Permaculture Design Retreat
As the earth begins to thaw, and your mind turns to imagining your spring and summer gardens let Megan Gilger’s expertise in permaculture and regenerative garden design help guide your garden plan. This popular course is a practical hands-on exploration of native and locally adaptive plants that create vibrant and productive gardens and ecosystems. Leading with permaculture and regenerative garden design principles, Megan guides this three day retreat to culminate with you completing a garden plan of your own creation for your specific space or property, no matter the size. Soil, sun, pest control, and garden yields will be discussed to enhance your garden’s success.
Prior to the retreat, students have the opportunity to schedule a personal walkthrough of their property with Megan, offered at a discounted rate. Lunch throughout the retreat, as well as a happy hour on the final day will be provided by professional chef, Miriam Geenen. Miriam is the market manager and expert behind prepared foods at Lakeview Hill Farms. Expect fresh, seasonal, and locally grown bites!
Meet Your Instructor:
Megan Gilger
Megan is third generation gardener with a deep passion for inspiring others to grow a garden in the simplest and most natural ways. She approaches gardening using what nature already offers, and focuses on creating smart edible spaces that give back to the larger ecosystem. Megan has a permaculture design certificate from Cornell University and has spent over a decade working with homeowners and businesses to think about their growing systems and landscapes to work with nature and humans in mind.
Class Details:
Location: Green Door Folk School – 2312 E Kasson Rd, Cedar, MI
Date/Time: April 10th, 11th, and 12th @ 10:30 am – 4:30 pm each day
Cost: includes all materials necessary for the class, one evening of happy hour appetizers, and three farm to table lunches
Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:
- No prior experience required.
- Ages 18+
Booking Information:
What happens after I book the class? After you book, we will send you a confirmation email that you are IN! A week out from the class, we will send you an email with more details about our meeting locations and some housekeeping items.
Where can I stay if I’m coming from out of town? If you’re traveling for a class, we highly recommend a stay at Cedar North, a cozy farm-stay just steps from the Green Door Schoolhouse. Nestled on a permaculture farm in Leelanau County, Cedar North offers peaceful garden views, the charm of a working goat farm, and room to roam and reflect. NOTE: Indicate you are a Green Door student at checkout for a discounted rate.
Policies:
Go for it! If you’re curious about reimagining your home garden or lanscaping, and want to learn more about placing nature at the forefron, this is the class for you!