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Heritage Agrarian Campus Residency: Foundations (L1)

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2020Year established

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Based in Sint Maarten, Vicky’s Keys (VK) is the island’s first Heritage Agrarian Campus—a structured residency and learning hub focused on regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, climate resilience, and heritage restoration.

The Heritage Agrarian Foundations Residency (L1) is our signature entry program. Residents join a weekly rhythm that blends guided agrarian lea...

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Program Highlights

Heritage Agrarian Campus in Sint Maarten Live and learn on historic lands with a program rooted in Caribbean heritage restoration and food sovereignty.
Structured weekly learning rhythm (not ad-hoc volunteering), guided agrarian sessions, field participation, community contribution, and an applied mini-project.
Regenerative agriculture and biodiversity focus. Hands-on exposure to soil health, ecosystem stewardship, water awareness, and resilient food systems.
Applied project with real outcomes Leave with documented work (templates, field notes, reports, or a mini-project output) aligned with campus priorities.
Pathway to advanced tracks (L2–L4) Strong participants can be invited to extend into deeper innovation, professional, or fellowship-level residencies.

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Training
Emergency Support
Wifi Costs
Pre-Departure Orientation
Course Materials
Certificate of Completion
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Program Details

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Locations

  • Online
  • Sint Maarten

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Agriculture
  • Conservation & Preservation
  • Culinary Arts
  • Culture

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
  • Terms Available
  • Throughout the Year
  • Winter
  • Spring

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Dutch
  • Education
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Associate degree

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume

Age Requirement

18+

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No. Vicky’s Keys runs structured, paid campus residencies (not work-for-stay).

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