Join us for a class that introduces you to permaculture principles and guides you through designing an efficient, resilient, and low-maintenance homestead. Learn to work with nature by strategically planning the placement of structures, roads, gardens, orchards, fences, windbreaks, and more.
What You’ll Learn:
Intro to Permaculture: Understand the core principles and benefits of permaculture-based design.
Defining Site Goals: Identify your vision and priorities for your homestead.
Siting Structures: Discover how to position buildings and other critical structures.
Paths, Roads, & Access: Plan efficient pathways and roads for optimal site connectivity.
Fencing Options: Explore various options including field fencing, living post field fencing, electric fencing, and tree cages.
Zones & Sectors: Learn how to work with the natural energies on your site and group elements according to frequency of use.
Windbreaks: Integrate windbreaks to protect your crops and improve microclimates.
Creating a Site Plant List: Develop a tailored plant list that suits your local environment.
Siting Gardens & Orchards: Learn where to best place your garden and orchards for maximum productivity.
Spacing Fruit Trees & Mulch Plants/Nitrogen Fixers: Master proper spacing techniques for healthy growth.
Filling Niches: Identify and fill ecological niches to enhance biodiversity.
Mapping, Timeline, & Prioritizing: Create a detailed map, set a timeline, and prioritize tasks for a smooth project rollout.
Management: Gain practical management techniques to maintain your homestead successfully.
About Your Instructor:
Wade Bauer has 17 years of experience teaching permaculture and agroforestry-based gardening classes in Hawaii. Through his company, Malama Aina Permaculture, he provides consultation and design services for edible landscaping.
The Location:
Over the past 12 years, Wade has transformed 3 acres of wild jungle into a highly productive homestead. Now, he is opening it up to share classes and tours filled with functional examples, insights, and techniques. The site includes over 100 cultivars of edible and useful plants that thrive in Hawai‘i—including the top fruits, vegetables, roots, spices, tea plants, culinary herbs, insectaries, and medicinals.
Class Details:
Cost: $20 per person (cash only mahalo)
Location 14-253 Papaya Farms rd, Pahoa, Hi, 96778
Limited spots available
RSVP ONLY Reserve your spot by emailing
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Questions: 808-494-7849
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