Having grown food organically for almost 5 decades, Carmen gets excited about helping others cultivate great food, and in turn, great selves, as she believes this is “key to bringing each of us up to a level of responsible maturity and wisdom necessary for creating a more beautiful and connected world. "Part 2 

Dan Chiras is a long-time practitioner of self-sufficiency and sustainability. He lives on a 60-acre, solar- and wind-powered farm where he and his wife have dedicated their lives to living by the principles and practices of permaculture. Dan has published 40 books and hundreds of articles that cover a wide range of topics focused largely on self-sufficiency and sustainability such as The Solar House, The Natural House, and The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy. His most recent titles are The Chinese Greenhouse and Grow Beets in Your Bedroom, a guide on indoor LED gardening.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: A two-part video by Dan Chiras. 

After taking a permaculture design course with verge Permaculture, Jen moved away from architecture and interior design to launch her own company, and now holds a key role with Verge as the course co-coordinator.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: A two-part video by Jen Nobel. 

Penny Livinsgton specializes in site planning and design of resource rich landscapes integrating, rainwater collection, agroforestry systems, edible and medicinal planting, spring development, pond and water systems, habitat development and watershed restoration for homes, farms, co-housing communities and businesses. She is currently teaching online courses with Ecoversity and the Permaculture Skills Center.Part 2

Stefan Sobkowiak has lectured with McGill University, is a special guest in the Verge Permaculture Design Course and is the current director of Miracle Farms: the renowned Permaculture Orchard in Quebec.Part 2

Takota is a second generation organic farmer, journeyman carpenter, author, guest instructor for the Verge permaculture design course and avid permaculture educator via podcast, YouTube, and Verge Permaculture. He is also the co-owner of Coen Farm, an award-winning 250-acre farm that has been practicing regenerative agriculture for over 30 years.Here is a list of what you will find in the workshop below: A two-part video by Takota Coen.