World-famous animal welfare guru and autistic inspiration Dr. Temple Grandin is returning to Polyface for the National Ladies Homestead Gathering May 21-22, 2027. With several practical workshops scheduled, this gathering will be a highlight of the year at the farm.
Temple Grandin is one of the most compelling speakers you’ll ever hear. And the how-to homesteading workshops will be icing on the cake. Here is a blog post by a scouting party that visited the farm this fall in preparation for this incredible gathering…
In June 2023, I had the opportunity to meet Joel Salatin. At the time, I had no idea that a few years later the National Ladies Homestead Gathering would be preparing to bring women and homesteaders from across the country together at Polyface Farm. Looking back now, it feels like the beginning of something I never could have imagined at the time.
That something will come to life May 21–22, 2027, when NLHG gathers at Polyface Farm in Virginia for two full days of learning, community, and connection.
The NLHG Executive Team and Board of Directors began working behind the scenes on this event in 2025. Since then, we have spent countless hours working through schedules, ideas, emails, phone calls, pricing, and all the little details that go into planning a National Gathering. Every decision was made with our attendees in mind.
We've worked hard to make the Gathering as affordable as possible while still creating a weekend that feels meaningful from beginning to end. Our goal was never to create an event where women simply sit through a few presentations and head home. We want this to be an experience that gives everyone…
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