Forest of Life Farm
Rooted in Earth. Growing in Resilience.
Rooted in Earth. Guided by Nature. Growing in Community.
Nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont, Forest of Life Farm is a place for learning, connection, and renewal. Guided by the permaculture ethics of earth care, people care, and fair share, we explore regenerative living, ecological stewardship, and practical approaches to building more resilient lives and communities.
Through off-grid living, renewable energy, regenerative gardening, and forest stewardship, our farm serves as a living example of sustainability, self-reliance, and thoughtful resource use. We are especially committed to women's empowerment and resilience, creating opportunities for shared learning, practical skill-building, reflection, and connection with nature.
Beyond the farm, we offer resilience consulting, facilitation, and advisory services to help individuals, communities, and organizations navigate change, strengthen collaboration, resolve conflict, and develop sustainable strategies for the future. At Forest of Life, we believe resilience grows through knowledge, adaptability, and meaningful connections—with ourselves, one another, and the natural world.
Live intentionally. Connect deeply. Grow resiliently.
Cultivating Resilience
Living in Vermont calls for an understanding of the land, the changing seasons, and our ability to adapt. As environmental, economic, and social challenges reshape our lives, resilience means developing the knowledge, skills, and relationships that help us navigate uncertainty and thrive.
At Forest of Life, we see resilience not as complete self-sufficiency, but as a balance of practical independence, ecological awareness, and community connection. Guided by permaculture principles, we explore sustainable solutions through renewable energy, food production, water management, regenerative land stewardship, and thoughtful resource use.
We believe resilience is both personal and collective. It grows through confidence in our own abilities, meaningful relationships, and a deeper understanding of the natural systems that sustain us. Through hands-on learning, shared experiences, and resilience consulting, we help individuals, especially women, as well as communities and organizations strengthen their capacity to adapt, navigate change, and create more sustainable and fulfilling futures.
Resilience Consulting
Understand your property. Plan for change. Live more sustainably.
We help homeowners assess their homes and landscapes as interconnected systems, considering energy, heating, water, food production, land stewardship, and climate-related risks. Through personalized resilience consulting, we identify vulnerabilities, explore practical improvements, and develop actionable strategies for creating more efficient, adaptable, and sustainable homes.
Women, Skills and Self-Reliance
Build skills. Gain confidence. Grow together.
We create welcoming spaces for women to develop practical skills, strengthen independence, and build community through hands-on learning. From power tools, chainsaws, and home maintenance to gardening, renewable energy, water systems, and food preservation, our workshops and gatherings encourage women to learn by doing, share knowledge, and discover their own capabilities.
Life at Forest of Life
Living our values. Learning from the land. Sharing what works.
Forest of Life is our living laboratory—an off-grid farm in the Green Mountains of Vermont where we put permaculture and regenerative living into practice. Through renewable energy, greenhouses, food production, water systems, alternative heating, small-scale housing, and forest stewardship, we explore practical approaches to resilience, sharing both our successes and the lessons learned along the way.
"I do not allow myself to be overcome by hopelessness, no matter how tough the situation. I believe that if you just do your little bit without thinking of the bigness of what you stand against, if you turn to the enlargement of your own capacities, just that itself creates new potential."
- Vandana Shiva