Lodestar Gardens Learning Center

Lodestar Gardens Learning Center Fostering personal freedom for the next generation of agrarians through regenerative homesteading education in the Southwestern high desert.

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An Entirely Unique Experience in Living the Good Life

“Wherein lies the goodness?” - Aldo Leopold

The Lodestar Gardens Learning Center is comprised of aspiring and practicing artists and farmers who seek a balanced, fulfilled life through (1) art and creative self-expression and (2) by cultivating a

responsible relationship with nature and Her capacity to feed us. We agree that our individual contributions to society are enhanced through the experience of collaboration in hands-on, student-centered, project-based learning. Together we explore high-desert agricultural practices, application of permaculture principles, alternative energy production, and the inspirational power of this place in the White Mountain region of the Southwest. Individually, we regularly practice our arts in time devoted to reflection, studio work, and research in our project area. Our curriculum is taught by credentialed and experienced instructors, as well as a host of guest speakers – artists and local food producers. In order to deepen our appreciation of place, we travel frequently to interesting sites, attend workshops and local community events such as farmers markets and art exhibits. Over the course of seven months, student residents have the opportunity to experience three garden seasons and associated activities as well as develop relationships with other members of our village in a stimulating, drug-free, nature-reverent environment.

Meet just a few of our 25+ incredible presenters this weekend. Come see them speak at Lodestar Gardens Learning Center t...
05/21/2026

Meet just a few of our 25+ incredible presenters this weekend. Come see them speak at Lodestar Gardens Learning Center this weekend at the Earth Tribes Homesteading Retreat. Tickets $20/day.

See our local star-studded daily schedule for the Earth Tribes Homesteading Retreat, starting tomorrow. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 Tickets s...
05/21/2026

See our local star-studded daily schedule for the Earth Tribes Homesteading Retreat, starting tomorrow. 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 Tickets still available a la carte for $20/day. Registration at 8:30 daily, with a 9:30 daily tour of Lodestar Gardens. Come ready to learn from seasoned experts in high desert self-reliant living and share good food, conversation, music, great scenery, and good ideas over the next four days. 🐓🐝🐏🏡

Earth Tribes is coming up this weekend, May 21-25! Check out the day-to-day retreat schedule on our website here:
05/19/2026

Earth Tribes is coming up this weekend, May 21-25! Check out the day-to-day retreat schedule on our website here:

12:00 – 12:30 PM Lunch & Official Retreat Start; Clark and Barbara Hockabout, Lodestar Gardens, “Welcome, Homesteaders!” (Location: the Shop)

Don't miss our latest 2-part Substack on how Lodestar Gardens created its fertigation pond, providing nutrient-rich wate...
04/25/2026

Don't miss our latest 2-part Substack on how Lodestar Gardens created its fertigation pond, providing nutrient-rich water for growing food.

In part one, learn the definitions & reasons for aquaculture, aquaponics, hydroponics, and fertigation. In part two, dive into the process, pros, and cons of creating your own pond.

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Learn more in-person at the Earth Tribes Homesteading Retreat May 21-25! Link to register in our bio.

04/24/2026

Tickets are on sale now! $80 for 4 full days of workshops, networking, booths, and rejuvenation in our beautiful high desert. We believe it is time for the Southwestern homesteading community to gather together. Spread the word to your neighbors! Check out some of the presentation topics in this video and register at our website today: https://lodestargardens.com/earth-tribes-4-day-homesteading-retreat/

04/18/2026

We've never done an event like this. The Southwestern high-desert has become a gathering place for homesteaders, freedom-lovers, and all who seek to live in harmony with the land again. The Earth Tribes Homesteading Retreat is a call to the homesteading community—young and old, novice and expert—to gather together as a growing community for 4 days of learning, inspiration, and connection in the Arizona White Mountains.

We hope you will answer that call.

Register today at our website for May 21-25, 2026.

Just starting your homesteading journey? Looking for likeminded land stewards? Hoping to expand your self-reliance skill...
04/15/2026

Just starting your homesteading journey? Looking for likeminded land stewards? Hoping to expand your self-reliance skills? Register today for the Earth Tribes Homesteading Retreat for 4 days of learning, inspiration, and networking in the AZ White Mountains. Only 5 more weeks til May 21-25!

Expert workshops, fresh local food, and inspiring connection with a network of homesteaders committed to a regenerative future in the Arizona White Mountains.

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