There’s a Place for You in our VillagE.

Semester Dates 2024

Start: Thursday, September 12, 2024
End: Friday, November 8, 2024

Tuition

Be ONE OF THE FIRST to join this incredible 8-week immersion. Spirit Hollow has been running wilderness-based programs for young people for 25 years, but this is the LAUNCH of our brand-new, one-of-a-kind Gap Semester. This is a $12,000 value, but for this first cohort, to celebrate our LAUNCH, we are offering it for the hugely discounted tuition of $8,900.

We only have 12 spots, with a guide-to-student ratio of 4:1. Apply today to guarantee your space in historic first semester.

Tuition is $8,900. Tuition includes shared housing at Pompanuck Farm, all food and meals, as well as excursions.  It does not cover travel to/from Vermont.

A $2000 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your space, once you are admitted.

We recommend participants bring some spending money for incidentals and any down time trips to town, etc.  You may need to purchase/bring basic outdoor gear such as a backpack, hiking boots and warm layers. A detailed packing list will be sent upon registration.

Scholarships

We attempt to make The Earth Craft Gap Semester accessible to all. Due to a generous donation, we currently have up to EIGHT (8) HALF-TUTION scholarships available for Fall 2024!! Please see our Scholarship Page for more information.

Application Information

APPLICATION DEADLINE JULY 15, 2024 for fall semester 2024.

  • We accept applications on a rolling basis.

  • We admit approximately 12 - 14 students into each program.

  • We value authenticity. Please be honest and be yourself on your application; we will read it with kind eyes.

Application Process

1. Review our Essential Eligibility Criteria page thoroughly, ask if there is anything you are unsure about, and make sure you can agree 100% to all the expectations.

2. Fill out the application. You’ll receive an acknowledgment of receipt.

3. We will read your application within approximately one week.

4. If everything seems like it could be a fit, we will reach out to your references within three days of your application submission.

5. An Earth Craft staff member will contact you to schedule your interview. Each applicant must participate in an in-person, over-the-phone, or video call interview.

6. Offers of admission will be made within three days after your interview.

Schedule a Call

Questions? Want to meet us before committing? Contact us to schedule a discovery call with one of our guides.