Build a Homestead That Actually Works

A proven system to transform your land into a thriving, self-sustaining ecosystem that feeds your family, heals your soil, and grows in value - year after year.

You’ve poured energy into your land - planting trees, building beds, trying new techniques.

But despite your hard work, things still feel disjointed.

You’re stuck in a cycle of trial and error, wondering if all this effort will ever lead to the thriving homestead you imagined.

You’re not looking for another quick fix. You’re ready to take your homestead to the next level - to build something resilient, abundant, and aligned with nature.

What you need now is a clear, strategic pathway. One that helps you make decisions with confidence, design systems that get better over time, and turn your land into a legacy.

This is where that transformation begins.

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**Before we show you exactly how it works...**

Let’s make sure this was made for you.

You’re in the right place if…

You've moved onto a new property, and you don't know where to start when it comes to planning and designing your dream regenerative homestead.
You have a deep desire to build something that lasts. You’re not here to experiment endlessly. You want a clear, proven framework that aligns with nature and sets your land up for long-term abundance.
You’ve been homesteading for a while, but every season feels like starting over. You’re ready for a system that actually gets better every year. One that brings structure, flow, and resilience to your life and land.
Climate extremes, rising costs, uncertainty - you know your land needs to be more than a passion project. You want your property to be a source of security, nourishment, and self-reliance for years to come.

If even one of these hits home, you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.

This isn’t just another homesteading or permaculture training.

It’s a step-by-step planning system that gives you clarity, strategy, and confidence - so you can build a homestead that thrives for decades to come.

Keep reading. Your land is waiting for a plan that works.

SAY YES TO CLARITY & CONFIDENCE

The truth is...

Most people dive into homesteading with excitement - only to hit a wall of confusion, conflicting advice, and costly mistakes.

Without a clear, strategic plan, even the most beautiful piece of land can become a source of stress and uncertainty.

But when you learn to partner with nature, and use a system that adapts with your goals and your land, you unlock something most homesteaders never reach:

A thriving, self-sustaining homestead that gets better every year.

Imagine if you: felt confident, had complete clarity, were in control, enjoyed the process...

Feel Confident

No more guesswork. No more endless research rabbit holes.

You’ll have a clear, customised roadmap - and the certainty that every decision you make is building long-term abundance and security.

Have Complete Clarity

You’ll go from scattered and overwhelmed to laser-focused.

With a step-by-step plan tailored to your land, you’ll always know what to prioritise, what to plant, and what to build - and why.

Be in Control

Whether it’s drought, pests, or extreme weather events - you’ll have proven strategies to work with nature, not fight it.

Your homestead will adapt, bounce back, and keep producing when others fail.

Enjoy the Process Again

Homesteading shouldn’t feel like a never-ending to-do list.

With the right plan, you’ll stop reacting and start creating - spending more time outside, doing what you love, and living the life you imagined.

This is the shift that changes everything.

No more stress. No more wasted effort.

Just a regenerative homestead that works - for you, your family, and the future.

And that’s exactly why we built this.

There’s One Thing I Know to Be True…

A fully integrated, self-sustaining homestead is possible.

One that partners with nature instead of against it - where water, soil, plants, and animals all support each other seamlessly.

A homestead that doesn’t drain your time, energy, and money - but compounds it.

Where every piece fits together and gets better over time, so you can stop spinning your wheels and start building something real.

That’s the power of a Regenerative Plan.

Introducing...

Regenerative Homestead Planning System

A self-paced 12 week planning system to design a thriving, self-sustaining homestead that partners with nature - and keeps getting better over time.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been homesteading for years, this step-by-step complete framework gives you:

A clear, adaptable plan tailored to your land so that you will always know what is right for you
A step-by-step method that evolves as your needs change so that you always have a guide in your journey
The confidence to build a homestead that produces more, wastes less, and stands strong through uncertainty

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Real Client Wins: From Disagreement to Unified Direction

Elle & Chris weren’t on the same page about what to do with their land. Leading to frustration. Now?

They’re united by a shared vision - building a purposeful, regenerative homestead grounded in clarity, alignment, and long-term goals.

"Shaan and Gonzalo helped us to put our wild collection of ideas and wishes into a well organized plan for our property. This makes it easy to set priorities but also to modify the plan when things change, making the whole project less overwhelming.

They provided brilliant and ecologically well founded solutions to problems small and large, and respected our desire to contribute to the community, even though it meant using some of our land in a less than ideal manner."

~ Elle & Chris

What You'll Build in Just 12 Weeks

A fully personalised, resilient, regenerative homestead plan that adapts over time, works with nature, and grows in value for years to come.

Module 1

Mindset Shifts

Most people fail before they begin because their thinking is short-term, reactive, or perfectionist.

In this module, you’ll make the core mindset shifts that separate overwhelmed homesteaders from confident decision-makers.

You’ll learn how to think strategically, adapt to change, and move forward without second-guessing yourself.

Module 2

The Natural Alliance

Your land already holds the blueprint for abundance, you just need to know how to read it.

You’ll learn how water, soil, and plant systems interact, and how to design them in harmony so they support each other over time.

You’ll see your land’s potential with fresh eyes - and start building systems that sustain themselves.

Module 3

The Living Blueprint

This is where it all comes together.

Using our guided framework, you’ll create a Living Blueprint for your homestead one that grows and evolves with your land, your goals, and your life.

You’ll finally have a clear, adaptable vision - and the tools to make it real.

Module 4

The Dynamic Planning Formula

A plan only works if it stays relevant.

In this module, you’ll learn our Dynamic Planning Formula - a flexible, intuitive method for adjusting your plan as your land, lifestyle, or priorities change.

You’ll stop feeling stuck and start feeling in control with a system that grows with you.

Module 5

Making The Plan a Reality

This is the part most people miss.

We’ll show you how to break down your plan into practical steps: what to do first, what to phase in over time, and how to prioritise based on your time, energy, and resources.

You’ll leave with a personalised action roadmap - so you always know exactly what to do next.

Here's what are our current students are saying:

"I have felt supported, inspired, and less overwhelmed about the direction I am taking for myself and my Whenua (Land). Wild Banana Design look at the holistic way that you can build yourself and your Homesteader dreams"

~ Jess | New Zealand

"I’ve been feeling like I am walking in the dark without a flashlight when it comes to homesteading. After starting this course, I don’t feel alone anymore in the dark - it feels like I have a helping hand reaching out to guide me."

~ Elizabeth & Allan | France

"Since I have joined Shaan and Gonzalo’s course for building a regenerative homestead, I have been uplifted and engaged in a fun and informative group with which I am learning many interesting and unexpected things to apply to my journey here as I begin with my new life in partnership with nature. I enjoy it very much!"

~ Hannah | Spain

"My family is taking the course together and it has been incredible. The information and concepts are presented in a way that my 11 year old is following it AND is staying engaged...yet with enough detail and insight that it's thought-provoking for my wife and I. Shaan and Ganzalo have been amazing inside the Facebook Group and have answered every question we've had. I would recommend this course to ALL homesteaders...and we're only a few weeks in!!"

~ Lynn | USA

Real Client Wins: Money-Pit to Profitable Possibilities

Despi & Pat were on the verge of selling their inherited banana farm. It felt like a financial black hole with no way forward. Now?

They’re bringing a new vision to life: a profitable, resilient wellness and wilderness retreat - aligned with their values, land, and long-term dreams.

"I cannot recommend the Wild Banana team enough, the insights and years of experience they bring to the crafting of a bespoke vision ensures that the plan reflects not only what you actually need, but also what will best serve you and your property long term. Its the bedrock of the entire design process and they are masterful at guiding you through it."

~ Despi & Pat

Client Wins: From Paralysis to Possibility

Andreas bought his farm 20 years ago, but with no clear vision and no idea where to start, he remained stuck - unsure how to move forward and afraid of making the wrong decisions.

Now, for the first time, he has a clear, manageable plan - and the confidence to bring it to life.

“Now I have an Integrated Plan that I can trust - where every decision, both on its own and as part of the whole, has been thoughtfully considered.”

~ Andreas

Meet Shaan & Gonzalo

Your mentors inside the Regenerative Homestead Planning System

We’re not just teachers of this work - we live it every day.

We’re Shaan and Gonzalo, the team behind Wild Banana Design. A husband-and-wife duo, yes - but more than that:

We’re land regeneration consultants, homestead planners, citizen scientists, and lifelong students of nature’s intelligence.

Our mission?

To help people like you reconnect with your land, design with purpose, and create homesteads that are as abundant as they are resilient.

Over the past 40+ years combined, we’ve helped clients transform all kinds of properties - from urban backyards to inherited farms - into thriving, self-sustaining ecosystems.

We specialise in:

Strategic water planning
Regenerative soil design
Biodiversity integration
Long-term homestead resilience

And we do it through clear, practical, and proven frameworks - not just theory.

Our Background

Shaan holds a Master’s in Architecture and is certified in Permaculture Design.

Gonzalo, also a Master’s graduate in Architecture, is a certified Professional Water Cycle Restoration Specialist and Regenerative Soil Consultant.

But it’s not the titles that matter most.

It’s the real-life results we’ve helped our clients achieve - and the personal commitment we bring to every project.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building something meaningful…

We’d be honoured to walk that journey with you.

Client Wins: From No Time to Optimised Abundance

Angela runs a business and a household of 5 - she doesn't have time for systems that don't bring in the bacon. She went from working hard in the garden but not seeing the results she wanted, to prioritising the jobs that would bring big impact - producing a ton of food and JOY!

"Working with Wild Banana Design gave me the tools and the advice I needed to create a concrete plan for our space, creating elements of a homestead that now add so much value to our lifestyle."

~ Angela

Frequently Asked Questions

I just want to be in the garden. Do I really need to spend time planning?

I’m already stretched thin. How much time will this take?

I have a tight budget. Shouldn’t I spend my money on actual things I need for my homestead?

My land is unique. Will this course actually work for me?

Please read before you decide anything!

I’ll never forget the moment we stood on our new property, looking out at the endless possibilities.

We had left the city, traded in our corporate jobs, and gone all in on our dream - building a homestead by the beach where we could grow our own food, live closer to nature, and create something meaningful for our kids.

We wanted;

Control over our health.
Freedom in our future.
A life that aligned with our values.

But as excited as we were, reality hit fast.

There was so much to figure out. Water systems, soil health, food production, animal management - how did it all fit together? We dove headfirst into learning, but every answer seemed to open up even more questions.

Then, it clicked.

Just like the large-scale projects we used to design - hospitals, stadiums, entire systems that had to function seamlessly - a homestead is complex. And without a plan, things fall apart.

So we built a framework. A strategic way to bring everything together so the land could work for us instead of against us.

Once we had a clear plan, everything changed;

No more second-guessing.
No more costly mistakes.

Just progress, resilience, and confidence in the homestead we were building - not just for today, but for generations.

And that’s what we teach.

Because when you get the design right, your homestead doesn’t just survive - it thrives, year after year.

Are you ready to build a homestead that works in harmony with nature and supports your future?

Let’s make it happen.

In partnership with nature,
Shaan & Gonzalo 💚

Client Wins: Real Impact For Generations

Thanda Organic Farming NPO was facing severe flood damage and struggling to support aging farmers.

Now they have a regenerative, climate-resilient plan that builds food and financial security for the next generation.

"We worked with Wild Banana Design to go beyond climate resilient interventions and design something holistically sustainable for the community and environment long-term."

Thanda Organic Farming NPO