Our Permaculture Design Services
Video: watch a design emerge from a to-scale aerial photo
Would you like a sustainable, eco-friendly garden that provides you with tasty, healthy produce all year round? A garden based on regenerative design principles that save water and energy, creating a more comfortable space so you and your family can enjoy spending more time outdoors? Maybe you would like a peaceful and attractive space that mostly waters itself?
Canberra Permaculture Design offers a range of professional design services, based on permaculture ethics, techniques and principles.
By working with, not against, nature, permaculture design maximizes rewards for the least amount of effort on your part.
One of the permaculture ethics is 'people care' - you can be assured that our designs are completely tailored to you and your needs.
Whether you have a suburban back yard or a large rural acreage, we can design it!
Our three design options are:
Scroll down for details of each.
Note: if you have a very small space or courtyard garden, a permaculture garden consultation might be the most cost effective solution to your needs.
If you do need a design for a very small area (significantly smaller than a standard suburban garden), we may be able to provide a discount on the prices below. Please call Cally to discuss your individual circumstances.
Canberra Permaculture Design offers a range of professional design services, based on permaculture ethics, techniques and principles.
By working with, not against, nature, permaculture design maximizes rewards for the least amount of effort on your part.
One of the permaculture ethics is 'people care' - you can be assured that our designs are completely tailored to you and your needs.
Whether you have a suburban back yard or a large rural acreage, we can design it!
Our three design options are:
- Permaculture Starter Pack
- Permaculture Master Plan
- Collaborative, Iterative and/or Detailed Design
Scroll down for details of each.
Note: if you have a very small space or courtyard garden, a permaculture garden consultation might be the most cost effective solution to your needs.
If you do need a design for a very small area (significantly smaller than a standard suburban garden), we may be able to provide a discount on the prices below. Please call Cally to discuss your individual circumstances.
1. Permaculture Starter Pack
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Sometimes a picture really does tell a thousand words. If you need help seeing how things can be laid out over your property then this option could be what you are looking for. Or if you're after a preliminary design on a budget then this is for you.
A hand drawn sketch of how elements could be placed around your garden, complete with hand-written annotations. Don't worry, it's still to-scale and looks great, but it has less detail and is a touch less 'polished' than the more detailed design that accompanies the Permaculture Master Plan. The starter pack also comes with a separate report which explains some of the permaculture thinking about your garden in an easy to follow, digestible format, all tailored to you and your circumstances. Relevant fact sheets are incorporated into the report itself as appendices, so if you're the sort of person who likes all of your information in one tidy place this could be for you. Print it out and keep it handy! |
What do I get?
What does it cost?
$1500 urban (Canberra and Queanbeyan)
$1600 nearby rural* (Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Michelago etc.)
$1700 further afield** (Braidwood, Tarago, Collector, Gunning, Yass etc.)
*Nearby rural means within 45 minutes' drive of Canberra (northside).
**Further afield means between 45 minutes' and 1.5 hours' drive of Canberra (northside).
Costs for rural properties reflect the greater complexity of rural properties, and/or the longer preparation and travel times involved.
Discount option:
Select a concept sketch without the report*:
$990 urban (Canberra and Queanbeyan)
$1075 nearby rural* (Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Michelago etc.)
$1150 further afield** (Braidwood, Tarago, Collector, Gunning, Yass etc.)
*Relevant fact sheets still provided along with your concept sketch*
- 2 hours in-person consultation time to discuss ideas and your garden's potential
- Concept sketch outlining placement of major trees and shrubs, water harvesting, pathways, lawn, structures (e.g. decking, seating, chicken run etc.) (Note: concept sketch also comes with a grid overlay to help you with measuring distances.)
- 10-15 page report explaining key ideas we discussed at the consult, with relevant fact sheets provided incorporated as appendices.
What does it cost?
$1500 urban (Canberra and Queanbeyan)
$1600 nearby rural* (Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Michelago etc.)
$1700 further afield** (Braidwood, Tarago, Collector, Gunning, Yass etc.)
*Nearby rural means within 45 minutes' drive of Canberra (northside).
**Further afield means between 45 minutes' and 1.5 hours' drive of Canberra (northside).
Costs for rural properties reflect the greater complexity of rural properties, and/or the longer preparation and travel times involved.
Discount option:
Select a concept sketch without the report*:
$990 urban (Canberra and Queanbeyan)
$1075 nearby rural* (Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Michelago etc.)
$1150 further afield** (Braidwood, Tarago, Collector, Gunning, Yass etc.)
*Relevant fact sheets still provided along with your concept sketch*
2. The Permaculture Master Plan
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If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the systems thinking and regenerative concepts that underpin permaculture, or if you need a quality landscape design that puts working with nature at its core, the Permaculture Master Plan could be just what you need.
Maybe you've been hoping to do a permaculture design course one of these days but just can't afford the time commitment (72-100 hours of study) in your busy schedule. The Permaculture Master plan provides you with a quality to-scale design with a higher level of detail than the concept sketch - it's so pretty you could frame it! The design comes in a pack that includes zone and site analyses of your property, detailed water harvesting plan (if required), grid overlay to help with measuring things out, plant suggestions and a comprehensive report full of permaculture knowledge relevant to you and your garden. It's not just about the 'what', but also the permaculture-focused 'how' and 'why'. |
We hope that as you implement your Master Plan you will see and learn how regenerative design and systems thinking can be applied, not only in the garden context, but perhaps to other aspects of your life too. In other words, it's a bit like getting your own personalised permaculture design course, without the intensive time commitment! And, given that this is in a similar price range to most permaculture design courses, and you're also getting Cally's over 10 years of professional permaculture experience, we think this is excellent value.
What do I get?
What does it cost?
$2800 urban (Canberra and Queanbeyan)
$2900 nearby rural* (Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Michelago etc.)
$3000 further afield** (Braidwood, Tarago, Collector, Gunning, Yass etc.)
Please note: an additional fee of $450 applies for water harvesting plan, if required.
*Nearby rural means within 45 minutes' drive of Canberra (northside).
**Further afield means between 45 minutes' and 1.5 hours' drive of Canberra (northside).
Costs for rural properties reflect the greater complexity of rural properties, and/or the longer preparation and travel times involved.
A cost comparison:
A typical 72-hour permaculture design course costs between $2500 and $3000 per person in this region.
A quality design by a professional landscape designer will normally cost at least $3000 - more if they are well known! A permaculture design is a holistic approach that takes into account things like water flows, soil regeneration and existing patterns of use so that the design works with nature and your needs. Canberra Permaculture Design also has specific expertise in edible plants for this region. Some landscaping companies offer free basic design as part of their services - the cost of this will be recovered in their implementation/landscaping fees which can be considerable.
- 2 hours consultation time to discuss your needs and your garden's potential
- Follow up email for your input, confirming details of design job and elements to include in the design
- Zone analysis of your garden/property showing areas that are more and less frequently visited
- Site analysis, showing water flows, wind direction, areas of shade and sun exposure and other relevant considerations for your design
- Initial concept sketch for your feedback.
- Quality to-scale design with trees and shrubs labelled, water harvesting, pathways, lawn, structures (e.g. decking, seating, chicken run etc.) (Note: suggestions are provided for small plants & groundcovers in relevant areas giving you some flexibility and choice in smaller plants. If you require all plants to be identified and labelled on a design, please check out Option 3 below)
- Design overlaid with grid to help with measuring out distances
- Comprehensive report explaining your design
- Water harvesting plan (if required) showing details of where to dig channels and basins, divert downpipes, grey water or tank overflows. ($450 extra)
- Two additional hours' of our time on the phone, online or in our garden to answer your questions or demonstrate key ideas.
What does it cost?
$2800 urban (Canberra and Queanbeyan)
$2900 nearby rural* (Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Bungendore, Michelago etc.)
$3000 further afield** (Braidwood, Tarago, Collector, Gunning, Yass etc.)
Please note: an additional fee of $450 applies for water harvesting plan, if required.
*Nearby rural means within 45 minutes' drive of Canberra (northside).
**Further afield means between 45 minutes' and 1.5 hours' drive of Canberra (northside).
Costs for rural properties reflect the greater complexity of rural properties, and/or the longer preparation and travel times involved.
A cost comparison:
A typical 72-hour permaculture design course costs between $2500 and $3000 per person in this region.
A quality design by a professional landscape designer will normally cost at least $3000 - more if they are well known! A permaculture design is a holistic approach that takes into account things like water flows, soil regeneration and existing patterns of use so that the design works with nature and your needs. Canberra Permaculture Design also has specific expertise in edible plants for this region. Some landscaping companies offer free basic design as part of their services - the cost of this will be recovered in their implementation/landscaping fees which can be considerable.
3. Collaborative, Iterative and/or Detailed Design
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If you would like to be more engaged in the design journey as an active co-designer (that is, beyond just explaining your needs and wants), a collaborative design approach might be your best fit. Alternatively, if you like the 'paint by numbers' approach to have every plant identified in a more detailed design, we can accommodate this too - usually in a number of A3 drawings to give you the resolution needed to see everything!
A collaborative and iterative design approach is good for larger sites where there may be several options for how it could be laid out, or school and commercial projects where ideas need to go to a Board or committee for approval before commencing to the final stage. This design process involves initial consultation, and clarification of the aims and scope of the work via email. Then Cally draws up an initial concept sketch for your input and feedback. After this we may do more consultation and/or draw up more concept sketches as required, before proceeding to the final design and design pack as per the Permaculture Master Plan. On the other hand, a detailed plant-by-plant design might be needed if you need a blueprint to hand to a gardener or landscaper. Depending on how much collaboration is required, we might progress straight to the final design once you are happy with the details via email - it's entirely up to you. |
What do I get?
What does it cost?
A quote for services can be provided after the initial consultation.
- As many consultation sessions as required/agreed
- Follow up emails for your input, confirming details of design job and elements to include in the design, as required
- As many concept sketches as required/agreed
- Design(s) can be supplied in whichever format you prefer. You might wish for a series of individual concept sketches, or a highly detailed paint by numbers design with all plants labelled - it's up to you.
- Design(s) can be provided with or without a report.
- Our Canberra region-specific act sheets explaining key concepts, like passive water harvesting or how to set up a wicking bed, will always be provided where relevant.
What does it cost?
A quote for services can be provided after the initial consultation.
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