No two days at Harmony are quite the same. The seasons change, new ideas pop up and nature has a funny habit of surprising us.
But every day is an opportunity to explore, create, connect and grow. So pull on your muddy boots and see what a day might look like!
Everything we do is guided by the three ethics of permaculture. They're simple ideas that help us care for our planet, one another and the resources we share.
Look after the planet, its soil, water, plants and wildlife. Learn from nature and give back to the world that supports us.
Care for ourselves and each other. Listen, share ideas, work together and help everyone feel valued, respected and supported.
Use what we need, reduce unnecessary waste and share resources, knowledge and opportunities with others.
Behind the muddy boots and big ideas are the 12 permaculture design principles. They help us learn from nature, make thoughtful choices and work with the world around us.
Pay attention to nature and to one another. Observe before making decisions and learn through interaction.
Use the Earth's energy wisely, while also recognising and following children's energy and interests.
A reward might be a home-grown carrot, shared fun, a new skill or personal growth.
Don't take too much. Be willing to share, listen to others and learn from feedback.
Make use of renewable resources and take care to use them wisely.
Reuse materials wherever possible and find useful purposes for resources that might otherwise be wasted.
Notice the patterns nature has already created and use those observations to guide our designs.
Grow different plants together and collaborate with others towards shared goals.
Take a thoughtful approach. Small steps can lead to meaningful, lasting results.
Celebrate biodiversity and the diversity of people. Differences can bring wonderful strengths.
Look closely at boundaries and overlooked spaces, where so much life and possibility can be found.
Stay flexible, embrace new opportunities and adapt when circumstances or nature changes.
Harmony draws inspiration from John Muir, Charlotte Mason, Forest School, permaculture and other holistic approaches to education and everyday life.
That's part of the magic. We follow the seasons, listen to one another, welcome fresh ideas and make room for unexpected discoveries along the way.
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