Owner: Cecelia Lau

Location: Temecula, CA

Size: 5 Acres

This private residence hosts women’s retreats. The land features orchards, natives, water harvesting, a meditation labyrinth, herb gardens, native gardens and meadows.

Owner: Arianne Bettazzi

Location: San Diego, CA

Size: 3 Acres

This school has over 200 children from ages two to six. The students are encouraged to play in nature, cook from the vegetable gardens and snack from the orchards. All three playgrounds have natural playscapes and the entire site harvests water and functions as a holistic ecosystem.

Owner: Jennifer Moores

Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA

This non profit educational farm served teens and foster youth. Participants engaged in mushroom growing, farming, building projects and animal husbandry.

Owner: Heather Lindmenn

Location: Vista, CA

Size: ½ Acre

The mamma yurt is a sacred space for people to engage in breath work, dream work and deep dives into guided personal growth. Herbs and medicinal plants from the land are used as guides and allies. Participants are encouraged to spend time in the healing gardens.

Owner: Jeanine Brenner

Location: Encinitas & Vista, CA

Sizes: 1/3 Acre

This backyard preschool program connects kids to nature though natural playgrounds, farm animals, nature crafts and growing food. She is expanding her model for other land owners interested in starting their own home-based businesses.

Owner: Lindsy Richards

Location: Encinitas, CA

Size: ¼ Acre

The artist’s workshop is in a beautiful glass house set in an inspiring garden. She makes leather headpieces that allow women to adorn themselves with gifts from nature.