WE GIVE MORE THAN WE TAKE
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OUR CROWDFUND CAMPAIGN IS LIVE
We created a crowdfund campaign that gives more than it asks for. We are crowdfunding to expand our regenerative and sustainability based impact from our new 40 acres project, Desert Bloom Farm. Our goal is to transform this space into a Permaculture & Regenerative Research & Education Farm, from where we will demonstrate farming that enhances and sustains the health of natural ecosystems, and also educate and train young farmers, designers, eco entrepreneurs and leaders as stewards of our shared environment and communities. We have the space, the knowledge, the experience and the commitment to make it happen. We need your support to take our work that benefits us all to the next level. |
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PERMACULTURE REGENERATIVE
FARMING & EDUCATION
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After close to a decade of enhancing human potential and ecosystems health through education and ecological design, we are expanding our regenerative footprint, from a 1 acre suburban homestead to a 40 acres rural farm.
We are in the process of designing and transforming this space to bring our vision of regenerating nature and people to life. This space will feature regenerative farming practices, greening the desert, ecosystems restoration, educational experiences and healing retreats. All will be shared continuously with our expanding community, including you! Stay Tuned! |
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WE ARE HOLDING OUR FIRST Permaculture Design Certification Course FROM HERE IN OCTOBER!
PERMACULTURE WORKSHOPS
@ San Clemente Homestead & Desert Bloom Farm
MARCH through OCTOBER 2020
Gain the basic practical knowledge and skills of permaculture and sustainable living with a focus on regenerative urban and suburban homesteading practices, such as composting, rain harvesting, ecological and sustainable gardening, building with natural materials like cob, garden medicine making and food preservation. Enjoy a day or weekend of deep learning with interactive lectures, nourishing food in community from our gardens and farm, and hands on activities. Take home the information, experience and basic materials and tools to put permaculture in practice in your life. Some of our workshops include starting kits as our gifts to you to take home and get going in your journey. Complementary materials, tools and support to help you be successful in your endeavors will always be available with us.
@ San Clemente Homestead & Desert Bloom Farm
MARCH through OCTOBER 2020
Gain the basic practical knowledge and skills of permaculture and sustainable living with a focus on regenerative urban and suburban homesteading practices, such as composting, rain harvesting, ecological and sustainable gardening, building with natural materials like cob, garden medicine making and food preservation. Enjoy a day or weekend of deep learning with interactive lectures, nourishing food in community from our gardens and farm, and hands on activities. Take home the information, experience and basic materials and tools to put permaculture in practice in your life. Some of our workshops include starting kits as our gifts to you to take home and get going in your journey. Complementary materials, tools and support to help you be successful in your endeavors will always be available with us.
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COMPOSTING & SOIL HEALTH
You can choose to participate in one or both of the workshops in this series that will teach you how to compost at home, as well as how to build and maintain the health and fertility of your garden's soil. Lunch is provided and with your participation, we will gift you a composting system, composting worms and seeds.
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RAIN HARVESTING
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ECOLOGICAL FOOD GROWING
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FOOD PRESERVATION
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GARDEN MEDICINE MAKING
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BUILDING WITH COB
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After you completed STEP 1 & Step 2, you will receive an email with directions to gain access to the course. You will receive the following:
- A link to request access to the Facebook Group for the course.
- A link to request access to the Google Folder with the course syllabus readings and other educational media for each session and topic.(SAN CLEMENTE COURSE)
- A link to the Google Hangouts call for the online portion of the course sessions. (SAN CLEMENTE COURSE)
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PERMACULTURE DESIGN
CERTIFICATION COURSE IMMERSION @ Desert Bloom Farm (Anza)
April- October 2020 6 weekends in-person 6 sessions online one large community celebration weekend on-farm camping/lodging & meals This 142 hour hands-on program combines the Design Certification Course with the Urban Farming Training.
REGISTRATION CLOSED FOR SPRING! |
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OTHER EMPOWERING OPPORTUNITIES IN 2020
COMMUNITY LEARNING
In San Clemente Learn about regenerative and sustainable communities from our and other times and places in the world, interact with like minded people, and learn skills for regenerative living. |
WORKSHOPS
On the Homestead Gain hands-on ecological gardening, homestead management and urban farming knowledge and skills conducive to thriving in the Southern California social, economic and natural environments. |
APPRENTICESHIPS
On the Homestead Get practical experience with the About And For Sustainability team in permaculture design, community education, sustainability consulting, and regenerative entrepeneurship. |
REGENERATIVE LEADERS
On-line Course Acquire deep practical knowledge, and emotional and intelectual skills needed to thrive in the challanging social, economic and environmental conditions of our times. |
OUR TEAM
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LUCIAN TOMA
Founder Lucian is a sustainability and permaculture designer, educator and consultant with over 7 years of professional experience in the design, development and implementation of regenerative programs in academic, government, business and nonprofit environments. He has led over 200 workshops, lectures and courses on topics from the realm of sustainability, regenerative development and permaculture, touching the lives of over 5000 individuals. Lucian is also a college professor, the co-founder of reEarth Consulting and senior advisor for Sustridge Sustainability Consulting. He holds a BA in International Relations, a MA in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development from Hawaii Pacific University and multiple Permaculture Design certifications. He is curently working to become a True Zero Waste Advisor, and an International Permaculture Research Institute accredited educator. |
OUR WORK
INSPIRING MEDIA
We inspire individuals, communities and organizations through educational media: Vlogs, Blogs, Podcasts, Presentations, Webinars, Infographics, Documentaries, Articles and Books.
EMPOWERING EDUCATION
We empower individuals, communities and organizations through on-line and in-person interactive practical education: Courses, Classes, Lectures, Workshops and Training focused on Permaculture, Ecology, Leadership, Personal Growth and Organizational Change.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
We support individuals, communities and organizations, through custom built creative solutions: permaculture landscape designs, sustainability strategies, public awareness & education, and employee engagement programs.
PARTNERSHIPS ABOUT AND FOR SUSTAINABILITY
We employ creativity, practicality, collaboration, integrity, wisdom and love in everything that we do, to inspire, empower and support a healthy, abundant, safe, peaceful, free, joyful, fulfilling, beautiful and sustainable life for current and future generations on planet earth.
We inspire individuals, communities and organizations through educational media: Vlogs, Blogs, Podcasts, Presentations, Webinars, Infographics, Documentaries, Articles and Books.
EMPOWERING EDUCATION
We empower individuals, communities and organizations through on-line and in-person interactive practical education: Courses, Classes, Lectures, Workshops and Training focused on Permaculture, Ecology, Leadership, Personal Growth and Organizational Change.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
We support individuals, communities and organizations, through custom built creative solutions: permaculture landscape designs, sustainability strategies, public awareness & education, and employee engagement programs.
PARTNERSHIPS ABOUT AND FOR SUSTAINABILITY
We employ creativity, practicality, collaboration, integrity, wisdom and love in everything that we do, to inspire, empower and support a healthy, abundant, safe, peaceful, free, joyful, fulfilling, beautiful and sustainable life for current and future generations on planet earth.
ABOUT US
OUR BELIEFS
We believe that all people, and all living beings, now and in the future, want and need to live a healthy, abundant, peaceful, free, joyful, fulfilling and beautiful life. We believe that this kind of life is possible for all. We believe it can be regenerative and sustainable.
THE POSSIBILITY
We believe that it can be made possible with the kind of regenerative work we are doing and with more and more people joining us in our effort. We believe it is possible when we inspire, empower and support sustainability together.
WORLD STATUS
We know that what is generally happening now in the world is not conducive to the life and sustainability we believe in for all. We know that the degradation of life that is prevailing in the world is due to the lack of inspiration, empowerment and support for true regenerative work. We know that if this continues, we will all miss our chance to the sustainable future we all want and need.
OUR WORLD VIEW
We deeply feel that if we inspire, empower and support sustainability and regenerative work together, a healthy, abundant, safe, peaceful, free, joyful, fulfilling and beautiful life is possible for all.
OUR COMMITMENT
Therefore, we are committed to make it all happen, with all of our heart, all of our strength, all of our soul and all of our integrity.
We believe that all people, and all living beings, now and in the future, want and need to live a healthy, abundant, peaceful, free, joyful, fulfilling and beautiful life. We believe that this kind of life is possible for all. We believe it can be regenerative and sustainable.
THE POSSIBILITY
We believe that it can be made possible with the kind of regenerative work we are doing and with more and more people joining us in our effort. We believe it is possible when we inspire, empower and support sustainability together.
WORLD STATUS
We know that what is generally happening now in the world is not conducive to the life and sustainability we believe in for all. We know that the degradation of life that is prevailing in the world is due to the lack of inspiration, empowerment and support for true regenerative work. We know that if this continues, we will all miss our chance to the sustainable future we all want and need.
OUR WORLD VIEW
We deeply feel that if we inspire, empower and support sustainability and regenerative work together, a healthy, abundant, safe, peaceful, free, joyful, fulfilling and beautiful life is possible for all.
OUR COMMITMENT
Therefore, we are committed to make it all happen, with all of our heart, all of our strength, all of our soul and all of our integrity.
PERMACULTURE & ECOLOGICAL
LANDSCAPE SERVICES
LANDSCAPE 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
- Improve local ecologies and address global environmental issues
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
- Improve local ecologies and address global environmental issues
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 ($0.50/mile)
(2 to 3 hours minimum for properties over 1 acre)
We also provide remote consultations via online communication mediums.
Fee:
$150/hour + travel ($0.50/mile)
(2 to 3 hours minimum for properties over 1 acre)
We also provide remote consultations via online communication mediums.
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 connect and discuss with the client 3 to 4 times during the entire design process. A schedule of the meetings will be established during the first meeting. In some cases travel fees apply.
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Fee (under 1 acre):
$1,000 to $5,000 (depends on complexity) |
Fee (from 1 to 10 acres):
$3,000 to $12,000 (depends on complexity) |
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.
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)
(If project is outside South Orange County, California, travel and accomodation fees will apply)
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)
(If project is outside South Orange County, California, travel and accomodation fees will apply)
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Install Fee:
Depends on the scale and complexity of the designed landscape. |
Project Management Fee:
Depends on the scale and complexity of the designed landscape. |
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.
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.
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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 4 to 8 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 |
FOR MORE DETAILS AND TO SCHEDULE A CALL
PLEASE CONTACT US BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW
PLEASE CONTACT US BY CLICKING THE LINK BELOW
SUMMER
June
4 Sundays (in person 9am - 4pm): June 2, 9, 23, 30
3 Tuesdays (online 6pm - 8pm): June 4, 11, 25
July
2 Sundays (in person 9am - 4pm): July 14, 21
3 Tuesdays (online 6pm - 8pm): July 2, July 16, July 23
August
1 Sunday (in person 9am - 4pm): August 4
1 Tuesday (online 6pm - 8pm): August 6
1 Saturday (in person 12 pm - 9 pm): August 10
June
4 Sundays (in person 9am - 4pm): June 2, 9, 23, 30
3 Tuesdays (online 6pm - 8pm): June 4, 11, 25
July
2 Sundays (in person 9am - 4pm): July 14, 21
3 Tuesdays (online 6pm - 8pm): July 2, July 16, July 23
August
1 Sunday (in person 9am - 4pm): August 4
1 Tuesday (online 6pm - 8pm): August 6
1 Saturday (in person 12 pm - 9 pm): August 10
A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
Our commitment to contribute to a regenerative and sustainable future for all to enjoy is embedded in everything that we do for our shared environment and community.
Our 2018 Impact Report on People, Earth and Future is a gift from us to all that seek Inspiration, Empowerment and Support in thier journey to regenerate and bring sustainability to their lives, families, communities, schools, businesses and the entire world.
A Healthy, Abundant, Regenerative and Sustainable Future for All is possible. We are humbly doing our best, and always develop our capacity, to contribute to that future.
We invite you to read our 2018 story and Join Us to create further regenerative and sustainable impact in 2019 and beyond.
Happy Holidays!
Lucian Toma ~ Founder of About And For Sustainability
Our 2018 Impact Report on People, Earth and Future is a gift from us to all that seek Inspiration, Empowerment and Support in thier journey to regenerate and bring sustainability to their lives, families, communities, schools, businesses and the entire world.
A Healthy, Abundant, Regenerative and Sustainable Future for All is possible. We are humbly doing our best, and always develop our capacity, to contribute to that future.
We invite you to read our 2018 story and Join Us to create further regenerative and sustainable impact in 2019 and beyond.
Happy Holidays!
Lucian Toma ~ Founder of About And For Sustainability
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