Who We Are
Bellwether Farm Camp, Retreat, and Education Center offers a model of sustainable living that promotes physical and spiritual wellness, fidelity to the environment, and social justice.
Programming
Nestled into the curves of the Vermillion River, Bellwether Farm is a camp, retreat, and education center dedicated to exposing the wider community to the creation that sustains all of life. As a working farm, its life focuses on four primary activities.
Facilities & Grounds
Bellwether Farm is a unique and affordable option for your next gathering. The center offers brand new facilities featuring a green technology, renewable energy, and water reclamation systems.
Get Involved
Find ways to get involved with Bellwether Farm including volunteer opportunities and ways to give.
December 2025
Farm-To-Table Winter Solstice Dinner
Come celebrate the first day of winter with us.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
Join us for an enchanting evening of connection, creativity, and comfort as we embrace the longest night of the year with heartwarming traditions and locally sourced delights.
January 2026
Volunteer Day
Saturday, January 10, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Hobby Retreat
Come unwind and enjoy the cozy atmosphere by the fire!
Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18, 2026
Join us for a warm and inviting hobby retreat, where you and your friends can relax in rocking chairs, gather around a table, and immerse yourselves in your favorite pastimes.
February 2026
Valentine's Dinner
Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 15, 2026
Indulge in a romantic escape this Valentine’s Day, where you and your beloved will enjoy delicious food and a quiet ambiance. Spending the night is optional!
Staycation & Workcation
Monday, February 16 through Friday, February 20, 2026
Feeling like you need a break? Craving a peaceful retreat to focus on school, work, or personal projects? Join us at the Farm for 5 days, and 4 nights for just that.
March 2026
Creation Care Retreat
Friday, March 06 through Sunday, March 08, 2026
Look forward to inspiring presentations from guest speakers on a variety of creation care topics, as well as meaningful conversations that unite people through learning.
Volunteer Day
Saturday, March 14, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Staycation
Saturday, March 14 through Sunday, March 15, 2026
Join us at the Farm for the weekend to work, reset, or get some much needed rest. Let us take care of you!
Staycation & Workcation
Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 03, 2026
Feeling like you need a break? Craving a peaceful retreat to focus on school, work, or personal projects? Join us at the Farm for 5 days, and 4 nights for just that.
April 2026
Volunteer Day
Monday, April 06, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Community Picnic
Saturday, April 18, 2026
A free event for our community! Join us for an afternoon that highlights all the wonderful initiatives within our Episcopal faith communities, along with our neighbors in Wakeman.
May 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, May 02, 2026
Summer Camp Volunteer Day
Summer Camp Set Up!
Sunday, May 03, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Roadside Market
Saturday, May 09, 2026
Live Music
Saturday, May 09, 2026
Join us at the Farm for some Live Music from Local Musicians at our Amphitheater!
Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Mothers make the most immense contributions to their families daily, and it’s time to express our gratitude! This Mother’s Day, let us help you create a memorable experience.
Roadside Market
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, May 23, 2026
June 2026
Volunteer Day
Wednesday, June 03, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Family Camp
Friday, June 05 through Sunday, June 07, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, June 06, 2026
Summer Camp Session 1 (9-12 Grade)
Sunday, June 07 through Friday, June 12, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Summer Camp Session 2 (6-9 Grade)
Sunday, June 14 through Friday, June 19, 2026
Volunteer Day
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Father's Day BBQ & Canoe
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Dads, gear up for an unforgettable Lake Day with your family! We know how much you cherish your time, and we’re pulling out all the stops to make it a day to remember.
Summer Camp Session 3 (1-5 Grade)
Sunday, June 21 through Friday, June 26, 2026
Summer Camp Session 3 Mini Camp (1-3 Grade)
Sunday, June 21 through Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, June 27, 2026
July 2026
Volunteer Day
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Roadside Market
Saturday, July 04, 2026
Summer Camp Session 4 (3-9 Grade)
Sunday, July 05 through Friday, July 10, 2026
Summer Camp Session 4 Mini Camp (2-4 Grade)
Sunday, July 05 through Tuesday, July 07, 2026
Sheep to Shawl Retreat
Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Summer Camp Session 5 (3-9 Grade)
Sunday, July 12 through Friday, July 17, 2026
Summer Camp Session 5 Mini Camp (3-5 Grade)
Sunday, July 12 through Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Volunteer Day
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Roadside Market
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Live Music
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Join us at the Farm for some Live Music from Local Musicians at our Amphitheater!
Summer Camp Session 6 (4-6 Grade)
Sunday, July 19 through Friday, July 24, 2026
Family Camp
Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, July 25, 2026
August 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, August 01, 2026
Volunteer Day
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Adult Summer Camp
Experience a Summer Camp Weekend for the Young at Heart!
Friday, August 07 through Sunday, August 09, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, August 08, 2026
Farm-To-Table Dinner
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Volunteer Day
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Farm-To-Table Dinner
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, August 29, 2026
September 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, September 05, 2026
Farm-To-Table Dinner
Saturday, September 05, 2026
Volunteer Day
Sunday, September 06, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Farm-To-Table Dinner
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Volunteer Day
Sunday, September 13, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Roadside Market
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Roadside Market
Saturday, September 26, 2026
October 2026
Volunteer Day
Wednesday, October 07, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Volunteer Day
Sunday, October 11, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
November 2026
Volunteer Day
Thursday, November 12, 2026
We will always offer a variety of service projects suitable for everyone!
Homesteading Retreat
Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15, 2026
Thanksgiving at Bellwether Farm
You are warmly invited to an unforgettable Thanksgiving celebration at Bellwether Farm.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Join us for a delightful evening filled with crafting and indulging in a sumptuous farm-to-table Thanksgiving feast.
Donate Today
Bellwether Farm is a model of green technology featuring passive buildings, renewable energy, and more. It is a vehicle through which we can teach the wider community about fidelity to the environment, nutrition, physical and spiritual wellness, local food sourcing, food justice, and sustainable living.
Volunteer
Volunteer around Bellwether Farm. Opportunities are posted as they become available.