Autumn Wreath Crafternoon
Join us for a creative and restful craft session amidst the fleeting glory of autumn at our flower farm. Wreaths are reminders of the bounty of summer, as the days grow short and winter arrives. They are a reminder of the abundance of the garden and nature. Surrounded by the vibrant colors of autumn, you will learn how to craft your very own wreath with the gorgeous flowers and gorgeous we grew–millet, oats, wheat, amaranth and other grasses and sunflowers.
We will share tips and techniques to guide you through the process from start to finish working with a 6” wreath base; including tips for how to dry flowers, and how to make a base from natural grapevine. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, you’ll find joy in the process of creating something special with your own hands. Finished wreaths will vary in size from 10-12”.
This is a time to slow down and to connect with nature, creativity, and community. Leave with a gorgeous handmade wreath made and replenished from a day at the farm, sipping tea and enjoying each moment.
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and get ready to make your holiday season even more meaningful!
Cost $45
Includes all materials, tea and a snack
Spring Meditation Retreat
Explore the foundations of mindfulness practice in a day long retreat at Wild Heart Farm.
Wild Heart Farm invites you to join us to explore the foundations of mindfulness practice through:
Instructional talks
Guided meditation practice
Small group discussion
This retreat is perfect for those completely new to mindfulness practice as well as experienced meditators.
This event is donation-supported.
EARTH ARTISTRY WORKSHOPS April 2024
Building with cob is an ancient practice that uses the materials right under our feet. We use local clay soil, sand and straw to create incredibly durable & beautiful artistic structures. We mix the luscious red soil with the other elements, & while the elemental materials are still wet, we mold it by hand into the structure that we want, adding bottles, tiles, niches, arches, stones—anything our heart desires. We smooth it out, then, we plaster it with a variety of colors of earthen pigments. And then we let it dry in the sun and the wind harden it into a strong, permanent structure with artful clay plasters. Cob is perfect for garden walls, outdoor kitchens, composting toilet bathrooms, almost anything one can imagine!
These workshops are part of a continuing skill-building series we began in last year with the foundation for a cob garden wall to help mitigate flooding and create a sacred gathering space and goddess bath. We will be continuing to offer earth artistry experiences at Wild Heart Farm this spring with our friends Antigone Allena and Erin Shepard from Oregon.
Building with earth elements is joyful as we create a community in the old way-working together, laughing together and eating together. The result is a beautiful work of art that is at home on the land and lifelong friends.
PLANT THE WATER!
Plant the Water!
Sunday, March 24th: 8:30-12:30 Wild Heart Farm, Rimrock, AZ
Instructors: Kate & Kelly Watters
Rainwater and stormwater runoff is a precious resource in our desert home. When we read the landscape to see how water is flowing and we can harvest the moisture to grow guilds of plants that live together in harmony.
Join us for a hands-on permaculture workshop. Learn strategies for designing resilient landscapes with earthworks such as basins and swales. Free to the public. Space is limited. Please register to secure your spot.
Cost: Free - Donations appreciated to fund our Community Supported Education
Soil is Alive!
SOIL IS ALIVE!
Saturday, March 2nd: 1-4pm, Wild Heart Farm, Rimrock, AZ
Instructor: Kate Watters & Wild Heart Team
Kate Watters and team of Wild Heart Farm will share strategies for boosting soil health--including: no-till methods, cover crops, testing soil and responding, homegrown amendments and fertility (Korean Natural Farming and biodynamic methods).
Cost: Suggested donation (pay what you can) $35-$60; Venmo Link
Free to enrolled NAU Permaculture Students, space limited.
Learn more about other workshops in this series by viewing this PDF document.
Mother's Day Flower Party
Flowers, smiles, food and the ones you love = A Farm Flower Party! Join us for a morning farm fresh fun and flowers to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Terri of Happy Vine Flowers is a talented floral designer and chief cultivator of flower power at Wild Heart Farm.
Spring Plant Sale
Get Your Garden on!
Visit our farmstand plant pop-up to get a wide range of flowers, veggies, herbs and perennials grown sustainable with LOVE!
More information coming soon.
Hands-on Soil Building Workshop
Sheet Mulching to Build Better Soil
Come and spend a few hours doing a garden project on our farm to learn more about regenerative farming practices such as soil care, cover crops, planting, weed management and water conservation. During this session we will team up to sheet mulch an area on the farm for planting later this season. You will leave with new tools for gardening in your own backyard.
We will begin with a farm tour to demonstrate how we have used sheet mulching, and check out a couple areas to see it in various states of breakdown. We limit these volunteer sessions to 6 people so we can remain socially distanced. Bring a sack lunch and water and work gloves. We will send you home with flowers! The workshops are weather dependent. Fill out the form below to register and we will stay in touch and contact you with details as the day approaches.
Open Volunteer Day
Sheet Mulching to Build Better Soil
Come and spend a few hours doing a garden project on our farm to learn more about regenerative farming practices such as soil care, cover crops, planting, weed management and water conservation. During this session we will team up to sheet mulch an area on the farm for planting later this season. You will leave with new tools for gardening in your own backyard.
Bring a sack lunch and we will begin by discussing how we have used sheet mulching, and tour a couple areas to see it in various states of breakdown. We limit these volunteer sessions to 6 people so we can remain socially distanced. Fill out the form below to register and express your commitment to building healthy soils!