Volkert Family Permaculture Orchard

Transformation of a traditional orchard into a future proof permaculture paradise.

For generations our family has specialised mainly in the cultivation of old cherry varieties on high trunks. We have over 200 fruit trees, including 140 cherry trees. Our land is located in a hilly landscape in the middle of orchard meadows and vast forests. The area is about 4 ha (meadows, orchard, pond and forest plots). Our first permaculture experimental edible food forest was started in Autumn 2019 and covers around 200m². Furthermore, an area is planned to develop and test various small-scale organic agricultural projects in a modular way, like "Farming God`s Way", "Back to Eden". Here, a cultivation of special crops or old vegetable varieties and different biological cultivation methods are planned.

For almost three years now, we have been transforming our properties using permaculture principles. The goal of the redesign is to plant a collection of old, rare and exotic varieties of fruits and vegetables to preserve and propagate them in the long term. We call it "Enkeltaugliche Landwirtschaft" – this means to practice regenerative agriculture, with the view of making it future proof for the coming generations. We see ourselves as stewards of God`s creation.

Community is an integral part of our vision. We welcome all interested people to visit, learn and exchange information. In the future, we plan to host various (permaculture) trainings and courses.

For more information just contact us by mail: [email protected]