School group farm days.
Experience a day in the outdoors.
Our farm is a great venue for staff development days. We also have considerable experience in hosting class groups, from Year 6 to Year 12.
Get your hands dirty while learning about the work of Cana and listening to the stories of some of our community members.
What your day will look like
Welcome & introduction to Cana Farm: Start your visit with an overview of our mission, and discover how our community works together to create meaningful change.
Morning tea: Enjoy a relaxing break with a morning snack, giving visitors a chance to connect and reflect.
Farm walkaround: Explore the farm and meet our animal residents, gaining insight into their care and the role they play in our community.
Hands-on work in the garden: Get your hands dirty with hands-on experience in our vegetable garden, learning about sustainable farming practices and the importance of nurturing the land.
Lunch provided: Savour a meal prepared by our community including some fresh ingredients from our farm.
Group reflection: Participate in a Cana led discussion on its mission, listen to stories, ask your questions, and reflect on what you are taking with you from Cana today.
Plan your visit
Our farm is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 3:30pm. Our standard program runs from 9:30am to 2:30pm, but we’re flexible and can adjust the timing to fit your schedule. Let us know what works best for you, and we’ll make it happen!
Support our mission
Cana Farm is a not-for-profit initiative, heavily subsidised by Cana Communities. We charge a modest fee per visitor to help us sustain our work.
Ready to book your visit?
We’d love to help plan your visit to Cana Farm! Please fill out your school’s contact information below, and we’ll get in touch with you directly to arrange a memorable experience for your group.
Additional information
Location: Cana Farm is situated at Grose Vale (North Richmond) on expansive rural acreage.
Visitor groups: We prefer to limit student groups to 25, and teacher groups to 35 - although we can be flexible.
Supervision requirements: We require one supervising teacher or adult for every eight students. Parental approval for student visits can be provided through your school’s permission forms.
