- Event date:October 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM
- Event end:October 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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Join chefs and regenerative farmers Mollie Engelhart and Elias Sosa to learn the skills you need to know how to start on your own amazing journey of homesteading using regenerative techniques! BONUS: LIMITED TIME OFFER – BOGO (Buy one get one): Any individual ticket option purchased is good for 2 people!!!
These founders are leaders in the regenerative ranching movement in the United States, and this is a unique opportunity to work directly with them for five days.
Learn animal husbandry (cows and chickens), food preservation (that you get to take home with you!), composting, making cheese, butter, and yogurt, sourdough bread making, transplanting, seed saving, electro-culture, and more!
And to top it off, the week will be full of other fun experiences like a regenerative farming movie series, bonfires, and swimming in the pond right on the property!
Tickets include approximately 4 classes per day, course materials, accommodations (unless otherwise noted), 3 meals per day at the farm-fresh restaurant, and shuttle to and from the San Antonio Airport.
There is also a Weekend Course option available if you cannot attend the full weeklong course.
What’s Included
You’ll learn a variety of skills to get you started on your own property. Activities include:
Animal Husbandry
Learn what you need to know about raising and caring for chickens, cows, and pigs on a homestead.
Cheese, Yogurt, and Butter
Learn to take raw milk and turn it into fresh cheese, butter and yogurt! We will walk you through every step of the process.
Sourdough Breadmaking
Learn hands-on how to make your own wild-fermented sourdough bread from scratch.
Preserving Food
Preserve and ferment produce using Chef Mollie’s straightforward techniques. You will take home what you make in class!
Compost, Saving Seeds, and Transplants
Learn to grow your own food and medicine! We will demonstrate our favorite seed saving, planting, and transplanting tips using regenerative practices.
Electroculture and more!
Enhance the vitality of your homestead with electroculture! We will create our own electroculture devices.
Enjoy fun experiences like a regenerative farming movie showing, bonfires, and swimming in the pond right on the property!
Event logistics
Chef Mollie Engelhart and Elias Sosa have created an amazing menu for this event! Your ticket includes three meals per day using organic and regeneratively sourced produce, eggs, dairy, and meats. There will be vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Kids are welcomed for this event! Bring your future Homesteaders with you so they can start learning foundational skills early! There will be homesteading programming specifically for kids aged 6 and up. Kids tickets include three kids meals per day with organic and local food prepared by Chef Mollie & Elias. Please note that there will not be child care or programming for children who are 5 years old and younger.
You are welcomed to book accommodations off the ranch, or commute from home if you live nearby. If you wish to commute to the workshop each day you can purchase the Homesteading Course ticket (No Housing).
If you are sharing accommodations each person must purchase a ticket. This will help to cover the cost of the food, materials, and instructors for the course. The Homesteading Course ticket (No Housing) is for anyone who is sharing a room including couples and families.
How to Book
Choose an option for lodging from the menu below, and use the booking widget to reserve. Our team will be in touch shortly to confirm details. If you would like to make a deposit to reserve lodging rather than pay the full amount, please reach out before booking and we will get you set up.
Questions?
Reach to us on chat or at support@delveexperiences.com. We’re happy to answer any questions or give you a call to talk through.
Pricing
Experience Pricing & Options
- $ 1,999.00
- $ 3,600.00
- $ 2,500.00
- $ 3,300.00
- $ 1,100.00
- $ 1,500.00
- $ 899.00
- $ 500.00
- $ 1,250.00
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- $ 1,500.00
- $ 199.00
- $ 99.00
Location
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Hosted By Soverignty Ranch
Sovereignty Ranch, a regenerative farm nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Bandera, Texas, invites visitors to experience the authentic charm of the Texas Hill Country. This expansive ranch offers a unique blend of rustic luxury and outdoor adventure, perfect for those seeking a genuine Texas experience steeped in traditional practices.
Located in Bandera, the "Cowboy Capital of the World," Sovereignty Ranch provides guests with:
1. Scenic accommodations ranging from cozy cabins to spacious lodges
2. Outdoor activities including horseback riding, hiking, and fishing
3. Authentic Texas-style dining experiences using regenerative-farmed ingredients
4. Event spaces for weddings, corporate retreats, family gatherings, and private events
The ranch is committed to preserving the natural environment and cultural heritage of the region via regenerative farming practices, offering educational programs about local plant life , homesteading, animal husbandry and more.
Enjoy food from the farm restaurant, swim in the pond, rent paddle boards & kayaks, let the kids play at the playground and fossil hunt! Go on a farm tour, gather around the campfire, and enjoy life on Sovereignty Ranch! The menu will include: wood-fired pizza, tacos, cocktails, beer, cookies, baked goods, and more!