About Us

We are Heron and Josie Wakerobin, two farmers and teachers who have aspired to create a land-based home program for as long as they can remember. Together they live with their baby Adelaide, eight dwarf goats - Harissa, Halvah, Hotdog, Horchata, Baba Ghanoush, Midge, Daphnia, and Sweet Pea - their big dog Ziggy, and a flock of ducks. Together, Heron and Josie co-lead this program.

Heron graduated from UMass Amherst with a BS in Ecology and Experiential Education. Heron worked at the Hartsbrook School for five years - assisting in the Forest Kindergarten and leading their Early Childhood after-school programs. Previously Heron worked in a number of adventure-based outdoor education programs for all ages. Heron is a textile artist, rug maker, and doting goat parent.

Josie graduated with a BS in Environmental Science from Northeastern University, with a focus in geology. After moving to the Pioneer Valley, Josie worked as a lab technician at Mycoterra Farm, and later at Kitchen Garden Farm as the Harvest Manager. Josie is a Master in Ecological Design, having received an MS from The Conway School. Josie is a music teacher, pianist, writer, and gardener.