A 3-Part Online Webinar Series

This live online workshop series is designed for women who live in rural areas, manage homesteads, steward land, or are preparing to build a more independent rural life.

Over three sessions, we’ll walk through the practical systems that make rural living sustainable: safety and preparedness, infrastructure and homestead design, and the organizational tools needed to manage land, animals, and daily responsibilities without burning yourself out.

This course is designed especially for women who may be managing land alone, balancing homestead responsibilities with full-time work, or building skills and confidence in rural life.

Each session includes time for introductions, discussion, and Q&A.

All sessions will be recorded for participants who cannot attend live. NO REFUNDS.

Interest free payment plans available via Klarna

Workshop Schedule

Session 1

Safety, Preparedness & Homestead Planning

Thursday, March 26
6:00 – 7:30 PM Pacific Time

Topics include:

• Rural safety and situational awareness
• Emergency preparedness for rural living
• Basic considerations when evaluating land
• Property layout and security tools (cameras, lighting, etc.)
• Essential equipment and tools that protect your body and time
• A brief overview of financial considerations when starting a homestead

This session will also include participant introductions and discussion.

Session 2

Infrastructure & Homestead Design

Thursday, April 16
6:00 – 7:30 PM Pacific Time

Topics include:

• Planning a functional homestead layout
• Fencing options and livestock infrastructure
• Choosing livestock for small homesteads
• Garden systems that are productive but manageable
• Fruit trees, berries, and low-maintenance crops
• Tools and automation systems that reduce daily labor

We’ll focus on practical systems that make homesteads easier to maintain long-term.

Session 3

Managing the Workload: Systems, Wellness & Community

Thursday, April 30
6:00 – 7:30 PM Pacific Time

Topics include:

• Organizing homestead work and seasonal tasks
• Project management systems for rural life
• Balancing full-time work with homestead responsibilities
• Avoiding burnout and protecting your physical capacity
• Building rural community and support networks
• Identifying the most important skills to develop over time

This final session will also include extended Q&A and discussion.

Format

• Live Zoom workshops

• 90 minutes per session

• Recordings available to participants

• Interactive discussion and Q&A

• Free PDF guidebook

Instructor

Alexandra Machado is a rancher, homesteader, welder, and outdoorswoman with nearly a decade of experience in business management, construction, growing food, and raising livestock. She is the owner of Sundog Sheep Company, a grass-fed lamb operation, and co-facilitates New Cowgirl Camp, a hands-on program supporting women in ranching and land stewardship.

She has lived independently in a rural environment for several years and developed the systems and tools she now shares in this workshop series.