Growing Your Good Life

A 9-month immersion course at Fairhaven Farm
designed to cultivate transformation and connection

Growing Your Good Life is your opportunity to engage with Fairhaven Farm in a deeper way.

Where the growing season at the farm becomes a living metaphor for personal growth and community building. This unique course blends practical farming skills with introspective reflection, using the cycles of nature as a powerful framework for personal transformation and community connection.

Over 9 months (March–November), you will be guided through the natural rhythm of the seasons, gaining practical skills in farming, soil health, food preservation, and regenerative practices while deepening your connection to the land and community.

The essence of this course is rooted in the metaphor of the farm. The rhythms of planting, tending, and harvesting mirror the cycles of growth, challenge, and renewal in your own life. As you cultivate the land, you'll simultaneously nurture your personal growth and build strong community connections.

Limited spots available!

Growing Your Good Life is by application only. Placement is based on motivational fit and group dynamics, not prior experience. The number of participants accepted will be limited in order to maintain the quality of this intimate cohort experience.

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Connect to the land

You’ll connect deeply with the land as we plant, tend, and share the harvest together—feeding your curiosity, growing your confidence, and experiencing the direct impact of regenerative farming.

You'll learn and apply practical techniques, as you engage in immersive, hands-on farm work.

You'll gain valuable, life-long skills as you actively participate in regenerative agriculture.

You'll leave this course knowing you've made a tangible difference on the health of the planet.

Connect to community

You'll connect with a close-knit cohort growing in transformation together.

You'll build a supportive network of other growth-minded individuals, sharing in the journey of personal development and transformation.

The farm will serve as a communal space where collaboration and shared experiences foster deep, lasting connections.

Connect to your purpose

You'll engage in a reflective process designed to help you identify and clarify your values so you can live with greater purpose and clarity.

You'll feel empowered as you align your life with your core values and align your actions with what matters most to you.

You'll find personal fulfillment, create personal clarity, and experience transformation on a whole other level as you become rooted in your values that serve as your foundation, help guide your decisions, and support your overall growth.

"The whole experience instilled in me a sense of gratitude and love for community, food, and the land."

— Sebastian

Course Outline

Let's grow together!

Growing Your Good Life is a 9-month course (March–November) consisting of nine modules that follow the the seasonal rhythm of one full growing season on the farm.

Each module is a mix of hands-on training, guided coursework, and introspective reflection.

The growing season on the farm is more than a practical experience—it’s a metaphor for your own personal growth and community building. Each stage of the farming process reflects a stage in your personal journey, offering insights, wisdom, and inspiration for growth.

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"As the plants started growing and changing, so did I."

— Sebastian

Invest in Your Growth

  • Pay in Full

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    One-time payment of...

    $1,989

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  • Pay as you Grow

    Most flexible option.
    3 payments of...

    $700

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  • Scholarships

    We are dedicated to making this experience accessible to anyone who feels compelled to grow. Full and partial scholarships are available.

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THE VALUE

What's Included...

An immersive and transformative experience on the farm

Over the duration of a growing season, you'll have the opportunity to cultivate a meaningful relationship with the land at Fairhaven Farm. The course is structured to provide a transformative experience over the full growing season, allowing you to take your time and immerse yourself fully in the rhythms of farm life.

Life-long technical and practical farming skills

Through boots-on-the-ground training, Growing Your Good Life will cultivate life-long skills that you'll carry with you long after the course.

Tried and true method for cultivating the life you want

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A dynamic, growth-minded community

Growing Your Good Life offers a built-in community.

9 monthly course sessions ($1,800 value)

The Growing Your Good Life course consists of 9 exclusive full-day sessions covering 9 modules over the course of 9-months (March–November). The course meets 1x per month on Saturdays every four weeks.

Up to 32 weekly drop-in sessions ($1,280 value)

We provide additional opportunities to drop-in for weekly work sessions on Wednesdays throughout the season. For those desiring a more hands-on approach to learning, these sessions are meant to provide a deeper understanding of particular farming practices from week-to-week.

Comprehensive and holistic course workbook ($800 value)

Our custom-designed workbook includes 9 modules of comprehensive content including practical training, and a series of reflective prompts and actionable assignments to help you clarify your values, set goals and intentions, and chart your path for growth.

The exercises in each module follow the metaphor of seasonal rhythms of the farm with each stage of the farming process reflecting a stage in your personal journey.

Mindfulness-based practices to help you grow

One-on-one consulting ($600 value)

Participants will have access to John & Emily for up to 3 one-one-one consulting sessions throughout the course. These sessions can be scheduled at Fairhaven Farm or the participants growing site.

A full-season of farm-fresh food ($675 value)

10% discount on all other farm offerings ($300 value)

Growing Your Good Life participants will receive a complimentary 10% discount on all other farm offerings and products such as starter plants, pizza nights, workshops, private dinners, and other events.

Course Instructors

John & Emily Beaton

We have been farming for over 10 years, and have done it all! From growing microgreens in windowsills, to operating a 50-member CSA, to cultivating over 150 different varieties of vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings in our greenhouse, to hosting weekly pizza nights at our farm!

Our farming journey hasn't been easy—we've faced many challenges and overcome many hurdles through the years. But by dedicating ourselves to the work, growing good food, and fostering community we have built the livelihood of our dreams.

As we reflect back, the source of our resilience has always been from the farm itself. The farm has been a constant source of inspiration and has nurtured us the whole way through.

As we've cultivated a relationship with the land and participated in an ongoing act of reciprocity, we've simultaneously nurtured our personal growth and clarified our sense of purpose. The rhythms of planting, tending, and harvesting have mirrored the cycles of growth, challenge, and renewal in our own lives. We've experienced first hand the transformative magic of connecting to the farm and growing the good life!

We're feeling called to pass on the knowledge and skills we've gained over the past 10 years. And now—beyond being ready to share our practical knowledge—we're feeling an even greater calling to connect people to the farm in a deeper way. We are feeling called to share the greater wisdom that the farm itself has to offer by allowing you to experience it first hand!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this course different from other farm programs?

Our program uniquely combines hands-on farming, community-building, mindfulness practices, and personal reflection to foster practical skills, community connection and personal growth. There is no other program quite like it!

Do I have to be an aspiring farmer to take this course?

Not at all. This program is designed for anyone looking to connect with nature, build sustainable habits, or explore a new hobby—not just future farmers.

What if I don’t know the first thing about farming?

Perfect! This course is beginner-friendly and includes foundational lessons to help you feel confident and inspired.

Is the course family-friendly?

While this course is designed for adults, we encourage participants to bring their families to our field day sessions and other family-friendly events such as our Pizza Nights. Our final session, the Growing Your Good Life course graduation is also open to extended family and your network of supporters.

Why does the course take place over a 9-month period?

Farming and personal growth take time. The course is structured to provide a transformative experience, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in the rhythms of farm life. In order to experience the full benefit of the course, participants should be prepared to commit to the entire season at the farm.

What if I can't make it to all of the scheduled sessions?

We understand that life happens. While full participation is encouraged for the best experience, we’ll provide digital resources to help you catch up on missed sessions, and you can always drop in on our weekly work days to stay engaged throughout the course.

Am I too old, too young, too "fill in the blank" for this course?

Our program is designed for individuals of all ages and abilities. We believe anyone can benefit from connecting with the land and learning about farming.

What if I can’t participate in the physical labor that farming entails?

The course is adaptable to varying abilities so everyone can engage in the experience at their own pace.

Can I take the course with a business partner or significant other?

Yes! We encourage shared experiences, and there is an option for registering as a pair.

What amount of food is included with the course?

Each Saturday session includes a family style farm lunch featuring wood-fired pizza. Participants also receive a share of seasonal produce, and preserved farm goods to take home throughout the course.

Do I need any special tools or supplies?

We provide tools, course materials, and course workbooks, but participants may want to bring personal items like comfortable outdoor clothing, gardening gloves, or notebooks.

What happens in bad weather?

Farming happens rain or shine, but we adjust activities and provide indoor learning options when needed.

Do you offer refunds if I decide not to take the course?

Our refund policy:

We understand that life happens, and sometimes plans change. Below is our refund policy for the Immersion Course:

  1. Cancellation 30+ days before the course start date: Full refund, minus a $50 administrative fee.
  2. Cancellation 15–29 days before the course start date:
    50% refund, or you can apply the full amount as a credit toward a future course or program.
  3. Cancellation less than 30 days before the course start date:
    No refund, but you may transfer your registration to another person or apply the full amount as a credit toward a future course or program.
  4. Withdrawal after the course begins:
    No refunds will be issued once the course has started.
  5. Course Cancellation by Fairhaven:
    In the unlikely event that we must cancel the course, participants will receive a full refund or may choose to transfer their registration to a future course or program.

Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, we offer a flexible payment plan options for you to choose from when registering for the course.