Okay, somehow now it gets even better…

So we know you’re already a free range, nature-loving, mindful yet non-compliant family who’s actively working towards more resourcefulness and stability. You’ve done your part to de-program yourself to make space for your learners to flourish in their own right, and you’ve made it up to the part of the road that isn’t bridged yet.

You know that without a village, the interdependence that community both offers and relies on, you’ll be stuck at that metaphorical wall, burning out. You’ve been there. We’ve been there. The missing link is now accessible, and we’re ready to build that bridge TOGETHER. Come join us for a one-of-a-kind learning adventure that is wildly interactive!

Through your Canpoy membership, you will be able to co-create a world that serves you, your family, and the greater community. Practice sustainable living through Permaculture, Earthen Building, Group Projects, Alternative Living Methods, and more. Welcome to a space that is truly conducive to meaningful education.

As this program is the first of its kind in the Midlands, becoming a foundational member has mega perks, because you will help us take the classroom from zero to -whatever we decide together- over the next year! It’s going to be fun. It’s going to be revolutionary. It’s going to be epic. 

*Membership price will go up in January 2026*

The $150 monthly Canopy Membership includes:
 
Everything in the Forest Floor  and Understory  memberships

PLUS:

Weekly Full Day Community-Led Project at our Private Campus: 
Each Thursday we will gather at our campus in Newberry to dive into meaningful projects to enhance our connection with ourselves, one another, the outdoor environment. We will practice being stewards of the land, and make intentional decisions that benefit the space and the group. There will always be space for learners of all ages to dabble and practice anything meaningful to them during our time together. We will come up with agreements, have successes and failures, and ultimately become more resilient as a community.

Basic plans for the space so far include:

A Cob (earthen) Oven & Outdoor Kitchen Space
Earthen Built Structures
A Mindfulness Trail & Walking Labyrinth
A Loose Parts Playground
Kayak Launch
Maker’s Spaces
Peace Den
Fire Ring
Music Circle
Gift Economy
Food Forests
Rainwater Catchment
Composting Toilet(s)
Community Care (child supervision provided by other members)

What specifically happens with these projects, and beyond, is up to us together as a community! Let’s do this.

Bi-Monthly Field Trips
Field Studies are an integral part of growth and expansion. We will have opportunities every other month to go visit spaces rich in biodiversity, intentional and alternative living, skill-centric, and more! We will of course let the community lead the way on what direction we go in for the trips. Yep, another awesome thing. Just imagine the experience the children will have together learning from other environments and communities! Where should we go first?

50% Off Weekend Earthen Building & Permaculture Workshops
In addition to the weekly projects we have going on, you will also have access to more intensive studies of techniques such as Cob, Hempcrete, Earthen Plasters, Rammed Earth, Food Forest Creation, Passive Irrigation, Alternative Power Methods, Composting, and More. As a Canopy member, you’ll receive an exclusive discount of 50% off all weekend workshops.  Our first workshop will be for our Cob Oven on the new Campus! With your discount, you’ll pay only $75 per family to help design our custom Oven that will be utilized for SO much community connection and learning over the coming years. 

*Want our help to co-create something on your own land? Becoming a Canopy Member allows you to check the initial boxes (classroom, observation, and volunteer hours) to becoming a Program Facilitator in the future if that is of interest.*

For our Canopy Membership, we DO have a few work-trade spaces available, because we're awesome, and value trade economy as much as we value radical freedom in learning. Spaces will be given to those who can join us consistently and have related skills to share. Fill out this form to be considered, and thank you!

*yearly registration fee of $200 required