Islatopia

Our Story

A journey from seed to forest — in Mallorca and across the world.

Who We Are

Rooted in Mallorca,
Reaching the World

Islatopia was born from a simple but powerful belief: that the way we relate to land defines everything about how we live together as a society.

We are a team of permaculture designers, educators, and growers based in the island of Mallorca. Our work spans design consultancy, immersive education, community projects, and ecological restoration across the Mediterranean basin and beyond.

We are practitioners first. Everything we teach, we have done with our own hands in real landscapes, in real conditions, making real mistakes and discovering real abundance.

Team working in the field
How It Grew

Our Journey

From a dream in the Tramuntana to a growing international network — every season brought new roots.

2016

The First Plot

We lease a neglected 0.8 ha terrace in the Tramuntana foothills. No irrigation, compacted soil, full of invasive grasses. We begin observing.

2018

First Courses

We run our first Introduction to Permaculture weekend. Twelve people sit in a circle under an almond tree. Everything changes.

2019

PDC Programme Launched

We launch our full Permaculture Design Certificate programme in Mallorca — the first internationally accredited PDC in the Balearic Islands.

2021

International Roots

Partnerships expand to Morocco, Portugal, and Costa Rica. We begin documenting the Atlas Agroforestry Initiative with our Berber collaborators.

2023

Community Land Trust

We co-found a community land trust in the Serra de Tramuntana, protecting 12 hectares of traditional terrace agriculture from development pressure.

Now

The Forest is Growing

Over 340 students trained, 12+ active projects, and an ever-deepening root system connecting land, community, and future generations.

The People

Who Tends the Garden

Dean Page

Dean Page

Founder — Permaculture Designer & Lead Educator

Dean is a leading expert in regenerative agriculture and permaculture design, with over 15 years of hands-on experience across Europe and Central America. His journey began on his family's farm in Devon and evolved into a global mission — learning from respected names including Alfred Decker, and contributing to pioneering eco-projects in Portugal, Guatemala, and Spain. He holds certifications in Permaculture Design, Natural Building, and Soil Biology.

Rachel Kirby

Rachel Kirby

Co-Founder — Agroecologist & Community Builder

Rachel brings a deep passion for community-led food systems and agroecology. Her work focuses on building resilient local networks, nurturing soil biodiversity, and making permaculture knowledge accessible to people of all backgrounds. Together with Dean, she co-founded Islatopia to demonstrate that regenerative living is not just possible — it's beautiful.

How We Work

Our Values & Principles

Rooted in permaculture ethics — Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share — and shaped by years of practice in real landscapes.

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Earth Care

Every decision begins with the land. We design systems that regenerate soil, water, and biodiversity.

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People Care

Human wellbeing and community resilience are inseparable from ecological health.

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Fair Share

We take only what we need and return the surplus to support life and community.

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Observe First

We spend time watching before acting. Good design emerges from deep understanding of a place.

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Local Wisdom

We honour traditional ecological knowledge alongside modern science and design thinking.

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Closed Loops

Waste is a design flaw. We seek to create systems where every output becomes a useful input.

Ready to Grow Alongside Us?

Whether you want to visit the farm, join a course, or explore impact partnerships — we would love to hear from you.

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