Homestead Rendezvous'25

Join us for the Homestead Rendezvous on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Cheyenne, WY!
Gain hands-on skills in gardening, livestock, food preservation, and more.
Tickets range from $30 to $45—don’t miss this one-day gathering for modern homesteaders!

Our Workshops

Food Preservation

Preserve, bake, and ferment your way to self-sufficiency. Learn how to process tallow, bake sourdough with herbs, make goat cheese, and preserve the harvest through canning and fermentation. This track is all about turning your raw ingredients into nourishing meals and goods.

Livestock

This track encompasses a wide range of topics, including backyard poultry and beekeeping, food preservation, and livestock health. Whether you’re raising animals for food or fun, these sessions offer essential tools for humane, efficient, and productive animal management.

Growing Things

Get your hands dirty and dig into practical gardening knowledge. From high tunnel gardening to native pollinator support, this track explores how to grow food and flowers in Wyoming's unique climate. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.

Hands on Canning

Roll up your sleeves and dive into the essential skill of home canning. In this interactive, hands-on session, you'll learn safe water bath canning techniques step-by-step—from prep to seal. Walk away with the knowledge (and confidence) to preserve your harvest at home.

Homestead Rendezvous Registration

$30

Join us for the full-day conference packed with expert-led sessions and homesteading inspiration.

8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Homestead + Hands-on Canning Track
(Morning session)

$45

Includes full conference access plus a guided, hands-on canning workshop.

8:30 am – 12:15 pm

Homestead + Hands-on Canning Track
(Afternoon session)

$45

Includes full conference access plus a guided, hands-on canning workshop.

1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

About Us

The Homestead Rendezvous is a one-day event hosted by the University of Wyoming Extension, bringing together homesteaders, hobbyists, and lifelong learners to explore practical skills in food preservation, gardening, livestock care, and more. Held in Cheyenne, Wyoming, this hands-on gathering celebrates self-sufficiency, sustainability, and community connection—offering workshops led by experienced instructors who share a passion for living well from the land.

Contact Us

Have questions about the Homestead Conference? Reach out to Hannah Mills.

The University of Wyoming is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.