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This is an introduction to permaculture principles. If you are beginning the journey into becoming more self reliant on your own homestead Ryan Steva, homesteading consultant will be here to help give you awesome tips and knowledge on where to begin! Light refreshments will be served and a ticket is required as we have limited […]
Howdy Friends! We're looking forward to seeing you at the next Social Gathering and Swap Meet! Details: Sunday, March 3rd, 12:00pm until 4:00pm Cost: $10 suggested donation or a groovy barter item Location: Bluebird Hill Homestead, 9528 Middlebrook Pike Knoxville, TN 37931 Directions: East bound on Middlebrook Pike, turn at the first driveway on your […]
Garden Season is in the air! Join us for a potluck and seed exchange on Saturday, March 16 at 1pm. Bring a dish to share and seeds you have too many of. Don't have seeds but want some? JOIN US! I've got a bunch of seeds to give away. We will meet under an outdoor, […]
Hi Friends! The late winter foraging classes were well attended and well received, but I know we're all stoked about the signs of spring that are expressing themselves now. Let's get a class underway at the end of March with so many plants emerging! Details below: Join us for a casual early Spring foraging class […]
Self Reliance Festival April 2024
This year, we will focus on forgotten skills like forging, developing water on your land when you do not have a spring. We will also cover strategies for growing your online presence, getting your financial ducks in a row, food independence, and so much more.
Join us for a laid back meet and greet. Limited seats. Rain or Shine. Camping welcome. Adults over 18 will need a ticket. Kids do not need a ticket but please add to notes or email if you are bringing kids Address will be emailed as we get closer to the event. It will be […]
Howdy folks! My spring blew up in a big (and good!) way. How about yours? I'm putting two wild edible / medicinal foraging classes on the schedule for May. One is on Saturday, May 11th from noon until 3pm. Second class is Sunday, May 26th from noon until 3 pm. $20 per person These classes […]
Howdy folks! My spring blew up in a big (and good!) way. How about yours? I'm putting two wild edible / medicinal foraging classes on the schedule for May. One is on Saturday, May 11th from noon until 3pm. Second class is Sunday, May 26th from noon until 3 pm. $20 per person These classes […]
This is our monthly meetup for those locally who are interested in pursuing agorism, or operating “outside the system”. This includes homesteading, gardening, self defense, crypto, homeschooling, 3d printing, and other methods of withdrawing reliance and support from corporate and governmental sources while building up local community and resilience. We do a pot luck so […]
Join us on June 8 for a poultry processing experience in Lancaster, TN 8:30am Central-2pm Central How to raise chickens Humanely processing your birds Optimizing poultry weight during processing to increase profit Food safety best practices Lunch included (Beef not chicken) Go home with your processed bird and cooking instructions
Homestead Bootcamp June 14-16th at the Haven Village in Southeast Tennessee - home of the Haven Earth Trade School. Resiliency training to learn everything you need to know for those looking to return to the land and become more self-sufficient. Land Checklist when Purchasing Property & Working with Initial Infrastructure & Setting up Zone One Private Village […]
