Our Services

The conscious design of our living systems is of vital importance if we are to live more permanently on this beautiful planet. It is entirely possible to provide for our needs whilst living in harmony with the environment around us, all it takes is a little belief and imagination.

Design Packages

  • Base

    Suited to: Properties up to 600 sqm.

    Includes: Client discovery, initial phone consult, 2 hours onsite consultation, design brief, property resource collection (basic), basic property mapping, design concept* (incl one review), species list.

    Base Package from $1,190.00 (+ GST )

  • Base Plus

    Suited to: Properties up to 1200 sqm.

    Includes: Client discovery, initial phone consult, 3 hours onsite consultation, design brief, property resource collection (basic), basic property mapping, design concept* (incl one review), species list.

  • Comprehensive

    Suited to: Properties up to 2 acres.

    Includes: Client discovery, initial phone consult, 4 hours onsite consultation, design brief, property resource collection (comprehensive), resource SWOT analysis, detailed mapping (contour, aspect, slope), sector analysis, zone analysis, design concept (incl one review), species list, species care and management detail.

  • Comprehensive Plus

    Suited to: Properties over 2 acres.

    Includes: Client discovery, initial phone consult, 6 hours onsite consultation, design brief, property resource collection (comprehensive), resource SWOT analysis, detailed mapping (contour, aspect, slope), sector analysis, zone analysis, design concept (incl one review), species list, species care and management detail.

Notes:
*Design concept includes placement of desired elements (such as structures, access, water features, food forests, vegetable gardens, compost, and bee hives). For more information see Our Design Process.

Design excludes: construction documentation; local council and construction/development approvals; irrigation and electrical plans; utility placement; materials; sourcing and implementation (see below).

All packages can be tailored to client requirements, please contact us for more information.

  • Sourcing & Planting

    Half day (4 hour) minimum, $380 (+ GST) + plants*
    Full day, $720 (+ GST) + plants

    Notes: Rate for 1 planter; Includes: sourcing, delivery and planting; Extra charges may apply for poor access and/or steep terrain; Excludes: soil/ground preparation (extra charges will apply for compacted ground), travel over 35km (from Northern Beaches).

    *All plants incur a 25% mark-up

  • Project Support

    We want to ensure your design is implemented successfully!

    Finding a Contractor
    In order to bring your design to life we can assist you in finding preferred and appropriate contractor(s). This includes engaging with and briefing contractors as well as facilitating the quoting and communication process.

    Project Consultation
    We can also remain involved throughout the life of the project to ensure timelines and budgets are in check.

    Fees will be tailored to project scope.

  • General Consultation

    Maybe you don’t need a design? That’s ok, we provide general consultation and advice across many areas, including:

    Design and planning (in the case you are designing your own project); food forestry; vegetable gardens and planting calendars; natural weed and pest management; plant care; composting systems; soil building; and ecosystem regeneration.

    Fees:
    Online/Onsite*, $110 per hour (+ GST)

    *Excluding travel over 35km (from Northern Beaches)

  • Permaculture Soil Assessment

    Soil Health Assessment

    Base Assessment from $250 (+GST)
    Includes plant nutrient density, soil structure and slaking, water infiltration and compaction.

    Soil Lab Testing
    Third Party Soil Analysis can be arranged upon request. Common tests include:
    Soil contamination test (trace metals and other toxic substances)
    Soil Health and Fertility (available soil nutrients).

    Fee: $95.00 (+GST) + cost of chosen test.

    Price includes sample collection, postage, and results interpretation.

  • Holistic Management Framework

    Holistic Context Consultation

    Context Development from $415 (+ GST).
    Formulate a Holistic Context for yourself, your family or your business.

    In the Holistic Context, we state how we want our lives to be and identify what we need to do in order to make that happen. This enables us to make decisions that serve our desired state of being.

    Price includes 3 hours of consultation plus 1 follow-up session. Can be done online or onsite.*
    *Excludes travel over 35km (from Northern Beaches)

  • Permaculture Garden Management

    Natural Garden Management

    We help to create and maintain life inside your garden. No harmful chemicals or fertilisers, no leaf blowers, just good old-fashioned natural management.

    General services include soil improvement; biological fertiliser applications; compost management; vegetable garden management; seed raising; puning; and natural weed and pest management.

    Fees
    2 hour minimum, $150.00 (+ GST)
    Half day, $300 (+ GST)
    Full day, $570 (+ GST)

  • Permaculture Talks & Education

    Talks & Education

    Ecological literacy is vital if we are to live more permanently on this beautiful planet.

    We need more people to connect with the environmental issues we are facing along with the solutions that are available to us all.

    For more information on talks and education please get in contact with us.