Soil to Soul : Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soil to Soul?
Soil to Soul is a calm, grounded learning community for everyday people who want to live more capable, nourished, and connected lives.
Inside, you’ll find education on:
- herbal medicine & remedies
- gardening & food growing
- preserving & fermenting (coming 2026)
- tallow & natural skincare
- minerals & detox education
- home butchery for beginners
- ethical meat sourcing
- self-sufficient living skills
- seasonal living
And much more!
All taught in a respectful, beginner-friendly, real-world way.
What’s the best way to use Soil to Soul for learning?
For the best and safest experience inside Soil to Soul, we strongly recommend using a desktop computer, laptop, or tablet when accessing our resources.
Our platform and training materials are intentionally designed for focused, hands-on learning — especially for practical skills like home butchery, remedy making, fermentation, and food preservation. These types of lessons require clear visuals, full-screen viewing, and the ability to pause, rewind, take notes, and follow steps carefully.
While you may be able to log in on a phone, we don’t recommend using mobile devices for learning inside the platform. Small screens make it difficult to properly follow demonstrations, read safety information, or apply techniques correctly, and attempting to do so while working with sharp tools, hot liquids, or equipment can be unsafe.
Soil to Soul isn’t a quick-fix or scroll-through platform.
It’s a space for slowing down, learning properly, and building real-world skills.
Set yourself up at a bench or table with a laptop or tablet, give the learning your full attention, and take your time — that’s where the real value lives.
What membership options are available?
We currently offer three tiers:
All-In Membership: $25 AUD per month
Access to everything inside Soil to Soul:
 • all courses & workshops
 • Shorty’s Shed
 • Community Directory
 • templates & printable resources
 • all future releases
Shorty’s Shed: $9 AUD per month
Focused access to:
 • home butchery education
 • meat processing
 • sausage making (coming soon)
 • hygiene & safety
 • animal respect practices
Soil to Soul Community Directory (Australians only): $5 AUD per month
A members-only connection space for Australians looking to:
 • share land
 • offer land
 • collaborate
 • find like-minded locals safely
Is Soil to Soul only for Australians?
No. We welcome our friends from across the pond! Before joining, please read our information sheet for International Members here.
Soil to Soul is Australian-led, and many resources reference Australian conditions, seasons, and regulations.
However, much of the education — including gardening foundations, herbal medicine, preserving, skincare making, and self-sufficiency skills — can be adapted anywhere in the world, depending on climate and local laws.
Important: The Community Directory is only available to Australian residents or those currently living in Australia.
International members may join:
 • All-In Membership
 • Shorty’s Shed
If you live outside of Australia and are thinking of joining us here at Soil to Soul Australia, please read our Information Sheet before joining us.
What is your new platform about?
We’ve moved to a sovereign, self-hosted platform so we can:
- protect our community
- secure our content
- avoid third-party dependency
- grow sustainably
- honour privacy
It’s our long-term home — built for stability and independence.
Are founding members keeping their discount?
Yes — absolutely.
Founding Members retain their lifetime discount for as long as their membership remains active.
Will membership prices increase?
For Full Members:
No upsells.
No surprise fees.
No forced upgrades.
Your membership at $25 AUD per month includes everything inside Soil to Soul.
Our promise to you is we’ll never increase your membership fees. We want these vitals skills and knowledge to remain affordable for you.
Is there a free trial?
We don’t currently offer an ongoing free trial.
Soil to Soul is built for people who are ready to genuinely invest in learning real skills and growing alongside us.
We work incredibly hard to pack as much value as possible into the membership while keeping it affordable and accessible for everyday households — with new resources, workshops, templates, and education added regularly.
From herbal medicine and food growing to butchery skills, and self-sufficient living, members receive a constantly expanding library designed to support long-term capability — not quick fixes.
When you join, you’re stepping into a community created for depth, quality, and real-world application.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes.
Memberships are billed monthly and can be cancelled through your account dashboard.
When you cancel:
 • access continues until the end of the billing period
 • no further charges occur
 • no partial refunds apply
Do you offer refunds?
Due to the digital nature of the platform, all purchases are final, and no refunds will be offered.
We encourage you to explore our homepage and the FAQs before joining. We’re also always here if you have any questions. You can contact us here.
Is the content medical or professional advice?
No.
All content is educational only.
Always consult a qualified professional for:
 • medical concerns
 • legal questions
 • livestock regulations
 • safety matters
Some content involves butchery, will it be graphic?
Yes, some educational materials show real animal processing.
Everything is presented respectfully and humanely, and for learning purposes only.
By joining, you acknowledge and accept this.
Can I share your content with others?
No.
All Soil to Soul content is for personal use only.
Sharing logins, downloads, videos, or resources outside the platform is not permitted and may result in immediate removal without notice or refund, and possible legal action taken.
How does the Community Directory work?
Australian members can submit a profile using our templates to be listed in the directory.
Profiles are:
- visible only inside Soil to Soul
- never shared externally by us
- governed by safety policies
- subject to removal if misused
Members agree to uphold respectful and lawful use.
Is Soil to Soul suitable for beginners?
Absolutely.
Everything is designed to:
- meet you where you are
- start small
- avoid overwhelm
- build confidence
- grow skill by skill
No farm required. No perfection expected.
What makes Soil to Soul different?
We teach from lived experience.
Between us:
- Shorty has 26+ years in farming and butchery
- Fee has 25+ years in natural & herbal medicine
We focus on:
- capability over fear
- skill over panic
- peace over pressure
- tradition + modern living
- real-world application
How do I get support?
You can contact us anytime at: soiltosoul.au@protonmail.com or fill the Contact Form here.
We’re also active inside the platform and happy to help.