Back To Eden Festival

09/07/2026

Check out some of the vendors who will be with us at Back to Eden, September 25-26 in Farmville, NC! Have you registered yet?!

➡️ Kathy's Creations & Inspirational Gifts
➡️ Grifton Garden Gnomes
➡️ Home & Heart Homestead
➡️ Grace and Joy Creations
➡️ Stewards of Grace

What is Back to Eden 2026?

A Christian Homesteading & Worship Festival in Eastern North Carolina
September 25-26, 2026 | 4588 W Church St. Farmville, NC 27828
Live Worship // Homesteading Classes // Local Vendors

Join us at Back To Eden to connect with creation, nourish your body and soul, and forge meaningful relationships with others in the community. We believe God is restoring His people to our original purpose as a royal priesthood – to be wholehearted worshipers who steward His creation in loving partnership with Him.

Enjoy a weekend of worship, classes, workshops, and local vendors as we gather from across eastern North Carolina. Whether you’re an off-grid pro-homesteader or just someone who likes worship music, prayer, and houseplants – this festival is an invitation to go deeper into God’s purpose for your life.

08/31/2026

Vendor and Food Truck Applications!!

Join us for the Back to Eden Festival 2026, A Christian Homesteading & Worship Festival in Eastern North Carolina. Live Worship // Homesteading Classes // Local Vendors. September 25-26, 2026. 4588 W Church St. Farmville, NC 27828.

VENDOR DETAILS:
➡️ Only $15 per day or $25 for both.
➡️The vendor location is outside, and parking is free.
➡️If you are bringing a tent, the max allowed size is 10′ x 10′.
➡️We do not have tents and tables available.
➡️A payment link will be emailed to you upon application submission and approval.

Apply now on our website!

08/26/2026

A Christian Homesteading & Worship Festival in Eastern North Carolina

Live Worship // Homesteading Classes // Local Vendors
September 25-26, 2026
4588 W Church St. Farmville, NC 27828

➡️ Register (it's FREE) today!
➡️ Apply to be a vendor!
➡️ Sign up to lead a worship set!

Join us at Back To Eden to connect with creation, nourish your body and soul, and forge meaningful relationships with others in the community. We believe God is restoring His people to our original purpose as a royal priesthood – to be wholehearted worshipers who steward His creation in loving partnership with Him.

Enjoy a weekend of worship, workshops, and local vendors as we gather from across eastern North Carolina. Whether you’re an off-grid pro-homesteader or just someone who likes worship music, prayer, and houseplants – this festival is an invitation to go deeper into God’s purpose for your life.

08/17/2026

A Christian Homesteading & Worship Festival in Eastern North Carolina

September 25-26, 2026
4588 W Church St. Farmville, NC 27828

Register to attend, apply to be a vendor, or sign up to lead worship on the Back to Eden website (link is in comments).

Live Worship // Homesteading Classes // Local Vendors

Join us at Back To Eden to connect with creation, nourish your body and soul, and forge meaningful relationships with others in the community. We believe God is restoring His people to our original purpose as a royal priesthood – to be wholehearted worshipers who steward His creation in loving partnership with Him.

Enjoy a weekend of worship, classes, workshops, and local vendors as we gather from across eastern North Carolina. Whether you’re an off-grid pro-homesteader or just someone who likes worship music, prayer, and houseplants – this festival is an invitation to go deeper into God’s purpose for your life.

/// COME TO THE TABLE - 5-7pm Saturday///

From September 24–26, 2026, Come To The Table will ignite hundreds of simultaneous expressions of nonstop worship, prayer, and communion on campuses, in regions, and across nations. Back to Eden is partnering with the nationwide Come to the Table movement on Saturday, September 26, with a special communion service at 5pm, followed by a community-wide meal at 6pm. This will be the finale of the entire festival. Come to the table! You can grab dinner from an on-site food truck or bring your own food. We also suggest bringing a picnic blanket or chair.

Back to Eden Festival A Christian Homesteading & Worship Festival in Eastern North Carolina Live Worship // Homesteading Classes // Local Vendors September

08/05/2026

Hey friends! Here is the link for our vendor form for those asking. This will connect you with our vendor coordinator, JaNiece!

07/29/2026

We have our 2026 location! We felt that this year, we needed to hold this event on a church property - and we are very grateful that Farmville Methodist Church has generously opened up their grounds to us! Registration will open soon - please sound off with any classes or vendors you would love to see!

Send a message to learn more

07/07/2026

Save The Dates: September 25-26, 2026

Back to Eden is an annual Christian homesteading and worship festival in North Carolina that features classes, vendors, worship, and prayer. Details and sign-ups for our 2026 festival are coming soon!

Whether you’re an off-grid pro-homesteader or just someone who likes prayer and houseplants – this festival is an invitation to go deeper into God’s purpose for your life. Make plans to join us to connect with creation, nourish your body and soul, and forge meaningful relationships with others in the community.

Back to Eden 2026 will also be a location for the nationwide Come to the Table initiative, organized by Awaken The Dawn. Hundreds of locations across America will host a tent of united worship & prayer, culminating with a shared meal & communion.

04/03/2026

Want to homeschool but unsure where to start? Shepard has the answers.

Shepard Lilley of The Greenhouse has been microhomesteading since 2011, raising as much food and life as possible on as little as a quarter-acre lot. She's also the organizer of Back To Eden homesteading event in Winterville, NC.

Shepard is a homeschool mom of four (ages 11–16) and an avid gardener, forager, cook, amateur herbalist, musician, and teacher. Her passion is helping families see that a homesteading lifestyle is possible almost anywhere with creativity, planning, and a willingness to learn.

She will be teaching:

- Microhomesteading
- Homeschooling While Homesteading
- Homeschooling: Where to Start & How to Begin with Confidence
- Meal Planning Seasonally

If you’re trying to grow more food, raise a family with intention, and make the most of the land you have, Shepard’s classes will give you practical ideas you can start using right away.

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The Refuge | Ayden, NC
April 9–12, 2026