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Who We Are

Bridget O’Brien and Dr Charlie Brennan's life's work revolves around how to best cultivate our relationships with all of life. They play, explore, experiment and create, in both their professional and personal lives. Always asking, what is the nature of all our relationships? How can these be made vital, healthy, respectful and joyful?

As individuals, a couple and as Garden Juju Collective, they find great pleasure and satisfaction in the magic of life; the ‘Juju’ that can be found in old trees, wild landscapes, fresh vital food, beautiful gardens, vibrant and regenerating places, and most importantly, in lives well-lived.  

Along with friends, family, colleagues and staff, Bridget and Charlie are part of the global network of tens of millions of people choosing to find ways to live their best lives that are resilient, sustainable and regenerative.

What We Do

Designing lifestyles by cultivating (or radically redesigning) our relationships with selves, community, practices and living places.

Bridget & Dr. Charlie's professional repertoire of practice comes from decades of consulting, designing and installing projects in different places, cultures, climates and landscapes for a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, landowners, organizations and businesses. Traveling widely, always curious, innovating and learning, they weave techniques and approaches, finding solutions to the significant challenges facing people, communities and our living planet.

Garden Juju Collective offers a range of services and products for people, businesses and organisations in the often difficult process of change/adaptation towards their desired goals. Available are in-person and online courses, mentoring and support, project design and implementation, Adapt design tool and services, and Garden Juju merch.

Through deep immersion in projects, as well as teaching and carrying out research, they are dedicated to finding ways to ‘design - heal - grow’ each other, as well as communities, landscapes and places. 

Design & Mentoring Services

With understanding of good design practice and with skilled support - the world of your dreams is possible!

Garden Juju Collective offers a range of design and mentoring support services for individuals, communities, businesses and organisations. Our overall approach is to blend inspiration, imagination and ideals with skills, project design, and an ethos of ‘making it happen’, providing you with realistic implementation strategies. 

We use a range of design approaches and techniques, including our own Adapt design tool. Charlie and Bridget combine research, a variety of approaches and practical experience to collectively design to meet challenges and reveal opportunities. This can be in-person or online and can be a one-off event or an on-going process.

We have experience in supporting co-design processes in community situations with emphasis on empowering all voices and needs. We are here to help you with farming, gardens, conservation, food production, enjoyment, health, lifestyle, and more.

"Charlie & Garden Juju Collective were asked to consult and contract to help incubate our Oakhill project both on site and in terms of community co-design. They have done this, and more, with energy, skills and commitment."
Nick & the Sustain Team
Oakhill Food Justice Farm
Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung Country
Preston, Melbourne, Australia
 
"Working with Bridget, Charlie, and Bede on developing a food forest in SW Detroit has been nothing short of inspiring. This team has been sharing their decades of experience in a way that’s digestible, tailored for the timing + specifics of my project, and where I feel so valued as their client. I can feel their excitement and compassion around transforming this modern world into one that’s more balanced, natural, and just. Thank you for being professionals and friends."
Alex Kwon, Executive Director of Graft Living
Cesar Chavez Community Garden
Anishnabeg Country, Detroit, MI, USA
"Thank you Bridget and team! What a way to pull through and get all this work done just in time for the weather change. Everyone was friendly and efficient with their work. The plan you wrote up was wonderfully written and beautifully presented! We have been impressed with your thorough planning with us."
Angelica & Ian
Anishnabeg Country, Chelsea, MI, USA
 
"Charlie, Bridget, Bede, Raffe, Becky and team have done a magnificent job completely renovating and reimagining this property after it had been neglected for 40 years. It is my rainforest sanctuary."
Property Owner, Gondwana Farm
Gumbaynggirr Country, Australia
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Courses & Workshops

Inspired, practical, collective, up-skilling and multi-disciplinary; empowering you for change in the real world.  

Our online and in-person workshops are based on a wealth of practical experience as well as many years of research, teaching, and facilitation. Participants can expect to be challenged and supported through a range of modes of learning. 

We believe that skills and practices are inextricably enfolded with ideas and values. Based on this learning is experiential, reflective, practical and transformative. 

Garden Juju Collective’s teachings weave together design, community engagement, food justice, permaculture, conservation, rewilding, regeneration, sustainability, ecopsychology and a deep respect for Indigenous land and culture.

Our approach to teaching is intimate, active, and innovative. Join us to continue on your path to enhancing your lifestyle and &/or your family, community and living place.

"There are not enough words to fully capture the validation, connection, nostalgic emotions and beautiful conversations that were shared at the Gateway Farm/Garden Juju Ecopsychology Convergence weekend. Charlie, Bridget and their team sure know how to host a group of people and make them feel welcome, cared for and honored. I absolutely loved spending the day at the farm, with plenty of spaciousness and time to connect deeply with myself, fellow participants and the sanctuary that they've created. I walked away with a deeper appreciation, understanding, and further wonder for nature and the natural world that I already appreciated so much."
Margaux Forster
Marketing & Brand Relationship Coordinator
Reset Brain and Body
Plymouth, MI, USA

 

"This workshop was powerful. I wasn't expecting this. Suddenly whole layers of relationships with the world have been revealed. I knew they were there before but kind of didn't see them. This will take me a while to process."
Deana
Workshop Participant, QLD, AUS

 

"This has given me tools and language for the grief and loss I have long felt about the destruction of our living world. In a way it's validating. I came away from the presentation with good ideas about some small actions I can take next."
Workshop Participant, USA
"I had no idea how truly enriching and encompassing this workshop would be - how deep it would go into exploring the self, our values and core needs. I thought permaculture was mostly rooted in sustainable, regenerative food systems, but it was really expansive to learn how these values can be applied to every aspect of our lives."
Shelby
Workshop Participant, USA

 

"The group leader for this workshop created an unmatched environment for learning and storytelling. The way they are able to connect land, mind, body and spirit is a practice I will be carrying now and through my life. Thank you!"
Workshop Participant, UK

 

"This workshop challenged me to think about systems issues and the way in which I and my community can make positive change toward land stewardship and regenerative, healthy ecosystems and societies. The instructors have been a wealth of knowledge, and clearly know what they are doing. It was a joy!"
Workshop Participant, AUS
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Adapt - an amazing tool for positive, conscious change

We have created and published a powerful design and decision-making tool – Adapt. If you really want change in any aspect of your life, then order your card deck, poster, online course or facilitated sessions today - and let’s play!




People have used the Adapt tool kit to redesign any and all aspects of their lives from gardens, to careers, to relationships and more - in real-life situations. If you, your family, business, organisation or community want change, then Adapt can help you ask the questions (those you’ve brushed aside or haven’t thought of) and guide you through the creative process, leading to real action steps and results.

The aim of Adapt design is to support sustainability, regeneration and healing. After years of research, consulting, and beta testing, we published the Adapt Design Tool in 2021. It is currently being used in 15 countries by a wide range of people, community workers, teachers, designers, permaculture practitioners, counselors, university lecturers and more.

Adapt will help you harness your creative design potential to bring you new insights, approaches and meaningful change to you, your relationship, family, community, business, organisation and/or living places.

To purchase Adapt products visit our online stores - OPENING SOON - links below. Online facilitators course, merch, and more coming soon!

For now, you can purchase through Permaculture Principles' AUS Store for the Adapt Design Tool and 'Creative Process' Poster and Permaculture Principles' US Store for the Adapt Design Tool.

 

 

 

 

AUS Store: Shipping to Asia, Europe, Oceania, UK
USA Store: Shipping to North and South America
"Adapt is a mentor in a box!"
Claire Maitre
 
"Adapt game can certainly be used as a therapeutic tool for clients in these difficult and challenging times. Adapt surprised and intrigued me as a soulcraft tool for change. The process of defining a central question to reflect or challenge our deepest desire for change takes each player through clarification of intent, values and ethical evaluation. Finally a clear path and vision for change emerges."
MH Dalila-Boyle
Trans Personal Psychotherapist
Red Van, Lewes, UK & Portugal

 

"Adapt is a joyful tool for serious play to activate your collective intelligence in an ever-expanding spiral of creative surprise!"
Chad Monfreda Phd

 

"By the end of a game of Adapt you have actionable outcomes to move forward with."
Brian M Truskowski

 

"Adapt is so applicable and innovative, that any group of people can use the game to amplify ideas into action."
Hilary Nichols

 

"I always wished for a game like this! You can use it to generate ideas and come up with solutions."
Joet Reoma

 

"The Adapt Game has been a great resource for me in strategizing both large and small projects. It is a wonderful way to introduce people to permaculture principles and their practical applications in life. The game is both creative and dynamic. I love sharing Adapt so that even more people can produce well-thought-out plans for collaboration."
Hannah Apricot Eckberg
Co-founder, Abundant Earth Foundation and Permaculture Magazine, North America

 

"Adapt is definitely a way to make problem solving more fun!"
Beth Celeste-Eitzen
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Gateway Farm Hub

Plymouth, Michigan

One of our biggest projects to date. It’s an ambitious and abundant project - and a great showcase for Garden Juju Collective’s range of  work.

In just 13 acres, this peri-urban farm, 30 mins from Detroit, is innovating and weaving together USDA certified organic, nutrient-dense food, regenerative farming, re-wilding, conservation, education, events, sanctuary, and hope for the future.

We’re using a permaculture-inspired design to demonstrate that sustainable farming is not just possible but is beautiful, economically viable and is engaging the diverse communities in this part of SE Michigan.

This farm business employs a team of skilled, dedicated and highly energetic staff, as well collaborating with significant partner organisations. 

At the end of the day, perhaps our greatest joy is harvesting from our perennial food forest and production fields, foraging from the collection of over 200 human edible crops, seeing people enjoying the benefits of eating healthy produce and the place itself thriving with life.

Learn more about Gateway Farm
"Simply the best! My go to for farm fresh produce!"
Narcisa Gavrila
 
"I love this local farm, run by fantastic people. I have shopped here - their farm stand has incredible produce and specialty products; attended farm to table dinner events - just magical evenings; and hosted events here - with generous help in planning from the Gateway team and a truly special environment. I feel so fortunate to have this little farm down the road doing such big things."
Kerry Biskelonis
Founder, Clinical Director & Therapist
Reset Brain and Body
Plymouth, MI, USA

 

"Amazing products and produce. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and a pleasure to do business with. I love how they run the farm and treat the land they have. A true inspiration. If you want the best quality food and support local businesses, then shop here. I can't say enough good about this farm."
Britnay Nelson
"Our visit to Gateway was so special. Everything about the farm-the people, gardens, produce, vendors. The variety and quality of your farm is first rate and I will return and bring more friends!"
Lisa
 
"What a marvelous tour at Gateway we had led by Dr. Charlie Brennan. Regenerative farming and restoring the land were highlighted! Now, if we could have all farms managed this way!!! It's marvelous the way a driving range could be restored to produce organic food! They have many programs so people can be educated as to the production of our food. I can't wait to visit again."
Nanette Glencer

 

"Delicious, fresh, organic produce that far surpasses that from the grocery store. We usually stop by a couple times a week. Love supporting regenerative, local agriculture!"
Ruth Fong

 

"Everything was incredible!!!! We will be back!!! Thank you so much!!!"
Zach
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Upcoming Events 

Check our Garden Juju Collective calendar (coming soon) for our latest online and in-person events.

Washtenaw County Conservation District's 77th Annual Celebration

Bridget will give the Keynote Presentation, "Regeneration through Permaculture, Rewilding & Community Engagement", at the Washtenaw County Conservation District's 77th Annual Celebration, held at Cobblestone Farm in Ann Arbor, MI, USA. There will be dinner provided by Harvest Kitchen, along with music, mingling, and merriment!

Find out more & RSVP

Gratitude

With deepest thanks to the people and places that support us, our team, contractors, clients and loved ones. Here’s to the great global network of people who live positive, engaged, exploratory and ecologically conscious lives.

We acknowledge the Gumbaynggirr, Woiwurrung, Boonwurrung, Lakota, Ho-Chuck, Ojibwe, and Anishnabeg Nations whose lands we are most often living and working on and whose cultures inspire and influence us.

We pay respect to Elders and Teachers past, present and future, and to all First Nations Peoples around the world.

We respectfully ask to be guided by the Spirits of the Places in which we walk, work and live.