Learn more about our Cardinals Program!
Farm, Forest & Homesteading program
for children age 5 to 9
This enrichment program offers children between ages 5 and 9 years old a chance to thoroughly immerse in farm life and develop strong homesteading skills. Through hands on participation around the farm, barns, animals, kitchen, and forest we explore self sufficiency, develop building skills, animal husbandry, food preservation and preparation. We are passionate about learning and teaching where our food comes from, understanding the different techniques and resources available to create a sustainable and healthy future and learning how we may make a positive impact in the environment around us. This program is our signature program offering the fundamentals of farming, gardening, homesteading and sustainability while developing trust, compassion and dedication to the natural world.
Our property is backed up by hundreds of acres of state land, The Bluestone Wild Forest, with beautiful trails where we take nature hikes together and explore the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
The days are always full and fun, and as always we make sure the days flow naturally with the rhythm of the children!
QUESTIONS? Please check our FAQ page.
Upcoming Sessions:
Fall Farm Program (9am-12pm and 12pm to 3pm; Ages 5 to 9)
Sep 16 to Dec 19 (with a 2-week break Nov 25 - Dec 5)
You may register for 1 day per week or more
Evergreen Dreams Program (9am-12pm and 12pm to 3pm; Ages 3 to 14)
Dec 29 - Jan 2 (Jan 1st being off)
EXCHANGE:
Fall Farm Program
1 day per week morning session 9am-12pm (for example every Tuesday morning for 12 weeks): sliding scale from $600 to $900 (Value: $780)
1 day per week afternoon session 12pm-3pm (for example every Tuesday afternoon for 12 weeks): sliding scale from $600 to $900 (Value: $780)
1 day per week morning & afternoon (for example every Tuesday for 12 weeks): sliding scale from $900 to $1440 (Value: $1140) (or $225 to $360 monthly Sep-Dec)
Evergreen Dreams Program
4-day program full day session (9am-3pm): sliding scale from $370 to $500
Enrollment Process
The enrollment process to Stony Hollow Farm programs is simple:
Go to our Enroll page, choose the program your are interested in and register and pay online.
Alternatively, you may enroll by filling up an online registration form and sending the payment via a Venmo or check (with this pathway, please confirm the availablity of the spot before enrolling).
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”
— Fred Rogers
Our daily activities at the farm for all children
Collecting farm fresh eggs
Building, constructing, creating
Snuggling with farm animals
Beekeeping, learning about bees
Feeding animals
Bottle-feeding baby goats
Cooking
Beeswax projects
Grooming animals
Gardening
Baking
Needle felting with wool from our sheep or rabbit fur
Learn more about our Ravens Program!
Farm, Forest & Homesteading program for Tweens and Teens (age 10 to 14)
Discover an engaging and enriching homeschooling program at our farm, tailored especially for tweens and teens ages 10 to 14. This project-based learning experience combines hands-on activities with interdisciplinary education, allowing our tweens and teens to participate in a long term project built from the ground up.
Skills Developed:
Project Management: Plan, execute, and oversee the development of farm based project.
Budgeting: Learn to create and manage budgets, ensuring financial viability.
Architectural Planning: Study architectural designs and apply them to practical building projects.
Construction Skills: Gain hands-on experience in building and construction techniques.
Environmental Stewardship: Understand and implement practices that promote ecological balance and sustainability.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Work collaboratively with peers to achieve common goals.
Problem-Solving: Tackle challenges with creative and critical thinking.
Entrepreneurship: Develop business plans and strategies for the farm store.
Marketing: Learn how to promote and market the farm store and its products effectively.
Social Skills: Enhance cooperation, communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution through group collaboration.
Animal Husbandry: Participate in general care of the farm and its beloved animals.
Forest Discovery: Foraging, observing and reflecting on the natural world and understanding the impact we have on our environment.
Creativity Development: Produce a variety of goods for the farm store by using items grown and harvested from both greenhouse and natural environments, including foraged items like herbs and mushrooms, to create products such as tinctures and salves.
We are so excited to introduce this creative program to our community of older homeschoolers!
Upcoming Sessions:
Fall Farm Program (9am-12pm & 12pm-3pm)
Ravens Program on Fridays, Sep 16 to Dec 19: 12 weeks (with a 2-week break Nov 25 - Dec 5)
You may also register for our Farm program on other days where ages are mixed
Regular Farm, Forest & Homesteading Program for all ages on Tue, Wed or Thu, from Sep 16 to Dec 19
Evergreen Dreams Program (9am-12pm and 12pm to 3pm; Friday)
Friday, Jan 2
EXCHANGE:
Fall Farm Program
1 day per week morning session 9am-12pm (for example every Tuesday morning for 12 weeks): sliding scale from $720 to $900
1 day per week afternoon session 12pm-3pm (for example every Thursday afternoon for 12 weeks): sliding scale from $720 to $900
1 day per week morning & afternoon (every Friday for 12 weeks): sliding scale from $1000 to $1440 (or $250 to $360 monthly Sep-Dec)
Evergreen Dreams Program on Friday
1-full day session (9am - 3pm): sliding scale from $85 to $125
More days per week: please contact us
Financial Aid: We do not have a financial aid program per se, however we strive to support homeschoolers in Hudson Valley, so if finances are an obstacle, please do not hesitate to reach out to us, as we are willing to get creative.
Enrollment Process
The enrollment process to Stony Hollow Farm programs is simple:
Go to our Enroll page, choose the program your are interested in and register and pay online.
Alternatively, you may enroll by filling up an online registration form and sending the payment via a Venmo or check (with this pathway, please confirm the availablity of the spot before enrolling).
