Our mission is to provide and promote experiential learning opportunities that nurture people, planet and spirit. Our vision is for resilient and connected communities.

Our name ‘Toru’ (three) connects us to:

• the three permaculture priciples of people care, earth care, fair share

• the threefold teaching style of engaging hands, heart and head

For Toru ‘education’ is…

1. An individual life long learning journey that is supported by an intergenerational community or network that fosters a sense of connectedness.

2. A community of practice where one learns useful skills that empower and lead to meaningful work and contribution.

3. A place of support, creativity, and inspiration for life’s core questions, providing a scaffolding for anyone in a phase of transition who might be living with the question of ‘what’s next?’ and more importantly ‘what matters to me?’ and ‘what’s my task?’

As an organisation Toru Education is a charitable trust with a geographical focus on Kāpiti, Te Whanganui-a-Tara -Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Wairarapa.

Since its inception in 2016 Toru has been a legal container for a variety of courses and experiences around permaculture and sustainable living.

As an organisation we aim to be truly sustainable, evolving in an organic manner. “No synthetic fertilizer - only compost!”

The founding intention is described in here

Founding Trustees Gary Williams, Doris Zuur and Lucy Carver (left to right) signing the Toru Deed on the 29th September 2016.

Former Trustees Gary Williams (2018-2020), Keith Townsend (2018-2022) and current trustees Hella Coenen, Doris Zuur, Emma Matthews - Dec 2018

The Toru Newsletters bring you the updated info about courses and events.