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Talk With Other Tribes With John Pugliano

Off Grid And Growing (SEAN)

A Proper Human Diet With Dr. Ken Berry

Prepping For The Women In Your Life With Combat Midwife

Build Abundance, Not Burnout With Nicole Sauce

Your homestead can grow more than food—it can grow freedom. In this straight-shooting session, Nicole Sauce shares how she turned her land, skills, and everyday life into a patchwork of income streams that support the life she actually wants to live. Whether you’re growing food, crafting, building, or teaching, Nicole will show you how to […]

Raw Land to Rural Freedom: Building a Homestead Life One Step At A Time with Brooke Whipple

Ever dreamed of escaping the grind and building a life on your own terms? Brooke Whipple has done just that—turning raw land into a thriving homestead, one smart and frugal decision at a time. Known for her resilience and self-reliant lifestyle, Brooke is an adventurer, homesteader, and two-time contestant on Alone. She’s been building a […]

Trade With Other Tribes With John Pugliano

Fortress Mindset: Real-World Family Defense With Joel Ryals of FortressK9

Our first speaker announcement this year is Joel Ryals, a man who knows exactly what it takes to protect his family—and yours. His session, “Fortress Mindset: Real-World Family Defense,” is straight talk about practical security. No fluff, no paranoia—just solid strategies to keep your home and loved ones safe. Self-Reliance Festival isn’t about theory—it’s about […]

The System Is Lying to You: What Real Freedom Actually Looks Like With Tag From Life Done Free

Tag from Life Done Free is not here to sugarcoat anything. His talk at Self-Reliance Festival will pull back the curtain on the illusion of freedom we’ve been sold and lay out what it actually takes to live free in today’s world. Drawing from his off-grid life, debt-free homesteading experience, and the community he helped […]

Like Father, Like Son: Homeschool Your Boys With Sonny Puzikas

In today’s world, raising strong, capable, and independent young men requires a deliberate approach. Sonny Puzikas, a former Soviet special forces operative turned educator, is bringing a powerful session to Self-Reliance Festival 2025 on the why and how of homeschooling boys. With a background that blends discipline, real-world experience, and a commitment to personal freedom, […]

SRF Location

Birdsong Resort | Marina | Campground
255 Marina Road
Camden Kentucky Lake, Tennessee 38320-9699
(731) 584-7880