Grow with the land is a 5-day hands-on workshop designed to introduce you to the principles, mindset, and practices of soil care, and the art of cultivating a thriving food ecosystem. Rooted in the ethics of permaculture and natural farming, this immersive experience invites you to slow down, observe closely, and work with the land rather than against it.
Over five days, you will engage directly with soil, seeds, and seasonal rhythms—learning how to build fertile living soil, design productive growing spaces, and nurture plants in a way that is regenerative and resilient. Through guided practice, discussion, and reflection, the workshop goes beyond techniques to cultivate ecological thinking—helping you understand not just how to grow food, but why it matters.
With an intimate group size, the learning remains personal and responsive, allowing space for questions, deeper engagement, and hands-on guidance. Whether you are a beginner or someone looking to reconnect with land-based living, this workshop offers a grounded, practical pathway into growing your own food ecosystem with care and confidence.
Workshop schedule
Timings: 7.30 AM to 11.30 AM
Venue: Shunya Farm, Upper Bir, Himachal Pradesh
Day 1
Roots and Soil
Basics of Permaculture design, Natural farming practices, and soil building techniques
Day 2
Tools andTechniques
Pot mixes, bed prep, tool use, de-weeding and mulching
Day 3
Cycles of Life
Sowing, transplanting, companion plantation and water management
Day 4
Resilience and Rhythm
Climate shifts, farm realities, farm maintenance and management
Day 5
Harvest and Reflect
Seed saving, community harvest and closing Farm Fresh Feast
YOUR CLASSROOM
Shunya Farm by Seeds and Deeds, Bir’s oldest permaculture site, is a living example of regenerative living—honoring Earth, nurturing well-being, and building systems that support life and livelihood. Let’s cultivate ecological intelligence. www.seedsanddeeds.com
YOUR FACILITATOR
Jeewika Bhat - A practitioner of regenerative living, natural farming and permaculture for over a decade, she combines hands-on land work with theoretical know-how to create practical and transformative learning spaces. Her courses invite participants into a process of self discovery, where shifting worldviews and reconnecting with land, food, and community are as important as learning skills.
