Build a Homestead That Thrives — Starting with a Living Blueprint
The Living Blueprint Guide
Discover the 5 principles that will change the way you plan your land, forever.
YES, LET'S GET THE FREE GUIDEMost homesteaders are building from a shopping list… or clinging to a frozen masterplan.
The result? Scattered decisions, lost time, and systems that don’t work together.
This free guide introduces the Living Blueprint — a regenerative planning system that adapts to your land, your life, and your long-term vision.
Inside this short, practical guide, you’ll explore:
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Why your unique conditions are the starting point for success
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How your core values shape long-term clarity
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A simple way to observe your land like a system, not a snapshot
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How to design with layers that connect and multiply value
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What it means to build a plan that grows like a living home
"I cannot recommend the Wild Banana team enough, the insights and years of experience they bring to the crafting of a bespoke Masterplan 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."
~Â Despi & Pat
"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
“Now I have an Integrated Plan that I can trust in, so that every decision in-itself, and as part of the whole is very well considered.”
~ Andreas
Meet Shaan & Gonzalo – The Force Behind Wild Banana Design
Hi, we're Shaan and Gonzalo, the husband-and-wife team behind Wild Banana Design. We aren't just homestead planners, we are also dedicated land regeneration consultants, homestead planners, citizen scientists, and educators on a mission to reconnect people with nature.
Through Wild Banana Design, we help clients transform their properties into thriving, self-sustaining ecosystems that produce healthy food and support biodiversity.
With extensive expertise in strategic planning, we navigate the complexities of water retention, soil building, biodiversity and sustainable management to create resilient landscapes. Our approach is rooted in practical, proven strategies that deliver long-term impact.
Shaan holds a Master’s degree in Architecture and a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) certification.
Gonzalo, also a Master’s graduate in Architecture, is a certified PDC practitioner, a Professional Water Cycle Restoration specialist, and a Regenerative Soil consultant.
Together, we bring over 40 years of experience in design and planning—blending science, strategy, and sustainability to help create landscapes that don’t just survive but thrive.