HICKORY COLLECTIVE — STOUGHTON, WI
Community gathering at Hickory Farm Homestead surrounded by native plants

CARE FOR
THE LAND.
HARVEST HONORABLY.

A Queer- and BIPOC-led initiative at Hickory Farm Homestead, fostering regenerative growth, ancestral learning, and community healing.

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CARE LAND HARVEST HONOR GROW
Our Sacred Purpose

To nurture, not to control. To grow, not to rush.

We believe that land stewardship is not a task to be finished, but a living relationship to be honored. It is as vital as a seedling’s first reach, deserving of the same patience, the same reverence, the same grounded care. Our work begins with soil, with listening, with the simple act of standing beside you as we learn to heal the earth together.

Care for the land. Care for the people. Harvest honorably.

Every community carries a wisdom worth preserving, and every person deserves space to grow in their own time and their own way. We do not arrive with a rigid plan. We arrive with presence, with humility, and with a deep respect for the ancestral rhythms of this place. In that quiet, the land reveals its own path to restoration, gentle and true.

§ 03 — Ways to Gather

Care for the land. Harvest honorably.

Explore our offerings rooted in ancestral wisdom and ecological stewardship. Join us at Hickory Farm Homestead to learn, heal, and grow together.

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[SVC-01 / HEALING]

Forest Therapy

Guided forest bathing to deepen your connection with the land and restore inner peace.

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[SVC-02 / GATHERING]

Community Circles

Inclusive spaces for ancestral learning, storytelling, and shared creative expression.

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[SVC-03 / EDUCATION]

Regenerative Skills

Hands-on workshops in food-forest care, native planting, and ecological stewardship.

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[SVC-04 / WELLNESS]

Restorative Care

Sound baths and wellness practices designed for healing and multigenerational support.

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[SVC-05 / LEARNING]

Herbal Wisdom

Ancestral knowledge sharing on native plants and their roles in our local ecosystem.

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[SVC-06 / CUSTOM]

Group Retreats

Tailored land-based experiences for organizations, families, and community groups.

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STEWARDSHIP/OUR IMPACT

Years of intentional growth.

Care for the land. Care for the people. Harvest honorably. Every number below reflects our commitment to regenerative stewardship.

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COMMUNITY MEMBERS

Gathering at our farm since 2020

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NATIVE PLANTS

Restored to our local ecosystem

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GATHERINGS HELD

Workshops, healing, and art

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ACRES STEWARDED

Regenerative land in Wisconsin

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Land TrustEcoRootFarm LifeQueer Soil
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The forest bathing sessions at Hickory Farm have fundamentally shifted how I relate to the land.
Elena R.
Community Member
Learning ancestral growing techniques here feels like reclaiming a lost piece of my own history.
Marcus T.
Workshop Participant
Hickory Collective creates a space where my family feels truly seen, safe, and deeply connected.
Sarah & Family
Gathering Attendees
The sound baths are a restorative anchor in my week. A beautiful, grounded, and healing space.
Jordan K.
Wellness Seeker
Care for the land, care for the people. This initiative lives that truth in every single action.
Dr. Amina W.
Collaborator

LOCATION / WISCONSIN

Our Homestead

Where we grow, gather, and heal together.
Rooted in the land near Stoughton, Wisconsin.

ADDRESS

Hickory Farm
Stoughton, WI
United States

GATHERING

  • MON–FRIBY REQUEST
  • SATCOMMUNITY
  • SUNRESTING

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We welcome community members to the farm for workshops, volunteer days, and restorative land-based gatherings.

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STOUGHTON / WI
EST. COLLECTIVE

HOMESTEAD

STOUGHTON

42.9167°N / 89.2167°W

OUTREACH

MADISON

43.0731°N / 89.4012°W

NETWORK

DANE CO.

43.0722°N / 89.4008°W

Get Involved

Care for the land.
Care for the people.
Harvest honorably.

Hickory Collective is a Queer- and BIPOC-led initiative at Hickory Farm Homestead. We invite you to join our community of growers, healers, and stewards in Southern Wisconsin.

Community members harvesting native plants at Hickory Farm Homestead
120+
Community members
40
Acres of land
2021
Established