Three Springs Community Farm serves as a training ground for aspiring Biodynamic farmers, Land-Tenders & homesteaders by providing SEASON-long residential FARM INTERNSHIPS and short-term summer farm practicums.
“Our Mission is to create a Biodynamic, educational, cooperatively run farm that helps heal the relationship between earth, people, animals, and the spiritual world.”
Interns & Summer Farm Practicum Students participate in a foundational study of Biodynamic and Anthroposophical principles while practicing hands-on skills as part of day-to-day farm operations.
The Three Springs Biodynamic Farm Internship offers a structured curriculum of study in regenerative, Biodynamic, Permaculture and spiritual farming practices, along with hands-on learning, guided and mentored by Willow & Lew Summer (running apprenticeship and internship programs since 2000), and Ronni Sands, as well as other teachers.
Through close mentoring, our Internship offers an opportunity to gain mastery in all aspects of our diverse farm, including nursery work, vegetable production and animal husbandry, all with an emphasis on the Biodynamic practices given by Rudolf Steiner in the Agriculture Course and other lecture cycles.
Hard work, companionship, seasonal eating and nature immersion rejuvenate the soul and spirit throughout the seasons on the land. Biodynamic Agriculture and study of farming practices takes place twice a month. Interns receive a set of basic books, and attend up to 4 quarterly regional Biodynamic meetings where we make the preparations and learn the craft of Biodynamic preparation-making and use.
Living and working in community in an intentional way brings the possibility for fun and laughter, self-growth, and forging connections with new friends while building the skills for a new vocation in farming.
Our Farm Interns are also important leaders in their own right, helping to mentor school group visitors and volunteers. Through study and action, we learn together how to support the farm and all its' inhabitants, so it can, in turn, support our community of farmers and eaters.
Summer farm practicum finances & Application
The weekly program enrollment fee for the Summer Farm Practicum is $400. An example cost for a 3 Week Farm Practicum is $1,200.
Farm produce; some meat, eggs & milk; & ample organic staple foods are provided. Practicum students provide for their own personal supplies and clothing; their own tent; and any needed additional food such as dairy, meat and fruit. Transportation can be provided to and from the Farm upon arrival and departure.
To apply: Summer Practicum Application Form. Contact Willow Summer to arrange an interview or with any questions.
FARM LOCATION
The Three Springs Community Farm Biodynamic Internship and Farm Practicum Programs take place on a beautiful and secluded 80-acre ranch and biodynamic farm, in West Sonoma County, California between the towns of Freestone and Bodega.
summer farm practicum
Our Summer Farm Practicum Program provides a short-term immersion into Biodynamic Farming at Three Springs Farm.
Those eligible to apply include High School Students between 11th & 12th Grades, Gap Year Students, College Students, and Young Adults looking for a shorter-term program.
The Practicum runs from June through August. Participants choose their dates, with minimum of 3 Weeks at the farm. Participants camp in tents, with use of our fully-stocked outdoor kitchen and Intern bathroom with laundry.
Internship PROGRAM DURATION & Schedule
Internship PROGRAM Finances
Application
Interns may join either of our two cohorts: September-May, or March-November. Our Interns complete 26 hours of supported hands-on learning per week in our diverse operation, leading to skill-building in many areas. The weekly schedule runs 6 hours per day Tuesday-Friday.
Interns receive a $100 per month stipend, instruction & educational materials, onsite housing & utilities, farm produce, some meat, eggs & milk, & ample staple foods are provided to all Interns in the program. Interns provide for their own personal supplies and clothing; additional food such as dairy, meat and fruit; and transportation.
There is an $400 Program completion & housing deposit returned upon successful completion of the agreed upon term.
Please send your letter of interest, two to three work or volunteer references, one roommate/housing reference, and resume to:
figwortrs@gmail.com
We will contact you for a phone or zoom interview and/or visit to the farm
