New Rancher Camp

This is not a themed retreat or a vacation. Participants come here to learn practical skills and decision-making tools that can be applied to real working lands.

Real Skills, Not Performance
Participants learn hands-on ranch skills—from livestock handling and fencing to grazing planning and land assessment. The goal is competence, preparing you for hands on stewardship.

Holistic Stewardship
Technical skills are paired with holistic decision-making tools that help participants understand the ecological, financial, and social complexity of managing land and animals.

A Learning Environment Built for Everyone
The program creates a space where newcomers and current land managers can ask questions, build on their skills, and develop competence to manage the complexity of ranching.

Practical Knowledge That Transfers
Concepts from regenerative agriculture and holistic management are translated into clear, usable tools that participants can apply in many different landscapes and contexts.

A Community That Continues Beyond Camp
Participants leave with more than new skills—they leave with relationships and a network of peers who continue to support one another long after camp ends.

New Rancher Camp takes place at the in Bellingham, WA on a working cattle operation where learning happens in the rhythm of real ranch life. Over five days, participants step into a mix of hands-on training, thoughtful discussion, and field learning alongside a small group of men and women who share a commitment to stewardship.

Days move between classroom conversation, demonstrations in the field, and practical work with livestock, land, and infrastructure. Evenings slow down with shared meals, reflection, and time to connect with the community forming around you.

You don’t need to come from agriculture to belong here—but you should come ready to learn, participate, and engage deeply with the work.

• Small cohorts (16–18 participants) for hands-on learning

• Canvas bell tents and rustic ranch accommodations

• Shared bathroom and shower facilities

• Hearty, locally sourced meals prepared each day

• Access to ranch tools, livestock, and equipment for learning

• Classroom discussion paired with field demonstrations

• Visits to neighboring farms and ranches

• Time each evening for reflection, conversation, and community

Tuition for New Cowgirl Camp is $1,250 for advance registration through June 22, 2026, and $1,300 for registrations after June 22. We offer a limited number of sliding-scale scholarships to help make the program accessible, with options covering ¼, ½, ¾, or full tuition based on need. Participants must be 18 years or older to attend.

Registration may be transferred to another eligible participant if needed, and partial refunds are available with advance notice according to our cancellation policy.

Scholarship application here.

Scholarship applications are due April 30th 2026. Awardees will be notified May 2, 2026.