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Hey Hidden Villa!
As you will see in our spring line-up, Hidden Villa is actively engaging this special place to create a vibrant farm and wilderness experience through education, inclusion, and community engagement. Every day we are creating safe, fun, and meaningful programs and removing barriers to access, we are giving people something that they might not know that they need right now: Hidden Villa!
Through partnerships and mentorship, we are nurturing leaders of all ages to cultivate a deep sense of wonder, growing more connected to one self, new community, and to nature. While we may not always get it right, we remain dedicated to learning, growing, and building a community where everyone feels valued and heard.
If you have the ability to join us with a small gift to make all of this happen, or if you missed your parking fee at the kiosk at some point :), please make a donation this spring — this is so important right now. Thank you for being part of this journey with us!
– Elliott (he/him), Executive Director
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SPOTLIGHT:
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
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Wellness in the Time of Wildfires
Though Hidden Villa is several hundred miles from the site of the Los Angeles fires, we saw the impacts here in Los Altos Hills.
Pasadena Waldorf High School was scheduled for an overnight field trip at Hidden Villa when the Eaton Canyon fire broke out in their local area. We later learned that their elementary school had burned down and that many families in the community were displaced. Teachers weren’t sure that they would be able to continue with their trip as planned. After some discussion, they decided that what the students needed most was to be together. So, instead of cancelling their trip, they decided to expand the trip to include their senior class, which wasn’t initially slated to attend.
During this field trip, we witnessed students find joy in rubbing piglet bellies, get excited over a collaborative challenge in making shapes with rope, spontaneously sing over hot cocoa, and express their sadness and sense of loss. There was space here for all of that – for them to be their full selves.
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-Christina Emmett (she/her), Senior Manager of Education
Registration for the 2025-26 school year will be opening in early May for schools with UPC 50% and higher. General registration will open in early June. Stay posted for details.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TASTE OF CAMP & MORE!
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(Video by Walter Zarnowitz, former camper/ counselor)
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Sheep Shearing &
Fiber Arts Festival
Don’t miss our Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With crafts and shearing demos, live music and farm-fresh food, you’ll experience the journey from sheep to shawl!
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Calling All
Makers!
Calling fiber artists and makers! Showcase your creations in our Makers Gallery at the Sheep Shearing & Fiber Arts Festival. Interested? Submit below to share your art.
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Try it on!
Fiber artist and Micro Fiber School founder Ally welcomes you to Hidden Villa’s Sheep Shearing Festival, where textile arts await your creative touch. Read the full article to discover Ally’s personal journey into fiber arts and why she encourages everyone to “Try it on!” yourself at Hidden Villa’s upcoming festival. No experience is needed—just bring your curiosity!
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Natural Science Saturdays
Discover nature’s seasonal patterns through our Natural Science Saturdays. Expert presentations plus field experiences transform facts into understanding. Join us 10am-12 pm at the Wolken Education Center.
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Umoja Pranayama:
Breathwork Fundamentals
Join instructor Adeshina Shindara for breathing techniques that reduce stress and build self-compassion. Experience a beautiful space to connect with your breath, body, and inner calm.
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SF Opera at Hidden Villa!
This Spring we have an incredibly special experience for you all; San Francisco Opera and Hidden Villa present Bohème Out of the Box on May 3rd and 4th! The Hidden Villa community has exclusive access to be the first to register by March 21st. After March 21st, this opportunity will become available to the large public.
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Afterschool Adventures
Let nature inspire your 2nd-4th grader at Hidden Villa’s After School Adventures! Meets Fridays 3:30-5:30pm, Feb 7-Apr 4. Eight weeks of farm, wilderness, and hands-on outdoor exploration.
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Become a Volunteer Guide
Join our team as a volunteer outdoor guide at Hidden Villa. Share your passion for nature while leading Pre-K through 6th-grade field trips through our farm and wilderness areas.
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Property Director
The Property Director is responsible for the care, support and maintenance of all structures, buildings, and grounds on the Hidden Villa property.
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Fundraising Campaign Manager
Hidden Villa seeks a Fundraising Campaign Manager to lead annual giving and a comprehensive campaign. Manages appeals, events, database, and grants while implementing strategies to identify and cultivate new funding sources.
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Database & Administrative Coordinator
The Database and Administrative Coordinator reports to the Fundraising Campaign Manager, providing data management, Excel expertise, event support, donor prospecting, and administrative assistance within a small, collaborative team.
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Click on the images below for the latest news on your favorite farm topics.
Here are Quick Links to the latest news for March 2025:
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Photo Credits: Christina, Garth, Ally, Zain, Walter, SF Opera
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