Starting the Conversation

We stay flexible in the early design and remain open to many options. Feel free to reach out even if you don’t have a firm idea, we can ideate together.

Our Process

1. Initial Consultation

   • Communication: We capture your vision through email or phone conversations to understand key elements.

2. Digital Review

   • Analysis: Utilizing GIS and county utility records for a comprehensive review of the property.

3. Walkthrough Scheduling

   • On-Site Survey: We'll schedule a walkthrough to assess existing conditions and brainstorm solutions tailored to your needs.

4. Design Flexibility

   • Early Design Phase: We remain flexible and open to various design options.

5. Concept Development

   • CAD & 3D Plans: After creating initial design concepts, we’ll meet digitally (about 1 hour) to discuss:

     • Plant selection and layout

     • Pathways and use cases

     • Timing and phasing

     • Material preferences

6. Master Plan Creation

   • Drafting: We return to our drafting to develop the master plan, including:

     • Planting plan

     • Phasing plan

     • Material details

7. Final Review

   • Detailed Meeting: We meet one last time to review the Master Plan, offering 1 hour of revisions if needed.

8. Project Completion

   • Summary: At the end of the project, we provide:

     • Full Design

     • Project estimates

     • Scheduling options as desired

Questions to Consider

1. What functions do you want your space to serve?

   (Social, personal, food propagation, aesthetic, etc.)

2. What level of maintenance?

   (Low-maintenance, drought-resistant, xeriscaped, self-sustaining garden)

3. What Style appeals to you?

   (Naturalist, Shaped, NW natives, Japanese, English, etc.)

4. What issues exist?

   (Invasive plants, sun profile, pests, privacy, noise, etc.)

5. How much time do you have?

   (Can you wait for the plants to grow in? Do you want to install certain elements yourself? Do you want to phase the install seasonally?)

Permaculture Design

Permaculture is a conscious productive design system which has the diversity, stability, and resiliency of natural ecosystems. Permaculture aims to provide one's food, energy, shelter and other material and non-material needs in an ecological way.