The guest program is designed to serve the WWOOF community and anyone interested in the opportunity to live and learn on an organic farm in the Tennessee Valley. Guests are welcome—but not required—to join in Christian discipleship.
Duration
2 weeks - 1 month
Accommodations
Empower School at Valley Dream Farm has dormitory accommodations for up to 8 guests.
For Non-U.S. Residents
Please note that the Guest Program is not work. It is a non-monetary exchange. Neither you nor Empower School at Valley Dream Farm shall provide or be provided compensation. There are no obligations of productivity, no subordinate or hierarchy, and no pay. For additional information, see our FAQs.
Optional for Guests
Your activities begin with participation in morning devotions and shared breakfast with our farm managers and directors.
Assisting with the operations of our permaculture, food forest, no till, hydroponic, small animal husbandry, beekeeping, marketing, and farm day event programs.
Optional for Guests
Optional for Guests
Evenings other than Tuesday and weekends are open for personal activities and participation in local church programs.
These occur on Thursday - Friday from 2:30 - 5:30pm.
One weekend a month we will organize activities such as hiking, camping, and kayaking trips.
Guests at the Empower School at Valley Dream Farm will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience with developing a sustainable farm from the ground up. Our goal is to set up a farm that is fully sustainable with no waste—meeting our needs today without stripping future generations of the ability to use the land for their needs tomorrow. Valley Dream Farm is built upon the concept of regenerative agriculture and the aim of not just sustaining the land, water, and air—but improving it.
Empower School is partnering with national and international organizations to develop cutting-edge systems that are advancing the promise of regenerative agriculture. We invite guests who share our passion for sustainability and hope they can take what they learn at Valley Dream Farm back home to help build a global community conscious of regenerative farming practices.
No. While we are a Christian-centered organization, our doors are open to all regardless of faith background and Guests are not required to join in our discipleship.
Please note that being a Guest is not work. It is an educational experience. There are no obligations of productivity, no hierarchy, and no pay. This is a non-monetary exchange. You will participate in farm activities for a few hours a day but will also have time to enjoy and discover the Tennessee Valley.
No experience needed. All you need is an interest in sustainable farming and a willingness to learn and get your hands a little dirty. Our experienced team will be there to show you the ropes.
Yes, this is part of the non-monetary exchange and will be provided free of charge. Dormitories have full kitchens and family style meals are shared in the Community Center.
Empower School at Valley Dream Farm cannot help you obtain a visa. It is your responsibility to determine the correct visa for your trip.
We work to accommodate most schedules. If you have specific dates you are looking to visit, or just want to know the next available dates, contact us directly and we’ll be happy to work with you.