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We are a regenerative organic farm and permaculture learning facility outside of Lebanon Missouri. For our community, we grow nutrient dense vegetables and fruits, medicinal herbs, cut flowers, seedlings, and we raise free range organic fed chickens for market eggs. We also craft apothecary goods with wild and cultivated plants. We offer farm tours, hands-on homesteading workshops, community events and deep-dive training courses and apprenticeships on site. Visiting us, you would get to meet our goats, dogs, cats, guinea fowl and pigs also. We look forward to feed your mind, body and soul!
SHOP FRESH AND PRESERVED VEGGIES & FRUITS, BAKED GOODS, EGGS AND APOTHECARY ITEMS AT OUR FARM STAND, STARTING MARCH 2025! |
Farm Camp - Week 1 Registration
5/19-22 Animal Adventures
BACKGROUND
Anna Maria and Lucian started Sun and Bloom Farms (formerly Desert Bloom Farm) 6 years ago as a central meeting place for community education and growing nutritious food. Both have more than a decade-long professional career in education and agriculture in business, academic, government and non-profit environments. They created both individually and together a myriad of small and large community engagement programs, farm to table events, culinary educational workshops, college courses in horticulture and permaculture as professors, permaculture designs and consultations, workshop and courses, garden based curriculum, and of course different size farms. Through their work, children have always been a focal point. They have known that all their efforts put into regenerative farming, sustainability education, and community enrichment was not just for the current generation, but for future generations as well. The health and well being of all children has always been a high priority to ensure a thriving future for all. So Farm Camp was birthed to inspire, empower and support the healthy development of children, the leaders of our common regenerative future.
OUR APPROACH
Sun and Bloom Farms is pleased to offer Farm Camp as the next step in their commitment to community stewardship. While the farm operates as a fully functional market garden operation, it provides the perfect backdrop for nature based learning. The goals of Farm Camp is to provide open spaces for children to grow in knowledge, foster a sense of wonder for the natural world, and cultivate understanding of themselves and their peers. While Anna Maria and Lucian uphold Christsian values in their home and lives, the curriculum of Farm Camp will not be religious based, allowing for acceptance of a diverse array of students and families.
Our curriculum emerges with signals from the season. As farmers, we shift our daily work based upon the season progression. Children are naturally curious about the environment and we let their natural discoveries guide our explorations and activities. Our program includes a balance of teacher-directed and child-directed activities. Teacher-directed activities include group meeting/circle time, projects, crafts, walks, and science experiments. The remainder of our program time is centered on child-directed activities in our learning dome (gross motor play, blocks, easel, dramatic play, sensory bins, mud kitchen, books, etc. Our curriculum focuses on the experience and children being in the moment. We encourage imaginative, collaborative play for children of all ages.
Our camp days are spent outdoors, rain or shine. Our students come to camp prepared for all of the elements. Our farm is a beautiful space and our students engage with the environment and build knowledge in deep and meaningful ways. Families are our partners and ensure children are properly dressed for the weather each day. We see a direct correlation between how dirty and messy children get and how happy they feel.
We built this program for our own children and yours too. We know investing in our children and their future is one of our greatest tasks! A well worthy cause!
Farm Camp Schedule Summer 2025
During Farm Camp, children will move through activities throughout the day that will encourage critical thinking, cooperation, team work, creativity, and of course fun. Activities will include interactions with farm animals, making meals straight from the garden, playing in the soil, building bird houses just to name a few.
For the 2025 summer season, Farm Camp is eligible for children 3 - 8 years of age. Children must be potty trained, able to use the bathroom without assistance. If your child is not potty trained, a parent must stay onsite with the group during the duration of camp.
Registration, which you will find below, is for full a week attendance (Monday - Thursday). At this time we cannot offer a drop in registration by the day.
In order to ensure a stellar experience for campers, we are maxing attendance at 12 campers per week.
All weekly sessions run Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Farm Camp is held at Sun and Bloom Farms
18125 Jaybird Lane, Lebanon, MO 65536
Themes for each week:
- May 19-22 Animal adventures
- May 26-29 Plant pioneers: Local and Native Botany
- June 9-12 Insect Investigation
- June 16-19 Outdoor Cooking and Seasonal Ingredients
- June 23-26 Plant pioneers: In the Vegetable Garden
- July 14-17 Animal adventures
- July 21-24 Plant pioneers: Herbalism and Foraging for Children
- July 28-31 Water Works
- Aug 11-14 Plant pioneers: In the Vegetable Garden (All student / family pizza party)
- Aug 18-21 Water Works (Laclede county starts school)
- Aug 25-28 Animal adventures
- Sep 8-11 Outdoor Cooking and Seasonal Ingredients
- Sep 15-18 Plant pioneers: Herbalism and Foraging for Children
- Sep 22-25 Plant pioneers: Local and Native Botany
Sample schedule:
8:30- 8:45 Welcome & games
8:50-9:15 rotation 1 lesson / routine things
9:20-9:45 rotation 2 (more physical play) walk, visit to garden, animals
9:50-10:15 rotation 3 art/craft
10:20-10:40 snack break and play (more physical play)
10:45-11:10 rotation 4 layer 2 of lesson
11:15-11:40 rotation 5 (more physical play) game, another walk
11:45-12:00 wrap up activity
12:00 -12:30 lunch and pick up
DROP OFF/PICK UP
Drop-off begins at 8:15 am. Caregivers are required to sign their child in. Check in is by the Farm Store. If you arrive after 8:30 am, please accompany your child to the play area and sign them in. Please be sure that the child has used the toilet before leaving for school.
The class will remain in the play area until 12:15 pm then go to the pick up area. Children may be picked up no later than 12:35 pm, and sign-out is required. We are not able to support late pick-up. Only the caregivers or emergency contacts listed on the child’s registration form will be allowed to pick up your child. In the event an alternate person needs to pick up your child, the family must contact the teacher prior to the start of the program for that day. All persons who are not the parent/guardian of the child will be required to show their identification.
Caregivers are also welcomed to stay with their campers for the day. In fact, we appreciate it! All caregivers will be given a “Caregiver Handbook” for simple guidelines on how best to support the instructor and group that day. We ask that caregivers allow the instructor to facilitate the activities, help keep campers together, and support in activities as needed. All caregivers must abstain from using their phones during the session.
PROGRAM FEES
Registration is for each week, which is 4 days, Monday - Thursday.
We are offering a sliding scale pricing, which allows for some flexibility for families who need some assistance. Please choose what you can pay based upon the following:
- Mason Bee - $75 / week per child: for families who cannot pay the full price
- Honey Bee - $100 / week per child: for those who can pay a little more
- Carpenter Bee - $125 / week per child: is the actual full price
- Bumble Bee - $150 / week per child: the full price plus extra to sponsor another child
Siblings receive a 10% discount. Use discount code “SIBLING” at checkout.
VERY IMPORTANT: HOW TO REGISTER AND PAY
First:
Choose your Pay Level
Second:
Choose Quantity and select the number of children you are registering
Third:
After filling out your payment information add the following information in the comment section: Name and age of each child you are registering, and any other information you could share about them that will help us care for them right.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
We are accepting sponsorships for children who are financially unable to attend. You can select this option at the registration button below. Sponsorship is $125 each.
A limited amount of funds and partial scholarships are available each week to families requiring financial assistance with program costs. Please ask Anna Maria Desipris for an application (email info@sunandbloomfarms or call 775.742.7055). The scholarship application is confidential and based on the honor system (no financial statements needed). Families are asked to reapply each summer. Applications are reviewed and awarded based on fund availability and determination of need. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis while funds remain.
SCREENS AND TECHNOLOGY
For the safety and assurance of all families, cell phone use will not be allowed during session each day. Farm Camp instructors may be taking photos for our marketing, but campers and caregivers will not be allowed to use phones during the session. We understand some children may have them in backpacks, we kindly ask the phones stay there until children are outside the check in/check out table.
CLOTHING AND SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Each day children are required to bring a backpack marked clearly ((Backpacks with outside drink holders for easy access are recommended) with their child’s name and the following items:
- A dry change of (weather appropriate) clothing in a zip lock or water proof bag
- Bug spray and sunscreen (Children should come prepared with bug spray and sunscreen already applied.)
- A FULL water bottle with easy to access top
- A packed lunch
- Please note we cannot facilitate the distribution of medication while campers are in session
Clothing that can be covered in mud, paint, sand, and other materials of outdoor learning are necessary every day! Please no fancy clothing or costumes. Children also need comfortable and protective shoes with gripping soles for running, jumping, and climbing. Exposed toes and shoes that slip off easily are not allowed. Layers of clothing for changing weather may be needed throughout the day.
If you need assistance in acquiring the recommended clothing, please let us know.
WEAPONS POLICY
No student or caregivers, shall possess, use or distribute a weapon when on the Sun and Bloom Farm property. The definition of a weapon includes, but is not limited to, any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or any device such as a knife, pellet gun, air gun or BB gun, that is designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm. No toy guns, swords, or knives are allowed. We will ask that children do not pretend to shoot or otherwise injure another human.
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
We practice the utmost respect for nature. For this reason, we will adhere to the following practices:
- Stay in designated learning areas only. Children are less likely to encounter poisonous plants, snakes or ticks.
- Consider the need before picking or destroying live plants, mushrooms, leaves, flowers, or limbs. Always ask an instructor before picking.
- Do not purposely harm any live animals.
- Practice Leave No Trace: Pick up all trash and erase any evidence of human activity if possible.
- Minimize the use of plastic, single use items, and disposables. Including in packed lunches. (trash, recycling, and compost are practiced on the farm)
SNACK AND FOOD POLICY
Children are welcome to bring snacks to have during the program, please pack appropriate and healthy options. We will also provide a snack for designated snack time. Snacks will be most likely something from the farm or an organic store bought option. We urge families to provide children with a filling breakfast before Farm Camp. Children will be required to use the handwashing station before eating a snack. We encourage reusable containers and waste-free snacks. Sharing food and drinks will not be allowed. In the event your family wants to share a snack or treat for a birthday or special occasion, please let the teacher know beforehand so we can clear it with the other families. Please do not bring allergen foods like tree nuts.
HAZARDS POLICY, INCLUDING INSECTS, TICKS, POISONOUS PLANTS
This is a fully functioning, working farm. Children will not be allowed to meander through active work areas where equipment is being used. However, it is plausible that shovels, irrigation tubes, rakes etc may be present. There are also active honeybee hives onsite. IF your child has an EPI-PEN allergy to honeybees, please notify us at registration. There may also be contact with other stinging insects, ticks, or poison ivy.
By enrolling your children in Farm Camp, families understand the hazards and risks associated with an all-outdoor program and release SUN AND BLOOM FARMS from any liability. Families will need to sign liability waivers before the start of each Farm Camp week.
BY REGISTERING YOUR CHILD AND YOURSELF AS THEIR GUARDIAN TO THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
I, in consideration of the services provided by SUN AND BLOOM FARMS, its agents, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on its behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as “SUN AND BLOOM FARMS"), hereby agree to release SUN AND BLOOM FARMS, as follows:
1. I acknowledge and understand that participation in a course, workshop or any event provided by Sun And Bloom Farms is purely voluntary, and I elect to individually participate at my own risk, and be completely responsible for my own child or children I am bringing to participate.
2. I agree to release and hold harmless Sun And Bloom Farms from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation, and my own child or children that I am bringing to participate in courses, workshops, events or activities at Sun And Bloom Farms.
3. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damages I or my own child or children might suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injuries or damages myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I or my child, or children, may have.
4. I realize that any photos or videos taken of me or my child, or children, during any courses, workshops or events become property of Sun And Bloom Farms and may be used in marketing materials used online or in print worldwide. I realize there will be no compensation for the use of said photos or videos. I hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize the use by Sun And Bloom Farms, of any and all photographs, video, voice recordings, or other media taken of me or my child including derivative works thereof (collectively, the “Images”), and any reproduction of them in any form in any media whatsoever, whether now known or hereafter created, throughout the world in perpetuity. I understand and agree that Images and Videos using my likeness will become property of Sun And Bloom Farms and will not be returned. I also consent to and authorize the use by Sun And Bloom Farms of the Images and Videos for commercial gain. If I do not want pictures taken of me or my children, I will communicate that in advance via email.
By registering your children to this program you accept the terms of this agreement on this description, and acknowledge that you had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. You have read and understood it, agree to be bound by its terms, and consent to your child's participation in the Sun And Bloom Farms offerings.
Farm Camp - All 14 Weeks Registration
Full Participation
BACKGROUND
Anna Maria and Lucian started Sun and Bloom Farms (formerly Desert Bloom Farm) 6 years ago as a central meeting place for community education and growing nutritious food. Both have more than a decade-long professional career in education and agriculture in business, academic, government and non-profit environments. They created both individually and together a myriad of small and large community engagement programs, farm to table events, culinary educational workshops, college courses in horticulture and permaculture as professors, permaculture designs and consultations, workshop and courses, garden based curriculum, and of course different size farms. Through their work, children have always been a focal point. They have known that all their efforts put into regenerative farming, sustainability education, and community enrichment was not just for the current generation, but for future generations as well. The health and well being of all children has always been a high priority to ensure a thriving future for all. So Farm Camp was birthed to inspire, empower and support the healthy development of children, the leaders of our common regenerative future.
OUR APPROACH
Sun and Bloom Farms is pleased to offer Farm Camp as the next step in their commitment to community stewardship. While the farm operates as a fully functional market garden operation, it provides the perfect backdrop for nature based learning. The goals of Farm Camp is to provide open spaces for children to grow in knowledge, foster a sense of wonder for the natural world, and cultivate understanding of themselves and their peers. While Anna Maria and Lucian uphold Christsian values in their home and lives, the curriculum of Farm Camp will not be religious based, allowing for acceptance of a diverse array of students and families.
Our curriculum emerges with signals from the season. As farmers, we shift our daily work based upon the season progression. Children are naturally curious about the environment and we let their natural discoveries guide our explorations and activities. Our program includes a balance of teacher-directed and child-directed activities. Teacher-directed activities include group meeting/circle time, projects, crafts, walks, and science experiments. The remainder of our program time is centered on child-directed activities in our learning dome (gross motor play, blocks, easel, dramatic play, sensory bins, mud kitchen, books, etc. Our curriculum focuses on the experience and children being in the moment. We encourage imaginative, collaborative play for children of all ages.
Our camp days are spent outdoors, rain or shine. Our students come to camp prepared for all of the elements. Our farm is a beautiful space and our students engage with the environment and build knowledge in deep and meaningful ways. Families are our partners and ensure children are properly dressed for the weather each day. We see a direct correlation between how dirty and messy children get and how happy they feel.
We built this program for our own children and yours too. We know investing in our children and their future is one of our greatest tasks! A well worthy cause!
Farm Camp Schedule Summer 2025
During Farm Camp, children will move through activities throughout the day that will encourage critical thinking, cooperation, team work, creativity, and of course fun. Activities will include interactions with farm animals, making meals straight from the garden, playing in the soil, building bird houses just to name a few.
For the 2025 summer season, Farm Camp is eligible for children 3 - 8 years of age. Children must be potty trained, able to use the bathroom without assistance. If your child is not potty trained, a parent must stay onsite with the group during the duration of camp.
Registration, which you will find below, is for full a week attendance (Monday - Thursday). At this time we cannot offer a drop in registration by the day.
In order to ensure a stellar experience for campers, we are maxing attendance at 12 campers per week.
All weekly sessions run Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Farm Camp is held at Sun and Bloom Farms
18125 Jaybird Lane, Lebanon, MO 65536
Themes for each week:
- May 19-22 Animal adventures
- May 26-29 Plant pioneers: Local and Native Botany
- June 9-12 Insect Investigation
- June 16-19 Outdoor Cooking and Seasonal Ingredients
- June 23-26 Plant pioneers: In the Vegetable Garden
- July 14-17 Animal adventures
- July 21-24 Plant pioneers: Herbalism and Foraging for Children
- July 28-31 Water Works
- Aug 11-14 Plant pioneers: In the Vegetable Garden (All student / family pizza party)
- Aug 18-21 Water Works (Laclede county starts school)
- Aug 25-28 Animal adventures
- Sep 8-11 Outdoor Cooking and Seasonal Ingredients
- Sep 15-18 Plant pioneers: Herbalism and Foraging for Children
- Sep 22-25 Plant pioneers: Local and Native Botany
Sample schedule:
8:30- 8:45 Welcome & games
8:50-9:15 rotation 1 lesson / routine things
9:20-9:45 rotation 2 (more physical play) walk, visit to garden, animals
9:50-10:15 rotation 3 art/craft
10:20-10:40 snack break and play (more physical play)
10:45-11:10 rotation 4 layer 2 of lesson
11:15-11:40 rotation 5 (more physical play) game, another walk
11:45-12:00 wrap up activity
12:00 -12:30 lunch and pick up
DROP OFF/PICK UP
Drop-off begins at 8:15 am. Caregivers are required to sign their child in. Check in is by the Farm Store. If you arrive after 8:30 am, please accompany your child to the play area and sign them in. Please be sure that the child has used the toilet before leaving for school.
The class will remain in the play area until 12:15 pm then go to the pick up area. Children may be picked up no later than 12:35 pm, and sign-out is required. We are not able to support late pick-up. Only the caregivers or emergency contacts listed on the child’s registration form will be allowed to pick up your child. In the event an alternate person needs to pick up your child, the family must contact the teacher prior to the start of the program for that day. All persons who are not the parent/guardian of the child will be required to show their identification.
Caregivers are also welcomed to stay with their campers for the day. In fact, we appreciate it! All caregivers will be given a “Caregiver Handbook” for simple guidelines on how best to support the instructor and group that day. We ask that caregivers allow the instructor to facilitate the activities, help keep campers together, and support in activities as needed. All caregivers must abstain from using their phones during the session.
PROGRAM FEES
Registration is for each week, which is 4 days, Monday - Thursday.
We are offering a sliding scale pricing, which allows for some flexibility for families who need some assistance. Please choose what you can pay based upon the following:
- Mason Bee - $75 / week per child: for families who cannot pay the full price (14 weeks = $1,050)
- Honey Bee - $100 / week per child: for those who can pay a little more (14 weeks = $1,400)
- Carpenter Bee - $125 / week per child: is the actual full price (14 weeks = $1,750)
- Bumble Bee - $150 / week per child: the full price plus extra to sponsor another child (14 weeks = $2,100)
Siblings receive a 10% discount. Use discount code “SIBLING” at checkout.
VERY IMPORTANT: HOW TO REGISTER AND PAY
First:
Choose your Pay Level
Second:
Choose Quantity and select the number of children you are registering
Third:
After filling out your payment information add the following information in the comment section: Name and age of each child you are registering, and any other information you could share about them that will help us care for them right.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
We are accepting sponsorships for children who are financially unable to attend. You can select this option at the registration button below. Sponsorship is $125 each.
A limited amount of funds and partial scholarships are available each week to families requiring financial assistance with program costs. Please ask Anna Maria Desipris for an application (email info@sunandbloomfarms or call 775.742.7055). The scholarship application is confidential and based on the honor system (no financial statements needed). Families are asked to reapply each summer. Applications are reviewed and awarded based on fund availability and determination of need. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis while funds remain.
SCREENS AND TECHNOLOGY
For the safety and assurance of all families, cell phone use will not be allowed during session each day. Farm Camp instructors may be taking photos for our marketing, but campers and caregivers will not be allowed to use phones during the session. We understand some children may have them in backpacks, we kindly ask the phones stay there until children are outside the check in/check out table.
CLOTHING AND SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Each day children are required to bring a backpack marked clearly ((Backpacks with outside drink holders for easy access are recommended) with their child’s name and the following items:
- A dry change of (weather appropriate) clothing in a zip lock or water proof bag
- Bug spray and sunscreen (Children should come prepared with bug spray and sunscreen already applied.)
- A FULL water bottle with easy to access top
- A packed lunch
- Please note we cannot facilitate the distribution of medication while campers are in session
Clothing that can be covered in mud, paint, sand, and other materials of outdoor learning are necessary every day! Please no fancy clothing or costumes. Children also need comfortable and protective shoes with gripping soles for running, jumping, and climbing. Exposed toes and shoes that slip off easily are not allowed. Layers of clothing for changing weather may be needed throughout the day.
If you need assistance in acquiring the recommended clothing, please let us know.
WEAPONS POLICY
No student or caregivers, shall possess, use or distribute a weapon when on the Sun and Bloom Farm property. The definition of a weapon includes, but is not limited to, any firearm, whether loaded or unloaded, or any device such as a knife, pellet gun, air gun or BB gun, that is designed as a weapon and capable of producing death or great bodily harm. No toy guns, swords, or knives are allowed. We will ask that children do not pretend to shoot or otherwise injure another human.
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
We practice the utmost respect for nature. For this reason, we will adhere to the following practices:
- Stay in designated learning areas only. Children are less likely to encounter poisonous plants, snakes or ticks.
- Consider the need before picking or destroying live plants, mushrooms, leaves, flowers, or limbs. Always ask an instructor before picking.
- Do not purposely harm any live animals.
- Practice Leave No Trace: Pick up all trash and erase any evidence of human activity if possible.
- Minimize the use of plastic, single use items, and disposables. Including in packed lunches. (trash, recycling, and compost are practiced on the farm)
SNACK AND FOOD POLICY
Children are welcome to bring snacks to have during the program, please pack appropriate and healthy options. We will also provide a snack for designated snack time. Snacks will be most likely something from the farm or an organic store bought option. We urge families to provide children with a filling breakfast before Farm Camp. Children will be required to use the handwashing station before eating a snack. We encourage reusable containers and waste-free snacks. Sharing food and drinks will not be allowed. In the event your family wants to share a snack or treat for a birthday or special occasion, please let the teacher know beforehand so we can clear it with the other families. Please do not bring allergen foods like tree nuts.
HAZARDS POLICY, INCLUDING INSECTS, TICKS, POISONOUS PLANTS
This is a fully functioning, working farm. Children will not be allowed to meander through active work areas where equipment is being used. However, it is plausible that shovels, irrigation tubes, rakes etc may be present. There are also active honeybee hives onsite. IF your child has an EPI-PEN allergy to honeybees, please notify us at registration. There may also be contact with other stinging insects, ticks, or poison ivy.
By enrolling your children in Farm Camp, families understand the hazards and risks associated with an all-outdoor program and release SUN AND BLOOM FARMS from any liability. Families will need to sign liability waivers before the start of each Farm Camp week.
BY REGISTERING YOUR CHILD AND YOURSELF AS THEIR GUARDIAN TO THIS EVENT YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:
I, in consideration of the services provided by SUN AND BLOOM FARMS, its agents, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on its behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as “SUN AND BLOOM FARMS"), hereby agree to release SUN AND BLOOM FARMS, as follows:
1. I acknowledge and understand that participation in a course, workshop or any event provided by Sun And Bloom Farms is purely voluntary, and I elect to individually participate at my own risk, and be completely responsible for my own child or children I am bringing to participate.
2. I agree to release and hold harmless Sun And Bloom Farms from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected with my participation, and my own child or children that I am bringing to participate in courses, workshops, events or activities at Sun And Bloom Farms.
3. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damages I or my own child or children might suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the costs of such injuries or damages myself. I further certify that I am willing to assume the risk of any medical or physical condition I or my child, or children, may have.
4. I realize that any photos or videos taken of me or my child, or children, during any courses, workshops or events become property of Sun And Bloom Farms and may be used in marketing materials used online or in print worldwide. I realize there will be no compensation for the use of said photos or videos. I hereby irrevocably consent to and authorize the use by Sun And Bloom Farms, of any and all photographs, video, voice recordings, or other media taken of me or my child including derivative works thereof (collectively, the “Images”), and any reproduction of them in any form in any media whatsoever, whether now known or hereafter created, throughout the world in perpetuity. I understand and agree that Images and Videos using my likeness will become property of Sun And Bloom Farms and will not be returned. I also consent to and authorize the use by Sun And Bloom Farms of the Images and Videos for commercial gain. If I do not want pictures taken of me or my children, I will communicate that in advance via email.
By registering your children to this program you accept the terms of this agreement on this description, and acknowledge that you had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. You have read and understood it, agree to be bound by its terms, and consent to your child's participation in the Sun And Bloom Farms offerings.
Produce CSA 2025 (May-October)
Fresh & Regenerative
What is our CSA Produce Share:
CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture and is a system by which customers enjoy weekly pickups of fresh produce throughout the growing season after paying a discounted member price before the season begins. Customers secure a weekly box of farm goodies for a number of weeks, also called a share, and save money, while the farmer is able to plan the growing and harvest processes better for freshness.
We launched our program in 2023 and in 2024 we served 33 families with weekly shares for 21 weeks between May and October.
In 2025 we are offering 12 shares, picked up once every 2 weeks, between the end of May to end of October, with produce from our farm and other local chemicals-free, regenerative, farms (including farmers we trained, are training, and/or have signed, or signing, our chemicals-free and regenerative farm practices accord). At this point, we are also limiting the number of shares we provide to up to 40 (they will be reserved fast!).
How our Produce Share CSA Works:
Our CSA shares include an assortment of vegetables picked up by the customers every two weeks. Pickups will happen at our farm, located between Camdenton and Lebanon, or at one of the local farmers' markets we attend, right after they are harvested. Pickups on the farm are on Saturdays, from 9 am to 4 pm. Pickups at the Camdenton Farmers Market are also on Saturdays from 8 am to noon. Other possible locations in Lebanon may be announced in early 2025. The exact pick-up schedule will be announced to the share holders in April - the first day for pick will be either Saturday, May the 17th or the 24th, 2025.
This year we offer only whole shares picked up every 2 weeks - they provide a good amount of produce for 2 to 4 people, depending on their love of fresh vegetables. Our farm stand is open every Saturday from April to the end of October (or longer) and share holders can choose to get additional produce at a 10% CSA member discount - the 10% discount applies to shopping with us at the Farmers' Markets also.
Our CSA offers Choice:
Our CSA model offers the freedom to choose what veggies you want to take home. This is available on the farm only! CSA members that pick up at other locations will have a premade box with an assortment - please understand we cannot make exceptions. Our harvests consist of up to twenty (20) different vegetables, according to what is in season. Share members will get 12 of these items. Items will include pre-portioned bunches for veggies such as radishes, carrots, beets, kale and chard, and pre-portioned quantities between around 1 to 2 pounds for potatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, beans and the likes, and more pounds when we have squashes, melons, watermelons and pumpkins. We'll be generous regardless and choosing multiples of the same item will be fine. A typical weekly whole share will include veggies to eat raw in salads, and veggies to cook, and will weigh an average of anywhere between 12 and 20 pounds. We grow mostly heirloom varieties, with regenerative, beyond organic practices, focused on nutrient density.
What we grow for the CSA shares:
Radishes, Carrots, Beets, Potatoes, Peas, Spinach, Lettuces, Cabbages, Kales, Broccoli, Micro-greens, Chard, Culinary Herbs (Parsley, Cilantro, Dill, Basil, Oregano and more), Green Onions, Garlic, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, Zucchinis, Squashes, Onions, Beans and Flowers. We also partner with farmers that grow with the same people and earth respecting values as ours, and we may periodically have other produce available for the box such as asparagus, berries and melons.
Tentative Pick-up Schedule:
Saturdays: May 24, June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, August 30, September 13, September 27, October 11, October 25.
2025 Share Market Fair Prices
Paid in full by December 1st, 2024 - 20% off
- $575 - 12 shares - picked up every other week between end of May and end of October - (20% off the full price of our single shares during the growing season)
Paid in full by January 15th, 2024 - 15% off - if any shares available
- $615 - 12 shares - picked up every other week between end of May and end of October - (15% off the full price of our single shares during the growing season)
Paid in full by March 15th, 2025 - 10% off - if any shares available
- $650 - 12 shares - picked up every other week between end of May and end of October - (10% off the full price of our single shares during the growing season)
Paid in full by May 1st, 2025 - if any shares available
- $720 - 12 shares - picked up every other week between end of May and end of October
All CSA Share members will also have 10% off for the entire 2025 for anything we sell on and off the farm, including additional produce, apothecary items and other farm goods from March through December.
We are committed to making our CSA as accessible as possible. We will accept SNAP/EBT and will honor the prices of the time any person using these forms of payment reach out to us. We also welcome most bartering and work-for-share arrangements.
Please understand we cannot provide refunds!
Thank you for shopping with us!
Micro Greens - Heirloom & Organic
Only a few left!
With Live Roots
Pre-order during the week before Thursday Evening and Pick-up at our Farm Store, on Friday from 2 to 7 pm or Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm.
Farm & Farm Store Address: 18125 Jaybird Ln, Lebanon 18125
We grow only organic and heirloom microogreens seeds in soilless mediums certified for organic growing. Nothing but water goes intro growing them.
Our Microgreens come planted in individual 3.5" pots with Live Roots, which prolongs their shelf life, provide 2nd cuttings and can be planted in your garden also!
TASTE & TEXTURE DESCRIPTIONS of the Micro Greens we Grow for You:
- MILD MIX BRASSICAS - This blend of mildly flavored brassicas contains mizuna, cabbage, kale, and kohlrabi. Mostly green with a touch of purple.
- RADISH MIX - A vibrant, mildly spicy blend of purple and green radish leaves with red, purple, and pink stems. Micro radish greens are lofty and add weight to a mix, resulting in a heavier product. A visually stunning, flavorful mix for ultimate plate appeal.
FUN FACTS:
- microgreens are vegetables, grains and herbs grown from seed, sown very densely, and harvested and consumed as immature plants, with developed cotyledons (first leaves) and partially expanded trues leaves, 7 to 21 days young
- they were first used as culinary garnishes for beauty and later as added tastes and textures to dishes in high cuisine on the US coasts in the 1980's; they became a hot commodity once their packed, dense, nutrient profile and health benefits was understood at the beginning of the 21st century; they are considered a SuperFood!
NUTRIENTS PROFILE:
- Packed with vitamins A, C, E, K, and several B types, especially Biotin, as well as choline and high amounts of minerals, such as potassium, iron, zinc, magnesium, copper, calcium, phosphorus, and many antioxidants, such as polyphenols - the amount of each depends on the type of grown (for example Brassica microgreens are packed with more Calcium than other microgreens)
HEALTH BENEFITS:
- Immune Boosting – High in vitamin C to fight infections
- Skin & Joint Health – Supports collagen production & reduces inflammation
- Digestive Support – Fiber aids digestion & may protect against colon cancer
- Heart & Blood Sugar Health – Antioxidants and fiber regulate sugar levels
CUISINE:
- Can be snacked on raw by themselves, as a simple salad, or added to heftier salads, on top of soups and stews, as well a superfood substitute to lettuce in sandwiches, wraps and burgers!
- This is a kids’ extra favorite!
Please call us for large quantity pricing and deliveries!
Pre-order Organic Eggs Weekly (dozen)
Farm Fresh Eggs
Pre-order during the week before Thursday Evening and Pick-up at our Farm Store, on Friday from 2 to 7 pm.
Farm & Farm Store Address: 18125 Jaybird Ln, Lebanon 18125
All of our eggs are free range, organic fed, chicken eggs, brown or mixed colors (including blue and green).
We pride ourselves in the high quality lives our chickens have! Access to grass, bugs, and a diverse array of native and beneficial pasture plants everyday, while supplemented with organic layer feed and scratch grain, make for healthy and happy chickens. Their yolks are bright orange indicating a healthy diet and more nutrition available in the egg for you.
We will send you a confirmation email!
Our cost is $7 now!
PERMACULTURE COURSE
Education Reimagined
LEVEL UP PERMACULTURE™ IS OUR TRADE MARKED APPROACH TO BRING PERMACULTURE EDUCATION TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE!
FIRST THING IS FIRST: WHAT IS PERMACULTURE?
Permaculture is a holistic-system design approach for creating and managing regenerative and sustainable human living and social spaces, as well as institutions, to have the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems. Permaculture design creates spaces and socio-economic interactions that meet evolving human needs, while also maintaining the continuous health of our life sustaining ecosystems. With permaculture we can design small gardens, 1 or more acres homesteads, large scale farms, school gardens, community centers, entire neighborhoods, and even more complex agro ecological productive systems - any of these spaces would contribute to a better and more resilient life for all involved and touched by its effects. The design approach is scalable and it can be applied to business, community, and other human arrangements. In fact a complete permaculture design of a space, usually includes a business, community or even personal or family life plan. Permaculture was first presented together by an Australian scientist and systems' thinker, Bill Mollison, who combined earth and agricultural sciences with indigenous wisdoms he gathered from around the world, and patterns observed in nature. Permaculture Design courses have been taught around the world since the 1980's and have evolved to become a blueprint for resiliently thriving on planet earth. We, the team from Sun And Bloom, have been teaching, consulting and living permaculture for over a decade and believe that it should be an education all citizens of the world have. We are here to make it happen.
LEVEL UP PERMACULTURE™
OUR NEW 2024 ONLINE PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE THAT IS UNIQUE IN THE REGENERATIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING REALM. HERE IS HOW:
- You can choose your level of participation and upgrade anytime from Free to Donation Based, Full Content or Design Certification. All 20 main course presentations are 2 hours long.
- You can choose to design and launch your permaculture business, design your land, join another participant's project, just grow your wisdom, expand your network and community, or all of the above.
- You can choose to get broad exposure in the community as a regenerative systems thinker and designer via our reach.
- You can choose to be paid for your creativity and hard work - best project designs will be voted by the course community for cash prizes!
LEVEL UP PERMACULTURE™ SCHEDULE
See the Detailed schedule with the course themes and topics in the 2nd picture of this product page.
LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT
LEVEL UP PERMACULTURE™ COURSE LEVEL:
FREE (register before 3/5/25)
Goals:
- To give you an awareness and better understanding of Permaculture and Permaculture Design.
What you Get at the FREE LEVEL:
- 48 hours access to each of the 20, 2 hour, Webinar Sessions + the course public final presentations.
- Weekly reminders with links to the Webinar Sessions viewing locations on multiple social platforms.
- Optional access to other free resources, live courses, webinars and related community communications.
- Opportunity to upgrade to a higher course level anytime before June 21st, 2025.
LEVEL UP PERMACULTURE™ COURSE LEVEL:
DONATION BASED (starts at $37) ($77 AFTER 3/5/25)
Goals:
- All from the Free Course Level + opportunities to reflect on and study further the topics presented in each Live Session.
What you get at the DONATION BASED LEVEL:
- Everything from the Free Course Level.
- Unlimited LifeTime Access to the Private Facebook Group for this Course (includes higher levels participants).
- Unlimited LifeTime Access to the Recordings of the 20 Webinar Sessions and public final presentations.
- Unlimited LifeTime Access to 1 additional educational resource for each Live Webinar Session (20 resources).
- Opportunity to see all the presentations of the Certification Course Level participants and vote for the best.
LEVEL UP PERMACULTURE™ COURSE LEVEL:
FULL CONTENT ($247) ($297 AFTER 3/5/25)
Goals:
- All from the Donation Based Course Level + the resources for a deep dive study of Permaculture and Permaculture Design.
What you get at the FULL CONTENT LEVEL:
- Everything from the Donation Based Course Level.
- Unlimited LifeTime Access to one additional 1 hour Recorded Live Q&A for each Live Sessions (20 additional hours)
- Unlimited LifeTime Access to one additional 1 hour Recorded Design Group Mentorship every 2 weeks (10 additional hours)
- Unlimited LifeTime Access to a full course worth of resources for each topic covered, including multiple from each of the following categories: list of links, videos, audios, articles, free courses, research based guide and fact sheets, book chapters and full books - you will receive access to a new folder with these resources after each session!
LEVEL UP PERMACULTURE™ COURSE LEVEL:
DESIGN CERTIFICATION ($497) ($597 AFTER 9/4/2024) (SPOTS ARE LIMITED)
Goals:
- All from the Full Content Course Level + our professional and community support for you to complete a certification + the opportunity to win a cash prize for your project presentation!
What you get at the DESIGN CERTIFICATION LEVEL:
- Everything from the Full Content Course Level
- Chat, Audio and Video Access to 20 1hour Live Q&A for each session (20 additional hours) (recordings included)
- Chat, Audio and Video Access to 10 1hour Live Design Group Mentorship every 2 weeks (10 additional hours) (recordings included)
- Access to private Course Platform to pose questions at anytime during the course and get answers from the course instructors via weekly 1 hour Live Q&A and anytime on the Course Platform by the Certification Course Level Community (unlimited Design Certification Course Level Community support during the course)
- 1 hour per month of additional 1-on-1 mentorship and consulting from the course instructors between March and August 2025 period to help you complete your project design and presentation (3 additional hours) (they do not compound, you must use the 30 minutes each month)
- Opportunity to present your project design publicly to our entire network or just the paying course participants community, and get it voted by the paying course participant community to win a cash prize. The cash prize is 10% of the total revenue gathered from the Design Certification Course Level participants' registration fee of $597. You can also opt out of participating in winning the cash prize. To get certified you will have to present your project to the paying Course Level community, including the Donation Based, Full Content and Design Certification levels, but can choose to also share it publicly - in case you are not able to do it during the week of presentations, in August 2025, you will have to do it during one of the next round of Certification Presentations in 2026 or beyond. See other details below.
- Priority registration and 15% off any of our future online or in person courses.
- 79 hours of education and interaction! 36 hours of Presentations, 20 hours Live Q&A after each Presentation, , 14 hours of Design Group Mentorship, 6 hours of 1 on 1 mentorship, 1 hour presenting to the community, 2 hours of community acknowledgements & celebrations.
LEVEL UP PERMACULTURE™ COURSE LOGISTICS, DISCLAIMERS, RULES:
- WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THE COURSE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ALL OF ITS LOGISTICS, DISCLAIMERS AND RULES!
- We invite you to make this course an opportunity to improve your life and the life of those you cared about, while also making the world a better world. We invite you to bring your best attitude, intentions and positive communication to this course - in fact we will share a lot of resources on what that can look like and its benefits. There are infinite possibilities for growth with the wisdom shared in the course content and with the course community.
- The Course will have a designated public Facebook Page open to all, where all the Live Webinar Sessions, other announcements and resources, as well as the final public project presentations will be shared - this is a space solely used for this purpose and no other - comments will be open and monitored for course related communication that is humane, courteous, respectful and positive (unfortunately, users with any other communication will be blocked from commenting) (additional details will be posted on the page)
- The Course paying participants will have access to a designated private Facebook Group, where all the recordings of the Live Webinar Sessions and PDF presentations will live as well as other course announcements, resources and conversations - this is a space solely used for this purpose and no other - comments will be open and monitored for course related communication that is humane, courteous, respectful and positive (unfortunately, users with any other communication will be blocked from commenting) (additional details will be posted on the group)
- Anyone can upgrade to the next level up anytime. All the past promised recordings and resources will be available to them after upgrading. However, if you upgrade to the Design Certificate any time after any of the Live Webinar Sessions, you will loose access to getting Live or priority Written answers to questions related to Live Webinar Sessions topics you missed, as well as the 1-on-1 mentorship.
- For Certification: you must complete a master conceptual design, accompanied by a rationale and details report, and perform a presentation in front of your peers or the public (you can choose to present only to your peers and not opt in for the voting). You will also have to provide feedback to at least one other project proposals or final project presentations. Please note that we are not looking for perfection, we do have a certification 100 points standard on what the design, report and presentation must contain, and that information will be available as early as October 1st 2024. You must achieve a minimum of 80 out of 100 points for the certification. Teams can also form and produce one project design, report and presentation and all can get certified - they all need to be registered to the Design Certificate Course Level.
- For the cash prize: you must do everything for the certification. You must announce your intention to go for the cash price as early as October 1st 2024 and as late as December 31st 2024. You also must use a specific free app for the design and one specific free app for the presentation, and you will need a google account to use them. If you already have a Permaculture Design Certification, you will have to share that with the paying course community when you announce your intention to run for the cash prize. Teams can also form from the Design Certification Course Level to enter to be voted for the cash prize, the cash prize will remain the same, 10% off the revenue gathered from the registration fee of the Design Certification Level Participants of $497 each, and team members will have to decide which individual will receive the prize to split it how the team sees fit. All Design Certification Course Level participants will know what the revenue gathered is by the number of participants in the private Course Platform. The voting community will be comprised of the Donation Based, Full Content and Design Certificate course community, will have 1 vote per participant and will vote for one project only on February 22nd, 2025 between 7 am and 2 pm CST. All votes will be live on the Facebook Group.
- Due to the course format, we do not offer refunds at any time, unless the unlikely event that course is cancelled.
JOIN THE LEARNING CONDUCIVE TO A RESILIENTLY THRIVING ON PLANET EARTH!
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
Healing Salve - Blessed Bee
Our Original Salve
A luscious combination of olive oil, beeswax, Plantain, Comfrey, Calendula, Yarrow and St. John’s Wort. This is our favorite tool for daily face and body skin care. Olive oil hydrates skin while beeswax gives a protective barrier to moisture loss and prevents dryness. The blend of herbs rebuilds skin cells, disinfects, and heals scars, abrasions, and scabs. Also effective on eczema, calluses, extreme dryness/peeling, sunburns and acne. It’s a beautiful powerhouse!
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