“Witch Hazel was great to work with and helped us through and set up a great sustainable plan for our property. I definitely plan on working with them more in the future to make this plan a reality!”
— Ryan Smith, North Plains, OR
People First
Permaculture’s history can be described much like the company’s present - activated by community
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Founder
Received three permaculture design/teaching certificates from Asheville (Zev Friedman) and in Portland (multiple educators) .
Through his travels to various land-based cultures around the world, Julian studied Sustainable Agriculture at Warren Wilson College, Sustainable Landscape Tech. at PCC Rock Creek and now spends his time growing, processing and harvesting annual and perennial foods while finding different ways to gather and feed his family and friends.
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Edward is a graduate of Portland State University’s School of Architecture. He’s interested in sustainable design and building strategies that emerge out of community engagement, natural building, and material use. He’s curious about how these concepts can manifest into affordable housing and holistic design solutions. Outside of design, Edward is an avid surfer, gardener, and adventurer who finds inspiration in the natural environment and magic of the Pacific North West
Witch Hazel Designs and Education
We are a design studio driven by the spirit of ecology, innovation and the guiding ethics of permaculture.
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We are an extended family of colleagues working in community with a shared spirit and an uncommon skill in transforming clients’ needs into reality
Responding to the essence of place
Designing for climate resiliency
Expression of growth and family
Colleagues & Collaborators
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Mark Lakeman
Leader in the regional and national design communities of resilient/sustainable homes and spaces.
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Communitecture
Architects/Permaculturalists/Drafters
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PlaceCraft
Fine PNW Ecological builders
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Matt Bibeau
Ecological Landscaper/Farmer/Educator
PDXpermaculture
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Simon Lyle
Founder, LEAD
Born and Raised Construction
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Lloyd EcoDistrict
