The Trust For Hidden Villa

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. (11,000+ students, teachers and parents participate 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, josephine's retreat, where groups and individuals stay, and the dana center and duveneck house for large and small events and meetings.

Community programs: provides workshops and forums for families and individuals interested in sustainable practices, animal husbandry, and nature. (4,000 participants and 11,000 casual visitors annually).

Volunteer department: trains and supports volunteers in farming, gardening, trail maintenance, environmental education, communications and animal care. From harvesting organic produce for donation to guiding school groups and maintaining trails, volunteers make a lasting impact on hidden villa's programs and the 1,600-acre property, helping build a sustainable and engaged community. (800 participants).

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.