Homesteading Womens Group
Every woman needs a village.
Join us for a year of hands-on learning as we explore the skills and traditions that help us live more connected, capable, and intentional lives—from gardening and preserving food to cooking, crafting, and herbalism.
Each month, we’ll share a meal, learn practical skills, create something together, and enjoy the friendships that naturally grow when women work side by side.
No farm, garden, or previous experience is needed—just curiosity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to connect.
Come as you are. Bring what you know. Leave with something new.
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What to expect
Each group meets once a month in Orchard Park, NY from 5:45-8:45 pm OR 11am-2pm, on the designated day
(schedule is posted below ahead of registration)
There are 8 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:
Dinner: We share a meal together. Many of the ingredients will have been grown on local farms, but the rest will be locally sourced organic foods. I will share recipes for everything we make so that you are able to reproduce these meals for your own household.
Discussion: Every month we have a discussion topic with the goal of getting to know each other better. The conversations get more and more deep and thought provoking as the year goes on. Every month, at least a few ladies remark, “This is so refreshing, I can’t talk about this stuff anywhere else!” You’ll have to take my word for it but the dinner discussions are often the highlight of the night!
Lesson: After eating, we move on to the skill or craft portion of the evening. These lessons focus on the practical day to day application of preserving, cooking, baking, fermenting and eating seasonally year round.
Dessert & time to chat. The lesson is typically over around 8:15pm. Some women leave right away because of work or kids, but most of the group enjoys the time to chat with each other.
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 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.
Is this group for you?
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.
This is a 3 year program, but members apply for one year at a time. At the end of the year they will have the option to continue on for a 2nd year and then a 3rd year.
Each year's curriculum is taught in units - each unit is 3 months long. Then, we take a month off before starting the next unit.
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.
Curriculum
Year 1 - 2027
January - Rendering & Using Animal Fats
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.
February & March - Natural Soap Making
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!
May-July - Canning 101: Water Bath & Pressure Canning
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!
September & October - Medicinal Remedies
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.
November - Natural Cleaners
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.
Year 2 - 2028
January - Sourdough Made Simple
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.
February & March - Ancient Grains: Home Milling, Baking & Sourdough 2.0
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.
May-July - Create & Craft
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!
September - Fermenting the Harvest
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.
October - Fermented Drinks: Kombucha & Water Kefir
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.
November - Fermented Yogurts
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.
Year 3 - 2029 Curriculum is still being developed, Stay tuned!
Payment Details
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, I understand that life happens! If you’re in a tough spot, just communicate that with me because I’ve been there and totally get it 😉
Cost per meeting: $180
You pay: 12 monthly payments of $135
Before you apply, a few things to know
We all come from different backgrounds and hold different beliefs, and that's something to celebrate. Women of all faiths, identities, and walks of life are welcome here. We don't have to see the world the same way to learn from one another, share our experiences, and build meaningful friendships. Kindness, curiosity, and respect are always welcome at my table.
I believe in approaching our homes, gardens, the natural world, and one another with care and respect. Everyone brings their own knowledge and experiences to the group, and the aim is to create a space where people feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and learning without judgment.
I am not a medical professional. Any information shared about herbal remedies or personal wellness is educational and based on personal experience and research, not medical advice.
Life happens. And so does the snow! If a gathering needs to be rescheduled or canceled, I'll communicate with everyone as soon as possible and work toward a fair solution.
This is a year-long journey of learning and connection, with gatherings designed to build on one another throughout the year. By joining, you're making a commitment not only to learning new skills but also to showing up for yourself and the community we're creating together.
Ready to Register?
Registration will be open soon! By filling out this form, you will get early access to registration for our 2026-27 Homesteading Women's Groups. Registration will open in November of 2026. Meetings will begin January 2027.
I will contact you in advance of registration with all the information.