Robyn Wilson, M.A., M.Ed., has studied permaculture since 2003 and has taught it since 2010 through Colorado Mesa University. Robyn and her husband purchased Grandma Miller's New Horizons in 2020. Building on its legacy, they will implement new sustainable community projects on the property and throughout Grand County. Social, environmental and economic permaculture principles are practiced and the philosophy is shared with the residents and taught in workshops.
Grandma Miller’s is the hub for the Community Supported Agriculture through Aspen Moon Farm out of Longmont. We support a local, biodynamic/organic farm while receiving bounties of fresh vegetables. We are also partnering with Sisu Farms to offer their local eggs and meat and have ideas for more local food distribution.
Workshop Topics:
- Permaculture design principles and how they apply to the permaculture ethics
- Property evaluation
- Water preservation
- Soil building
- Plants & planting strategies
- Season extension (critical at our altitude but practical applications for many climates)
- Waste reduction
- Solar: Passive and energy
- Sustainable living/Community action
- Income generation
- Health and wellness
Projects:
Including (but not limited to):
- Constructed wetland care
- Wildfire mitigation
- High-altitude gardening
- Mapping & design final presentation
- Care for chickens
- Painting a mural
- Composting and earthwork
- Mushroom cultivation
- Rainwater collection
- Perennial polyculture and privacy barrier
~Care for the Earth~ ~Care for People~ ~Care for the Future~
