Every woman needs a village. Join us monthly as we gather elbow to elbow to cook, bake, craft, learn and grow – both in homesteading knowledge and the friendships that naturally form as you consistently work side by side with women that share the same interests as you.
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In 2022, we were a few years into our homesteading/farming journey. It was a lot of work, time consuming, and most of all – lonely.
I (Amanda) found myself longing for friends who shared my interests. I wanted to have other women who had the same passion for growing, making, and creating in my life. When I confided this to my husband, Jake, he laughed and said, “The problem is, you and everyone like you never slow down enough to make time for friends!”
He was absolutely right. But I was tired of being too busy for what mattered most, and I was ready to prioritize building my own community around women who shared my interests.
So I asked myself: If I could design the perfect night out that I’d actually make time for, what would it look like?
That question sparked the birth of the “Homesteading Women’s Group” in our Spokane community.
The idea is pretty simple: every month the same group of 10-12 women meets to share a meal, learn a lesson, do a craft, and have time to talk. I hoped that it would be a fun night out that the women in the group could look forward to once a month.
The first year, I watched as the groups of women transformed from strangers into a close-knit circle of friends by the year’s end. We had single women, married women, young moms, empty nesters, retired women, stay at home moms and career women. And it showed me something profound: a community built on diversity of life experiences is so much richer than the alternative.
The response has been overwhelming. Many of the women have said something along the lines of, “This has been the highlight of my year, I look forward to it all month!” and, “This has been life changing, I feel like I finally found my people.”
The first year, we weren’t sure if we could fill one group. We ended up with two. By the second year, our waitlist grew so long we opened 4 groups—and they all filled within weeks.
By year 3, we had well over a hundred women on our waitlist and women from other parts of the country asking if they could fly here once a month to join in.
The response has made it clear: women are craving community.
We are excited to share that for the 2027 year, we are launching a new program to help women all over the country build their own local community group! (More info at the bottom of the page)
You do not need to be an experienced homesteader to join us. Whether you’ve been growing and preserving for decades, or you’ve never grown so much as a tomato and just have the desire to learn — this group is for you.
The application process isn’t about finding the “most homesteady” woman in town (ha!). It’s about finding women who are ready to commit to a full year together, so we can build groups with a good mix of ages, backgrounds, and experience levels — and so real friendships have room to grow.
A few quick answers, if you’re on the fence:
➤ “I don’t have any homesteading experience.” Perfect — most of what we teach is brand new to at least half of every group.
➤ “I’m shy / I don’t know anyone.” Every single member walks in a stranger on night one. The whole point is to build a community. I actually discourage friends from joining the same group because it often prevents them from building friendships with everyone else.
➤ “I don’t have a garden, animals, or land.” No problem, they aren’t required. Everything taught is something you can do in a small kitchen.
➤ “What about dietary restrictions?” Typically our members with restrictions are either to eat most of what we provide OR they bring their own food. Either way, it’s never prevented someone from participating.
➤ “What if I miss a meeting?” You’ll get the take-home materials and goodies at the next meeting, plus full access to the online video lesson for anything you missed.
Each group meets from 5:45-8:45 pm OR 11am-2pm once a month, on the designated day (schedule is posted below ahead of registration)
There are 12 women per group, and registration is open until spots are filled. After that, the groups are closed for the year.
Here is how a typical meeting goes:
Take home supplies:
At the first meeting, members receive a course binder. Every month, they receive the notes, instructions and recipes for the month’s lesson and dinner. By the end of the year, members have over 200 pages of information so that they can keep referring back to what they learned indefinitely.
Almost every month, members also leave with something they crafted or something that pertains to the lesson learned. Some examples: medicinal herb remedies (fire cider, garlic honey ferment, etc), soap, tallow balm, home canned jam, etc.
Video lessons
After many requests, we now have video tutorials for every single lesson taught in the meetings. After every meeting, members gain access to the corresponding video lessons that they can watch at home.
Before each meeting, I send out an email with the itinerary, meal plan, and discussion topic for the upcoming meeting. It looks something like this:
Find the form to apply at the bottom of this page. You will hear back in 1-3 business days.
If there's a spot for you, you will receive an emails with the steps to finalize your registration. Complete the steps to secure your spot.
No need to prepare anything. Everything is ready for you - just show up and have fun!
Over the last 3 years we’ve been bombarded with 2 requests:
#1: Can we make an option for members to continue on for a 2nd year of classes?
#2: Can we start groups in other locations for all of you who aren’t local?
We’ve heard you, and we are excited to share:
Starting with the class of 2027, we will have an option for a 2nd year of meetings.
And…
We are launching a pilot program to help women start their own group.
Keep reading to get all the details.
We teach in units. Each unit is 3 months and then we take a month off before starting the next unit.
Starting in 2027, we now have a 2 year curriculum. Members still apply for one year, and at the end of the year they will have the option to continue on for a 2nd year.
Please note: over the years, we have found that a lot of members have a hard time making the meetings in April (Easter/Spring break), August (vacations/school starting) and December (Christmas/break) so we have arranged the schedule so that the breaks are taken on those months.
The most commonly consumed fats in America do more harm than good. This month, members learn about lard and tallow — how to source them, how to render them down, how to make balms & lotions from them, and how to cook with them in a way that’s both nourishing and genuinely delicious.
Learn how to make natural soap making with lard, tallow, clay and natural dyes. We share our favorite soap recipes that are loaded with benefits for your skin without any harsh chemicals. In March, members get to apply what they’ve learned and split into groups to have a soap making competition. This is typically one of the favorite classes of the year!
In May, members learn how to preserve fruits by waterbath canning without sugar or artificial preservatives. In June, they then learn how to preserve meats, beans, vegetables and meals by pressure canning. Then in July, members get to apply what they’ve learned with a canning day. They divide into groups and can a variety of recipes. By the end of the unit, all members should be canning confidently!
Learn to craft all of our most popular immune-boosting remedies that have become member favorites. Over the years, our community has consistently reported dramatic reductions in winter illness duration and frequency after incorporating these traditional remedies into their daily routine.
Learn how to make your own laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, and other cleaners. By the end of the meeting, you’ll have all that you need to eliminate a lot of toxins from your home.
Learn what sourdough is, the science behind it, how to care for a starter the easy way, and the essential steps of making a loaf — including the “why” behind every step so you can troubleshoot when things go wrong. This is a hands-on lesson and you leave with your own starter so you can begin baking the next day.
Wheat contains 40 of the 44 essential nutrients our bodies need — most of which aren’t digestively accessible in modern flour. We walk you through the entire process: how to source grains, choose the right mill, bake with ancient grains so your recipes actually turn out, and make the most nutrient-dense sourdough possible.
We are keeping this unit a surprise. During these months, members will have the opportunity to channel their creative side with a fun line up of crafts. These classes are always a member favorite!
Your gut biome regulates your immune system, blood sugar, heart health, mood, digestion, and so much more. As harvest season begins, we share how to preserve the bounty and boost the gut biome with good bacteria and nutrients. Learn to make sauerkraut, apple cider vinegar, hot sauces, and more.
Store-bought kombucha is pasteurized — the beneficial bacteria are gone. Home-brewed kombucha is loaded with live cultures, and it tastes better too. Members receive a SCOBY starter this month and learn to make both kombucha and water kefir at home.
Home-fermented yogurt is rich in a diversity of probiotics and beneficial bacteria, without the sugar and preservatives found in most commercial yogurts. This month, you’ll learn the simple, easy way to make your own fermented yogurt at home.
Cost includes:
➤ A different homemade farm-to-table dinner, dessert, and drinks like kombucha and chai tea every month.
➤ 200+ page full color course binder filled with lesson notes, quick reference tutorials, and recipes for everything (no gatekeeping recipes!!)
➤ Take home goodies like fire cider, natural tallow soap & balm, dried floral wreath, sourdough starter, kombucha starter & SCOBY, jam, etc.
➤ A different hands on lesson/s each month.
➤ Video lessons so that you can keep referencing & rewatching the lessons for life! ($65/month value)
We have a subscription payment method for group members that automatically charges a credit or debit card on the same date each month (of your choosing).
If you need to miss a class, you will be able to pick up any material/take home goods you missed the following class. You will also be able to watch the online video lessons at home.
Please note: If you miss more than two payments and are unwilling to work with us on catching up, we will ask that you stop attending the meetings and you will no longer have access to the online course & video lessons. With all that being said, we understand that life happens! If you’re in a tough spot, just communicate that with us because we’ve been there and we get it 😉
Cost per meeting: $180
You pay: 12 monthly payments of $135
➤ We (Jake and I) are Christians and our faith/beliefs will be mentioned because they are the core of everything we do. But.. You do not have to be a Christian to join, you just have to be okay with the fact that we are 😉
➤ We pray over meals, and that includes at the meetings.
➤ We believe that whether to mask or not to mask is a personal freedom that every individual has the right to choose. If you feel masking is necessary, we will honor that choice and we expect that you will honor our choice not to.
➤ We are not medical professionals and any information I/we share regarding treating the body is merely a suggestion based on personal experience and research.
➤ Storms, sickness, and unforeseen circumstances happen- we will do our best to reschedule, reimburse, etc to make it work for everyone. (In 4 years of teaching classes, we have only had to reschedule a class once)
At the end of every year, we ask our ladies to take a survey. Here are some of the results:
Members that report the program price is worth the value of the experience
Members that report they think the value of the experience far outweighs the cost.
Our ladies that love the groups so much, they come back for another year!
This year we are launching a new pilot program and are looking for women who want to start their own groups (with our help of course!) If you would like to learn more about what that entails, click the link below.
Our 2025-26 groups are completely full. Please fill out the form below to be the first to be notified when registration opens for the 2026-27 groups.