Melliodora Permaculture Tour: Jan/Feb 2026 Sundays - Jan 2026
By David Holmgren & Milkwood
TL;DR: Explore Holmgren's Melliodora for firsthand permaculture insights on sustainable living and property retrofitting.
- Gain insights into 30+ years of applied permaculture principles.
- Discover strategies for energy descent and household resilience.
- Learn about retro-subdivision, food forests, and passive solar design.
- Observe integrated animal systems and biomass management.
- Engage in Q&A with permaculture co-originator David Holmgren.
Why it matters: Understanding long-term permaculture applications is crucial for creating resilient homes and communities in a changing climate.
Do this next: Visit the Melliodora website to register for an upcoming tour in 2026.
Recommended for: Homeowners, land stewards, educators, and policymakers seeking practical, long-term permaculture solutions in a temperate climate.
📅 January 2026 (Sunday); February 2026 (Sunday) | 📍 Hepburn, Victoria, Australia | 🏷️ tour
David Holmgren, co-originator of permaculture, hosts Permaculture Tours at Melliodora, his iconic 7-acre demonstration site in Hepburn, Victoria, Australia, with events scheduled for Sunday in January 2026 and Sunday in February 2026. These intimate tours offer deep insights into retrofitting temperate climate properties for energy descent, showcasing 30+ years of applied permaculture including retro-subdivision, food forests, integrated animal systems, passive solar design, water harvesting, biomass management, and low-impact living. Attendees learn practical strategies for household resilience, seasonal rhythms, ethical investing in land, and scaling permaculture principles from garden to community levels. Ideal for homeowners, land stewards, educators, and policymakers interested in real-world examples of permaculture's future-proofing potential. Tours include guided walks, Q&A with Holmgren, and inspiration from one of Australia's most influential permaculture sites, emphasizing observation, yields, and creative adaptation to change.
Source: holmgren.com.au
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