Whole Systems Design, LLC - Moretown, VT

Joshua H.

I was so impressed with the team at Whole Systems Design and their approach to training and design. I attended their Permaculture Design Course. I saw how thoughtful they are—always taking into account the goals of the client, the unique attributes of the land, and making sure they explain their strategy clearly. I highly recommend them.

Rob G.

Attended the PDC with Whole Systems Design this past year and I can say that I don't know if I've looked forward to something so much and still been blown away by an experience that more than met my expectations. Ten days of learning and fun with wonderful people in a gorgeous natural environment. Whole Systems Design is a great firm that comes up with creative designs that work to improve landscapes and lives.

Isabel A.

Took the Permaculture Design Course at WSD this past August 2022. I met some incredible folks and learned some very practical skills, most importantly, how to approach and implement an ecological design process.
All the instructors were professionally and personally inspiring. I can't emphasize enough how bright, capable, generous, humble, and kind they all are, and how that elevated the learning experience from great to transformative. These folks have made and continue to make an enormous contribution to the permaculture world and beyond.

Ross L.

I took a PDC with the WSD team this summer. It was a life changing experience and seems to have kick-started my new homesteading lifestyle.

The research farms are inspiring examples of good site design. And the people are great examples too. Hardworking, thoughtful, skillful folks.

I hope to work with them again on future projects.

River S.

This summer’s PDC at Whole Systems Design was a life-changing experience. The WSD instructors, the other students, and guest speakers all brought passion, creativity, and a depth of knowledge to permaculture that brought the permaculture principles and practices alive. The connections we made and community of caring we built continue to be source of support and inspiration. Thanks to WSD for creating a safe, fun, and generative learning experience.

Dante M.

I finally got the courage to sign up for the Summer 2022 Permaculture Design Course after years of reading about sustainable alternative living. Not only did I learn skills that will influence my decisions as I continue studying Landscape Architecture - and many other skills like natural medicine, fermentation, beekeeping, etc... - I also found myself within a community of like-minded individuals, and the experience really helped me grow!

M W.

Whole System Design helped us through the process of looking for land, buying said land, and developing a working master plan to guide us in our implementation of a homestead.

I would say that the service they provided that was the best bang for your buck was in the pre-land purchasing consultations. They helped us avoid making some very costly mistakes.

They also helped us put together a grading plan that really impressed our builders!

Ryan L.

Great experience working with Ben and the WSD team. The entire team really takes into account their clients’ and students’ needs.