BLACK BOX FIELDS / FIELD ACADEMY
FOUNDING FIELD CAMPUS / HOSPITALITY PARTNER

STAY WILD.
LEARN SOMETHING.

Black Box Fields × B & K Cabins. A partnership bringing real-world science, radio communications, technical training and Mississippi hospitality together on a wooded retreat near Gloster.

January 2027: We plan to begin select in-person pilot workshops at B & K Cabins. Workshop requests are welcome; individual class dates, capacity and packages are not yet confirmed.

B & K Cabins wooded cabin property, photo from the cabin operator website
SIX PRIVATE WOODED ACRES / BRUSHY CREEK / GLOSTER, MISSISSIPPIVISIT MISSISSIPPI LISTED PROPERTY
A DIFFERENT KIND OF CLASSROOM

WHY B & K CABINS?

01 / FIELD CAMPUS

Learn outdoors.

Wooded grounds, creekside surroundings and gathering spaces offer a beautiful setting for small-group science observations, navigation, radio skills and hands-on learning.

02 / HOSPITALITY

Stay close to the experience.

A family-operated cabin with kitchen, sleeping space, bathhouse, picnic areas, laundry, grill and firepit. Cabin reservations are handled separately by the host.

03 / LONG-TERM VISION

A model we can build on.

Our planned on-campus Black Box Fields cabin will follow the same philosophy: learn in the field, prepare meals yourself or arrange catering, then unwind nearby.

PROGRAM NOTE

Black Box Fields provides the educational concept and will coordinate proposed sessions with qualified instructors. B & K Cabins is our property and hospitality partner. Neither lodging nor class attendance is included until the host and Academy confirm arrangements.

TRAVEL READY / PACKING LIST

WHAT TO BRING.

Pack for a furnished cabin and an outdoor, hands-on learning environment—not an empty rental.

✓ Personal identification, reservation details and course confirmation (when issued)
✓ Comfortable clothes, weather layers and closed-toe field shoes
✓ Toiletries, shampoo, medicines and any personal accessibility supplies
✓ Sunscreen, insect repellent, reusable water bottle and a flashlight/headlamp
✓ Notebook, pen, charged phone and power bank; course-specific gear only when instructed
✓ Groceries, drinks and snacks if cooking for yourself
✓ Coffee and creamer if desired; the kitchen lists a coffee pot and filters
✓ Charcoal and lighter fluid if using the charcoal grill
✓ Beach towels and water shoes for creek outings; extra folding chairs if you prefer
✓ Pet supplies if bringing an approved pet; arrange pets and extra guests with the host

The host advertises bed linens, bathroom paper products, dishware, kitchen utensils, basic soaps and laundry equipment. Check the booking details for current amenities and capacity.

FOOD / FLEXIBLE OPTIONS

COOK IT.
ORDER IT.
DO BOTH.

Our suggestion: mix cabin cooking with optional catered meals. Keep breakfast simple on some days, arrange a catered lunch after a field workshop, and cook dinner together if that suits your group.

INDICATIVE CATERING / HOST ESTIMATES

Breakfast

About $25

Lunch

About $35–$40

Dinner

About $35–$40

Figures supplied by the partner discussion; final menu, headcount basis, tax, delivery and meal pricing must be confirmed before booking. Catering is optional and not included in class fees.

The cabin provides an electric stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cookware and dishes. An outdoor charcoal grill and picnic space allow easy group meals.

VIEW CABIN LISTING & RESERVATION DETAILS ↗

JANUARY 2027 / PILOT CLASSES

REQUEST THE EXPERIENCE YOU WANT.

Interested in radio communications, field navigation, drone fundamentals, mycology, 3D printing or another course? Tell us the exact class, date and time you prefer. We will review instructor availability, venue capacity and whether we can accommodate your request.

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MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL × SCIENCE × SAFETY

More than lodging: this partnership connects Mississippi nature tourism with hands-on STEM education and practical safety skills. Visitors can enjoy Brushy Creek, the Homochitto National Forest region and locally hosted instruction—subject to approved class plans and appropriate supervision.

Learn about the property at B & K Cabins or its Visit Mississippi listing.