the most epic things are built together

Convert a School Bus

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build a massive sculpture

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Van Buildout

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finish a woodworking project

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RV Repair

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Convert a School Bus 〰️ build a massive sculpture 〰️ Van Buildout 〰️ finish a woodworking project 〰️ RV Repair 〰️

Builders Camp

at Wild Seeds Ranch

5-26 april 2026

Get the space that you need to work on an epic project in community

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A person wearing a white shirt, black pants, yellow gloves, ear protection, and face shield is using a power tool to cut or grind metal, producing sparks inside a workshop or construction area with window and insulation material.

access our power tool library & art room

Hand-drawn electrical schematic diagram for a van, showing components including solar panels, batteries, an inverter, various fuses, switches, lights, water heater, and outlets, with labels and connections drawn with pen and red and black lines.

get hands on troubleshooting from specialists

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Join other builders in community

What’s Included

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✔ Campsite with large vehicle access

✔ Access to a power tool library

✔ Social and recreational activities

✔ Ending Showcase Event

✚ You can add on Daily Lunch & Room Stays!

✚ Pay what you can Exercise and Yoga classes

✚ 1-on-1 with experienced builders

We are running this builders residency for people who need a LOT of space to build big projects that they just can’t finish in normal creative studios.

With our open-air workshop space and big open lot, you have the freedom you need to work on unique projects.

The space you need

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About the Ranch

Intentional community members. Coliving community. People living in intentional community.

We’re a sustainable coliving community in nature full of entrepreneurs, musicians, filmmakers, and more. Some of our full-time residents will be participating in the residency with you!

You’ll have 4-acres of enchanted forest to explore, and we’re a pet friendly community with a private dog park, so bring your fur baby!

how it works

  1. Sign up for the residency

  2. Upgrade to a guest room and meal plans (optional)

  3. Show up April 5th

have mad skills you wanna work trade?

There are options for skilled participants to exchange work for reduced pass and accommodation price

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$495

- 1 week pass -

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$1200

- 3 week pass -

Join for the full 3 weeks and finish your project for sure

Camping/Vanlife Accommodations (Included)

  • A dirt path with a barrier on the left, a utility pole with power lines, green hills with trees and shrubs, and a red tractor parked on the right side of the hill under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

    Nomads Nook

    Spot with privacy screen and power that can fit camping setup and vehicle.

  • A dirt driveway leading to a grassy hilly landscape with trees and shrubs. A wooden lattice fence is on the left, a white van on the right, and the sky is clear with a few clouds.

    Campers Cave

    Spot with privacy screen and power that can fit camping setup and vehicle.

  • A bright turquoise bus parked on a grassy area with a bicycle attached to the front. Behind the bus is a concrete basketball court with a hoop, surrounded by trees and a chain-link fence. There's a blue tarp and some orange objects on the court, and mountains visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

    Play Patch

    Spot with power next to the basketball court that can fit a vehicle

  • A dirt clearing with some parked vehicles, including a car under a large leafy green tree, and tents or temporary structures on a hillside under a clear blue sky.

    Bus Bay

    Big area to work on a bus or large RV

  • A landscape view of a hillside with sparse shrubs, a few trees, a wire fence, and mountain peaks in the distance under a clear blue sky.

    Mountain View

    Mountainside area best for camping only, can bring small vehicles. No power directly to the spot.

  • Outdoor scene with two large green trees providing shade, two benches under the trees, and four chairs on the ground, with a clear blue sky in the background.

    Shady Grove

    Shaded place to camp or car camp under a grove of pepper trees

Guest Rooms & Glamping (Booked Separately)

  • Stay in a cabin in an intentional community.

    Cabin

    Private cabin on the creek.

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  • A bedroom with a bed, a tapestry on the wall depicting a sunrise over the ocean, a window with teal and black curtains, a small bookshelf with decorative items, a nightstand with a lamp, and a folded towel on the bed.

    Sun Room

    Guest room with shared bathroom and direct access to the music room.

    Book Now
  • A bedroom with a green painted wall, a bed with a white quilt, pillows, and a wooden dresser. There are room lights hanging from the ceiling, a decorative vent on the wall, a blue door, and a tiled floor.

    Lupine Lair

    Cozy room with private bathroom, private patio, and twin bed.

    Book Now
  • A beige outdoor tent set up in a backyard with a wooden deck above it. The tent has an open flap, revealing a sleeping area inside. Surrounding the tent are trees, plants, and a string of outdoor lights hanging from a tree. There is also a pair of headphones and a lush garden visible.

    Stargazing Yurt

    Stay in the stargazing yurt along the creek. No vehicles or tools can be used onsite.

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Our weeks are structured Sunday to Sunday.

Sunday: Check out by 12. Arrival 3pm or later. Sites are assigned on a first come first choice basis

Tues-Thurs: “Office Hours” with skilled builders to help you troubleshoot

Sat: Free form, social time, organized hikes, in-town trips.

WEekly Outline

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special events (open to the public)

April 6th — Van Life Social: Builders Camp Kickoff 1-3pm

April 25th — Builders Camp Showcase 1-3pm

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Meet the team

These are your main coordinators. You’ll also be tapping into an awesome community of specialist woodworkers, electricians, and professionally handy humans.

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Sanjeev

A man with curly gray hair and light skin stands outdoors with his arms crossed, smiling slightly. He is wearing a beige jacket over a blue and purple plaid shirt, with a black t-shirt underneath. Behind him, there is foliage consisting of green and variegated ivy-like leaves, with some fairy lights embedded among the leaves. The background features a large tree trunk and more greenery, creating a natural setting.

Jordan

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Lexi