Events to Come

‘Pacas & Pints

Bring a blanket or chair and find a spot near Eco-J’s alpaca pasture as you relax with a beer in your own alpaca pint glass! Take a 20-minute alpaca tour to learn more about these adorable animals, then grab some tasty food from a local vendor. Families can explore the grounds or stop in the gift shop.

Eco -Market

See you next season!
Along with our popular CSA

Discovery Days

Proceeds raised during Eco-J Discovery Days:

• Contributes towards garden production – over 30% of which is donated to the Northside Food Pantry
• Buys 185 bales of hay for more than 40 animals on the farm
• Purchases 58 bags of chicken feed
• Pays for vet care for our alpacas & goats
• Contributes towards education of school groups, summer camp children, and visitors

Discovery Days is Eco-J’s largest and most important fundraiser of the year. Discovery Days sponsors are individuals or businesses that make financial or in-kind donations to assist with printing, signage, music, food, and more.

Maple Sponsors

Birch Sponsors

Host Events

Looking for a unique space to hold your next event? The Eco-Justice Center is a great place to gather for a meeting or party! Buildings available for rental include both our Education Center and Founder’s Room. Space rental is $100 for two hours, plus $50 for each additional hour. 

Please email katie@ecojusticecenter.org to inquire about dates before completing the facility use form. Keep in mind we do not host events on Sundays.

Birthday Party FAQ:

• For children’s birthdays, are adult chaperones included in the 12 person head count? – Yes, this number includes adults
• Are infants included in party guest count? – No, children under the age of 2 are free of charge and excluded from the guest head count
• When can I schedule my birthday party? – Any day of the week Tuesday-Saturday between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm, we do not schedule on Sundays or Mondays
• Will my guests get to feed or pet the animals? – Yes, during the animal encounters, guests will get to pet an alpaca and feed our goats and chickens.
• What are the rules on decorations? – Decorations are allowed, but we do not permit the use of permanent fasteners (nails, screws, etc.) or any type of tape/adhesive that’s likely to damage the paint/woodwork (duct tape, etc.). Masking or painters’ tape are encouraged for any hanging decorations. 

Download the facility use form (LINK NEEDED)

Hermitage

Escape to the Hermitage at the Eco-Justice Center—a cozy one-room cabin nestled in the woods, perfect for rest and reflection. With a fireplace, comfy seating, and a screened-in porch, it offers a peaceful retreat surrounded by nature.

Enjoy simple comforts like a small fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and composting toilet, with fresh water provided. Thoughtfully built with reclaimed materials and black walnut flooring from a tree grown on-site, it’s a space rooted in sustainability.

Stay solo or with a loved one for up to three nights and recharge in nature’s quiet embrace.

Guest stay information

Rental fee and booking:

$60/night for 2 adults (maximum of 2 people)
Non-refundable deposit of $20 must be made at least 48 hours prior to your stay in order to reserve the space. 
*Please try to reach out for booking at least 4-7 days prior to your desired stay to allow time for processing and communication with the Hermitage Coordinator.

Length of stay:

Limited to 3 nights. Check-in after 2pm, check-out by 11am

What is provided:

• Bed linens
• towels
• dishes
• cooking utensils
• coffee and coffee maker
• toaster
• small fridge
• microwave
• crockpot
• griddle
• water cistern
• composting toilet
• toilet paper

Notes:

• WI-FI is spotty, but if you use data the signal is consistent.
• The hermitage is not wheelchair accessible.
• No smoking allowed on Eco-J grounds.
• Due to free range animals, no pets allowed with the exception of working service animals. 
• There is no access to main farm house.

For more information or to make reservations email: hermitage@ecojusticecenter.org