Trip Descriptions

Apply for Alternative Break again in Fall 2026

Gita Valley Dates: TBD Participant Cost: TBD

Spend a week at Gita Valley in Port Royal, PA, the first USDA certified slaughter-free dairy farm in North America. Gita Valley is a pioneering non-profit that strives to leave a legacy of stewardship for future generations through sustainable farming, renewable energy and waste reduction.

Participants can expect to spend mornings and early afternoons working on service projects that contribute to the farm including planting trees, assisting in the gardens and preparing community meals. Off-time may include yoga, cow cuddling, nature walks and more!

Travel: 7-hour drive from Keene State. Lodging: Cabins; each participant will have their own bed in shared rooms.
Meals: Vegetarian meals prepared on site.
Intensity: Expect standing and walking for 4+ hours per day with some bending and lifting.

Alternative Break is open to all KSC students in good academic and judicial standing with the college. All trips include round-trip transportation, meals, lodging and service fees. Trips are non-refundable.