Trust for Hidden Villa

A 1600-acre farm and wilderness preserve offering a variety of camping and nature programs.

Description:

An educational organization that uses its organic farm, 1,600-acre wilderness preserve, and community as the context for teaching and learning, while emphasizing environmental education and social justice. Core offerings are Hidden Villa Environmental Education Program which teaches key concepts of ecology and environmental stewardship through farm and wilderness experiences for elementary school children, and Summer Camp which builds relationships among youth of very diverse backgrounds who come together for shared activities in Hidden Villa's unique environment. Core programs reach into the community through collaborations with local schools and social service agencies. Hidden Villa's resident intern program provides training for young men and women interested in environmental education, social justice, organic farming, community programs or animal husbandry. Neighborhood shareholders in Community Support Agriculture partake of Hidden Villa's organic harvest; clients of the Community Services Agency of Mountain View also receive food from the farm; domestic/international travelers stay at the Hostel, local businesses or nonprofits rent facility space for meetings; and informal visitors explore Hidden Villa's 8 miles of hiking trails or attend community programs (workshops, concerts, discussions, forums).

Location

Public Transit:

Must provide own transportation.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Spanish

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Camp fees vary according to camp type. Camp scholarships available. Other program fees vary. $5 parking fee for non-program visitors. Rental fees for facilities use. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Audience:

Campers with varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, preschool and elementary school children, families, nature enthusiasts, hikers

Eligibility:

Vary according to program

How to Apply:

Apply online or by phone for environmental education; apply online, by phone or email for community programs; apply online or by phone for summer camp.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies according to program.

Service Areas:

Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
Nationwide
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Santa Cruz County