Master the art of Zone 1 planning—the heart of your permaculture site.

Take the First Step Towards Transforming Your "Zone 1" Into a Sustainable and Productive Permaculture Ecosystem

In this workshop, Ben Falk navigates through various aspects of effective "Zone 1" planning and design – helping you understand the principles behind optimizing your immediate living area for sustainability and productivity.


See how Ben would apply permaculture principles at two real-world homesteads, offering practical insights and inspiration for your designs.


With over twenty years of hands-on experience in resilient, land-based living, Ben offers a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate the complexities of Zone 1 design, highlighting key considerations such as land shape, vegetation, and site-specific features.


This workshop is for those wanting to take advantage of this experience to avoid making their own mistakes and achieve an optimal design early on in their journey or improve the one they’ve been using.




“No time was wasted on unimportant information. Some webinars spend 15 minutes on useless introductions. I liked the visual aspect and the open Q&A at the end.”
— Core Site Layout Workshop Participant

Addressing the core requests from our community, this workshop covers fundamental topics like:

  • Laying out the primary elements of a homestead and farm, such as buildings, access, courtyards, parking, etc.
  • How these elements interact and how they can be synergized
  • Enhancing microclimate protection and high-quality season-extended outdoor spaces
  • Minimizing areas dedicated to vehicles and other low-value spaces
  • Maximize food productive space
  • And much more...


Guarantee: We stand by the value of our workshop. If you're unsatisfied, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee and welcome your feedback for continual improvement.
Unlock Your Resilient Zone 1 With Our No Fluff Workshop

Retaining the casual yet informative style Ben is known for, this workshop provides high-value information without unnecessary fluff. Expect a blend of live conversation and a variety of visual aids to enhance your learning experience. 


Whether you are new to site design or looking to refine your existing design, this workshop will help you avoid costly mistakes and unnecessary expenses, ultimately increasing your home's resilience and efficiency.


If your aim is to create a sustainable living space that thrives with minimal external inputs, embracing smart "Zone 1" layout is your answer.


Questions? Contact [email protected]


This Workshop Includes Access To

  • 1.5 Hour Recording of the Zone 1 Site Planning Workshop with Ben Falk

A note from Ben

Hello friends - The path toward a functional land-based lifestyle is not a quick one. And it’s not without countless small (and large) mistakes made along the way. 


We’ve made many of these ourselves in the 20+ years of our journey. Our online workshops leverage the decades of experience that Erica and I (along with the team we have cultivated) have accrued. The learning experiences below are led by myself or a member of my team with at least a decade or two of hands on daily experience in the subject matter.


With the recent and growing popularity of a more hands-on lifestyle, I have noticed that many of the programs in this space are led by people new to the lifestyle themselves but savvy with internet marketing.  I encourage you to vet your instructors carefully and if in doubt, save your money and try to assist a local old-timer who has done the work for a lifetime.


I welcome any questions you may have in vetting us as a source of guidance and sound information; do not hesitate to contact me.

Do you have questions about how to lay out your "Zone 1"?
 Sign Up for Ben Falk's "Zone 1" Site Planning Workshop:
Learn How to Transform Your Space with a Permaculture-Driven Design

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