🌿 Permaculture Visit: Sunday 12th May 💫
On a bright Sunday morning, the Rotaract Club of Montebello embarked on an enriching and thought-provoking visit to a beautiful permaculture garden nestled in the south-east of the island. Under the expert care of Gael Soupe, this land is a vibrant sanctuary of plants and trees—ranging from exotic and endemic to indigenous species. 💯
Our incredible host, Gael, began by explaining the distinctions between various types of trees and their many uses. The visit continued with a trek around the garden, making several stops where members learned about the specific trees and their practical applications.
The garden is a rich mosaic of bonsai, decorative plants, fruit trees, vegetables, medicinal and infusion plants, among others. 🌿🌱
Members experienced the calming atmosphere of a tiny bamboo forest and savored freshly plucked mandarins and guavas, along with aromatic leaves used for flavoring.
It became clear that Gael has created a self-sustaining, self-sufficient ecosystem that supports his daily life. By living in harmony with nature and diving deep into agricultural and permaculture principles, Gael has achieved flourishing success—freeing himself from the constraints of today’s materialistic society. From collecting thousands of liters of rainwater to harvesting solar energy, he demonstrated how nature provides all we need not just to survive, but to truly live fully. 🌍
Gael shared how this lifestyle helped him break free from societal expectations and negative opinions, allowing him to follow a spiritual path aligned with his own will.
This visit was not only a lesson in sustainable agriculture but also a profound insight into reconnecting with nature’s gifts and our own inner selves.
The Rotaract Club of Montebello extends deepest gratitude to Gael Soupe for this inspiring opportunity, and special thanks to our SAA Dylen for making this meaningful project possible. 🙏
The takeaway from the day: life can be simple, fulfilling, and abundant when we open our eyes to the natural resources and remedies around us.
The day ended with a lovely fellowship, strengthening the bonds among members—a truly fruitful Sunday well spent in the company of fellow Rotaractors. 🤝
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