Apprenticeship Programs at Green Gulch

Apprentices in the Farm and Land Steward program join the community and experience a unique opportunity to study themselves and the natural world through meditation practice and working directly with the land in the Green Gulch watershed.

The curriculum of the apprenticeship includes both traditional and contemporary instruction in how to host guests in a temple environment. Please read the background information on this page and on the Guest Program Apprenticeship Application Process page before applying.

The Green Gulch Kitchen Apprenticeship Program is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in vegetarian cooking while working in a Zen kitchen that integrates Buddhist practice into every aspect of the work. Please read the background information on this page and on the Guest Program Apprenticeship Application Process page before applying.