Earth Labs

october 9-26 2026

A 3-week residency for people interested in practical ecology, regenerative land use, community building, appropriate technologies, and shared sufficiency skills.

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Natural plaster building

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Offgrid water Systems

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Herbal First Aid

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native landscapes

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Land & Property Development

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Intentional Community

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disaster comms

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Natural plaster building 〰️ Offgrid water Systems 〰️ Herbal First Aid 〰️ native landscapes 〰️ Land & Property Development 〰️ Intentional Community 〰️ disaster comms 〰️

the skills we need for the world we want

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practice
self & shared sufficiency

Intentional community

learn community building

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Prepare for a solar punk future

What’s Included

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✔ Weekend immersive workshops

✔ Weekday mini-classes

✔ Stay in a San Diego intentional community

✔ Access to community amenities and social events

Work Trade

We have 2 work trade scholarships available.

If you would like to inquire about a work exchange, fill out this form

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weekly rhythm

Saturday — Primary workshop

  • Morning classroom component

  • Lunch

  • Afternoon hands-on work

  • Evening social gathering

Sunday — Application & Hands On Training

  • Hands-on implementation

  • Group projects

  • Discussion / reflection

  • Departure for weekend-only participants

Monday–friday — Residency

  • Mini-classes

  • Work-trade opportunities (Property/ecology work)

  • Independent projects & research

  • Open studio / workshop access

  • Community living

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Your accommodation options

timber haven

Sun Room Bunk 2

Cabin

Sunroom Bunk 1

Guest glamping in a sustainable community in nature in San Diego

Bell Tent

Camping / Vanlife Options

how it works

  1. Sign up for the retreat

  2. Book accommodation separately

  3. Show up Friday October 9th

$815

Early bird pass

- ends September 18th -

Get $410 off your pass for the full residency

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$150

Weekend Workshop Pass

- early bird ends september 18th -

Can’t join for the full residency? Save $50 on early bird pass to join for a Saturday-Sunday weekend workshop

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About the Ranch

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

You’ll have 4-acres of enchanted forest to explore, where you’ll find plenty of nooks to enjoy.

Creative coliving community in nature

Wild Seeds Ranch is such an amazing and unique place to experience. And the community is wonderful, very helpful and engaged. I can't wait for an excuse to come back and do it again."

— Former Residency Participant

Meet the team

aidan belleau

Native plant habitat and offgrid specialist

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Nicole Reese

Community builder and ecovillage researcher

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Nikki staples

Wild Seeds Events Coordinator

Questions? Email events@wildseedsranch.com