71-acre regenerative farm & community nestled in the Missouri River Valley

Missouri

4 reviews • Updated 25 days ago

Hello woofers, my name is Erica. I am 36 years old and with my three daughters and friends we run a 71 acre regenerative farm. We have dogs and cats and are getting sheep and rabbit this year. Our days flow with a steady rhythm—watering plants, tending the market garden, weekly plantings, and caring for the land with intention. We often divide up as a community—some of us tending to the farm tasks, others spending time with the kids, who often join in the work themselves. We also spend time in our certified kitchen creating value-added products for our farmstand and local market. Afternoons often wind down with swims at our spring-fed creek, fireside gatherings, or our monthly movie nights and farm-to-table dinners hosted right here on the land. WWOOFers will learn regenerative practices, seasonal rhythms, and the beauty of working as a team in a deeply rooted community. WWOOFers stay in either a converted school bus tiny home or an RV, both nestled near our community space. We share dinners together most evenings, with lunch usually being leftovers or a fresh salad from the garden. Breakfast is flexible—WWOOFers can help themselves to farm-fresh eggs and seasonal produce to cook their own meals if there’s not a shared breakfast. Our community building is the heart of our farm life, where we cook, eat, and gather as a team. Our community loves to gather for creek swims, potlucks, music around the fire, and spontaneous adventures in the woods. Many of us are artists, musicians, spiritual and energy workers, and folks dedicated to remembering ancestral ways through ceremony, including regular sweat lodges. The broader local area is rich with like-minded people focused on land preservation and regenerative living. Just 30 minutes away is Columbia, Missouri—a vibrant university town often compared to Boulder, Colorado—for its progressive, earth-centered community, thriving arts and music scene, and strong support for local food and holistic living.

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Wild foraging

Flower farming

Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas

Seed saving or production

Vegetable or fruit preservation

Natural cosmetics fabrication

Traditional crafts

Food justice / sovereignty

Methods or systems

Biological pest control

Biodynamic agriculture

No-till farming

Permaculture

Regenerative agriculture

Mentoring opportunities

Woman-operated

Host type

Production farm

28.7 Hectares | 71 Acres

Accommodation

4+ WWOOFers

Camper / RV

Campsite

Children accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Omnivore

Length of stay

3-4 weeks

Over a month

Erica

Member since 2025

Languages spoken: Arabic, English, German, Norwegian, Spanish Response rate: 100% Response time: typically within 1 day

November 2025

Open

Planned visit

Closed

Missouri

Columbia MO Airport or Jeff City Train Station

Reviews

Amanda

United States • September 2025

Overall, I enjoyed my stay here. The best thing about this farm are some of the people I met. The highlight was the woman's retreat and seeing woman come together like that is special. I stayed in the bus and it was pretty cool, but there were a few bugs crawling around (fyi to potential woofers). I enjoyed the nature and the peace of being more off grid. I worked doing planting, harvesting, etc. While the work wasn't super diverse, I learned a few things. I learned that this farm is fairly new to hosting woofers, which was why I gave grace to the fact that things seemed a bit disorganized. Not necessarily the farm operations itself, but more of operating a successful community. I say community because there were quite a few woofers. There were some issues with other woofers there concerning the workload, people not knowing how to address issues or feeling like they can't, people mentioning they didn't feel seen or heard, anxiety over how to afford to feed woofers, etc. While Its hard to say anything other then positives, I'd be remiss not to mention that I did feel a little pushed out. I worked very hard and had a warm welcome upon arrival. So it was a bit confusing. Just an FYI for woofers, You should be prepared to be dirty. It didn't bother us, but it might bother others. There's also a lot of flies around eating areas. They're constantly landing on you and food as well. We will miss some people and value our stay. This farm does have a lot of potential!

Maddie

United States • August 2025

There are so so many good things to say about this community. I spent two weeks living in the renovated school bus, and I couldn’t imagine a better experience. The air of the valley is filled with freedom and connection. I loved connecting with Erica, her three children, and all the other wonderful WWOOFers and workers who were there. Everyone was super accommodating to my pretty restrictive diet, which I deeply appreciated. The food was nourishing, fresh, and made with synergy. The work itself was so enjoyable and flexible. My heart was really full during every moment. It is a privilege to stay in the Sacred Valley.

Alana

United States • July 2025

My partner and I spent two weeks at Erica’s farm and absolutely loved our stay. We felt welcomed from the get-go and by the end of our time there felt like a part of the family. We worked on everything from planting, weeding and harvesting, to washing and preparing vegetables for the farmer’s market. We stayed in the bus and passed out in the big bed every night! It was hot during our stay, but the little air conditioner and fan helped tremendously. Also, the food was so fresh and delicious! The only things to be mentally prepared for are being dirty and using a compost toilet. It can be an adjustment if you’re not used to these things, but the people and nature here make it more than worth it. We both feel like we took so much away from our experience and highly recommend working here if you can. Thank you so much Erica and everyone in the community!

Erik

United States • June 2025

Grateful for the time I was at Erica's farm. The community members are amazing, sharing their expertise, making the experience worthwhile and memorable. The animals are adorable and friendly. The food is delicious and freshly grown. The surrounding nature is beautiful. There are plenty of satisfying, diverse tasks and opportunities to learn. Would go back, and would recommend to others. Thanks Erica