Learn to Homestead in a Weekend
Join us for an intensive weekend at Polyface Farm where you will learn hands-on skills from some of the most knowledgeable homesteaders in the US!
**There are no physical tickets for this event. Nothing will be mailed to you.
Are you interested in taking a crash course in homesteading?
Want to get hands-on experience and valuable information that you can’t find anywhere online?
Join us May 22-23, 2026 at Polyface Farm in Swoope, VA for an intensive weekend of workshops, in-depth lectures, and a homesteading community experience like no other!
Here’s what you can expect at the event:
- Intensive workshops, demonstrations, and lectures
- Access to teachers for Q&A time during their lecture
- Hands-on demonstrations, where you get to learn visually by DOING, not just seeing
- Lunch provided each day (please note, breakfast is not available this year)
- VIP Farm Tour
- An amazing time of fellowship and community with like-minded individuals from all walks of life!
…..and so much more!
We are so excited about this intimate and community experience with teachers and students. While our annual big event is amazing, this smaller event will allow you to learn in-depth, intentionally, and efficiently, as you won’t have to compete with thousands of other questions or attendees.
Most of these workshops will be in 1 to 2-hour intensive learning time blocks. They will either be lecture style, with intensive PowerPoint presentations and Q&A time, or they will be intensive lectures with demonstrations that you get to be involved in!
Each attendee gets to pick and choose which classes they want to take. You don’t have to sign up for a particular class!
Meet The Speakers
Jacques and kimberly Fuhrmann
Our Father’s Farm
Be Your Own Doctor
Naturopathic Tools and Understanding for Resilient Moms and Families
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Event Schedule
The event schedule will be posted soon!
Kid Classes:
Vendors:
Purchase Your Tickets Before they are gone
Choose between Regular, VIP, or Child Tickets**NO REFUNDS ARE OFFERED ON TICKET SALES.
Partner with us!
Become a Vendor
Apply to become a vendor for the 2026 Homestead in a Weekene Event!
Sell your homestead-related goods & services!
Become a Speaker
Do you have homestead wisdom to share? Apply to become a speaker!
Speaking at HOA events will allow you to share your knowledge with the entire community!
Become a Sponsor
Visit our sponsors! Check out the amazing group of businesses partnering with us to make our annual events possible.
Interested in sponsoring in 2026? Partner with Homesteaders of America to sponsor the conferences & events. View our Sponsorship Packet for more information. Contact our Sponsorship Coordinator for more information.
Become a Member
Member receive early access to tickets, access to the members-only Facebook group, and access to our extensive online library of videos, lectures, and other homestead resources!