Heart Valley Springs

06/06/2025

We have trees, shrubs, flowers, berry canes, and everything in between. So many spaces are like flat grass parking lots, but here we like to provide natural sections and nooks. With enough time, we would like to have every fruit and herb that grows in our region as a resident here.

06/06/2025

Hot water is back! We had an electric tankless hot water heater, and a backup, and BOTH sprung leaks in their manifolds. An electrician came out and convinced me that electric units would continue to be nothing but trouble, so I opted for a couple of commercial propane units.

Big thanks to James Villalpando Sr. for swapping the units and getting us going again! I'm going to take a hot shower at the lodge to celebrate!

04/12/2025

04/04/2025

Calling all permaculturists, land stewards, and regenerative dreamers!

We’re hosting the Great Lakes Gathering and Regenerative Retreat this June at Heart Valley Springs, a 50-acre nature sanctuary and campground in SW Michigan—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

This weekend will be a space to share ideas, skills, meals, and stories with others who care deeply about land, community, and culture. We're inviting folks from across the Great Lakes region to gather for workshops, conversations, hands-on learning, and connection.

Want to offer a talk, skillshare, or guided experience?
We’re especially looking for local voices to enrich the weekend. Whether it’s food forests, water systems, community organizing, or inner resilience—we welcome your passion and perspective.

Interested in just attending?
You’re warmly welcome. Come connect, camp, and co-create the weekend with us.

Event Details:

Dates: July 11-13, 2025

Location: Heart Valley Springs, Bloomingdale, MI

Website & More Info: https://heartvalleysprings.com/great-lakes-gathering-regenerative-retreat/

Tag someone who should come, share with your local groups, and reach out if you’d like to present or help organize. Let’s grow something beautiful together.

🌿 You’re Invited to the Great Lakes Gathering & Regenerative Retreat 🌿June 20-22, 2025 | Heart Valley Springs, Bloomingdale, MI Build Community • Care for the Earth • Grow Food and Medicine Join us for a weekend of connection, inspiration, and hands-on learning at the Great Lakes Gatheri...

12/24/2021

Merry Christmas, everyone!

10/15/2021

Fall is the perfect time to toast your marshmallow!

04/05/2021

Avaliable 365 evenings a year.

04/04/2020

Epic campfires are waiting, my friends.

02/17/2020

Remember, summer is coming....

01/21/2020

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