As the world becomes more hostile with global warming and international conflicts, many people choose to live a more self-sufficient lifestyle. However, rural communities are often inaccessible to those who feel ‘othered’ by predominantly white conservative communities. As the trend grows for Americans to move out of the city, underprivileged communities are often denied the opportunity due to financial and cultural boundaries.
Pony Farm is a permaculture garden and artist studio that provides resources and education to urban artists from around the world who wish to experience life in one of California’s most beautiful counties. We believe that every artist who visits our community by participating in our residency program makes a lasting impression on the cultural landscape of our small community and help open doors for our future neighbors.