Our site visits are generally designed to complement the topic of a recent monthly presentation. A presentation on Healing the Hydrological Cycle, for instance, was followed by a visit to a permaculture site demonstrating the use of ponds, swales and soil building. A sampling of sites we have toured include:
Cob Cottage in Construction Phase – Visitors got to see the “inner workings” of a cob cottage in central Austin. The Owner, Architect and Builder were on hand to explain the processes and answer questions.
Healing the Hydrological Cycle – A permaculture site demonstrating various ways to capture and hold more water. Strategies viewed on site included earth shaping, soil building, ponds and wetlands.
Cordwood and More – Three cordwood buildings and an off-grid homestead with chickens, rainwater, PVs and more.
Wimberley, Texas Permaculture Site – Water collection earthworks, ponds, gardens, off-grid adobe home
Straw bale pottery studio
Sunset Canyon Pottery Studio – Straw bale studio and retail space, rainwater collection system
FoodWaterShelter – A model for near-self sufficiency
Cob Home – A cob house with a loft and monitor for daylight and natural ventilation
Built-in cob bench in cob home
