Discover the art and practice of permaculture — working with nature to grow food, nurture the land, and foster connection to yourself, community, and the environment.
Permaculture is about working with nature rather than against it. It's a way of designing food systems, homes, and communities by observing how natural ecosystems work — forests, soils, water cycles, plants, animals, and people — then applying those principles in practical, regenerative ways.
At its heart, permaculture is about connection to the land, to ourselves, and to each other.
Hakea is run as a permaculture farm and regenerative retreat. Everything on the land is designed as part of an interconnected system.
A diverse food forest with over a hundred species — fruit trees, subtropicals, tropicals, natives, and support plants — growing together in layered systems
Banana circles and integrated water systems, cycling water and nutrients back into the land
Regeneratively managed gardens, focused on building soil health, biodiversity, and long-term abundance
Buildings designed in relationship to the land, oriented to sun, soil, and landscape
Water systems designed to slow, spread, and soak water, helping nourish the land rather than deplete it
For us, permaculture extends beyond Hakea itself. We are involved in local regenerative projects, including:
Practical insights from the land — banana circles, beekeeping, food forest maintenance and more.
Hakea is a place to experience permaculture in practice. Explore our workshops, join events and gatherings, or volunteer with us.