Growing Community Through
Regenerative Living
Education, Agriculture & Wellbeing Rooted in Nature
Regenerative Agriculture
Nature-Based Education
Community Wellbeing
Cultivating Community, Regeneration, and Intergenerational Learning
The Sagamore Foundation is the nonprofit heart of Sagamore Pond — a place where land, learning, and community come together to create a more resilient future. Rooted in regenerative agriculture and nature‑based education, our mission is to strengthen wellbeing for children, families, and communities through hands‑on experiences that reconnect people with the land and with one another.
We believe that when people slow down, learn together, and share responsibility, they rediscover a sense of belonging that is often missing in modern life. Our programs invite families, worldschoolers, and community members to participate in meaningful work, creative exploration, and intergenerational connection.
Our Mission
To cultivate community wellbeing through regenerative agriculture, nature‑based education, and intergenerational learning — creating spaces where people of all ages can grow, contribute, and thrive.
What We Do
Nature‑Based Education
Children learn through hands‑on exploration, outdoor play, and real farm work. Our programs nurture curiosity, confidence, and a deep connection to the natural world.
Regenerative Agriculture
We steward the land through practices that restore soil health, protect ecosystems, and model sustainable food production. Our farm serves as a living classroom for families and learners of all ages.
Intergenerational Community
We bring children, adults, and elders together in meaningful ways — sharing skills, stories, and daily rhythms that strengthen community bonds.
Seasonal Farm School
Our immersive Seasonal Nature‑Based Farm School welcomes worldschool families for monthly or full‑season stays in the fall and spring. Children participate in animal care, gardening, cooking, and outdoor learning while families experience a slower, healthier pace of life on the farm.
Community Expansion & Affordable Agricultural Living
In partnership with regional organizations, we are developing sustainable, affordable housing and agricultural living opportunities that support long‑term community resilience.
We offer two immersive learning seasons each year:
Fall World School
September 1 – November 30
The fall season invites families into the rhythms of harvest, stewardship, and preparation. Children ages 3–13 engage in hands‑on learning rooted in ecology, animal care, seasonal crafts, and land‑based science. Families participate in daily farm rhythms, community meals, and shared projects that build confidence, independence, and connection.
Spring World School
March 1 – May 31
Spring brings renewal, planting, and exploration. Children ages 3–13 learn through gardening, pond ecology, weather observation, engineering challenges, and creative arts inspired by the land. Families join in regenerative farm work, nature walks, and intergenerational learning experiences that celebrate growth and curiosity.
Sliding‑Scale Pricing Model for Seasonal Farm School per Family
Monthly Rate (includes accommodations in canvas tents or micro cabins + shared meals + full program access)
Families self‑select the tier that best reflects their financial reality.
Community Access
- Household Income: Under $45,000
- For families with limited financial flexibility who would not be able to participate without reduced pricing.
- Supports accessibility and community diversity.
Supported
- Household Income: $45,000–$75,000
- For families who can contribute modestly but still need support to participate fully.
Sustaining
- Household Income: $75,000–$120,000
- For families with stable income who can pay closer to the true cost of the program.
Community Builder
- Household Income: $120,000–$180,000
- For families who can comfortably cover their stay and help sustain the program for others.
Pay‑It‑Forward
- Household Income: $180,000+
- For families who want to directly support accessibility, land stewardship, and community expansion.
- Helps subsidize Tier 1 & Tier 2 families.
School Registration
Join our nature-based learning community where children grow, explore, and thrive.
Spots are limited and fill quickly each season.
Click below to enroll now and secure your child’s place.
A Living‑Learning Community
Families staying at Sagamore Pond become part of a working regenerative farm and intergenerational village.
Each season includes:
• Daily nature‑based learning blocks for children
• Independent exploration time that fosters creativity and resilience
• Family participation in real farm work—animal care, gardening, stewardship
• Community rituals that anchor the week and season
• Optional afternoon workshops in crafts, cooking, building, and land skills
• Shared meals, celebrations, and seasonal traditions
Our world school model is designed to be predictable enough for children, flexible enough for weather, and deeply connected to the land.
Our Commitment
World School at Sagamore Pond is not a drop‑off program. It is a family‑centered, land‑rooted learning environment where adults and children learn side by side. We honor independence, responsibility, and the dignity of meaningful work.
Why Our Work Matters
Families today are seeking connection — to nature, to community, and to a healthier way of living. The Sagamore Foundation offers a grounded alternative to fast‑paced, disconnected modern life. Through shared work, shared meals, and shared learning, we create a place where people feel seen, supported, and part of something meaningful.
Your support helps us:
• Provide sliding‑scale access to programs
• Maintain safe, beautiful learning spaces
• Care for animals and land responsibly
• Offer accommodations and meals for visiting families
• Expand community‑based housing and regenerative living initiatives
Support the Foundation
Your donation directly supports children, families, and community members who benefit from our programs. Contributions help us keep our sliding‑scale model accessible, maintain our farm school, and continue building a regenerative, intergenerational community.
Every gift — large or small — helps grow this work.
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Join Us
Whether you’re a worldschool family, a local neighbor, a volunteer, or someone who believes in regenerative living, we welcome you into our community. Together, we are cultivating a place where people learn, grow, and reconnect with what truly matters.
Contact us for farm products, farm stays, rentals and events:
Phone
Lee Gates
Farm Manager
601 -447-1346
Amanda Weir
Executive Director
504-655-8850