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Teaching Sustainable Solutions for 2030 and Beyond

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Terra Vida = Earth + Life

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Our Vision

Terra Vida (Earth + Life) Academy was established to provide practical in person training and solutions for living a more sustainable and healthy existence as we move into the climate change era.  

TVA is moving forward with innovative training programs for people who understand that the challenges we now face are existential and require immediate action in order to thrive in today’s changing environment.

                                 Educate • Activate • Regenerate

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Woman Sawing
Natural / Sustainable Building
Food Forest
Agroforestry / Food Forests
Yoga
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Why Host Your Next Retreat at Terra Vida Academy? Why Host Your Next Retreat at Terra Vida Academy?

Why Teachers and Facilitators Keep Coming Back
Here’s what educators and program leaders love about hosting retreats here:
1. Connection to Mission
Many facilitators working in wellness, education, and sustainability find that Terra Vida Academy’s mission aligns with their own. Our focus on environmental stewardship and holistic education creates an authentic backdrop for meaningful work.
2. Immersive Experience
Unlike urban event spaces, our forested setting encourages guests to unplug and truly immerse themselves in the content and community.
3. Affordable, All-Inclusive Rates
We offer customizable retreat packages that help groups stay within budget while still enjoying a premium experience.
4. Accessibility Without the City Stress
Only 30 miles from Portland, Vernonia Springs is easy to reach yet feels worlds away—ideal for attracting attendees from both the city and surrounding regions.
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Past Retreats: A Space for All Kinds of Learning
Over the past few years, Terra Vida Academy at Vernonia Springs has hosted:
• Teacher training and certification programs
• Yoga and wellness retreats
• Environmental education intensives
• Women’s empowerment circles
Each group leaves with something special—whether it's deeper insight, stronger community, or just a renewed sense of purpose.
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Ready to Plan Your Retreat?
If you’re an educator, facilitator, or group leader looking for a nature-based venue that nurtures transformation, we’d love to support you. Let’s co-create something impactful!

👉 Contact us today to learn more about available dates, packages, and how we can support your goals.

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Learn how to design and plant your own food forest Learn how to design and plant your own food forest in this hands-on workshop! Join your teachers Mark Lakeman of @communitecture and Julian Dominic of Witch Hazel Designs and Education May 17th-19th @vernoniasprings. Tuition includes all meals and tent camping. Glamping yurts and platform tents are also available. Learn more and secure your seat at https://terravidaacademy.com/course-list/ , #foodforesteducation , #edibleforests , #foodforestcourse
The potential of building with hempcrete is enormo The potential of building with hempcrete is enormous. Learn how to build with hempcrete at Terra Vida Academy.
Terra Vida (Earth + Life) Academy was established Terra Vida (Earth + Life) Academy was established to provide practical in person training and solutions for living a more sustainable and healthy existence as we move into the climate change era. TVA is moving forward with innovative training programs for people who understand that the challenges we now face are existential and require immediate action in order to thrive in today’s changing environment.
Learn how to build with Hempcrete @terravidaacadem Learn how to build with Hempcrete @terravidaacademynow. Hempcrete 101 will teach you the basics of using the cast-in-place and hempblock methods to build with hempcrete. https://terravidaacademy.com/product/hempcrete-builder-series-intro-to-hempcrete-102-june-3rd-7th-2024/
The "Hemp Pod" nearing completion. Just put 7 coat The "Hemp Pod" nearing completion. Just put 7 coats of limewash on the exterior. Learn how to build with hempcrete @terravidaacademynow
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