How can we design sustainable food systems that re-integrate humans
into the ecology of an area in beneficial ways?
How do we live in community when our societal
structures support separation?
What role does intentional community play in cultivating personal, local, and bioregional resilience in the face of changing global conditions?
into the ecology of an area in beneficial ways?
How do we live in community when our societal
structures support separation?
What role does intentional community play in cultivating personal, local, and bioregional resilience in the face of changing global conditions?
About our Garden Program
Songaia Cohousing Community and the Garden-to-table club have hosted a rich, educational Permaculture Internship since 2012. More than 50 interns have spent from 8 weeks to 6 months working in our permaculture garden and food forests, and participating in our community food program that offers meals 5 times a week. Many have written blogs on our website telling of their experiences.
Songaia Cohousing Community and the Garden-to-table club have hosted a rich, educational Permaculture Internship since 2012. More than 50 interns have spent from 8 weeks to 6 months working in our permaculture garden and food forests, and participating in our community food program that offers meals 5 times a week. Many have written blogs on our website telling of their experiences.
Spring 2019 Garden interns, volunteers, associate members, and community members during a Bindweed Blitz! (From left: Anita Higgins, Helen Gabel, Elizabeth Dequine, Lucas Steyer, Laura Klepfer, Larry Walton, Flower Star, Alice Cain, Kelly Blackburn, and Ian Thompson)
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Fall 2020 Apple cider pressing! (From left: Community Kids Olive and Ayden, Resident Brian Bansenauer, and intern John Medaille)
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This internship is for those interested in expanding their knowledge of regenerative agriculture, organic food production, ecological stewardship, intentional communities, and analysis of cultural narratives and systems. Interns have the opportunity to participate in weekly curriculum and field trips to sites modeling regenerative practices.
Summer 2018 interns and Community members eat a fresh garden lunch together (from left: Adriel Crowell, Bekah Guenther, Laura Clinch, Helen Gabel, Elizabeth Dequine, Larry Walton, Armando Martinez, MistyDawn Forrester, Oluwa Jackson, Selina Maxfield)
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Intern MistyDawn and a bounty of freshly harvested cherries
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Our interns have gone on to leadership roles in the environmental movement, taken leadership roles in the Northwest Permaculture community, and joined the Peace Corp. Many have changed their fields of study to take on degrees in environmental science and sustainability. Some have received credit through their degree programs for our internship.
Available Intern Positions for 2023:
- In 2023 we will be seeking to host 2 residential interns consistently over the season. There is also a possibility of participating as a "non-residential" intern if you live locally. Please do not hesitate to inquire if you're interested.
- We ask that folks commit at least 2 months and up to 6 months of interning with us Tuesday-Saturday 9-4
- Room and board are provided for residential interns.
- The program begins on the 15th of April and concludes on the 15th of October.