Meaningful Travel Experiences in Sint Maarten

Transform your understanding of sustainable food systems in just one week. At Vicky's Keys, you'll get hands-on training in cutting-edge aquaponics, traditional permaculture, and Caribbean heritage farming techniques while contributing to real food security initiatives. This isn't a typical farm tour—you're joining the launch year of HAICI (Heritage Agrarian Institute of Caribbean Innovation), Sint Maarten's first online agricultural school. Over 7 days and 6 nights, you'll master both traditional farming methods and innovative agricultural technology. Between intensive learning sessions, enjoy communal living, homebrewed rum tastings, and rooftop relaxation with fellow agricultural enthusiasts.

Day 1: Innovation Campus Welcome Tour aquaponics and permaculture systems, meet your instructors, and enjoy a community welcome dinner.

Day 2: Agricultural Heritage and Technology Explore Plantation Succour historical site, learn traditional Caribbean farming methods, then practice modern agricultural technology.

Day 3: Hands-on Innovation Lab Maintain aquaponics systems, practice hydroponics, master seed saving techniques, and collect data for food security projects.

Day 4: Community Agriculture Impact Work with local farmers at The Keys Market, develop community gardens, and engage in cultural exchange with Caribbean practitioners.

Day 5: Sustainable Systems Design Learn permaculture design principles, innovative irrigation systems, waste management solutions, and plan your group project.

Day 6: Future of Food Workshop Present student projects, participate in our agricultural innovation showcase, and celebrate with a cultural evening.

Day 7: Certification and Next Steps Complete your final project, receive your HAICI certificate, and celebrate your achievements at our farewell gathering.

✓ Build and maintain aquaponics systems (fish + plants working together) ✓ Design permaculture gardens using Caribbean native plants ✓ Practice hydroponics and modern growing technology ✓ Master seed saving and plant propagation ✓ Create sustainable irrigation and composting systems ✓ Contribute to real community food security projects ✓ Work alongside local farmers and agricultural practitioners

✓ 6 nights in our award-winning eco-lodge ✓ 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners (farm-to-table meals) ✓ All hands-on workshops and training sessions ✓ HAICI certificate of completion ✓ Plantation Succour historical site visit ✓ Community engagement at The Keys Market ✓ Homebrewed rum tastings ✓ Cultural celebration evening ✓ All tools, materials, and equipment ✓ Airport pickup and drop-off ✓ WiFi access

Aspiring farmers • Sustainability enthusiasts • Permaculture students • Career changers • Educators • Anyone wanting to grow their own food and contribute to food security

International flights • Travel insurance (required) • Personal expenses • Additional meals beyond program schedule

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