Program areas at Trust for Hidden Villa
Summer camp: builds relationships among youth from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds for shared activities in Hidden Villa's unique environment. (1,400 participate annually).
Environmental education program: teaches elementary through high school students key concepts of ecology and environmental stewardship through experiences on the farm and in the wilderness. Hidden Villa's teaching techniques and strategies are unique, striking a balance between scientific investigation and feelings of wonder, awareness, appreciation, and fun. (20,000+ students, teachers and parents participate annually).
Community programs: provides workshops and forums for families and individuals interested in sustainable practices, animal husbandry and nature. (8,000 participants and 20,000 casual visitors annually).
Community supported agriculture program: brings seasonal vegetable, fruit, and flower bounty to local families: 75% provides neighborhood shareholders and market goers with fresh, organic produce and 25% is donated to the community service agency of mountain view for distribution to its local food pantry clients.facility rentals: includes the hostel, where groups and individuals stay, josephine's retreat, and the dana center and duveneck house for large and small events and meetings.animal husbandry: demonstrates sustainable means of animal agriculture wherein, animal welfare and land stewardship are paramount for a working farm. Cows, sheep, chickens, goats, pigs, and seasonal turkey provide broad educational resources and real-world, hands-on learning opportunities for Hidden Villa's program participants and for casual visitors.resident intern program: provides training for people interested in environmental education, community programs, non-profit management, social justice, organic farming and animal husbandry.