He is currently conducting permaculture holzer permaculture seminars both at his holzerhof farm and worldwide. In 2009 sepp holzer left the krameterhof in the hands of his son josef andreas holzer. Holzerhof three water retention areas austria august 10 20. This is followed by a full day tour of the krameterhof with his son josef. Since 20 sepp holzer lives on his new farm the holzerhof farm in the burgenland, austria. In 20, sepp began a new adventure in southern austria. Sepp holzer s permaculture is a natural form of agriculture. Krameterhof farm and holzerhof farm in jennersdorf since 2012 video. Sepp holzer is changing the world firstname lastname is.
The sole purpose of this website is to spread the word about the holzer technique also called holzer permaculture or holzer agroecology this is a platform where you will find sepp holzer information and materials as well as scheduled dates for worldwide seminars, in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Holzer permaculture is the synergy of environmentalism and agriculture. I was so impressed by sepp that i studied german online and with library books and cds for a few months so i would be able to competently travel to the krameterhof. The holzerhof is a place of wellbeing, quiet and at the same time with optimal connections to the means of public transport. Agrarrebellion im burgenlandsepp holzer permavitae. Having handed the krameterhof over to his son, as his father had once done for him, sepp moved to a new farm in burgenland, the holzerhof. This one dvd contains the three videos that first convinced me that sepp holzer was the permaculture master. Three new water retention areas on sepp holzers new piece of property, the holzerhof. Having handed the krameterhof over to his son, as his father had once done for him, sepp moved to a new farm in burgenland. In the holzer family for generations, the krameterhof is presently 110 acres and situated in the region of lungau in ramingstein on the slopes of mount schwartzenberg at an altitude ranging from 1100 to 1500 meters above sea level and surrounded by a pine desert as sepp. This video illustrates sepp holzer s powerful practical. Sepp holzer spring development earthworks forum at permies. Sepp holzers permaculture 9781603583701, 9781603583831.
Desert or paradise restoring endangered landscapes using water management, including lake and pond construction by sepp holzer and publisher chelsea green publishing. Visit the krameterhof and holzerhof workshop with sepp. Sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria 5,000 feet above sea level. The synergy of land and water a terrace and pond, agroforestry and aquaculture ecosystem at the holzerhof i was blown away to see each of these sites in person last year, and this years trip is shaping up to be even better. We will get to witness sepp s new model at the beginning, a most useful experience for anyone with a desire to do this for themselves. The holzerhof is a paradise in stark contrast to these monoculture farms because sepp s approach uses perennialbased systems with an upper canopy of nut trees reaching over 100 feet high. Visit sepp holzer s amazing, biodiverse farm 1500 metres almost 5000 feet on an austrian mountain. Sepp holzer on ponds and the monk ponds forum at permies. In the beginning of 20, sepp holzer left the krameterhof, the farm he was born on. Sepp holzer is an austrian permaculturist who discovered permaculture on his own before the term permaculture had been coined by bill mollison and david holmgren when he took over his. Welcome to sepp holzer permaculture you will be thrilled for taking the time to study this wonderful and essential site. The synergy of land and water a terrace and pond, agroforestry and aquaculture ecosystem at the holzerhof i was blown away to see each of these sites in person last year, and this years trip is. Sepp holzer born july 24, 1942 in ramingstein, province of salzburg, austria is a farmer, author, and an international consultant for natural agriculture.
August 14 workshop with sepp holzer at his new farm. These strategies have proven that working in harmony with nature is not only ecologically beneficial, but also be economically successful. Environmental destruction, degradation farming, agrochemical food, poor health, and natural disasters have become the norm. Sepp holzer permaculture the dalai lama of permaculture. See more ideas about permaculture, permaculture design and forest garden. These strategies have proven that working in harmony with nature is not. Sepp holzer farms steep mountainsides in austria 1,500 meters above sea level.
His farm is an intricate network of terraces, raised beds, ponds, waterways and tracks, well covered with productive fruit. Holzerhof three water retention areas austria august. He handed it over to his son, josef, as his father once handed it to sepp. The krameterhof is the birthplace of sepp holzer and has shattered and redefined the norms of what a farm can be.
Most neighbouring farmers mainly farm monocultural spruce plantations, sepp is able to produce. In the holzer family for generations, the krameterhof is presently 110 acres and. His farm is an intricate network of terraces, raised beds, ponds, and waterways, well covered with productive fruit trees. He is currently conducting permaculture holzer permaculture seminars both at his. Sepp holzer seminar am neuen holzerhof jennersdorf. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading desert or. Stay at the parkhotel holzerhof and treat yourself to moments of pure wellbeing. The holzerhof is a paradise in stark contrast to these monoculture farms because sepp s approach uses perennialbased systems with an upper canopy of nut trees reaching over 100 feet high, lower edible fruit trees and berry bushes with grape vines growing into the canopy and a host of smaller plants and bushes blanketing the earth with a. Transforming a farm example sepp holzer at his farm krameterhof in austria the.
Our training programs seek to provide our students with a firm foundation in the methods and techniques of holzer permaculture. Tagesfuhrung am holzerhof mit sepp holzer jennersdorf. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Sepp holzer s permaculture a practical guide to smallscale, integrative farming and gardening by sepp holzer and publisher chelsea green publishing. Sepp holzer with his farm krameterhof in ramingstein. He has been married to veronika holzer since april 20, 1968. This thread is to discuss the ponds and the monk section of the sepp holzer s permaculture article. This happens too, and is most fantastic, but the spring. May 2, 2014 sepp holzer permaculture sepp holzer workshop austria this august visit the holzerhof and.
I have lots and lots more to say about all of this, but for now i need to post what ive written so far. Sepp holzer workshop austria this august visit the. When i was there it was during the worst drought in austria in some time, and sepp was still getting 35 liters per minute from his spring terrace. This is not to be confused with the springs that return after he repairs the water retention. Sepp holzer established the term holzer permakultur formerly holzer sche permakultur for his way of farming to clearly differentiate his design approach from that of the urban movement. Holzers enthusiastic plea for common sense belongs in the bookshelf of. Sepp holzer was born on july 24, 1942 in krameterhof, ramingstein, salzburg, austria as josef holzer. Wildlife also benefits as there is plenty for all living beings. Restoring endangered landscapes using water management, including lake and pond construction kindle edition by holzer, sepp. Sepp holzer workshop austria this august visit the holzerhof and. The first 4 days are spent with sepp holzer at the holzerhof. As one of sepp holzer s students attending the holzer permaculture practitioner training course of 2010, i received the certificate in june 2011.