For those looking for a complete permaculture immersion, we offer two-day retreats at The Orchard Guesthouse. Relax in the peaceful surroundings of our 1930s Queenslander farmhouse, surrounded by fruit trees, veggie beds, and native bee hives. During your stay, you can:
Retreats provide the perfect balance of relaxation and education, with activities tailored to your specific interests in permaculture and sustainability.
Our permaculture consultancy service is tailored for individuals and families looking to design their own sustainable homes and eco-friendly gardens. Alison, a certified permaculture designer, works closely with you to develop a system that suits your land, climate, and lifestyle. From backyard gardens to larger landscapes, we offer services such as:
Let us help you transform your space into a self-sustaining, eco-friendly environment using permaculture principles.
One of the most rewarding aspects of sustainable living is growing your own food. Our Growing Food Workshops are designed for anyone interested in learning how to grow nutrient-rich produce, no matter the size of your space. From urban gardens to larger plots, we guide you through the essential steps:
Our Growing Food Workshops help you develop practical skills for sustainable gardening, ensuring that you can harvest fresh, homegrown produce all year round.
Will combines his passion for food with sustainability in our sustainable cooking classes. Learn how to prepare delicious meals that are good for both you and the planet. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced cook, our classes cover a wide range of topics:
Join us for a fun, educational experience that will help you cook sustainably and reduce food waste.
Embracing slow living can feel both exciting and overwhelming, especially if you’re ready for a change but unsure where to start. It’s a lifestyle rooted in intentionality, simplicity, and finding balance, but the first steps can seem unclear when faced with the fast pace of modern life.
If you feel drawn to the idea of slowing down but don’t know how to begin, Alison can help guide you toward small, meaningful changes. Remember, slow living isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating space for what truly matters, one step at a time.
Often the first steps to a simple life begin with:
Our slow living consultancy and workshops are fun, informative and completely stress-free.
At Live More With Less, we believe that fostering community is a key element of sustainability. Our Community Connection service is all about bringing like-minded individuals together to share knowledge, support each other, and collectively work toward a more sustainable future. Here’s how we build community:
By fostering these connections, we aim to create a thriving, supportive network that empowers people to live more sustainably together.
Take a guided tour of The Orchard and witness permaculture in action. These tours demonstrate how even small changes to your home and garden can make a big impact on sustainability. During the tour, you will:
Our tours provide real-life examples of sustainable living that will inspire you to make your own eco-friendly changes.
If you can’t make it to The Orchard in person, we offer a range of downloadable resources to guide you on your permaculture journey. Our resources include:
Download our resources to start your own journey toward living more with less.
Live More With Less is committed to helping you make small, practical changes that have a lasting positive impact on the environment. Contact us today to find out how you can get involved in our workshops, retreats, and consultancy services.