Isobel United States

Nora and Laura are a gift. The land they care for, the house they've built, the animals they raise, the life they've made, are all so special. Learning with Nora and Laura was empowering and rewarding and fun. Tasks were interesting and living together was so sweet. Impossible to convey all the many blessings and magics that radiate from their strawbale stronghold but we are indescribably fuller, kinder, more capable, more present humans than when we arrived. <3

John United States

The Living Earth Garden Project is a beautiful, unique off-grid biointensive project that graciously allowed me to do my PhD research in Anthropology with them. Over the course of two months, I learned how to care for plants and how to slow down and enjoy the fauna and flora of Taos. I would enthusiastically encourage folks to check out this project, especially if you are interested in off-grid living, deepening your permaculture knowledge, or taking it slow and deconnecting from society to reconnect with the world. I will remember my conversations over the breakfast table for a long time and will definitely be coming back. Please note, it does get super windy in Taos and I would not underestimate the ability of the wind to blow your tent over! Car camping is a good bet.

Mark United States

Lydia and Michael were great hosts - eager to include me in their family and farm life, share about their permaculture and other experiences, and guide me toward great local happenings. They're cultivating a good sense of community among visitors and local residents alike and pursuing a worthwhile vision for the place, so it felt good to contribute. They were also welcoming and inquisitive about my own experiences. Crestone itself is quirky and homey, and other nearby places including the Sand Dunes NP and religious center were worth a visit. ... The work was a mix of planting and weeding; be ready for lots of sand. Accommodations - in this case a shared bell tent - and common spaces provided me with a helpful mix of shared time and alone time ... Highly recommend!!

Marcie United States

We had a fabulous 4 weeks with Avalon and Ross. Their land is nestled between Canyons of the Ancients and Ute Mountain. My two kids (ages 9 and 12) and I saw toads, hummingbirds, crayfish, wild turkeys, deer. We marveled at how they could turn desert into life thanks to their irrigation systems. We cleaned and packed seeds, created garden beds, planted, weeded, and learned a ton. On our free time we did a lot of mountain biking all around the area and across the street at the national monument. Also Cortez is only a short drive away. But the best part of all were our hosts and teachers, Avalon and Ross. I highly recommend this farm and their seed company. I can't wait to go home and plant some of their in my garden.

Elizabeth Gray United States

Suzie is incredibly kind, respectful, and dynamic — she really does so much for the town and for her shop and household! She taught me some really helpful things about cultivating and tending to plants of all kinds. Seldovia is a really interesting (and beautiful) place — Suzie will do what she can to make sure you have a great time in the region! She knows so much about everything, it seems. I loved hearing her stories, and I really enjoyed my stay there; it gave me such awesome insight into how things work in Alaska (a very different place than where I'm from!). I'll definitely be back to the state — it is absolutely breathtaking and fascinating. Thank you, Suzie!