UnbridledTN
Homestead Economics
Practical Skills for the Next Generation
Fridays | 10 AM – 2 PM
Gallatin, TN
Grades 5-12
Limited to 16 students.
Waitlist registration for the 26’-27’ school year opens 3/9/26
Why Homestead Skills Matter
In a world that moves increasingly fast and digital, we believe students benefit from learning the timeless rhythms of the land.
The Unbridled Homestead Economics course gives students the opportunity to learn real-life skills that build confidence, responsibility, and independence.
Throughout the year students will learn:
• how to grow and harvest food
• how to prepare meals from scratch
• how to care for animals
• how to sew, bake, preserve, and create
• how small farms operate
• how to work together as a team
This program is designed to cultivate capable young people who understand the value of hard work and stewardship.
What Students Will Learn
Animal Care
Feeding routines, egg collection, goat care, farm chores.
Food Preservation
Canning, dehydrating, and storing seasonal foods.
Gardening
Soil health, planting, harvesting, and seasonal crops.
Textile Skills
Sewing, crochet, mending, handmade goods.
Baking & Meal Preparation
Bread making, scratch cooking, and kitchen skills.
Entrepreneurship
Students help operate the Unbridled Farmstand.
Seasonal Curriculum
This program follows the rhythms of the homestead year.
Fall
Gardening & Harvest
Food Preservation
Baking
Sewing
Winter
Crochet & Fiber Arts
Bread Baking
Meal Planning
Christmas Choir & Cookie Exchange
Spring
Animal Husbandry
Gardening & Planting
Chicken Processing Education
A Typical Friday:
10:00 AM
Morning Gathering
Announcements and overview of the day.
10:20 AM
Farm Chores Rotation
Students participate in real farm responsibilities.
10:50 AM
Skill Lesson
Hands-on instruction in the monthly focus skill.
12:00 PM
Lunch Break
12:30 PM
Project Work
Students apply what they learned through projects.
1:15 PM
Farmstand Preparation
Preparing products and setting up the stand.
2:00 PM
Dismissal
Farmstand Entrepreneurship
Students will also participate in running the Unbridled Farmstand. As well as having opportunities to sell at local markets.
They will learn:
• pricing products
• packaging goods
• customer interaction
• simple bookkeeping
• farm business basics
This gives students real-world business experience while supporting the farm. Students are encouraged to take what they learn and make products they can sell at the farmstand.
Tuition
Monthly: $125
Registration fee: $75 (includes T-shirt)
Fall Semester (August–Dec):
$600 paid in full
Spring Semester (Jan–May):
$600 paid in full
Full Year:
$1200
Includes all supplies for the year.
Join the Interest List
Enrollment for the Fall Cohort is limited.
Families on the interest list will receive:
• early enrollment access
• program updates
• curriculum preview
Waitlist registration opens 03/09/2026
About Unbridled TN
Unbridled TN is a working farmstead focused on horsemanship, agriculture, and experiential learning.
Our programs are designed to help young people develop confidence, responsibility, and a connection to the land.
Get in Touch
Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.