Discover a retreat experience designed to nourish both body and land, where guests are invited to deepen their connection to regenerative agriculture, whole-food wellness, and personal renewal. At Starseed Ranch, each stay is thoughtfully customized around individual or group goals, while staying rooted in sustainability, holistic health, and a meaningful relationship with the natural environment.
This experience is best enjoyed as a 5- or 7-day retreat for fuller immersion and learning, though 3-day options are also available.
Perfect For:
Permaculture enthusiasts, aspiring homesteaders, natural wellness lovers, nature seekers, herbalists, foodies, and gardeners.
Customizable Program Elements
1. Nutritional Wellness
- Farm-to-table meal plans using fresh harvests and organically grown produce, tailored to dietary preferences and health goals
- One-on-one nutritional consultation with a nutritionist focused on whole-food nutrition
- Guided medicinal herb walks to identify edible and healing plants on the property
2. Regenerative Farming Immersion
- Hands-on participation in seasonal farm activities
- Education in the science and philosophy of regenerative agriculture
- Seed-to-harvest workshops covering the full cycle of food production
- Practical composting and soil-building skills for home gardening
- Introduction to permaculture principles for sustainable living
3. Mind-Body Wellness
- Nature therapy through guided forest bathing and connection practices
- Customized yoga, tai chi, or other movement sessions in natural settings
- Meditation in the fields, aligned with agricultural rhythms
- Breathwork in the fresh ranch air
4. Personal Growth & Reflection
- Guided journaling workshops linked to nature and wellness
- Vision boarding to shape personal wellness intentions and action steps
- Fireside reflection circles for optional group sharing
- One-on-one retreat guidance throughout the stay
PACKAGES
3-DAY WEEKEND RETREAT (2 Nights)
Friday Evening - Sunday Afternoon
Permaculture & Farming Education (6 Sessions Total):
- Saturday AM: Permaculture Principles 101 Workshop (3 hours)
- Saturday PM: Hands-On: Composting, Soil Building & Fertility (2 hours)
- Sunday AM: Tropical Food Forest Design & Guild Planting (2.5 hours)
- Sunday Late AM: Seed Saving & Plant Propagation (1.5 hours)
- Continuous learning during all farm work sessions
- Q&A with Dash & Erika about their homesteading journey
Meals (6 Total):
- All meals from dinner on the first night through lunch on check-out day
- Farm-to-table dining with a focus on seasonal eating
- Family-style meals with educational discussion
- Learn where each ingredient comes from on the farm
Hands-On Farm Work:
- 4 hours of immersive garden work, including planting, harvesting, and composting
- Bed preparation, transplanting, and trellising
- Participation in daily farm chores and systems
Movement & Wellness:
- Daily morning yoga (60 min, gentle/restorative) - 2 sessions
- Daily meditation in nature (30 min) - 2 sessions
- Introduction to medicinal plant identification walk
Systems Tours:
- Off-grid systems tour: solar, micro-hydro, and water catchment (1.5 hours)
- Farm infrastructure tour: greenhouses, nursery, irrigation (1 hour)
- Waste-to-resource systems: composting toilets and greywater (1 hour)
Accommodation:
- 2 nights in a Balinese-style hale
- Off-grid living with full modern comfort
- All linens, towels, and toiletries included
Take-Home:
- Permaculture design basics guide
- Plant starts or seeds from the garden
- Composting & soil-building guide
- Homesteading resource list
- Garden planning worksheet
- Journal
Pricing:
- Shared Accommodation: $1,895 per person
- Private Accommodation: $2,295 per person
- Early Bird (60+ days): Save 15%
5-DAY IMMERSION RETREAT (4 Nights)
Traditionally, Wednesday-Sunday
Permaculture & Farming Education (15+ Sessions Total):
- Core Workshops (2-3 hours each):
- Permaculture Design Principles & Ethics
- Reading Your Land: Site Assessment & Design
- Soil Food Web & Biological Farming
- Tropical Food Forests: Design & Management
- Water Systems: Catchment, Storage, Irrigation
- Integrated Pest Management (organic methods)
- Season Extension & Year-Round Production
- Hands-On Skills Sessions (1.5-2 hours each):
- Composting Systems & Soil Building
- Seed Saving & Plant Propagation
- Building Trellises & Garden Infrastructure
- Daily farm work (2-3 hours each day)
- Evening homesteading Q&A with Dash & Erika
Meals (12 Total):
- All meals from dinner on the first night through lunch on check-out day
- Harvest participation for meals
- Meal planning discussions from your garden
- Seasonal eating and food preservation education
Herbalism Integration:
- Medicinal Plant Garden Tour & Identification (2 hours)
- Growing Your Medicine Garden Workshop (2 hours)
- Basic Herbal Tincture Making, with two tinctures created
Cooking from the Land:
- One cooking class: “Cooking What You Grow” (2 hours)
- Learn to process and preserve the farm’s abundance
Movement & Wellness:
- Daily morning yoga (60 min, gentle) - 4 sessions
- Daily meditation (30 min) - 4 sessions
- Nature connection and forest bathing
- 1 massage session (60 min) for recovery from farm work
Systems Tours & Deep Dives:
- Complete off-grid systems workshop (3 hours)
- Animal systems tour, if applicable: chickens, ducks, goats, and more
- Farm business and economics discussion
- Tool use, maintenance, and workshop tour
- Greenhouse and nursery management
Personal Consultation:
- 60-minute one-on-one consultation for your homesteading plan
- Review of property or garden plans; bring photos or maps
- Customized advice for your climate and goals
Accommodation:
- 4 nights in a Balinese-style hale
- Daily housekeeping
Take-Home:
- Comprehensive permaculture design guide
- Personalized garden/homestead plan for your property
- Plant starts, seeds, and cuttings from the farm
- Herbal tinctures you made
- Complete digital resource library
- Tool recommendations list
- 30 days of email support for gardening questions
Pricing:
- Shared Accommodation: $3,495 per person
- Private Accommodation: $4,195 per person
- Early Bird (60+ days): Save 15%
7-DAY, 6-NIGHT TRANSFORMATION RETREAT
For guests seeking deeper relaxation or more personalized indulgence, the retreat also offers:
- 3-Day, 2-Nights Weekend Retreat
- Massage session ($125+)
- Private yoga ($50+)
- Plant medicine consultation ($75+)
- Fresh produce basket ($25-100)
- Other options include private practitioners, outside activities, food, and herbal products
- 5-Day, 4-Nights Immersion Retreat
- Massage session ($125+)
- Private yoga ($50+)
- Plant medicine consultation ($75+)
- Fresh produce basket ($25-100)
- Other options include private practitioners, outside activities, food, and herbal products
- 7-Day, 6-Nights Transformation Retreat
- Massage session ($125+)
- Private yoga ($50+)
- Plant medicine consultation ($75+)
- Fresh produce basket ($25-100)
- Other options include private practitioners, outside activities, food, and herbal products
