Days will be filled with learning from mentors who practice living in sustainable and generous ways — farmers and developers, ministers and gardeners, therapists and business people — as well as projects through which participants will learn sustainable building skills, restorative agriculture and husbandry, responsible gardening and outdoor skills. There will also be time to explore the rivers,woods, rocks and trails of the Ozarks. Sundays will be set apart for participating in worshiping communities and asking deep questions of faith, along with dedicated time to rest. Personal reflection and physical exercise will be daily priorities.

Cost: $2400 covers all food, lodging, materials, activities and transportation in and around OZ.

It does not cover transportation to and from Fayetteville, Arkansas, or personal expenses including meals eaten apart from the group. Limited scholarships may be available on a case by case basis.

Requirements:

• Open to applicants ages 17-22 who possess a strong desire to understand what it means to live and sustain a life that flourishes.

• Applicants must be willing to live in close community with others and share in the essential tasks necessary for living in community.

• Applicants must be willing to accept strenuous physical, intellectual and mental challenges; to ask and be asked deep questions and listen respectfully and attentively to others, even those with whom they may disagree.

• Applicants must be willing to practice challenging disciplines that lead to the opportunity for greater experiential understanding.