Permaculture co-originator, David Holmgren’s new book, RetroSuburbia: the downshifter’s guide to a resilient future (2018) is a bold manifesto on how to activate change that begins in the household. RetroSuburbia promotes household food growing, retrofitting and non-monetary activities of exchange and reciprocity. ...

Permaculture guru David Holmgren, local farmers Gung Hoe Growers and artist, cultural leader and storyteller Aunty Julie will discuss how they ended up in this region, what inspires them and the events which led to their current occupations. ...

How are we to live? This is probably the most important question we will ask ourselves in our lifetimes. With what we have on hand ...

This workshop is an accessible yet deep exploration of permaculture design process as a living unfolding reality. In the third iteration of a unique collaboration, David Holmgren and Dan Palmer further explore, deepen and share their understandings of sound permaculture design process. ...

Are you looking to create a more sustainable and resilient household? Wondering if the suburbs are the right place for you? Wanting to grow more food, reduce your energy use and have a more satisfying, fulfilling life? ...

There is no better way to learn how the household economy works than to take part in the whole day guided tour at Melliodora. Situated in the Victorian central highlands, Melliodora is one of the best examples of working cool-temperate climate permaculture in the country. ...

Trainers, educators and community facilitators who are thinking of incorporating more retrosuburban themes into their practice are invited to attend an extra day at the end of the workshop. Participation in this add-on day allows attendees to become registered retrosuburban trainers with access to extensive training resources, and to apply to have their courses listed on retrosuburbia.com. ...

Two day RetroSuburbia Workshop Are you looking to create a more sustainable and resilient household? Wondering how to retrofit your current home or circumstances? Wanting to ...

There is no better way to learn how the household economy works than to take part in the whole day guided tour at Melliodora. Situated in the Victorian central highlands, Melliodora is one of the best examples of working cool-temperate climate permaculture in the country. ...

May 11 & 12: A two-day intensive on how to use RetroSuburbia for your family, house and community May 13th: A one-day Trainers and facilitators add-on day for using Retrosuburbia resources in trainings, workshops and community groups ...

Please join us for a special family-friendly garden party under the old pear tree (weather permitting) for some radish-beets about earth care, people care & fair share. ...