About the Facilitators
Sam & Todd are the dynamic teaching duo behind Wild Sprouts, the after-school adventure and wellness program at The Ecology Center, as well as core educators for the farm’s onsite school, Farm Raised. Having spent years co-leading children’s programming across the farm’s fields and sanctuary spaces, they have perfected the art of blending deep nervous system regulation with raw, hands-on wilderness survival—all infused with playfulness, joyful curiosity, and a deep reverence for the land.
With Sacred Survival, Sam and Todd are bringing the elevated core of their wildly popular farm-based methodology to adults, offering a rare dirt-to-dome immersion into both inner and outer resilience.
Sam Saldivar (E-RYT 500, YACEP) is a Restorative yoga educator, sacred rest facilitator, and the founder of Radiate Rest. Serving as a lead wellness educator at The Ecology Center, Sam brings a nuanced expertise in nervous system regulation, somatics, mythology, and restorative practices.
Todd is a lifelong outdoor educator, survivalist, and the founder of Skate Wild—a premier nonprofit that has been leading transformative wilderness camping, survival, and skateboarding expeditions into the backcountry for over twenty years.
Together, Sam and Todd offer a grounded, full-spectrum perspective on the farm—inviting you to step out of the daily grind, learn from the land, and transform chaos into calm.
Sacred Survival Series
From Chaos to Calm: A Journey into Sacred Survival
Join for the full 4 part series or drop in for specific sessions.
In our fast-paced lives, chaos often feels internal. Sacred Survival is a 4-part immersion designed to strip away the noise and return you to your primal roots. Join Sam Saldivar and Todd Larson for a Saturday afternoon series at the farm that combines high-level wilderness skills with deep nervous system restoration.
What to Expect
- Hands-on Earth Based Skills: Practice carving your own tools, building natural shelters, and an introduction to the ancient Atlatl.
- Somatic Movement: Yoga and mindfulness in the Peace Dome geared toward stress reduction and physical resilience.
- Community: Gather with like-minded adults for a unique dirt-to-dome experience.
Session Breakdown
SHELTER: The Architecture of Safety
September 5th
Survival: Building a debris shelter and natural survival structures from the earth.
Mindfulness: Grounding practices and internal nesting in the Dome. Focus on proprioception and establishing a felt sense of safety.
FIRE: The Alchemy of Energy
September 26th
Survival: Carving friction fire kits from local wood & practicing the art of the coal.
Mindfulness: Managing Tapas (inner heat). Breathwork to stoke or cool the system, focusing on transforming stress into focused power.
WATER: The Flow of Resilience
October 10th
Survival: Traditional coal-burning to craft functional spoons and an introduction to primitive water sanitation.
Mindfulness: Somatic movement & restorative practices focused on emotional regulation.
FOOD: The Sacred Harvest
October 24th
Survival: Introduction to primitive hunting techniques & seasonal farm foraging.
Mindfulness: Mindful consumption and gentle movement to support digestion and integration of the
Ages 12+ without a parent present. 7+ with parent(s) present.
Peace Dome activities help us reconnect to the land by sharing experiences that create reverence to the thousands of years old history of interconnectedness.
By coming together as a community, we are able to reflect on our relationship to this planet and this farm in order to help better steward it with a deep sense of peace. This work is just one of the ways in which we help envision a future of meaningful investment in our food, our neighbors, our children, and of course, this magical farm.