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.
1 month - Innovation & Incubation Residency Program - Level 2 Module
| Advance your impact with this advanced residency—perfect for those who want to move beyond foundational skills and drive real change through research, innovation, and community-based projects. Residents work on self-directed or group initiatives, with full access to VK’s campus, gardens, labs, and network.
What You’ll Do
Program Includes
Who Should Apply? Graduates of Level 1, experienced practitioners, researchers, entrepreneurs, and leaders ready to launch or scale an agrarian, sustainability, or social impact project. Contribution
Why Join?
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$ 1,500
per Person
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Validity
16/11/2026 - 30/06/2027
• 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
Book now your room
Campus Room 4A
Non-smoking room with two single beds, individual lockers, and access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Campus Room 4B - 4 persons
Non-smoking room with bunk beds, individual lockers for each resident, and access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Private Campus Room 6A2
Non-smoking Private Campus Room for 1 person, featuring a twin/full bed, secure locker, and access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Private Campus room 6A3
Non-smoking Private Campus room for up to 2 persons max, with one comfortable bunk bed, access to two lockers, shared bathroom and shared kitchen.
