Our mission is to provide access to the knowledge and tools to cultivate sustainable lifestyles and resilient communities. We see Cultivate as a hub for a community of people and activities. By providing the tools and facilities that support people’s efforts to become more sustainable, Cultivate aims to be be an engine of local economy, community building and Cultural renewal.

At Cultivate you will find:

• inspiring and informative books and magazines
• eco-friendly detergents, organic foods and other products
• courses such as Green Building, Gardening and Powerdown
• workshops on diverse topics from composting to nutrition
• major cultural events such as the Convergence Sustainable Living Festival

Some of the themes we address in our educational programmes are:

• Green Building
• Health & Spirit
• Permaculture & Organic Gardening
• Renewable Energy
• Powerdown - Energy Descent Pathways
• Rethinking Urban Planning & Design