Permaculture and Homestead Workshops at Frostwood!

Hands-on learning in a real working homestead in Brevard, NC.
Whether you’re new to permaculture or building self-reliance skills, these workshops give you real-world experience guided by a homesteader and certified designer.

Workshops are scheduled as needed based on demand and availability. Submit your info and waiver to request your spot. We’ll follow up with scheduling details and a payment link.

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Permaculture Tour — $50 per person

Join us for a guided walk through Frostwood, where you'll see permaculture in action—from water systems and food forests to animal integration, soil building, and off-grid infrastructure.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Core permaculture principles applied in real life

  • How to design for water, energy, and food resilience

  • Animal systems, natural building, and zone planning

  • Practical tips for starting your own homestead or garden

Perfect for beginners, landowners, or anyone curious about regenerative living.

Duration: ~2 hours
What to Bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, notebook, water bottle
Located in Transylvania County, NC

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Chicken Processing

Workshop — $100 per person

Learn the complete process of home-scale chicken harvesting. This hands-on workshop covers dispatch with a kill cone, scalding, plucking, evisceration, and cleanup.

Includes:

  • Step-by-step instruction and live demonstration

  • Optional hands-on participation

  • Use of kill cone, scalder, and plucker

No experience necessary. Not suitable for young children or anyone sensitive to animal processing.

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Goat Processing + Homestead Butchery Basics — COMING SOON


Learn how to harvest, dress, and butcher a goat using simple tools and field-tested techniques. This hands-on workshop covers rifle dispatch, skinning, gutting, basic cuts, and meat handling at the homestead scale.

Includes:

  • Step-by-step instruction and live demonstration

  • Optional hands-on participation

  • Discussion of tools, workflow, and storage methods

Designed for serious homesteaders and regenerative farmers.

Pricing Options:

  • $xxx — Private booking (includes one goat, up to 3 attendees)

  • $xxx per person — Join a waitlist; workshop held when 3 people are registered

Private Workshops or Group Bookings

Have a group or want to schedule a private session? Custom dates and topics are available for small groups or families.
Contact us to schedule.

Reserve Your Spot Now!

Spots are limited to ensure a personal, hands-on experience. After registration, we’ll follow up with directions, gear list, and prep materials.

Note on Processing Ethics

Workshops follow North Carolina guidelines for personal use processing. All animals are raised and processed with respect, care, and transparency. Not suitable for commercial meat resale.

Disclaimer

Some workshops involve animal processing and may be graphic. A waiver is required upon booking. No refunds after the cancellation date. Wear work clothes; photography allowed in designated areas.