THE PERMACULTURE FARM SCHOOL VILLAGE ACADEMY
A PLATFORM WITH CURRICULUM AND COMMUNITY FOR LEADERS TO BE FORMED AND THRIVE WHILE TRANSFORMING THE DECLINING CONDITIONS OF THE WORLD INTO A REGENERATIVE FUTURE FOR ALL
We designed the academy to inspire, empower and support individuals, families, communities and organizations in their journey with transforming their lives and our shared future with permaculture, sustainability and regenerative systems approach in general. The academy is meant especially for people that are in the process of and/or aspire to build their dream homesteads, farmsteads and/or farm eco-villages and schools, in urban, suburban and rural environments. Individuals, families or communities that desire to create spaces that are highly productive community hubs of excellence that: produce food, energy and other natural resources, conserve and clean water, purify air, enhance biodiversity and wildlife, bring people together and empower them with practical earth and people centered skills, and generally put regenerative systems in place for the benefit of all and a future for our humanity. An important goal of the Academy is to educate and train possible candidates for the leadership of the Network of Permaculture Farm School Villages we are designing and kickstarting around the world.
Regardless of your intention to work with us or transform the world on your own terms with this education, the curriculum is here to help you in that direction! All of the Academy courses are inspired by and improve on some of the most impactful curriculum in the realms of sustainability, regeneration and permaculture from around the world. Some can provide academic credit in many universities, and all will enrich resumes. However, our aim goes beyond employability and survival in the existing conditions of the world. Our aim is practicality and applicability for thriving while leading the transformation of our common future. Our aim is to equip people with the skills to create a regenerative future.
At this point the Academy has 2 of the core courses and a partial citizenship training launched, The Sustainability Literacy for a Sustainable World, The Permaculture Design Certification in 3 formats and the Apprenticeship at our Village in the Making. All the other courses will be launched by the beginning of 2023!
Regardless of your intention to work with us or transform the world on your own terms with this education, the curriculum is here to help you in that direction! All of the Academy courses are inspired by and improve on some of the most impactful curriculum in the realms of sustainability, regeneration and permaculture from around the world. Some can provide academic credit in many universities, and all will enrich resumes. However, our aim goes beyond employability and survival in the existing conditions of the world. Our aim is practicality and applicability for thriving while leading the transformation of our common future. Our aim is to equip people with the skills to create a regenerative future.
At this point the Academy has 2 of the core courses and a partial citizenship training launched, The Sustainability Literacy for a Sustainable World, The Permaculture Design Certification in 3 formats and the Apprenticeship at our Village in the Making. All the other courses will be launched by the beginning of 2023!
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REGENERATIVE AWARENESS
We create multi-media informational content and provide interactive educational workshops and presentations, in the realm of sustainability, ecology and permaculture, to our local and international community on a regular basis.
We work with schools, community centers, businesses and local governments.
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PERMACULTURE LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INSTALL & CARE
A service designed to help individuals, communities, businesses and public entities to regenerate and build sustainability in their landscapes and communities.
We design, install and maintain systems that:
harvest rain & conserve water build healthy soil grow organic food and biodiversity recycle & upcycle waste & energy |
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OUR ANNUAL SPRING SKILL SHARING CAMPOUT AT SUN AND BLOOM FARMS
EARTH & PEOPLE COMMUNITY FARM CAMPOUT
EARTH & PEOPLE COMMUNITY FARM CAMPOUT
THIS IS HOW TRANSFORMATIONAL EDUCATION LOOKS LIKE
OTHER EMPOWERING OPPORTUNITIES
REGENERATIVE COMMUNITY LEARNING
@ San Clemente Homestead 1st Saturday every month Join us every first Saturday of every month, from 5 pm to 8 pm for a community potluck style dinner, followed by a guest speaker presentation, interactive eco-games or an educational film. Learn about regenerative and sustainability projects, practices and communities from our and other times and places in the world. Interact with like minded people, and learn skills for regenerative living. This event series is exclusively for our members. First time participants are welcomed for free. |
REGENERATIVE LEADERS
On-line Course Acquire deep practical knowledge, emotional and intelectual skills needed to survive and thrive in the challanging social, economic and environmental conditions of our times. |
APPRENTICESHIPS
On the Homestead Get practical experience with the About And For Sustainability team in permaculture design, community education, sustainability consulting, and regenerative entrepeneurship. |
PERMACULTURE & ECOLOGICAL
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERVICES
CONSULT - DESIGN - INSTALL - CARE
Our services are designed to transform landscapes into thriving, regenerative and sustainable ecosystems that:
- Conserve water, energy, resources and time
- Grow organic food, biodiversity, local habitat and beauty
- Inspire, Empower and Support individual, family and community wellbeing
We have experience working with and can provide our expertise to homeowners, community centers, schools and urban farms around the world.
- Conserve water, energy, resources and time
- Grow organic food, biodiversity, local habitat and beauty
- Inspire, Empower and Support individual, family and community wellbeing
We have experience working with and can provide our expertise to homeowners, community centers, schools and urban farms around the world.
CONSULTATION
Our expert permaculture designer conects with the client in person, learning about their needs and wants, walks and analyses the landscape in need of transformation, and communicates the solutions that are possible in this space. This is a verbal assesment with recommendations and hand drawn sketches when/where appropriate.
Fee:
$150/hour + travel
(2 to 3 hours minimum for properties over 1 acre)
$0.50/mile
Fee:
$150/hour + travel
(2 to 3 hours minimum for properties over 1 acre)
$0.50/mile
DESIGN
Our conceptual landscape designs include a 2-dimensional, birds eye basemap view of the transformed space with all the elements added and marked, and a written assesment on the recommendations. Depending on the client's needs and wants, multiple layers of the design can be provided, including 3-dimensional views of specific items in the design. The written assesment includes details on each of the elements of the design, such as on the plants and materials recommended, a phased implementation plan, a maintenance plan, and estimated costs for full implementation. Our lead designer will meet and discuss with the client 3 to 4 times during the entire design process.
Fee:
$1,000 to $5,000
(depends on complexity - under 1 acre)
$3,000 to $12,000
(depends on complexity - from 1 to 20 acres)
Fee:
$1,000 to $5,000
(depends on complexity - under 1 acre)
$3,000 to $12,000
(depends on complexity - from 1 to 20 acres)
INSTALL & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our team of permaculture experts will implement with our licensed, bonded and insured partner contractors, or when/where the case oversee and support the installation of the design, working with other contractors/installers chosen by the client. Our team will provide trouble shooting assistance and maintenance for the first few months after the install is completed. At this point we install our designs in South Orange County, California only.
Install Fee:
Depends on the scale and complexity of the designed landscape.
At this point we install: Wood Vegetables & Herbs Planters, Fruit Trees and Orchards, Native & Drought Resistant Perennial Gardens, Rain Catchment Systems, Grey Water Systems, Composting Systems, Decomposed Granite and Mulch Paths, Micro-stock Animal Systems (Beehives & Chicken Coops)
Project Management Fee:
Depends on the scale and complexity of the designed landscape.
(If project is outside South Orange County, California, travel and accomodation fees will apply)
Install Fee:
Depends on the scale and complexity of the designed landscape.
At this point we install: Wood Vegetables & Herbs Planters, Fruit Trees and Orchards, Native & Drought Resistant Perennial Gardens, Rain Catchment Systems, Grey Water Systems, Composting Systems, Decomposed Granite and Mulch Paths, Micro-stock Animal Systems (Beehives & Chicken Coops)
Project Management Fee:
Depends on the scale and complexity of the designed landscape.
(If project is outside South Orange County, California, travel and accomodation fees will apply)
CARE & MENTORSHIP
Our monthly maintenance service is designed to take care of all the landscape needs of our installed designs for a flat fee, without any extra costs and time consuming tasks for our clients. This service ensures that everything designed and installed is running as projected. It incudes seasonal and on a need by need basis pruning, mulching, fertilization, seeding, annual plants planting, harvesting, and installed irrigation fixes. We provide the seeds, seedlings, mulch and compost on a monthly or seasonal basis or when/where needed. In addition, we provide a mentorship service, where we educate and train the client on how to take care of their landscape acording to each month's and season's needs. At this point we serve private residences and schools in South Orange County, California only.
Care Package 1 Fee:
Starts at $200
(depends on the scale - 1 time per month 2 to 4 hours total)
Care Package 2 Fee:
Starts at $400
(depends on the scale - 2 times per month 5 to 7 hours total)
Care Package 3 Fee:
Starts at $600
(depends on the scale - 4 times per month 8 to 10 hours total)
Mentorship Fee:
$100/hour
Care Package 1 Fee:
Starts at $200
(depends on the scale - 1 time per month 2 to 4 hours total)
Care Package 2 Fee:
Starts at $400
(depends on the scale - 2 times per month 5 to 7 hours total)
Care Package 3 Fee:
Starts at $600
(depends on the scale - 4 times per month 8 to 10 hours total)
Mentorship Fee:
$100/hour
CONSULTATION
Our expert permaculture designer conects with the client in person, learning about their needs and wants, walks and analyses the landscape in need of transformation, and communicates the solutions that are possible in this space. This is a verbal assesment with recommendations and hand drawn sketches when/where appropriate. Fee: $150/hour + travel (2 to 3 hours minimum for properties over 1 acre) $0.50/mile |
DESIGN
Our conceptual landscape designs include a 2-dimensional, birds eye basemap view of the transformed space with all the elements added and marked, and a written assesment on the recommendations. Depending on the client's needs and wants, multiple layers of the design can be provided, including 3-dimensional views of specific items in the design. The written assesment includes details on each of the elements of the design, such as on the plants and materials recommended, a phased implementation plan, a maintenance plan, and estimated costs for full implementation. Our lead designer will meet and discuss with the client 3 to 4 times during the entire design process. Fee: $1,000 to $5,000 (depends on complexity - under 1 acre) $3,000 to $12,000 (depends on complexity - from 1 to 20 acres) |
INSTALL MANAGEMENT
Our team of permaculture experts will implement with our licensed, bonded and insured partner contractors, or when/where the case oversee and support the installation of the design, working with other contractors/installers chosen by the client. Our team will provide trouble shooting assistance and maintenance for the first few months after the install is completed. At this point we install our designs in South Orange County, California only. Install Fee: Depends on the scale and complexity of the designed landscape. At this point we install: Wood Vegetables & Herbs Planters, Fruit Trees and Orchards, Native & Drought Resistant Perennial Gardens, Rain Catchment Systems, Grey Water Systems, Composting Systems, Decomposed Granite and Mulch Paths, Micro-stock Animal Systems (Beehives & Chicken Coops) Project Management Fee: Depends on the scale and complexity of the designed landscape. (If project is outside South Orange County, California, travel and accomodation fees will apply) |
CARE & MENTORSHIP
Our monthly maintenance service is designed to take care of all the landscape needs of our installed designs for a flat fee, without any extra costs and time consuming tasks for our clients. This service ensures that everything designed and installed is running as projected. It incudes seasonal and on a need by need basis pruning, mulching, fertilization, seeding, annual plants planting, harvesting, and installed irrigation fixes. We provide the seeds, seedlings, mulch and compost on a monthly or seasonal basis or when/where needed. In addition, we provide a mentorship service, where we educate and train the client on how to take care of their landscape acording to each month's and season's needs. At this point we serve private residences and schools in South Orange County, California only. Care Package 1 Fee: Starts at $200 (depends on the scale - 1 time per month 2 to 4 hours total) Care Package 2 Fee: Starts at $400 (depends on the scale - 2 times per month 5 to 7 hours total) Care Package 3 Fee: Starts at $600 (depends on the scale - 4 times per month 8 to 10 hours total) Mentorship Fee: $100/hour |
(THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY - JOIN US ONLINE)
JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST 2018
FOR AN AFTERNOON OF LEARNING, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND FUN!
JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST 2018
FOR AN AFTERNOON OF LEARNING, COMMUNITY BUILDING AND FUN!
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Our current Permaculture Design Certification Course participants are presenting their final projects to the community on Saturday, September 1st 2018, at our headquarters in San Clemente, starting at 2:00 PM. You are invited to join ONLINE or IN PERSON! The event is FREE and SEATS ARE LIMITED! Details and RSVP below |
