Are you ready to take your land stewardship, gardening, or homesteading skills to the next level?
Join us May 2-4, 2025, for a hands-on Permaculture Design Practicum at Orion Farmstead, led by renowned permaculture educator Kareen Erbe.
This immersive workshop is designed to give you practical skills, confidence, and a deeper understanding of regenerative living. Whether you’re new to permaculture or looking to refine your approach, you’ll leave with real-world knowledge and strategies to apply immediately to your property, garden, or community.
🌾 What You’ll Gain from This Workshop
🛠️ Hands-On Experience with Regenerative Land Design
Unlike traditional lectures, this practicum focuses on interactive, hands-on learning. You’ll work directly on designing a real, functional site plan for Orion Farmstead, applying permaculture principles to create a system that is productive, self-sustaining, and resilient.
🌱 Practical Skills for Food Security & Land Stewardship
You’ll learn how to:
✔️ Grow more food with less effort using food forests, no-till gardening, and companion planting
✔️ Improve soil health naturally through composting, biochar, and regenerative grazing
✔️ Harvest and manage water efficiently with swales, keyline design, and rainwater catchment
✔️ Integrate animals into a healthy ecosystem to regenerate the land and increase productivity
✔️ Create energy-efficient designs with passive solar and natural building techniques
🌎 Confidence to Apply Permaculture at Any Scale
After this practicum, you’ll walk away with the knowledge to redesign your own property, no matter its size. Whether you have a backyard, homestead, or farm, you’ll have the tools to:
🌾 Create a resilient, self-sustaining system that produces abundant food and resources
💧 Restore and manage water on your land for better drought and flood resilience
🌳 Increase biodiversity and soil health for long-term sustainability
🏡 Reduce dependency on external inputs by working in harmony with nature
🤝 Community, Connection & Ongoing Support
One of the most valuable takeaways from this workshop is the network you’ll build. Connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about self-sufficiency, sustainability, and regenerative agriculture. Share ideas, collaborate on projects, and stay in touch long after the workshop ends.
💰 Sliding Scale Pricing for Accessibility
We believe everyone should have access to this knowledge. That’s why we offer a sliding scale ($200-$450), along with work-trade scholarships for those who need financial support.
🌍 Is This Practicum Right for You?
This experience is perfect for:
🌾 Homesteaders and landowners looking to increase food production and self-sufficiency
🏡 Backyard gardeners who want to grow nutrient-dense food with permaculture techniques
🛠️ DIY builders and off-grid enthusiasts interested in natural building and resilient design
🌍 Environmentalists and educators who want to teach and apply regenerative principles
👩🌾 Farmers looking for innovative ways to work with nature instead of against it
🌱 Your Path to Regenerative Living Starts Here
By the end of this 3-day practicum, you’ll leave with a solid action plan for transforming your land, growing more food, and living more sustainably. Whether you’re just starting out or deepening your practice, this hands-on experience will give you the knowledge, skills, and community to take your next step with confidence.
🚜 Ready to join us? Spaces are limited!
📅 Dates: May 2-4, 2025
📍 Location: Orion Farmstead, 40740 HWY 200, Ovando, Montana 59854
💻 Learn more & register: Workshop Details and Registration Page
🌿 Take the next step toward a more abundant, resilient future—see you there! 🍃
