OAEC supports diverse communities to design their own regenerative systems at the regional and local scale.
Our cookbook is a collection of inventive recipes inspired by seasonal eating from our biodiverse Mother Garden, orchards and Wildlands Preserve.
Experience the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center through beautiful slideshows of our Guest Houses, Meeting Hall, Kitchen, Garden, Wildlands and more.
OAEC serves as a retreat center for networks, public agencies, foundations and other groups working towards social and environmental change.
Our 100% Certified Organic plant nursery specializes in open-pollinated perennials including edible landscaping plants, rare and endangered food crops, drought tolerant ornamentals and habitat plants - all tested in our onsite gardens and appropriate for our bioregion.
OAEC offers the longest consistently running two-week Permaculture Design Certification course in the West. Immerse yourself in information, ideas and inspiration on how to design sustainable, regenerative systems in balance with your home ecosystem.
OAEC hosts public talks, movie screenings, performances and other events in Oak Hall as well as in our rustic outdoor North Garden Theater. Creative expression and dialogue are a reflection of place-based culture and these presentations characterize the value we place on the Arts as a form of community building. Learn more about the eclectic "Chautauqua Series" here.
TICKETS GO ON SALE JULY 15th!
With elements of storytelling, vaudeville, and circus, the Revue is a show like no other. Each revue is a unique mix of physical daring, poignant stories, cutting satire, incomparable musicians, and whatever else we find to add to the stew. Laughter gives way to tears, clearing the way for a moment for everyone involved to look around and see that we are all in this together. Anchored by Mistress of Ceremonies Wysteria McBrylcreem, the virtuosic sounds of our stage band Big B and his Cityslickers, and the irreverent interludes of Clowns On A Stick, the Revue is then joined by guest performers from near and far. Read more about Chautauqua here.
Please note that seating is assigned. You will be able to select your seats when you buy your tickets so get ’em early in order to secure the best possible seats. All shows last year in sold out well in advance. Make sure you are signed up for our newsletter to get the July 15th reminder when tickets go on sale.