get your hands in the soil, and discover the wisdom that only nature can teach.
To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.