Yosemite Gathering Registration

Event details

When

November 9-10th, 2024

Where

Sequatchie Cove Farm

Deadline to Register

November 9-10th, 2024

Tickets are limited and will sell out soon!

Join us for climbing, feasting, farming, and learning at the Sequatchie Cove Farm for the weekend of November 9-10th.

We will have educational programming and a farm tour, then we will help get some work done on the farm before we feast, and head out to all climb together and continue the conversation.

2024 Farm to Crag Chattanooga - Tentative Schedule

  • Fri Nov 8 - optional

    • Camping for folks who want it @ Sequatchie Cove

  • Sat Nov 9: Farm to Crag Programming

    • Saturday Nov 9 - UPDATED Schedule (as of Oct 25)

    • 7:00 yoga (for campers)

    • 8:30 breakfast (for campers)

    • 9:30 folks arrive to setup camp + shop in trading post 

    • 10:00 Formal event starts, intros - farm to crag values community-building workshop

    • 10:45 Farm Tour (Kesley / Bill) focus on livestock + regen ag - maybe tie in soil demo w/ Cecilia

    • 12:00 LUNCH

    • 1:00 - 3:00 Farmwork projects (choose - corn harvest, eggs, and more)

    • 3:00 BREAK - Afternoon snacks + silent auction!!

    • 3:30 Sunset Medicinal + Native Plant ID walk (Alysia of Bird Fork Farm owner of Bird Fork Farms a renowned medicinal/herbal farm that offers workshops and community education)

    • 4:30 BREAK - Grab your layers and get warm stuff for the evening

    • 4:40 Sun sets early!!! (CT)

    • 5:00 Social hour, cheeseboard, silent auction, local vendors

    • 6:00 Dinner + Q&A w/ Chef Jennifer Lathan 

    • 7:00 F2C slideshow

    • 7:30 Panel discussion w/ call to action: The Power of Rest (Emily Heid w/ SE TN Young Farmers, Krisi w/ Alter Eco Farms, Cecilia, Kate Rutherford)

    • 8:30 Fire pit / Informal hang time / bed time @ Sequatchie Cove Farm

  • Sun Nov 10: Multi-sport Meet-ups

    • Brief send-off + breakfast

    • Climbing at Denny Cove!

More information

  • We are looking for everyone who wants to build a community around local, organic, sustainable farming and food in their climbing communities. You do not need to be an experienced farmer or gardener, we are all learning together.

    For those who want to:

    • Learn more about regenerative agriculture and how soil health has the potential to reverse human-led climate change.

    • Learn about nutrition and fermentation, community supported farming, and how to use policy to advocate for change.

    • Connect and build community with other climbers who are passionate about transforming our food system and confronting the climate crisis.

    • Learn more about Farm To Crag, and how you can get engaged in bringing climbers and farmers together in your community to make change with your fork, your wallet, and your voice.

  • • Meals

    • Lodging: Dry camping spot (no electrical, access to water but no hook-ups) for you to set up a tent or van/truck (no RVs please)

    • Potable water (no hook-ups)

    • Port-a-Potty bathrooms

    • Education, inspiration, fun!!

  • • Plate, bowl, cup or mug + utensils

    • Camping + bedding

    • Personal climbing equipment (harness, shoes, helmet)

    • Outdoor Clothing layers (for variable fall weather including farm work wear and climbing/yoga

    • Travel to/from Farm (we will connect you with other attendees to carpool if desired)

    (if you cannot provide some of these items, please note this below and we will try to accommodate your requests)

Registration

Please buy a ticket and register to secure your place at the table 💚

We will continue to update the website with more info 🌱🏔️💚

We look forward to climbing, farming, and feasting with you!

Scholarships and work trade opportunities are available, please email us at farmtocrag@gmail.com to inquire.

* We are a volunteer-run organization so it may take us a few days to get back to you.