Building the Future of Sustainability Education on 160 Acres of Natural Beauty

 

The Golden Cup Graduate Scholar Program is a transformative, stipend-supported residency designed for individuals passionate about sustainability, homesteading, and regenerative living.

 

Housed on a sprawling 160-acre homestead, this immersive 30-day and 90-day residency program provides participants with real-world experience in natural building, permaculture, regenerative agriculture, food sovereignty, and community development.

 

This program is the pilot stage of a larger vision to establish Golden Cup as a full-scale educational farm, retreat center, and homesteading training hub, offering workshops, residencies, and leadership programs for individuals looking to integrate sustainability into their lives and careers.

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​           💰 Stipend Provided: Each participant receives a stipend to cover food and program

                 participation, ensuring accessibility to all.

 

           📍 Location: A fully operational 160-acre homestead, providing a natural and immersive

                   setting for learning.
 

           🌱 Two Pathways: Graduate Scholars & Youth Leaders

 

To accommodate different learning experiences, the Golden Cup Pilot Program is divided into two distinct tracks:

 

           👤 Graduate Scholars (90-Day Residency – Open to All Adults)​​​
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                      ✅ A professional-level experience for individuals of all ages seeking deep immersion in

                            sustainability and leadership.

                      ✅ Participate in hands-on sustainability training in natural building, permaculture,   

                            regenerative agriculture, and homesteading.

                      ✅ Work alongside sustainability experts and thought leaders while engaging in community

                            impact initiatives.

                      ✅ Complete an independent sustainability or leadership project as part of the program.

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        🌱 Youth Leaders (30-Day Program – Ages 18-25)

                   

                     ✅ An introductory program designed to engage young adults in sustainability and

                      leadership development.
                 ✅Hands-on learning opportunities in natural building, food sovereignty, and 

                     regenerative agriculture.
                 ✅ Mentorship from Graduate Scholars and sustainability experts.
                 ✅Exposure to homesteading practices, community building, and sustainability-

                     based career pathways.
 

          🛠  Scholar Responsibilities & Training Areas

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             💡 Sustainable Agriculture & Regenerative Farming

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             🌾 Learn soil restoration, permaculture, and crop management for long-term food security.

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             🏡 Natural Building & Off-Grid Living

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             🔨 Train in eco-friendly construction methods such as cob, straw bale, and timber framing.

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             🔥 Homesteading & Self-Sufficiency

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             🐓 Gain experience in food preservation, herbal medicine, animal husbandry, and renewable 

                   energy.

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             🤝 Community Engagement & Workshop Participation

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             🌍Scholars will not be leading workshops in Phase 1 but will actively participate in expert-led

                    sustainability training sessions. Future program iterations may include scholar-led workshop 

                   development.

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             📜 Personalized Leadership Development

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              🎓Receive mentorship, guided reflection, and hands-on problem-solving training for career and

                     personal growth.

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🔹 Bridging Into Future Growth: The Evolution of Golden Cup

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              The Scholar Program is just the beginning. As Golden Cup grows, the training model will expand 

              into a fully-integrated homesteading and sustainability education center, offering workshops and 

              skill-based training for the wider community.

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            📌 Phase 1: Scholar Participation in Expert-Led Workshops

                             • Scholars learn by engaging in expert-led sustainability workshops in areas such as

                                beekeeping, food sovereignty, regenerative agriculture, and natural building.

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            📌 Phase 2: Expanded Residency & Apprenticeships

                             • The program develops into a homestead residency model, where long-term

                                apprentices live, work, and train in sustainability.

                             • Graduate Scholars will have the opportunity to return as mentors and facilitators for

                                new scholars and youth leaders.

 

           📌 Phase 3: Fully Operational Sustainable Training Hub

                            • Golden Cup becomes a full-fledged homesteading education center, hosting year-

                               round sustainability workshops, retreats, and apprenticeships.

                            • Public accessibility expands, allowing visitors to book homestead experiences, attend 

                               seasonal sustainability conferences, and engage in skill-building intensives.

                            • Revenue Model: Combination of workshop fees, on-site farm sales, branded 

                               merchandise, and facility rentals.

 

            🚀 Join the Scholar Program & Be a Part of the Future

 

Whether you’re an aspiring leader, an environmental advocate, or someone passionate about sustainability and self-sufficiency, the Golden Cup Graduate Scholar Program is a transformative opportunity to gain practical experience, leadership skills, and hands-on sustainability training.

 

            📢 Are You Ready to Become a Scholar?
 

                   📩 Contact Us at  Info@goldencuphomestead.org

                   🌍 Learn More at https://www.goldencuphomestead.org/

 

Golden Cup: Cultivating Leaders, Building Sustainable Futures.​​​​​