The Farm
The Farm at Living Tree is more than just a working farm—it's a vibrant educational hub where the principles of regenerative agriculture, permaculture, and holistic management come to life.
Our farm is not only a source of nourishing food for our community but also the foundation for hands-on learning experiences that inspire change.
Through immersive summer camps, field trips, and other enrichment programs, participants learn how to nurture the land and the natural connections between plants, soil, water, animals, humans, and the seasons.
Our agricultural land covers 13 acres, with nearly an acre planted with rotated annual crops, berries, herbs, flowers, a greenhouse, and a small fruit orchard. We raise meat birds, laying hens, and a small flock of Jacob’s sheep. We also sustainably harvest cordwood and lumber, and maple sap for sugaring.
Programs
Camps
At our summer camps, kids explore the joys of farm life—visiting the animals, planting and harvesting fresh vegetables and fruits, and cooking with farm-grown ingredients. They’ll explore our beautiful forests, swim in our private swimming hole, and enjoy games, crafts, and our adventure playground.
School-to-Farm
Led by our passionate farm educators, we offer field trips for local schools and curated educational programs for private schools, outdoor camps, and educator trainings. Programs change with the seasons—from springtime maple sugaring to fall harvests—and can incorporate STEM, healthy eating and wellness practices, and more.
Collective Garden
In our third-acre Collective Garden, community members share the work of planting, tending, and harvesting in one large plot together. Membership is open to area residents who want to be part of this collaborative gardening experience.
Work-trade
Join us for a one- to four-month experience during our growing season—planting and harvesting crops, caring for our animals and orchard, learning about permaculture design, helping with building projects, and much more.
Tree of Life Orchard
Celebrate a special event or person by planting a fruit tree in the Rabbi Sholom Brodt Tree of Life Orchard. Whether it’s a birth, anniversary, graduation, or in honor of a loved one or ancestor, your donation will help us purchase a tree from Elmore Roots nursery, plant it in the orchard, and care for it.
Make a lasting tribute today!
