2024 Permaculture Gala Eco-Tour Hosts

Site #1 The Coval Residence

Kip & Elise Coval

Come see permaculture principles in action after seven years on a ¼ acre plot with a forest garden of 40+ fruit trees, shrubs, vines, nut trees, and perennial vegetables. Social gathering and ecotour led by a respected community member who is a veteran and a firefighter.

Site #2 The Tudor Residence

Bob & Kat Tudor

This hillside landscape has 20 years of permaculture applied to create a stunning example of how a designed system can grow a standard landscape into a forest garden that serves the people who live there and the birds and wildlife that visit. A hideaway in the midst of the city!

Site #3 Smokebrush Farm

SmokeBrush Farm

At Smokebrush Farm the land is being transformed by a permaculture farmer and biodynamic practices. Some of the oldest lawn in all of Manitou Springs is now an educational demo and high production farm. With animals and touch-the-earth practices, the farm is a must-see location.

Site #4 Flying Pig Farm

Flying Pig Farm

Flying Pig Farm nourishes the community and the land by hosting school and community groups and events, facilitating workshops, supporting community gardens, sharing food, holding seasonal festivals, and advocating for healthy relationships with people and the planet. Students of all ages are invited to programs, classes, workshops, and meals shared at Flying Pig. Come visit and see for yourself!

Site #5 The Long Residence

Bob & Cindy Long

This suburban landscape is a young permaculture forest garden budding forth on what was formerly a bluegrass lawn. Today, four years in, the diversity is abundant and the beauty astounding.