Create a resilient home. thriving property. better world.
How to Grow Food & Live A Beyond Sustainable Life
Ontario | May 25-June 1, 2025 (SOLD OUT)
Do you want to learn how to create your dream property & grow food?
Get the skills to design & build as well as to grow, forage and cook delicious meals.
Imagine escaping to the countryside, learning regenerative living, and savoring farm-to-fork meals… Welcome to your next vacation!
Join us on a hobby farm, savour meals curated by a private chef, and learn how to create a lifestyle, home, and property that is beyond sustainable.
STEP 1:
Watch This Video!
- ~Meet your teacher
- ~Discover why this retreat is different
- ~Learn how we teach you how to grow food and live a sustainable life
STEP 2:
Make sure this is a fit for you...
WHO we help most
WHAT they will learn
WHERE they will learn it
Who We Help Most:
Do Any Of These Sound Like You?
Are you a "Foodie"?
You are always looking forward to your next culinary experience. You shop local and organic when you can, and either love to get in the kitchen or support and cheer on someone else. Get ready to enjoy dozens of chef made meals, to forage, and to learn how to grow more food than you will know what to do with.
Want to be a Savvy Home Owner?
You want to bring your property to life and get a step-by-step roadmap to take charge of your home and property. If you want to get dozens of ideas to improve your home and property, gain new skills, and to return home inspired, this retreat it for you. Let's get you growing food, improving your home, and building all the things.
You want to Re-skill & DIY.
You’re ready to invest in yourself—both mind and hands. Whether it’s for personal growth, self-sufficiency, or even a new career, you’re seeking the practical skills and deep knowledge to take control of your lifestyle and to work with the land. Gain the wisdom to confidently shape your property, your community, and your life.
You are a Change Seeker!
You’re craving a fresh start, a deeper sense of purpose, and meaningful connections. Whether you’re at a crossroads or ready to embrace a new chapter, this is your chance to reconnect—with yourself, your community, and the world around you. Walk away with clarity, inspiration, and the tools to create a life filled with life, belonging, and purpose. Become the change you want to see in the world.
What You'll Learn:
How To Grow Food - And So Much More
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START YOUR DREAM PROPERTY
Learn sustainable design so you can create a space that aligns with your goals, whether it’s a homestead, off-grid retreat, or a thriving community hub. -
CULTIVATE ABUNDANCE
Gain hands-on experience to learn how to grow food, manage water, build soil, and create systems that regenerate your property and life. Learn gardening, landscaping, and homesteading skills. -
UNLOCK CLARITY AND CONFIDENCE
Walk away with a personalized plan to turn your vision into reality, no matter where you are in your journey. Remove excuses, barriers, and the unknown. Get excited! -
BE INSPIRED BY REAL-LIFE EXAMPLES
Learn from others who have already taken the leap. Walk away with inspiring mentors who want to see you succeed.
You also get the entire online course - FREE!
Where You Learn?
Welcome to Straight Fin Farm
A Budding Permaculture Demonstration Site
Nestled in the countryside 90 minutes outside Toronto is a budding farm. The perfect place to learn how to grow food. Immerse yourself in nature, with access to waterfront, forest, and fields. Here you get to live and breath what you are learning and be a part of this exciting 7 journey of an inspiring farm.
Our Chef Will Show You How To Grow Food & Prepare It
Prepare yourself! We pulled out all the stops on this retreat and hired a travelling semi-famous chef. Not only are we going to eat like (healthy) kings and queens, but she is going to teach us her craft.
Here is what's in store:
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LOCAL CURATED INGREDIENTS
Supporting the local economy has never been so delicious. Let us introduce you to other farms. -
LEARN & TASTE THE FARM
With a mini-orchard, bee-hives, and mushroom growing, taste the farm and learn how you too can grow food. -
LEARN TO FORAGE FOR WILD FOODS:
Join us for educational walk-and-picks, assist with preparation, and then taste your work. Getting your steps in has never been easier. -
JOIN LIVE KITCHEN EDUCATION SESSIONS:
It's like watching the kitchen network, but you get to lick the spoons now. Gain recipes, tips, and inspiration. -
CRIMINALLY GOOD DESSERTS:
Our chef does healthy AND delicious desserts (yes you can have both). Prepare for her signature "Fincicles".
Prepare To Be Taken Care Of
From the moment you secure your spot, you will be connected with our team, dedicated to creating a seamless and personalized experience.
Here’s what you will experience:
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CUSTOMIZED ACCOMMODATIONS
Enjoy a complimentary camping spot to pitch your personal palace or upgrade to a bell tent, bunkie, or shared dorm room. Talk to Concierge today to personalize your experience. -
TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT:
Whether you need assistance getting to the farm or would like a pick-up from the airport, let us help ensure your travel plans are smooth and stress-free. We will be in touch shortly after you register to help coordinate. -
PERSONALIZED ACTIVITIES:
Prepare for a revolving selection of extra-curricular activities. Yoga, meditation, nature walks, foraging, kayaking, sports, games, camp-fire... our team will tailor activities around you.
Travel to and enjoy the country without stress.
Let our team take care of you.
Enjoy Your Countryside Stay
Registrants receive a complimentary camping spot. There are dozens of flat and dry tent spots to choose from in the field, along the trees, and close to the house. Be surrounded by nature.
Or Upgrade today:
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PRIVATE BELL TENT (SOLD OUT)
Enjoy a brand new bell tent. Camp in style and comfort. -
PRIVATE BUNKIE WITH QUEEN MATTRESS (SOLD OUT)
This sweet little unit from Bunkies.com gives you own tiny little abode complete with your own private solar power supply. -
SHARED DORM ROOM ($50/night)
Skip the whole outdoor experience and sleep in the main house in a dorm style room with 4-5 beds. -
RV DOCKING SITE ($15/night)
Bring your van, RV, tent-trailer, schoolie, or tiny house on wheels. There is ample room to park but you do not have power/water.
Choose your level of comfort. Wake up on the farm to the birds & a hot meal.
Your Amenities:
Prepare yourself for camping but without the “roughing it” part.
Enjoy the farms features. Relax. Connect.
Included in admission is access to:
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BATHROOM FACILITIES
There are 2 shared bathrooms, a hot shower, and both flush and composting toilets. -
THE WATERFRONT DECK:
Enjoy the waterfront deck + access to kayaks. -
THE JACUZZI:
We will be opening Jacuzzi hours. If you haven't tried hot-cold therapy, now's your time. -
COMMUNAL AREAS:
We will have a set up social space where WiFi and power are provided. You will find better "connection" by the campfire though 😉
This is your chance to rest, eat, and play...
We have a seat by the fire for you.
STEP 3:
Save Your Seat Or Register!
We have limited seats but you can save your spot with a $97 deposit…
… or register today for $2497 (CAD). Interest-free payment plans available.
Want to talk to one of our team? Book your upgrade or ask questions:
We now have clear steps to realizing our property vision and a place to start. Kenton is a patient teacher and I'm so grateful for his expert help. I highly recommend you learn from him.
I don’t really want to give 5 stars, because that signifies perfection, but I am! Kenton is passionate, engaging, and easy to follow. Thank you for stoking what has smouldered in my mind for quite a while now.
Kenton made us feel like we deserve this dream, and we can do it! We can change our lives for the better and heal the earth around us. It is rare to find someone who just fits into your plans in a bigger way than you could have EVER IMAGINED! With GREAT LOVE and GRATITUDE
Kenton will make you evaluate what is important to YOU, and then show you how to design your own solutions. That skill is invaluable. At the end of the course, you will not only have your best solution and a mentor, but a colleague and friend!
In the face of uncertain times, I saw the need to change my life, so I took Kenton's course. I learned things you didn't even know you needed to know for my house design, utilities... even legalities! Add in Kenton's sense of humor, his wealth of knowledge, and abundant passion, and you got yourself a pretty damn good time!! I wholeheartedly recommend him.
I first took Kenton's workshops on edible landscaping. They were informative, inspiring, and honestly, life-changing. Then I designed my own 100% edible landscape then turned my design into reality. His courses literally changed my life.
What Will You Learn?
Property Basics
Become your very own permaculture designer. See your world with a new lens so you can spot potential in ANY property and understand how to make it come to fruitition (pun intended!).
Getting Land
Learn from our property hosts & our international guest speaker on land acquisition, funding, and creative ideas to start your journey regardless of what’s in your bank account. Ask questions from our experts, get bonus resources, and ongoing support.
Mapping
Learn to make maps so you can wisely work with your land. Harmonize with the sun, wind, and water. Learn how to survey solutions, see your land with a godlike view, and make decisions like a general.
Water
Learn how to become ridiculously efficient with water, and make it work for you. You’ll learn how to capture water from roof, land, and your house. Use your water 6 times instead of paying 6 times!
Home
No regenerative rebel wants to live in a “normie” house! Learn how to make a super home that is efficient, resilient, and cozy, no matter where you live. We cover it all – from design and construction to renovation solutions.
Utilities
Understand how the guts of your house work and how to make it even better. We cover water, power, heat, and waste, then how to back-up each system so you have peace of mind, security, and proud comfort.
Annual Food
Learn the basics to grow your own food including a crash course in botany, gardening, and more. Get vital tips and a fascinating history lesson how both gardens and civilizations flourish or collapse.
Perennial Food
Learn about perennial food systems–food that grows back every year on its own. Perennials are the hero of any permaculture system because they require less work and maintenance than annuals. You’ll also learn about wild food foraging and hunting.
Black Gold
Ditch chemical fertilizer for good! Learn how to turn ANY kind of organic “waste” into “black gold”. Create home composting systems that produces nutrient-rich soil so you can grow nutritious fruit & veg organically. (You don’t HAVE to compost your poop but I’ll teach you how. )
Animals
Birds, insects, and animals aren’t pests–they’re essential! Learn how to attract animals to pollinate, control pests, and fertilize. You’ll learn how to create bat and bird houses, how to attract bees, how to create “bug hotels”, and how to keep chickens, and even design larger animals on your property.
Community
Community can help you divide the workload, share the abundance, and create resilience & emergency preparedness. It can also boost your mental health. Learn the value of community, strategies for strengthening community, and models for creating one.
Graduation
You did it! We will have a celebration, give you a certificate, and tie everything together that you’ve learned into an actionable plan so you can bring your dream to reality. You’ll set realistic goals, learn tips, & network.
Your Retreat Schedule:
May 25 – Arrival Day
2:00 PM: Orientation.
5:00 PM: Dinner and evening recreation.
May 26-31 – Teaching Days
9:00 AM: Classes begin
12:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: Classes resume
5:00 PM: Dinner
Evening: Optional activities
May 31 Evening – Graduation!
6:00 PM: Graduation Ceremony
6:30 PM: Entertainment
10:00 PM: Wind-down
June 1 – Closing & New Beginnings
9:00 AM: Networking & Community session
10:00 AM: Pack-up & Clean-up
11:00 AM: Check-out
Meet Your Teachers
(+ their bonus offering)
Lead Instructor - Kenton Zerbin
- Founder & Lead Instructor of Attainable Sustainable Academy
- International Permaculture Consultant
- Lives in an off-grid tiny house
- On days off, you can find Kenton paddleboarding, hiking, or playing board games
- "Incredibly excited to spend 7 days together, help you achieve your dream property, and turn you into a regenerative rebel! See you soon."
- BONUS OFFER: 1 year access to the online Academy. Includes all video lessons on the core program, mini-courses, live Q&A sessions, and access to our private global community ($1500 value).
Host & Instructor - Deniz Demirel
- Co-Founder of F.A.I.L. Series Communications. Partner at IBM Consulting.
- Host & Owner of Straight Fin Farms. Air BnB Host.
- Live at Straight Fin Farms, Ontario.
- On days off, you can find Deniz beekeeping, cultivating mushrooms, or zooming around his 34 acre property with his zero-turn mower or ATV.
- "Put your sights on what you want, get your First Attempt In Learning, and you will find your purpose, communicate it with impact, and lead and inspire. Looking forward to sharing my own journey with you and helping you on yours.
- BONUS OFFER: Admission to the Rise F.A.I.L. series ($2000 value)
Chef & Instructor - Doris Fin
- Founder, Owner, & Chef of ChefDorisFin.com
- Holistic Chef, Retreat Caterer, Instructor
- Live in Toronto, Ontario
- On days off, you can find Doris training at the gym, hiking forests, meditating, and having deep spiritual convos with friends.
- Excited to be a part of this retreat to nourish your mind, body, and soul. Let's make and eat food together with passion and purpose!"
- BONUS OFFER: Doris will be bringing her famous "Better Than Ice Cream" Fincicle bars! Organic, refined sugar-free, plant-based. (Priceless)
Reserve Your Seat Today!
Your dream home, property, and lifestyle are closer than you think.
With only 16 seats available...
And only 3 seats remaining...
...this will fill up fast!
We have 1 time, 3 time, and 6 time payment plan options.
Register today or reserve a seat with a $97 deposit.
On The Fence?
Watch Lesson #1 of the Online Program for free.
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- Get to know your teacher & your potential
- Have zero pressure to do anything more.
Get answers to the most popular questions
A: Of course! There are dogs already onsite. But we ask owners take responsibility for their pets and ensure they’re not disruptive to the experience.
A: Get a full refund if you put the course information into use and it does not work for you! Show me you put the work in and, if it doesn’t work, I’ll refund you and even pay you $100 for wasting your time.*
*You have to prove that you have put the course content and information into action to use. (You stay accountable to your goals, and we stay accountable to providing high value).
A: I got my permaculture design certificate with Rob Avis, then did an internship in Australia under Geoff Lawton, a heavyweight in the permaculture world (and HE studied under Bill Mollison, the guy who started permaculture!). After that, I got certified as a Permaculture Teacher under the Permaculture Research Institute and started a permaculture school in Barbados, where I trained over 100 permaculture designers. I’ve since done 150+ consultations and designs for private clients and government bodies, and mentored over 1600 students. When it comes to off-grid living, I draw on my own experiences of living in a tiny home that I designed and built myself. I’ve students around the world who have built their own homes, created inspiring landscapes, and even gone on to become designers and teachers. I have also created over a dozen edible landscapes for clients including personal homesteads, city gathering spaces and schools, and First Nations reserves.
A: The biggest thing that makes ASA unique is how we train you to be a generalist so you understand how everything works and goes together. This holistic learning give you a lens to understand your world, how it works, and how you can then work within it.
Most courses out there either focus on theory OR practical application. We give you both. You learn design AND practical skills and knowledge for every day living including off-grid living, food production, waste management, water management, and more.
A: Yes! Reach out to us if you want to join one of the existing carpools with a fellow attendee – or – if you’d like to host a carpool of your own, please let us know 🙂
A: Let’s make sure you have all the information before you take this exciting big step in your life!
P.s. DONT BE SHY! If you have a question, likely 20 others have the same question. Kenton will directly get back to you. And then he might get me (your trusty website builder) to put the question here in the Q&A section! So ask away.
Shoot your questions to:
Kenton@AttainableSustainableAcademy.com
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