Tres Estrellas Organic Farm and Garden

Last Updated On: November 2nd, 2022 at 08:51AM MST

Contact information

Farm Address:
Rancho Tres Estrellas, Avenida Cuchuma S/N
Tecate, Baja CA, Mexico, Mexico, 21478

Primary Contact: Lindsey Hethcote
Primary Phone:
    Type: Cell
    Number: 6363592946
    Email: lhethcote@rancholapuerta.net

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Tres-Estrellas-Organic-Farm-and-Garden-106528797503746

Website: https://www.agricolatresestrellas.com

Internship information

General Farm Description: Tres Estrellas Organic Farm and Garden is a 35-year-old, 6-acre organic production and educational farm. The farm was founded and nurtured by Sarah Livia Brightwood, President of Rancho la Puerta. The permaculture inspired farm elegantly incorporates organic, biointensive fruit and vegetable production, agroforestry, agrobiodiversity conservation and animal husbandry to create an idyllic example of ecological agriculture. The Mediterranean climate of Tecate, with light winter frosts, allows year-round production of a great diversity of plants at Tres Estrellas. In addition to growing nutrient dense, organic produce, Tres Estrellas protects the immediate and surrounding natural resources by building carbon rich soil, protecting and recycling water and preventing topsoil erosion. Tres Estrellas Organic Farm and Garden produces organic mixed fruits and vegetables, culinary and medicinal herbs, eggs, goat milk and cut flowers for three commercial kitchens. Fruits and vegetables are intensively planted in permanent raised beds that are strategically placed amongst perennial fruit and herb hedgerows. Egg laying chickens are located throughout the farm, providing organic eggs for the commercial kitchens, as well as helping to improve the health of the farm’s soil. The farm’s free-range Nigerian Dwarf goats provide soil enhancement through manure production and fresh milk for consumption and cheese making. Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tres-Estrellas-Organic-Farm-and-Garden-106528797503746 OR Instagram: tres_estrellas_organic_farm

CRAFT Member Farm? No

Internship Starts: October 8, 2022
Internship Ends: November 5, 2022
Number of Internship Available: 6
Application Deadline: September 17, 2022
Minimum Length of Stay: 4 weeks

Internship Details:

The Tres Estrellas “Soil-to-Table Certification Program” is a 4-week residential program that provides training in small-scale ecological farming, farm-to-table lifestyle and cooking, and self-reliance. Participants live, learn and work at the scenic 6-acre Tres Estrellas Organic Farm and Garden located in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico, one hour south of San Diego, CA. The training covers the basics of small- scale, ecological farming and farm-to-table cooking through a dynamic combination of curriculum presentations, group discussions, hands-on field work, cooking and food preservation, field trips, and individual projects. Participants will receive a “Soil-To-Table Certification Program” certificate upon completion.

No prior experience is necessary to participate in the program. Participants should expect to commit 40-45 hours/week to the program. Most of the programming takes place Monday- Friday, with occasional field trips on Saturdays. Sundays are free days.

The program involved a good amount of physical work both in the farm and in the kitchen.

The cost for the program is $1,500 USD. The program includes shared housing, meals, transportation to and from San Diego International Airport, all curricular activities, as well as two Saturdays at Rancho La Puerta Wellness Resort and Spa to enjoy fitness and well-being classes, presentations from various speakers, pool time and farm fresh meals from the dining room.

For more information, or to apply, please contact Education Director Lindsey Hethcote at lhethcote@rancholapuerta.com.

Educational Opportunities: Participants will learn about ecological farming, farm to table lifestyle cooking, and self reliance through a series of classes, hands on learning experiences and visits to nearby places of interest.

Skills Desired: No prior experience necessary.

Meals: Yes

Stipend: No

Housing: Yes- shared housing is included in the tuition. Single Supplement available.

Preferred method of Contact: Email