Happy Farm Volunteering

Please join our Happy Farm community to nourish the practice of connection and care for Mother Earth. There are many ways to contribute to this wonderful new Dharma path.

Long-term Program

Help establish the foundation of our new farm while living and practicing in a mindfulness community. As a volunteer, you’ll participate in creating essential farm infrastructure, practicing organic farming methods, and building a vibrant farming community.

Program Details
Duration: 6-month commitment
Start Dates: March 7, March 21, or April 18, 2025
Available Positions: 5 volunteers
Location: Solidity Hamlet, Deer Park Monastery

Long-term Volunteer Program Details and Application

Short-term Volunteers

Starting in the Summer of 2025, we plan to welcome short-term volunteers for periods of two weeks to two months or longer. Short-term volunteers will live in the community, joining both farm work and monastery practice. This is an excellent way to deepen your connection with mindful farming while supporting the monastery.

Short-term Volunteer Application – Coming Soon

Community Volunteers

We need those with tree-falling and lumberjack skills for immediate support!

Be part of our regular Saturday work meditation sessions at the farm.

Our first community event will be our “Turn the Soil” activity on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Stay tuned to Coyote tracks for an announcement.

Join us as we begin this beautiful journey together. We will host regular Saturday mindful days of service and community building through March.

No farming experience is necessary – bring your mindful presence and willing hearts and hands.

Community Volunteering Signup – Coming Soon

Community Projects

Throughout the year, we will offer special projects that support the farm’s development. Currently, we are creating bird boxes to foster a healthy farm ecosystem. These projects are wonderful opportunities for families and local community members to contribute their skills and energy.

Current projects

Bird Box Building

Community Projects – Coming Soon

Practice Retreats

While staying at Deer Park for regular retreats, there may be opportunities to join farm activities during service meditation periods (if conditions allow). We plan to offer our first dedicated farming meditation retreat in 2026.

Deer Park General Retreat Calendar

For all questions about volunteering, please contact: happyfarm@deerparkmonastery.org
Subject: Volunteering