As Bill Mollison explains in “Introduction to Permaculture,” it’s crucial for permaculture farms to efficiently circulate produce and products. The ideal solution is to have a selling space close to production areas to minimize transport energy. Additionally, selling on a busy main road is beneficial. Our farm is just 300 meters from a main road, so in 2011, we decided to open a shop there, supplementing our reception area store. Unable to find a suitable shop, we opted for a mobile solution.
We found an old American school bus, restored it, and parked it by the farm entrance. The “Bushop” was born!
The Bushop offers handmade items, t-shirts, crafts, organic produce, and more. It also serves as an initial stop for visitors, with managers in contact with reception to provide information on accommodations and directions. We recommend stopping by the Bushop upon arrival and asking the friendly staff for assistance. It serves as our unique front desk.
