Meaningful Residency Experiences in Sint Maarten
Two ways to join VK (Local Track or Campus Residency)
All participants follow the same campus rhythm—weekly learning sessions, field practicum, heritage circles, and applied projects. The difference is how you participate:
- Local Track (Non‑Residential): for Sint Maarten-based participants who live off-campus and join the program for learning + practicum.
- Campus Residency (Residential): for regional and international participants who live on campus as part of the cohort.
Focus Areas You May Work In (Track Themes)
Depending on your level and the season’s priorities, residents may contribute through themes such as:
- Roots Revival @ Plantation Succour: heritage agriculture, land restoration, and cultural renewal
- Community Gardens & Food Sovereignty: Food Farm Gardens (FFG), nursery/seedling systems, and CSA foundations
- HAICI Practicum: research, documentation, teaching materials, and knowledge-sharing connected to HAICI
Our Residency Pathways
Our Residency Pathways (L1–L4)
VK pathways are designed as a progression. You can enter at Level 1, or apply for advanced levels based on experience and fit.
L1: Foundations Residency (Heritage Agrarian Foundations)
Build core skills in regenerative growing, land stewardship, and heritage agrarian practice through structured weekly learning and hands-on fieldwork.
Build core skills in regenerative growing, land stewardship, and heritage agrarian practice through structured weekly learning and hands-on fieldwork.
L2: Innovation & Incubation Residency
For residents ready to develop an applied project—systems building, research, enterprise prototypes, or community initiatives—supported by mentorship and milestones.
For residents ready to develop an applied project—systems building, research, enterprise prototypes, or community initiatives—supported by mentorship and milestones.
L3: Professional Track Residency
For emerging agrarian professionals and educators. Deepen your practice, build a portfolio, and take on leadership responsibilities within the campus community.
For emerging agrarian professionals and educators. Deepen your practice, build a portfolio, and take on leadership responsibilities within the campus community.
L4: Collaborative Fellowship Residency
For experienced practitioners, VK alumni, and invited experts. Fellows collaborate on high-impact research, curriculum development, campus systems, and partnerships that expand VK’s long-term impact.
For experienced practitioners, VK alumni, and invited experts. Fellows collaborate on high-impact research, curriculum development, campus systems, and partnerships that expand VK’s long-term impact.
What's Included
Included for all participants (Local Track + Campus Residents):
- Participation in the VK campus rhythm (sessions, practicum, circles, applied projects)
- Access to campus gardens, learning spaces, and work areas
- Workshops and skill-building (regenerative agriculture, heritage restoration, food systems, and more)
- Access to HAICI-aligned learning resources and local partnerships (as available)
Included for Campus Residents (Residential Track):
- Shared accommodation on campus
- Daily meals included (provided through residency tuition)
- Utilities and Wi‑Fi
Local Track meals: Local participants may purchase meals when on-site.
Who Should Apply
- Sint Maarten locals seeking hands-on agrarian learning and a pathway into food livelihoods
- Regional and international residents seeking immersive, purpose-driven campus living
- Scholars, educators, and practitioners contributing to heritage agriculture and knowledge recovery
- Changemakers and partners aligned with food sovereignty and land restoration
How To Apply
Ready to join Sint Maarten’s heritage agrarian community?
Apply for a residency pathway or propose a practicum/fellowship collaboration.
Residency Programs
1 month - Caribbean Regenerative Foundations Intensive - Level 1 Module
Validity
05/01/2026 - 22/06/2026
Join Sint Maarten’s food security movement as a resident at the VK Heritage Agrarian Campus! Design and cultivate sustainable community gardens, support our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and immerse yourself in the vibrant life of VK’s Heritage Agrarian Campus. This is a structured, academic residency—perfect for those seeking hands-on Caribbean agricultural education, not hostel or casual volunteer stays.
$ 1,200
per Person
• 10% discount for 3-month cohort
• Full access to campus amenities and community resources
Caribbean Food Systems & Farm-to-Table Residency Track
Validity
05/01/2026 - 22/06/2026
Cook traditional Caribbean recipes with ingredients you harvest yourself
$ 825
per Person
Regenerative Leadership Immersion Program - 19 persons
Validity
05/01/2026 - 22/06/2026
Leadership development through sustainable agriculture and meaningful community impact
$ 4,699
14 Days - Roots Revival Heritage Residency – Level 1 Module
Validity
05/01/2026 - 22/06/2026
Be part of Sint Maarten’s heritage restoration! Engage in land reclamation, cultural heritage research, and impactful community projects at VK’s Heritage Agrarian Campus. This structured academic residency is deeply rooted in Sint Maarten’s legacy, offering unique opportunities for heritage restoration and sustainable development.
$ 1,100
per Person
• Customizable agenda, workshops, and outcomes
• Full access to campus amenities and resources
14 Days - Caribbean Community Gardens Residency - Level 1 Module
Validity
01/03/2026 - 22/06/2026
Join Sint Maarten’s food security movement as a resident at the VK Heritage Agrarian Campus! Design and cultivate sustainable community gardens, support our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, and immerse yourself in the vibrant life of VK’s Heritage Agrarian Campus. This is a structured, academic residency—perfect for those seeking hands-on Caribbean agricultural education, not hostel or casual volunteer stays.
$ 950
per Person
• 10% discount for 3-month cohort
• Full access to campus amenities and community resources
1 month - Innovation & Incubation Residency Program - Level 2 Module
Validity
16/11/2026 - 30/06/2027
Take your agrarian journey to the next level! Level 2 is designed for innovators, researchers, and changemakers ready to launch projects, conduct applied research, or incubate new ventures at Sint Maarten’s first Heritage Agrarian Campus. Collaborate, experiment, and lead with the support of VK’s expert mentors and resources.
$ 1,500
per Person
• 10% discount for 3-month cohort
• Full access to campus amenities, project labs, and mentorship
• Showcase your work to partners, funders, and the VK community
• Alumni access to future advanced programs and collaborations
