Sky above. Earth below. Peace within.

Joining the Wilder Meadows Farm community is an invitation to take part in something greater than ourselves. To share in the beliefs that: 1) nature can be our greatest teacher 2) children grow best when given real life responsibility and the freedom to learn through play, and 3) regenerative agriculture is how our generation will leave the earth a better, and a little more beautiful, than before.

Our Journey Home

On one of our first dates in 2013, looking up at the stars sitting in the back of an old silverado truck bed, we asked each other where we saw ourselves in 5, 10, 20 years. We both laughed, half serious, and said “four kids on a farm”.

In 2020, after 7 years of marriage, 2 babies, and hundreds of dirt road drives up and down the coast of California looking for land, we walked this property. We knew instantly we had found the one.

We’d spend 2022 welcoming our 3rd baby, pulling utilities to our house pad, and securing building permits.

October 2023 our little farmhouse in a meadow was complete.

September 2024 we welcomed our 4th baby, and one month later, our doors were officially open as we excitedly welcomed 20 families for our first year of farm school.

Wilder Meadows Farm is the result of nearly twelve years of dreaming and searching and learning and trusting a wild dream we both just couldn’t shake. We are so excited to share our little slice of heaven on earth with all of you.

Classes

  • Farm Hands

    Monday: 10am - 2pm

    3 classes/ month

    6-10 years

    Drop-off

    Immersive regenerative farm experience

    $225/ month

  • Into the Meadows (Family Class)

    Wednesday: 10am - 1pm

    3 classes/ month

    4-8 years (siblings 3 & under free)

    Optional Drop Off

    Nature play class with farm inspired lessons

    $200/ month

  • Farm Tours & Workshops

    — Coming soon —

    Felting with Sheep’s Wool

    Dairy Cow - Milking

    Butter & Cheese Making

    Basket Weaving

    Natural Dyes & Watercolor

Meet the Teacher

I spent my childhood in a sweet cul-de-sac here in Murrieta, exploring trails and creeks nearby, most nights, not coming in until the street lights came on. I raised chicks and ducklings in our garage for my grandfather (a second generation farmer from Ballymena, Ireland now living on an urban farm in San Diego), and cared for countless pets (lizards, frogs, birds, ant farms, hamsters, cats, dogs, etc). Like a lot of young children, I dreamed of someday being a vet.

My time in high school and college was spent playing & coaching soccer. I also worked as a nanny for wonderful families who shared wbeautiful world of farmer’s markets, organic food, backyard gardens, composting, and being more connected to where our food comes from.

In 2012, I graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Psychology and Human Development, with plans of being an elementary school teacher.

After graduating from college, a longtime photography hobby unexpectedly turned into an adventurous ten year career in shooting weddings all over the world.

Today - all four of my greatest passions: nature, animals, children, and photography, have led me here. Co-creating our dream farm with my husband, Teddy, homeschooling our four muddy farm kids, and having immense joy in sharing a love of outdoor learning & our journey toward regenerative farming with all of you!

FAQs

  • Our 20 acre farm is nestled in the hills of Tenaja, California — on the Santa Rosa Plateau. It is 7 miles (14 minutes) from Bear Creek Golf Club in Murrieta. Address will be provided to registered families only.

  • 14 laying hens, 25 baby chicks, 1 rooster, 2 barn cats, 5 bunnies, 2 livestock guardian dogs, 3 southdown babydoll sheep, 1 horse, and 1 dairy cow.

    We also enjoy lots of wildlife visitors like Hank the hawk who perches on our roof, an occasional white heron, and hundreds of wild toads and frogs who enjoy our swim pond.

  • Yes! We are an approved vendor through Mission Vista Academy.

  • Yes! We understand this program is not meant for every child. Meeting our family and spending a day at the farm is a great way to decide if this is a mutually good fit.

  • Students are asked to wear closed toed shoes (boots preferred) & play clothes. Lunch, a water bottle, hat and light jacket are also recommended.

  • Currently, our programs are fully outdoors. In the chance of heavy rain, a make-up class will be scheduled. In the future, we hope to create a small schoolhouse so we can continue our learning amidst any weather conditions.

Say hello!

wildermeadowsfarm@gmail.com

Tenaja, California