Hands-on learning rooted in nature, creativity, and community.
Want to grow your own food or learn more about alternative growing methods?
Come to the Big Brown Barn (BBB). Our transformative programs provide participants with hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship, while promoting access to clean food, sustainable practices, and self-sufficiency.
Workshop includes seed selection, planting, germination and care for young seedlings.
Gardening without the use of pesticides.
Freezing, canning, and dehydration methods to decrease food insecurity.
Soil-free cultivation techniques that optimize resource use and support urban agriculture.
Integrated systems combining fish farming and plant cultivation to teach symbiotic sustainability to people who matter most.
A curated collection of wellness and creative experiences set across our 40-plus acre estate, designed to restore balance, inspire creativity, and reconnect participants with nature, self, and community.
Our rustic setting is also the perfect place to nurture your inner artist, as The Big Brown Barn (BBB) regularly opens its beautiful wooden doors for engaging art and craft instruction.
The tranquil, light-filled atmosphere and the charm of the exposed beams provide a unique and inspiring backdrop for creativity, allowing students to disconnect from their daily routine and fully immerse themselves in hands-on learning, whether they are picking up a new skill or refining a lifelong passion alongside local instructors.
It’s an opportunity for visitors to experience the barn’s rustic charm in a whole new way, fostering community and cultivating creativity away from the rush of the city.
We believe that learning – and the new connections you’ve made – is cause for celebration! Once your class is complete, we would be delighted to host your graduation party, family event, or special gathering right here at the Big Brown Barn (BBB), transforming your learning space into your celebration space.
Join us for hands-on workshops rooted in sustainability, creativity, and community.
