A message of optimism and partnership between Barefoot Soulutions Permaculture Design and Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers. Keep smiling!
Welcome to "Permaculture in Kilifi, Kenya" ! In December 2012, nestled between the Giriama village of Fumbini and the beautiful emerald waters of Kilifi Creek, Distant Relatives was founded, as both a message of optimism and an experimental model of environmentally and socially conscious living. Certified by Ecotourism Kenya since April 2013 and recently partner of the Permaculture Research Instit
Barefoot Soulutions is constantly changing perspectives and creating a culture of sustainability. The assumed situation in Turkana is that desert areas cant be fertile. The Amana Demonstration site takes that illusion and shatters it! Kudos to Ivan Lieman and Sven Verwiel for teaching the world to live in abundance.
26/09/2017
Here's a great article on what Barefoot Soulutions - Kenya has been up to in Turkana through the eyes of Akale Samuel who's working on the Permaculture demo Amana!🏜️
If there's anything we need to protect it's the majestic beauty of Kenya that highly visual has managed to capture in this. Live life sustainably and all this shall remain for future generations!
13/09/2017
A very handy list for you guys!
A List of the Fastest Growing Vegetables You Can Grow in Under 2 Months You don’t need to have a green thumb to grow fresh, organic veggies in your backyard. These plants grow so quickly, they’re the perfect choice for any beginner who doesn’t have the patience for spending all day in the dirt.
Permaculture is a concise design of agriculturally productive ecosystems which have diversity, stability, & resilience of natural ecosystems. -Bill Mollison
05/08/2017
it doesn't take much too make the world a better place but it does have to start with making an effort ;no matter how small. Join the Learn how to live in abundance! Permaculture Design Course with Barefoot Soulutions - Kenya by going to this link http://www.barefootsoulutions.com/permaculture-design-course-1/
check it out guys! Stay tuned for more
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06/04/2017
Yaay!
We're soooo happy with our new Greywater system!
Such a success ! Huge thanks to GreenWater & Barefoot Soulutions - Kenya for organizing this course and offering Distant Relatives - Kilifi's eco - lodge & backpackers a significant upgrade.
Progress everyday!
Don't miss the next course with Tichafa Makovere: a Practical Permaculture Workshop running from 18-24th of April!
More info here: https://www.barefootsoulutions.com/practical-permaculture-course/
Natural Systems for Wastewater Course March 2017 4 day Course on wastewater treatment using man made reed bed systems held at Distant Relatives Eco Lodge in Kilifi, Kenya.
Wooooooohoooooo!!!!
20/03/2017
A cute little article/ review by Julie Olum from FrameAmbition.com. Thank you!!
#REVIEW. Distant Relatives EcoLodge: For When You Forget Nature is Queen Last weekend Diane of NjooNami.com and I were invited to stay at Distant Relatives EcoLodge & Backpackers and let you all know what we thought! A place for artists, nature lovers, calm seekers and
06/02/2017
Our first 2017 Newsletter is out!
Have a little read below about Kilifi New Year and upcoming Permaculture events with Barefoot Soulutions - Kenya - as well as a little rant on how to approach the disturbing daily news we receive from an increasing number of Western countries.
Tough times, time to Step-UP!