Devin Slavin

Courses Completed: Permaculture Design Course 2003, Regenerative Design & Nature Awareness Program 2005-06, Advanced Permaculture Training with David Holmgren 2005, Art of Mentoring 2006.

Really, the benefits of my experience with RDI can’t be fully described here. They are so diverse and rich it would take much too long.

That said, through courses at RDI, I learned how to design and carry out solutions to the myriad of issues we currently face - through a process that was both empowering and healing.

The Nature Awareness aspect of the RDNA course takes the phrase “listening to the land” and roots it in a deep and ever-growing knowledge of place – which is critical for every ecological designer. Then, through Regenerative Design, we reflect our understanding of natural systems in building the physical environments that yield abundance while rejuvenating the land. We do all this with more than just ourselves in mind: for all people and all our relations; for the generations to come.

After I graduated from the RDNA Program in 2006, I started my own permaculture design and consulting business in West Marin, CA. In this work, I help people to go beyond landscaping into more holistic land use patterns that reconnect them to their food and build a healthy relationship to place. Most of my work has been residential, and I have recently expanded to include business and farm consultations as well (Yes I’m open to design opportunities outside of this region too.)

Aside from that, I’m a full-time apprentice with the RDNA 2006-2007 Program to further develop my abilities as an educator. Through this work, I am digging into the experience and skills I’ve learned over my life and applying them on a whole new level.

In addition to my work at RDI, I have earned a BA in Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Community with emphasis in Ecological Agriculture through New College of California. I have also interned on various permaculture farms including Seven Seeds Farm of southern Oregon.

You can contact Devin at: devinfromheaven@riseup.net