Come walk the land and see homesteading in action. Visit a variety of working homesteads to explore homes, solar setups, gardens, orchards, and more.
Several of the presentations will be at one of the homesteads. There you’ll not only see how it’s done—you’ll have the chance to ask questions and learn from those living the lifestyle every day.
2026 Tours
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Animals on the Homestead & Cold Storage
by Tom & Kathy BarnesWe started with bare ground and have worked to develop a homestead including orchards, animals, green houses, future pastures, a home, and a barn. We will share what we have learned from our 50+ years of a homesteading lifestyle.
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Geothermal Greenhouse, Windmills, & Worms
by Eric CleaverEric is an experienced builder, dirt worker, and family man. He loves projects. Two of his favorite projects are growing in a geothermal greenhouse and raising worms to help the soil! He is a continual learner!
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Growing Food in a Greenhouse
by Michelle RobertsIn this class we will teach you the techniques to garden successfully in hoophouses and hightunnels. While I’m trained in traditional gardening methods, I transitioned to organic, sustainable practices 25 years ago. Now, my focus is on working in harmony with nature by promoting healthy soils teaming with microbes, earthworms, and beneficial insects. Because there is so much to know about success as a gardener, along with understanding how to grow “year round”, and the many different philosophies that abound,…
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Growing Food in a Hoophouse
by Philip GleasonFounder of the OSR Initiative and the Utah OSR Land Cooperative. Currently CEO of OSR Green, LLC and the Arizona OSR Land Co-op known as Coslor Cove, a second off-grid agricultural land co-op. In addition, a board member of the Academy of Self-Reliance. Currently resides on his 2-acre off-grid homestead at Riverbed Ranch.
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Home Construction Methods for the Homestead
by Leon RowleyThis tour will include a presentation on ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms), Yurts, Shed-to-Home, Straw Bale, & Fold-Up homes.
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Summer Gardening: Engaging Natural Processes that Foster Life
by Mark & Mariam HerrmannManaging a diverse vegetable garden, fruit and nut orchard, vineyard, and other food crops in the desert has many challenges. We will be discussing methods and tools used to plan, prepare and manage the garden including soil preparation, water distribution, pest control, and more.
