Presentation about the sustainable alhibe farm. Farm that was created through permaculture principles.

1. ALHIBE FARM
A P E R M A C U L T U R E F A R M T H A T A L S O O F F E R S S T A Y C A T I O N .
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2. Topics
INTRODUCTION
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OWNERSHIP AND BACKGROUND
STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
05. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
ORGANIC FARMING
BOTANICAL PLANTS
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TRAINING AND SEMINAR

3. Alhibé Farm was created as a natural farm and a boutique mountain
vacation for visitors with families and friends who want to escape city life
and reconnect with nature. It is a one-hectare private property located in
the Carmen mountains. A water collection reservoir is referred to as
ALHIBÉ in Visayan. A farm that is organic and natural, with a source of cold
spring water, was built with respect for the environment.
The farm serves as a catch basin for spring water that naturally springs
from the surrounding hills and mountains, making for soothing and
refreshing dips in its spring-fed pool. The entire site is made available to
visitors exclusively while they enjoy a farm stay experience. This humble
abode in the Municipality of Carmen functions as a haven for individuals
seeking a new breath of air, both physically and metaphorically. A tranquil
relationship with nature, oneself, and company is assured in this
environment as you take advantage of the farm stay on this one hectare of
land.
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4. OWNERSHIP & BACKGROUND
The farm is cultivated by an architect and interior designer duo, Marvin
and Sheryl of M+S Studio, the minds behind the farm's development,
who have put a lot of love and work into the area. Driven by their desire
to make the world even "Greener" for the present and future
generations, Marvin studied Permaculture Design Course and Bamboo
Design & Build Course in Bali.
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Their Design Philosophy is "CREATING SPACE IN NATURE", where
they humbly scoot themselves into the existing landscape and
existing trees of the land, where the architectural design blends
the exterior and interior spaces together. They are passionate
about permaculture, organic farming, and lifestyle wellness.
They spent a few years conceptualizing the farm and analyzing
its feasibility before deciding to build something and develop the
land whenever they had the chance to do so on the weekends
while also taking a break from their primary line of work.

5. STRUCTURE &
FACILITIES
Building Materials
Alhibé Farm is a developing arboretum of native Philippine trees and bamboo
that was created utilizing Permaculture principles. As a foundation for the
ecosystem they wished to establish, the owners planted perennial plants, fruit
and native trees, and a lot of bamboo around the perimeter of the property.
Locally sourced bamboo dominates the structure that served as the built shelter
for Agwas (the Visayan term for water system). The non-native trees planted in
the region and the bamboo that the couple planted on the property were used to
build most of the farm's structures. The non-native trees on the farm is also be
used as building materials for structures like the staff house and the campsite,
particularly those that are about to fall over owing to termite infestation.

6. The farm is still a work in progress that
continues to convey knowledge and
awareness about the sustainability of food
as well as the use of natural agricultural
methods and sustainable building
materials. This Food Forest and Edible
Landscapes will soon enable visitors,
especially the next generation, realize
where our food comes from, how to build
with bamboo, and the significant roles
native trees play in our ecosystem as a
result of the ripple effects of this piece of
land.
STRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Site Improvement

7. Alhibé's owners saw themselves as its stewards,
responsible for organizing, designing, and growing the
farm in accordance with permaculture principles. A
creative design method known as permaculture is based
on whole-systems thinking that is guided by ethical and
design principles. In all aspects of human habitation—
from agriculture to ecological building, from appropriate
technology to education, and even economics—this
method encourages us to imitate the patterns and
relationships we see in nature. It is the harmonious
coexistence of people and the environment, meeting
their sustainable needs for food, energy, housing, and
other material and non-material demands.
STRUCTURE & FACILITIES
Sustainable Practices in Building the Structures

8. SOCIAL
SUSTAINABILITY
They develop farm initiatives to help sow
the seeds of sustainable construction, living,
and lifestyle. To support the local
ecosystem, the owners preserved all of the
native trees that were already there and
planted new ones. In addition, the owners
employed their relatives and other locals to
offer them work and improve their quality of
life while ultimately giving back to nature. In
order to enrich their menu, they also buy
some food from local farmers.

9. ECONOMIC
SUSTAINABILITY
In addition to their long-term objective of
transforming Alhibe into an educational farm
tourist destination, the owners don't simply
want to be a simple producer of agricultural
products; they also want to offer experiences
and a deep appreciation for what nature has to
offer. To help promote sustainability and
ecological awareness, they provide workshops
and camps that helps participants instill in
them a love for the Earth and how to take care
of nature.

10. WARDIERE INC.
ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY
The farm, aside from using permaculture principles, also went in the
direction of promoting the importance of bamboo and in building bamboo
sustainably. To reduce the building footprint while achieving the required
capacity, the space of Agwas Cafe is meticulously planned to scoot over
those spaces in between existing trees and steep terrain so the users can
sit openly under the tree canopies through different lounge spaces. During
the pandemic time, these small separate sitting areas fit the requirement
while at the same time promoting immersion in nature.
Most of the structures found on the farm are made from the native trees
found within the area as well as the bamboo the couple planted on the
farm because of its carbon sequestration properties to help combat
climate change. The construction industry is one of the biggest
contributors to the carbon footprint. In their own little way, they want to
reduce its effect by realigning their work and lifestyle through sustainable
living. As a means to concretize their plans, the owners studied bamboo
design and building as well as permaculture to create a solid foundation in
food sustainability in a natural and organic way.

11. ORGANIC FARMING
The planting never involved the use of any
chemicals. To create a food forest, the
landscape design includes more edible
plants. They made sure to grow herbs, root
crops, and other edible plants around the
place instead of ornamentals. The areas
that are not yet being developed are left to
mother nature’s care. Allowing it to be
covered with natural vegetation and some
with nitrogen fixers, help the soil
regenerate back to its best state.

12. Fruit and native trees, as well as some
perennial plants, were also planted by the
owners around the perimeter. The farm's
surrounding native trees, including tibig,
kalayo, hauili, and balete, are a prominent
feature. To build an arboretum of native trees,
which is a botanical collection made entirely
of trees, Alhibe farm is almost entirely
covered in trees. There are additional species
as well, such as bignay, molave, kalumpang,
kamagong, kalimpang, banilad, toog, dao,
bagtikan, yakal, almaciga, and lauan'
BOTANICAL PLANTS

13. TRAINING & SEMINAR
Alhibe Farm promotes the use of
sustainable materials in building
structures, the use of natural farming,
and spread education and
environmental consciousness
through workshops and camps about
sustainability. They instill to the
participants to appreciate where we
get our food from, appreciate the use
of bamboo and how to build with it,
and the important roles native trees
contribute in our ecosystem.
A 3-day Kids and Youth
camp focused on
nature-based activities
and exploration.
A 10-day
Permaculture
Design Course
A 9-day Bamboo
Design and Build
Workshop
BAMBOO
BOOTCAMPS
PERMACULTURE
DESIGN COURSE
NATURE
CAMPS

14. Alhibe Farm should broaden its scope in promoting the use of sustainable materials
in building structures and organic farming in order to reach more places and
potential participants and spread the word about the importance of sustainability.
They can create more exposure about the farm or go to different places or partner
with companies that also promote sustainability. In addition, it would be great if
they would host more training and seminars to promote sustainability, especially for
guests. They can insert into their itinerary or farm-related activities a 20-30 minute
seminar so that during their stay, they will not just have fun and have an exceptional
stay, but they will also learn a lot about preserving nature and being ecologically
conscious. With this, they will go home bringing with them the things they learn, not
just the fun and exciting experiences.
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