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REGENERATIVE FARMING
RESILIENCE LEARNING COMMUNITY BUILDING TRANSFORMATIVE DESIGN |
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At Sun and Bloom Farms, we believe that true resilience comes from aligning how we live, learn, and design with the patterns of nature. From our working farm in Lebanon Missouri, we produce nutrient-dense food, steward animals, and cultivate diverse ecosystems — while also teaching and designing systems that empower others to do the same.
Our work spans three interconnected paths:
Whether you’re a family seeking abundance on your land, a professional pursuing permaculture design skills, or a community leader building resilience in your region, Sun and Bloom Farms exists to support your journey.
Our work spans three interconnected paths:
- Regenerative Farming — growing food and medicine, managing animals, and restoring land through ecological practices.
- Resilient Design & Learning — guiding home and land owners, aspiring professionals, and community leaders through courses, mentorship, and consulting services.
- Community Building — creating spaces for learning, worship, and collaboration that inspire stewardship and connection.
Whether you’re a family seeking abundance on your land, a professional pursuing permaculture design skills, or a community leader building resilience in your region, Sun and Bloom Farms exists to support your journey.
OUR FARM PRODUCTS & SERVICES
Permaculture Design Certification Farm Immersion 2026
$500.00 - $2,500.00
10-day hands-on permaculture design & practice course at Sun & Bloom Farms in September 2026.
This is the registration and payment page for the In-Person Permaculture Design Certification Farm Immersion 2026, a 10-day hands-on permaculture design course at Sun & Bloom Farms in September 2026.
Before registering, please make sure you have fully read the course description, including the schedule, lodging options, meals, participation expectations, cancellation policy, and payment details.
Tuition
Standard Tuition: $2,500
Early Bird Tuition: $2,000 — available through July 4, 2026
Early Enrollment Tuition: $2,250 — available through August 15, 2026
To reserve your place, please choose your payment option below. If needed, a $500 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot and locks in your tuition rate at the time of registration. Remaining balances are due by August 15, 2026.
After registering, you will receive a welcome packet within 24 hours, along with an additional participant form to complete. This form helps us learn more about you, your lodging plans, dietary considerations, accessibility needs, and any other important details before the course begins.
We’re so excited to welcome you to the farm.
A Note on Early Tuition & Community Support
If you are registering early and have the financial means to pay the full standard tuition, we deeply appreciate you choosing to do so.
Paying the full tuition, even during an early registration window, helps us make this course more accessible to others through limited work-trade opportunities, partial scholarships, and community-supported participation for people who may not otherwise be able to attend.
In the spirit of People Care, your contribution helps strengthen the learning village we are building together.
Thank you for supporting not only your own learning, but the possibility of someone else’s.
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Natural Beekeeping Mentorship
$50.00 - $720.00
Only a few left!
Learn Beekeeping the Way It Was Meant to Be
Hands-On. Seasonal. Deeply Rooted in Nature.
Sun & Bloom Farms | Lebanon, Missouri
This Is Not a Typical Beekeeping Class
Most people learn beekeeping from books, YouTube—or one-off workshops.
But bees don’t live in theory.
They live in seasons, in patterns, in relationship.
This mentorship gives you something different:
→ Real experience inside active hives
→ Guidance across an entire beekeeping season
→ A natural approach that prioritizes hive health and resilience
You won’t just learn about bees.
You’ll learn how to work with them.
Why This Matters Now
Bees are in decline - and how we keep them matters.
Most modern practices focus on production - this mentorship focuses on long-term hive vitality, ecological balance, and regeneration.
If you care about:
- Growing clean food
- Restoring land
- Supporting pollinators
- Or becoming a more conscious beekeeper
This work is essential.
Learn Directly From a Leading Natural Beekeeper
This mentorship is guided by Anna Maria, a beekeeper and bee guardian since 2012.
Her work goes far beyond hobbyist beekeeping:
- Taught 1,500+ students in natural beekeeping across 3 states
- Trained over 100 natural beekeepers through apprenticeship programs
- Presented at high level national and international natural beekeeping symposiums, including at UCLA
- Received deep training in Master Natural Beekeeping at prestigious UC Davis program
- Led a regenerative hive rescue and relocation business since 2012
- Consulted and contributed scientific research to land-based ecological projects, including work connected with companies such as NVIDIA
- Featured in multiple documentaries on bees and regenerative land stewardship, including widely viewed featured film about Honey and Honey Bees with Zooey Deschanel
This is a rare opportunity to learn from someone operating at a high level in this field.
Community Apiary Mentorship (layer 1 program)
A Small, Hands-On Learning Experience
Second Wednesday of each month | April–November
April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11
90–120 minute sessions
Maximum 5 participants
This is intentionally small.
Why? Because you’ll be:
- Opening hives
- Handling frames
- Observing real hive dynamics
- Asking questions in real time
This is not a demonstration. It’s participation.
What You’ll Experience
Each session, you’ll step into the living world of the hive:
- Guided hive inspections
- Understanding seasonal changes
- Recognizing signs of health or stress
- Learning when—and when not—to intervene
- Occasional harvesting (when in season)
You’ll also receive:
- Session handouts with key concepts and seasonal guidance
- Foundational insights into natural beekeeping
- Ongoing context—even if you join later in the season
Why Most People Choose the Full Season
Beekeeping only makes sense when you see the whole cycle.
Spring, summer, and fall each bring:
- Different behaviors
- Different risks
- Different decisions
When you follow the hive across the full season, you begin to:
- Anticipate problems before they happen
- Understand timing and rhythm
- Build real confidence
This is where the learning clicks.
Who This Is For
- You’re thinking about getting bees—but want experience first
- You already have bees and want better guidance
- You’re drawn to natural, ecological practices
- You want to learn in a real, working apiary
You do not need your own hive.
What to Bring
- Beekeeping suit (recommended)
- Boots or closed-toe shoes
No suit?
→ We provide one for $20 per session
Investment
Monthly
$50 per session
Full Season (April–November)
8 sessions total
$400 → $360 (10% off)
Discount available only when committing to the full season.
Limited to 5 People
This is not scalable by design.
Once spots are filled, enrollment closes.
If you’re serious about learning this season, we recommend securing your place early.
Private Beekeeping Mentorship (layer 2 program)
Personalized Support for Faster Growth
For those who want deeper, one-on-one guidance.
Includes:
- Monthly private session (90–120 minutes)
- Flexible scheduling
- Hands-on hive work
- Personalized strategy and troubleshooting
Additional Support
- Direct communication between sessions
- Up to 1–2 hours of additional guidance when needed
- Access to curated learning resources
Ideal if you:
- Are starting your own apiary
- Want expert guidance along the way
- Prefer a more customized experience
$100 per month | Limited availability
Full Season Commitment (April–November)
8 sessions total
$800 → $720 (10% off)
This is the only opportunity to receive a discounted rate for the full private mentorship season.
Why Learn at Sun & Bloom Farms
You’re not just learning beekeeping.
You’re stepping into:
- A working regenerative system
- A deeper relationship with land and ecology
- A way of working with nature, not against it
And learning from someone who has spent over a decade doing exactly that.
Reserve Your Spot
Spots are extremely limited.
Regenerative Soil & Fertility Systems - Guidebook - 1st Edition - eBook
$43.00
A practical digital book on regenerative soil, fertility, and living systems.
“After purchase, you will instantly first receive a confirmation email and receipt, and then a second email with your personal digital license within 24 hours.”
This book was created for farmers, gardeners, homesteaders, students, land stewards, permaculture practitioners, ecological designers, and anyone who wants to understand and work with soil and soil fertility as a living system.
It brings together practical guidance, ecological principles, and field-based knowledge for working with soil life, compost, organic matter, minerals, plant health, nutrient cycling, and regenerative fertility systems. It is designed to be both a teaching resource and a long-term companion for people who are learning how to care for land, grow food, and build fertility in a way that supports life.
Inside, you will find a grounded introduction to regenerative soil and fertility work, along with practical frameworks for seeing the relationships between plants, microbes, minerals, compost, water, organic matter, and the larger living landscape.
This first digital edition is independently published and offered as a personal digital license.
This Book has a 4 part online master course associated with it that can be experienced as a recording with a large library of resources or live with assistance and consulting. Details and registration: https://www.sunandbloomfarms.com/store/p91/soil-regeneration-online.html
About the Author
Lucian Toma is a farmer, educator, ecological designer, and the founder of Sun and Bloom Farms. His work brings together over a decade of professional experience in permaculture, regenerative agriculture, soil fertility, compost systems, ecological design, teaching, and hands-on land stewardship. Through his farm, courses, writing, and community work, Lucian helps people understand how to work with living systems to grow food, restore soil, and create more beautiful and resilient landscapes.
First Digital Edition Launch Price: $43
What you will receive:
One personal digital license for the first digital edition of the book.
Delivery (IMPORTANT):
After purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. Your personal digital license will be issued manually and delivered by email after that. In many cases delivery may happen quickly, but please allow up to 24 hours during the launch period.
Look inside:
The preview images include the book cover and selected opening pages from the first chapters so you can get a feel for the depth, tone, and structure of the book.
An Invitation to Respect and Support This Work
This purchase is for personal use only. Please do not copy, upload, resell, distribute, or publicly share the file.
Thank you for supporting this work. Your purchase helps make it possible for this teaching, writing, farming, and soil education work to continue growing and reaching more people.
Warmly,
Lucian Toma
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Master Regenerative Soil & Fertility Systems - 4 Part Online Course - Self-Paced or Live
$173.00 - $443.00
This is the secure purchase and enrollment page for the Master Regenerative Soil & Fertility Systems four-part online course.
Before purchasing, please review the complete course page for detailed information about the curriculum, included resources, certification process, learning pathways, instructor, and what happens after enrollment.
View the Complete Course Details: https://www.sunandbloomfarms.com/master-regenerative-soil-fertility-course.html
Choose Your Learning Path
Please select the course option that best fits the level of learning, application, and instructor support you are seeking.
Recorded Content and Resource Library $193
Receive access to the complete four-part recorded course, presentation materials, practical exercises, supporting resource library, and the digital edition of Regenerative Soil & Fertility Systems. This option is designed for independent, self-paced learning and does not include assignment review or certification.
Recorded Content and Resource Library with Certification $343
Receive everything included in the recorded course, along with four practical assignments, instructor feedback on each assignment, opportunities to ask questions through email or messaging, review of your completed soil and fertility systems plan, a final Zoom conversation of up to 60 minutes, and a certificate issued after successful completion.
Full Support and Live Learning $493 (August 2026)
Receive the complete recorded course, resource library, exercises, and certification pathway together with live online learning, group discussion, questions and answers, guided interpretation, feedback, and support applying the course to a real garden, farm, homestead, orchard, landscape, or soil project.
After You Purchase
After completing your purchase, you will receive an order confirmation. Course access and instructions for the learning pathway you selected will be sent by email within 24 hours.
Please make sure the email address entered during checkout is accurate. A Google or Gmail account may be required to access some course materials.
For questions before purchasing, contact:
Tallow Soap - All Organic Ingredients
$6.00
Only a few left!
Nourishing Skin
Tallow has been used for centuries as a nourishing skincare ingredient, and for good reason. Rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K, as well as essential fatty acids, tallow closely resembles the natural oils in our own skin. This makes it deeply moisturizing, easily absorbed, and gentle—even for sensitive or dry skin. Unlike many commercial ingredients, tallow helps restore the skin’s natural barrier, keeping it soft, supple, and protected without clogging pores.
When transformed into soap, tallow creates a luxurious, creamy lather that cleanses without stripping away your skin’s natural moisture. The result is a bar that’s simple, wholesome, and incredibly effective for everyday use. Our whole family uses this soap everyday with great results.
Handmade tallow soap is not just skincare—it’s a return to traditional, time-tested nourishment for your skin.
Our tallow soap is made with local grass fed tallow, olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, lye, water, detoxing clay, and essential oils. All of our ingredients are organic.
Price: $6 + shipping (can be picked up on our farm also)
Size: 3.5 oz
Fragrances available:
Lavender and Charcoal
Citrus and Lemongrass
Cedar-wood and Cypress
Rosemary & Lemon
We fulfill orders to ship on Wednesdays only.
Thank you for your support of our small business!
Herbal Vinegar
$12.00
Only a few left!
Daily Tonic or Flavor in Cooking
Superstar organic apple cider vinegar paired with nutrient rich organic stinging nettles make this beautiful herbal vinegar. The herbs have been infusing their medicinal and flavor benefits into the vinegar for 2 months. Use it as a daily tonic diluted in your favorite beverage or in your cooking. Amazing on salads!
Price: $12 regular
The full bottle weighs 1 pound and has 8 fluid ounces of this beautiful, tasty creation.
We fulfill orders to ship on Wednesdays only.
Thank you for your support of our small business!
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Herbal Olive Oil
$18.00
$16.00
Only a few left!
Healing Culinary Flavor
We infused this gorgeous olive oil from Olea Farm on the central coast of California with a combination of culinary herbs like rosemary, oregano, thyme, and garlic from our farm for two months. The flavors are magical.
Price: $18 regular - $16 for a limited time only
The full bottle weighs 1 pound and has 8 fluid ounces of this beautiful, tasty creation.
We fulfill orders to ship on Wednesdays only.
Thank you for your support of our small business!
Healing Salve - Cooling
$15.00
Our Brand New Salve
A handcrafted salve to help alleviate hot and burning skin conditions like hives, rashes, eczema and burns. Ideal also for lymphatic massage and fluid movement within the body. This cool salve contains olive oil, beeswax, wild harvested Violet leaf and Plantain.
Price: $15 + shipping (can be picked up on our farm also)
Size: 2 oz
Sourcing:
Herbs/plants: Sun And Bloom Farms - Missouri
Beeswax: Sun And Bloom Farms - Missouri (cared for naturally with treatment free methods)
Olive oil: Temecula Olive Oil Company - our Southern California friends