MISSION
We believe that true freedom comes to those who remove their support for the unsustainable systems keeping us sick, broke and dependent. We work with individuals and families who are taking responsibility for their existence and embracing a life in harmony with nature, rooted in community interdependence.
As the great Bill Mollison once said, "A revolution without gardens is futile." We cannot ignore a system upon which we depend. That’s why, at Building Your Homestead, we are committed to developing thriving, independent, and interdependent homesteads all over the world.
It’s time for a peaceful revolution disguised as homesteading.
Kevin Eidick
Designer and Co-Founder
Kevin is a professional Landscape Architect and co-founder of Building Your Homestead. With extensive experience in landscape design, land diagnosis, and construction, Kevin brings a holistic approach to every project. He is a proud member of both the Alberta Association of Landscape Architects and the Canadian Society of Landscape Architecture. Alongside his formal training, Kevin holds a Permaculture Design Certificate, blending modern landscape architecture with regenerative design principles to craft spaces that thrive in harmony with nature.
Takota Coen
Lead Mentor, Designer and Co-Founder
Takota is a dedicated permaculture educator, author, and co-founder of Building Your Homestead. He co-owns Coen Farm, an award-winning 250-acre permaculture farm that produces nutrient-dense pork, grass-fed beef, pastured eggs, forest garden berries, and herbal teas. As a second-generation organic farmer, Takota integrates traditional farming wisdom with modern regenerative practices. His qualifications include a Permaculture Design Certificate, a Holistic Management Certificate, and a Red Seal Journeyman Certificate in Carpentry, enabling him to create holistic and resilient systems that benefit both people and the planet.
Chris Kay
Mentor and Co-Founder
Chris is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Building Your Homestead. With a strong foundation in coaching and mentorship, Chris holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology and several National Coaching Certifications. He also holds a Permaculture Design Certificate. Chris's homestead property Kayos Farm, is his trial by fire learning opportunity where he is passionately designing and developing his family’s dream property in the picturesque Foothills of Alberta. Chris blends a diverse skill set to create thriving, resilient homesteads.
