Come walk the land and see homesteading in action. Visit a variety of working homesteads to explore homes, solar setups, gardens, orchards, and more.
At each stop, 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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Geothermal Greenhouse, Windmills, & Worms – By Eric Cleaver
Eric 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 Your Own Medicine (and What to Do With It) – By Sarah Vezzani
Transform your life by integrating herbs into your daily routine! This engaging presentation will show you how to harness the incredible benefits of herbs for nutrition, hygiene, beauty, and first aid. Discover key natural healing principles that will help you become more self-sufficient and less reliant on conventional medicine. We will explore the fascinating patterns in nature that reveal how to cultivate health within your body, shifting the perspective from using herbs solely in times of illness to embracing their…
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High Tunnel Greenhouse – By Philip Gleason
Founder 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 Tour
This tour will include a presentation on ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms), Yurts, Shed-to-Home, Straw Bale, & Fold-Up homes.
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Living on a Homestead Tour – By Tom & Kathy Barnes
We 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.





