What is Birdsong Gathering?

Birdsong is an outdoor conference that offers families and lifelong learners an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life, unplug from technology, and reconnect with nature in the beautiful Mojave Desert.

Participants can explore a wide range of hands-on primitive and homesteading skills, from knitting and basketry to wilderness skills and outdoor living. Whether you want to develop practical skills, learn something new, or simply enjoy time outdoors and connect with others, Birdsong offers a welcoming environment for learning, exploration, and community.

Birdsong primarily attracts families with children, teens, and young adults, including homeschoolers and lifelong learners of all ages who share a passion for hands-on education, outdoor experiences, and the natural world.

What will camp life be like?

Classes and activities such wilderness skills, homesteading, music, games, etc. aims at involving our next generation and instilling a love for nature for our youth by offering opportunities to learn meaningful new skills and positive experiences that they will take with them their whole life. The best part is that it will offer a time to connect with your family, make new friends, and step away from the business of busy city life.

Visit our class/instructor's page to see some of the sample classes and activities offered at Birdsong. Some of our classes include archery, shelter building, fire making, candle making, basket making, wood carving, musical performances, flint knapping, outdoor cooking, drumming, weaving and fiber arts, herbalism, cordage making, knitting, and much more. Additional on-site activities include hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Team | Birdsong Gathering

Where is the gathering located?

Birdsong takes place on a picturesque private horse ranch in the Mojave Desert, near the Nevada–California border. The exact address will be shared with registered participants. Each day begins with a light breakfast at our cafeteria and the sounds of roosters and farm animals. The ranch offers ample space for tent camping, buses, trailers, and RVs. Amenities include standard flushing restrooms, hot showers, and light breakfast/dinner meals served in a charming antique barn cafeteria. The are animals on the property, include horses, goats, sheep, pigs, chickens, and native wildlife.

What to Bring

Please come prepared for a typical camping trip. Below is a recommended packing list:

Eating Essentials: Bowl, plate, cup, utensils, cooler, camp stove
Food: Lunches and snacks for the week (light breakfast and dinner will be provided)
Camping Gear: Tent, Car camping, RV or Trailers are welcome, no hookups.
Clothing: Prepare for both sunny and cool weather; bring a sun hat and a beanie
Warmth: A Buddy Heater is recommended for cold mornings and evenings
Camp Furniture/Bedding: Table, canopy, camp chair, sleeping bags, mats, etc.
Optional Items: Musical instrument, homemade crafts for the Barter Fair and Trade Blanket
Personal Items: First aid kit, sunscreen, toiletries, etc.
Writing Supplies: Journal, pen, and pencil
Extras: Cash for any material class fees

Note: Potable water and restroom facilities (including hot showers) will be available on-site. Nearest large stores are about 30–40 minutes away by car, small convenience store is about 10 minutes away.

*There will be an old-fashioned General Store operated by a few teens with general necessities like knives, flashlights, toothbrushes, lighters, batteries, sunscreen, butter, etc. and hot made to order teas, coffees, hot chocolate, sandwiches, pies, granola bars, etc.