Join us at Maple Mountain Homestead, where a New York City native and a suburbanite from New Jersey have rewritten their lives by homesteading on a beautiful mountainside in Milton Vermont. Stephanie, once trapped in the 9-5 grind of New York City, found her passion in nature and organic food, leading her to embrace permaculture and regenerative agriculture. José, a city dweller turned naturalist, now devotes his time to birdwatching and stewarding the land while juggling a full-time off farm job. Together, we invite you to learn, grow, and make mistakes alongside us as we embrace a simpler, more fulfilling life.
Our story is about embracing regenerative practices, learning from nature, and sharing our journey with individuals seeking fulfillment and purpose. We aim to empower individuals who may feel intimidated by the homesteading lifestyle by emphasizing that it is indeed attainable through incremental steps. Nature serves as our guide and teacher throughout this journey.
Why Homesteading?
In today’s unpredictable world marked by pandemics, supply chain disruptions, inflation, and extreme weather patterns, the importance of self-sufficiency in food production has never been clearer. At Maple Mountain Homestead, we’re offering 5-10 exclusive Homestead Shares for the 2024 season, providing a pathway to learn essential skills for growing your own food and medicine.
Homestead Shares: Your Gateway to Regenerative Living
Maple Mountain Homestead offers exclusive monthly Homestead Shares for the 2024 season, welcoming 5-10 individuals into our regenerative lifestyle. With a Homestead Share, you’ll receive monthly access (May-October) to seasonal produce and immersive learning experiences in homesteading skills:
- Establishing no-till gardens
- Planting a 3 Sisters Garden
- Growing and harvesting herbal teas
- Making herbal medicine (salves, yarrow powder, etc.)
- Maintaining a food forest
- Dehydrating herbs
- Cider making and more!
What’s Included in Your Share?
Throughout the season, enjoy a bounty of fresh produce and herbal products:
- Eggs
- Asparagus
- Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
- Apples, Plums, Pears
- Tomatoes, Squash, Corn
- Garlic, Onions
- Chamomile, Calendula, Lemon Balm, Yarrow
- All Purpose Herbal Salve, Yarrow Powder, Seaberry Oxymel
Homestead Learning Days
Join us for monthly Homestead Learning Days (Sundays, 10am-2pm) where you’ll deepen your skills and connect with nature. From establishing gardens to cider making, these hands-on workshops are designed to empower and inspire.
- May 26th: From Scratch No-Till Gardening
- June 16th: Maintaining a Food Forest
- July 21st: Harvesting Berries & Herbs
- August 11th: Medicine Making with Herbs & Seaberries
- September 15th: Cider Day!
- October 20th: Transplanting and Garden Cleanup
Farm Stays in the Geodome
Looking for a unique retreat? Experience sustainable living firsthand with a farm stay in our off-grid geodome, Cassiopeia’s Hideaway. Disconnect from city life, immerse yourself in nature, and learn what it means to thrive in harmony with the land. Book a stay at airbnb.com/h/maplemountainhomestead.
Join Our Homesteading Community
Maple Mountain Homestead is more than a farm—it’s a movement towards self-reliance and ecological stewardship. Whether you’re seeking escape from urban life or looking to reconnect with the land, we welcome you to join our community and discover the magic of homesteading. Embrace the challenge, savor the rewards, and embark on a journey of growth and discovery with us.
Visit maplemountainhomestead.com to secure your Homestead Share today.