Michel Thill - Founding Director
Michel has studied Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning with a special interest in the relationship between ecological and cultural renewal. He's come across Permaculture during his studies and was drawn to its ability to bring together ecological design, community building, social justice and personal change.
Michel has travelled extensively, staying in eco-communities across India and South-East Asia as well as Europe, learning about and applying Permaculture Design and Deep Ecology ideas and knowledge wherever possible. Michel also has a particular affinity to Buddhist and mindfulness practices which inform the way in which he works. He loves sitting in circles, the ancient practices of community storytelling, relationship building, conflict prevention and decision making.
Michel lives in South Devon applying Permaculture Design to land-based projects. Before that he’s been based in London teaching Permaculture and supporting various community and food growing projects through Social Landscapes. Inspired by Permaculture and Ecovillage Design principles, Social Landscapes seeks to create flourishing and resilient pockets within London through Permaculture trainings and engaging communities in re-imagining the public spaces they live in.
Michel has been teaching Permaculture, Deep Ecology and related subjects in the UK and across Europe over the last years. He is passionate about bringing people and planet together in beneficial ways.
