​WE ARE A TEAM OF
PERMACULTURE DESIGNERS, GARDENERS, BUILDERS, AND ARTISTS DEDICATED TO CREATING REGENERATIVE SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT LIFE.
We are passionate about sustainable land management and believe its possible through ecological landscaping and permaculture design. By mimicking nature's processes, we can design systems that work with the environment to provide services such as habitat, food, beauty, and much more. We give landowners a road map and the support to restore their property to an ecologically sound system.

Blaze Elation : owner, project manager

A Central Coast native with roots in sustainable agriculture and country living. Blaze received a degree in Conservation and Resource Studies from UC Berkeley with a minor in Forestry. As a certified permaculture designer, she has worked to create a better relationship between people and their environment by making ecologically based design decisions. She is inspired by nature and enjoys backpacking where she can brush up on Latin plant names, hunt for edible mushrooms, and marvel in the exquisite beauty and complexity of the local ecology.

Kelsey Day KAROL : ​landscape designer 

Kelsey has her masters in City and Regional Planning from Cal Poly. She is trained in drafting, 3D rendering, graphic design, and visual arts. She is a gifted artist who brings her talent and creativity to our permaculture designs. She has co-founded, designed, managed, and run sustainable farm operations. Currently, she is also developing a beyond-organic 60 acre regenerative Navajo-Churro sheep ranch in Templeton. Her passion is in restoring landscapes and she is inspired by good food, rising tides, wagging tails, and happy people.

NATE ROSS: CREW LEAD

Artist, Designer, Photographer, a Creator in many forms - Nate studied Graphic Communication at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, and worked his way towards building a freelance business in creative work. Currently, he is taking a hiatus from digital media creation to explore and pursue creativity in physical, tangible forms through landscaping and construction projects. Based here in the central coast, Nate enjoys outdoor activities and draws inspiration from bountiful access to nature, “Finding solace in the ocean hunting for waves, exploring beautiful hiking trails, and connecting with the awesome community here keeps me rooted in this lovely county.” 
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James R. Henry : construction consultant

James has worked in construction for over 25 years. He has extensive experience in estimating, project management, and superintendent duties throughout Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Monterey counties. He has experience in the federal, state, and private work environments. He manages multiple construction projects and directs the activities of superintendents, administrative staff and skilled tradesmen. He provides leadership and support in estimating, managing, and budgeting. His 7 years of experience as a building inspector streamlines all of our efforts and processes.

Thank You!

A huge part of our success is due to the overwhelming support we get from our family and friends. ​