Meet the Mentors
Hear first-hand stories from Stephen & Penny — why Ecoversity was built and what keeps them inspired.
See Regeneration in Action
Real projects from alumni — from rooftops to rainforests — proving these principles work anywhere.
Explore the Path Ahead
Understand the Living Systems Design Program and how to begin with our Food Forest Mini-Course.
All attendees receive our Living Systems Design Curriculum Guide after the event.
“Once you see the patterns, you can’t unsee them.
Penny Livingston, Permaculture Elder & Global Educator
Meet Your Mentors
Stephen Brooks
Founder of Punta Mona & Ecoversity. Designer of thriving regenerative communities across Costa Rica and beyond.
Stephen Brooks has been living for the past 25 years in Costa Rica and is a world leader in creating thriving ecological communities, promoting permaculture practices, and fostering sustainable food production models. He is the co-founder of Ecoversity and Punta Mona Center for Regenerative Design & Botanical Studies. In 2006, Stephen co-founded and developed La Ecovilla, a 45 home community in San Mateo, Costa Rica. His most recent addition is Alegria Village, which neighbors La Ecovilla.
Penny Livingston
Permaculture Elder & Global Educator. Four decades of teaching how humans and nature can co-create resilient systems.
Penny has been teaching internationally and working professionally in the land management, regenerative design and permaculture development fields for 30 years and has extensive experience in all phases of ecological design and construction using natural non-toxic building materials. She is a co-founder of the Regenerative Design Institute. She is also a certified instructor from the Permaculture Institute of North America and Permaculture Institute USA.
This course gave me the confidence to start my own permaculture design company. Since graduating, I’ve completed over 20 designs — from tiny balcony gardens to 12-acre homesteads.
- Joe, Class of 2025
The course didn’t just change how I grow food — it changed how I see everything. Water, waste, community… it’s all connected.
- Marion, Class of 2025
The community here is amazing — the people who come bring so much life experience. It’s like joining a living ecosystem of support.
- Grace, Class of 2025
Join our global classroom for free
Thursday, November 20, 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST
15,000 students · 47 countries · One living classroom
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Free Live Open House: November 20, 12 PM PST / 3 PM EST
Begin Your
Regenerative Journey
All attendees receive:
- The Living Systems Design Curriculum Guide (Free download)
- Invitation to our Food Forest Mini-Course ($47 normally $297) — a hands-on way to turn any space into a living ecosystem.
No pressure, just possibility.
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Education that regenerates the world.
