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.
Permaculture Design Certification Farm Immersion 2026
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
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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.
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Master Regenerative Soil & Fertility Systems - 4 Part Online Course
4-Part Live Series with Lucian Toma
Build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to understand soil deeply and regenerate it with intention. Get a certification if you desire so!
Healthy soil is not just dirt.
It is a living system where physical structure, mineral balance, organic matter, microbial life, plants, and management practices all interact to determine whether land becomes more fertile, more resilient, and more productive over time.
At Sun and Bloom Farms, we teach soil regeneration as a practical, living, whole-systems process.
This 4-part live online series is designed to help gardeners, homesteaders, and farmers understand soil more deeply, learn how to read and test it, and begin building living fertility systems that reduce dependence on outside inputs and increase resilience at home, in the garden, or on the farm.
Drawing from the same core material we teach in our Permaculture Design Certification course and our hands-on soil regeneration intensives, this series offers a grounded, practical, designer-level understanding of soil and fertility systems in a format that is live, interactive, and deeply supportive.
This is not just information - It is a guided learning experience with:
- 4 live online classes on Zoom
- live Q&A and discussion in every session
- soil microscopy demonstrations
- examples of different soil and fertility conditions
- additional curated resources from Sun and Bloom Farms and outside research-based sources
- simple practical exercises after each session
- a private 60–90 minute one-on-one consulting session with Lucian after the course
- and an optional Sun and Bloom Farms Permaculture Farm School Village Soil Regeneration Basics Certification upon completion
Why This Course Matters
Many people are trying to grow food and steward land in soils that are compacted, imbalanced, low in biology, low in organic matter, or simply not well understood. And too often, the answer people are given is just to buy another input. But real long-term fertility comes from understanding the system.
When we begin to understand how soil works physically, chemically, biologically, and in relationship with plants, we can start making better decisions — decisions that build health, reduce waste, increase resilience, and help us become less dependent on
purchased fertility products over time. This course is about helping you make that shift.
What We’ll Cover
Part 1 — Soil Foundations: Understanding Different Soil Contexts
We begin by building a strong foundation for understanding soil as a living system. In this session, we will explore:
- what soil is and why it matters so much
- the physical, chemical, and biological dimensions of soil
- the two major soil extremes: sand and clay and everything in between, including more balanced soil conditions
- how different soil contexts affect water, air, roots, nutrients, and biological life
- why organic matter is one of the most powerful tools for improving soil in almost every context
This session is about helping you understand the bigger picture of soil and the different conditions you may be working with in your own land, garden, or farm.
Part 2 — Reading & Testing Soil
This session is fully dedicated to learning how to read and test soil through multiple lenses. We will cover:
- physical testing
- chemical testing
- biological testing
- plant-based observation
You’ll learn how to begin understanding what soil is telling you through:
- field observation
- texture and structure assessment
- practical at-home testing approaches
- pH and nutrient interpretation
- basic biological interpretation
- plant indicators and what vegetation can reveal about soil conditions
This session is designed to help you move from guessing to observing, testing, and interpreting more clearly.
Part 3 — Building Living Fertility Systems
This is the practical heart of the course. In this session, we will explore how to build fertility systems that improve soil over time and increase farm and garden resilience while reducing dependence on purchased inputs. We will cover:
Cover Crops
- different cover crop types
- what different cover crops do
- how they function in different soil conditions and scenarios
- how to choose cover crops more intelligently
Mulch Systems
- different types of mulch
- how mulch supports moisture retention, soil protection, decomposition, and biology
- how to choose mulch strategies for different contexts
Compost Systems
- thermophilic compost for more bacterial, faster-cycling systems such as market gardens
- more fungal compost approaches for orchards and perennial systems
- how compost type relates to production goals and ecosystem type
Biological Inputs
- different types of compost teas and application methods
- biofertilizers
- biostimulants
- natural farming ferments
- indigenous microorganisms
- effective microorganisms
- mineral extracts
Animal Integration
Overall, this session is about learning how to design living fertility systems that increase ecological function, nutrient cycling, resilience, and independence.
Part 4 — Soil Microscopy, Comparisons & Live Discussion
In this final session, we will slow down and look more closely. We will:
- demonstrate soil microscopy
- observe different soil and fertility samples
- compare different types of compost and soil conditions
- look at the differences between inputs and systems
- discuss what these differences may mean in practice
- open up space for deeper conversation and participant questions
This final session is meant to help bring the learning together through real examples, visual understanding, and live discussion.
Format
This series will be taught live online on Thursdays in May.
Schedule
Thursdays | 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM CST
May 7, 14, 21, and 28
Each session will include:
- approximately 1 hour and 30 to 45 minutes of lecture-style teaching
- followed by 30 minutes of conversation, Q&A, and interaction
- the 4th session will be about 1 hour teaching and 1 hour or so of Q&A and interaction
All live sessions will take place on Zoom.
Each session will also have its own module with additional resources, materials, and follow-up support provided through Google. Because of that, a Google or Gmail account will be necessary for participation in this class.
Exercises & Certification
For those who want to complete the course at the certification level, there will be a simple practical exercise posted in the modules after each session.
These exercises are designed to be accessible, useful, and easy to complete within the following week. Their purpose is not to overwhelm you, but to help you apply what you are learning in a direct and meaningful way.
This is how deeper learning happens: through observation, reflection, and practical application.
After the fourth session, participants will complete a final simple exercise that helps integrate the learning from the full course.
Completion of these exercises is what allows us to issue the:
Sun and Bloom Farms Permaculture Farm School Village Soil Regeneration Basics Certification
So the course is not only about receiving information — it is also about engaging with it in a way that helps it become real knowledge you can use.
What You’ll Receive
Your registration includes:
- 4 live online sessions on Zoom
- Live Q&A and conversation in every class
- A Google-based module for each session with additional resources
- Simple practical exercises for deeper application
- Access to a like-minded learning community
- A private 60–90 minute one-on-one consulting session with Lucian
- Sun and Bloom Farms Permaculture Farm School Village Soil Regeneration Basics Certification
The private consulting session is designed to help you apply the course material to your own land, soil, garden, farm, or specific questions.
Practical and Academically Grounded
This course is practical in the deepest sense.
The knowledge comes from a working regenerative farm and from years of applied experience teaching, consulting, observing, composting, growing, and building real systems.
At the same time, the course is also shaped by strong academic rigor.
- Lucian has taught as a college instructor in horticulture and permaculture, including both lecture-based and university-credit courses and labs.
- Anna Maria has also taught as a college instructor in urban farming, wellness gardening, and horticulture, again in both lecture and university-credit formats.
So while this course is deeply grounded in real-world farm practice, it is also taught with the structure, clarity, and seriousness of a true educational program.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for:
- gardeners
- homesteaders
- small farmers
- permaculture students
- orchard keepers
- market gardeners
- land stewards
- anyone who wants a deeper practical understanding of soil regeneration
You do not need to know everything already. You just need curiosity, commitment, and a desire to understand how soil actually works.
About the Instructor
Lucian Toma is a regenerative farmer, ecological designer, educator, and consultant with over a decade of experience teaching people how to work with land more intelligently and regeneratively.
He has taught workshops, courses, and lectures on permaculture, composting, soil regeneration, and ecological design in a wide range of settings, while also consulting with land stewards, farmers, and families on how to build healthier, more resilient systems.
Alongside his wife, Anna Maria, he co-founded and operates Sun and Bloom Farms in Lebanon, Missouri, where these principles are practiced daily through regenerative farming, education, and community-based learning.
This course brings together Lucian’s practical field experience, teaching background, and systems-based approach to soil health and fertility.
Investment
Early Bird: $295 (before April 15)
Regular Price: $365
A Note About the In-Person Intensive
We also offer an in-person Master Composting & Soil Regeneration Intensive at Sun and Bloom Farms for those who want a hands-on, on-farm learning experience.
This online series stands strongly on its own, but for those who are able to join us in person as well, the two experiences complement each other beautifully.
Closing Invitation
If you are ready to understand soil more deeply, build fertility more intelligently, and begin creating systems that grow stronger over time, we would love to have you join us. This is not just about improving soil. It is about learning how to work with life itself more skillfully.
Tallow Soap - All Organic Ingredients
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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
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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
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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
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
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