Our History
Ark Eden is a leading permaculture education project & accredited Forest School site located in an isolated valley in the foothills on Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong.
It is dedicated to the principles of permaculture, ecological restoration, nature connection & well being - repairing a connection and respect for the natural environment, ourselves and each other through educational workshops and restorative projects that create a shift in the mindset and people's habits.
To read more on how Ark Eden was conceptualized, read a personal note from Jenny
What is Permaculture?
Permaculture is a design system creating consciously designed landscapes which mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature, while yielding an abundance of food, fibre and energy for provision of local needs.
It can provide solutions to some of the toughest ecological and economic challenges we face today.
Permaculture can be modified and applied to both urban and rural settings so is very relevant in its application for Hong Kong.
It draws together the diverse skills and ways of living which need to be rediscovered and developed to empower us to move from being dependent consumers to independent providers.
Site Systems
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Organic Vegetable Gardens
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Perennial Food Garden
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Banana Circles
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Wild Forest Foods
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Drip Irrigation
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Water Harvesting using contours
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Ponds & Minis Streams
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Natural Swimming Pool
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Zero Waste Composting Systems
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Vermi Composting
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Composting Toilets
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Waste Segregation Bins
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Passive Solar Design for Houses
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Rocket Stoves
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Wood Fire Pizza Oven
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Forest Playground
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Natural Swimming Pool
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Community Kitchen
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Wooden Deck for Events
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Traditional Home Stay
FOOD
WATER
WASTE
ENERGY
PEOPLE
Forest School Accredited
While Ark Eden is not a regular Forest School with ongoing sessions, it is an accredited Forest School Site, draw a lot of its methodology from Forest School methodology and principles.
Our core team are Forest School trained and our programmes reflect the Forest School methods. It is a long-term program that supports play, exploration and supported risk taking. It develops confidence and self-esteem through learner inspired, hands-on experiences in a natural setting
The Forest School looks at the holistic well being of the child, helping them develop socially, emotionally, spiritually, physically and intellectually
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Site Facilities
2 fully restored, demonstrative eco farm houses.
Full functional Wi Fi on site
3 main campsites with fire pits.
20 - 30 pax at each location.
Mini- hidden campsite locations as well
8 toilets -
4 flush
4 compost
2-4 mountain stream showers
1 regular hot showers
Zero waste ethos
Large composting and vermi composting facility
Upcycling & segregation areas
3 outdoor classrooms
Eco Learning hub with library
Outdoor movie screen & sit out area
1 natural swimming pool
Seasonal mountain stream showers
Several veg gardens & farmland
1 fully functional large kitchens
1 wood fired pizza oven
Forest playground
Diverse eco-system learning trails
Plant Nursery
Tree House
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