Presentations & Workshops
While maintaining a thriving urban homestead, Jules Dervaes takes the time to speak at conferences, universities, to citizen organizations, associations, and green and sustainable living festivals.
He has guest lectured at dozens of events nationally and internationally, including notable highlights such as 2009 Georgia Organics conference; 2003 and 2010 Eco-Farm Conference; "Greening Your House" workshop series presented by the City of Pasadena; Peter Sellar's Cultural Art Program, UCLA; John Thackara's Urban Planning workshop; and presentations in India and New Zealand.
Many of these events included his family on hand to field the large number of questions audiences had about the urban homesteading movement.
Why invite Jules Dervaes?
Proven Drawing Power
As the founder of the urban homesteading movement, Mr. Dervaes attracts large and enthusiastic audiences. There are many reasons for this, beginning with Mr. Dervaes’s tenure and reputation as the leader of the urban homestead movement. The recent difficult economic times and environmental crises have only underscored the importance and timeliness of his work and message.
Skilled and Knowledgeable Family Members
Urban homesteading is a family affair, and Mr. Dervaes brings his family with him when he gives special presentations. Audiences benefit greatly from having direct access to four experts in various fields of homesteading, from all aspects of organic gardening to food preparation and preservation, from natural barnyard animal care to beekeeping, and from homebrewing biodiesel to installing solar panels.
Also, the younger family members (in their 20s and 30s) appeal to a wider demographic. At conferences and workshops, the family’s information table is always surrounded by excited, interested questioners.
Incredible PR Network
Having been online since 1999 and blogging about urban homesteading since 2001, the Dervaes family and their Path to Freedom project have gained a large and loyal following. They post regularly on their blog, Facebook pages and Twitter, promoting the events in which they participate. In addition, traditional media outlets—both national and international—have covered their story widely.
Important Intangibles
Jules Dervaes and his family have earned tremendous credibility because they are really living—and defining by DOING—the urban homesteading lifestyle. They do not just talk about it or write about it. They show it. As a result, there is a palpable energy that people pick up, online and in their film or other media pieces, but especially in person. The family touches people in profound ways that are very real and that bring about significant change.
Unique Business Model
The reason Mr. Dervaes and his family are in such demand is that they have developed their homestead into a successful home business. For more than eight years, they have sold organic produce to restaurants and caterers, earning enough income to support their family’s personal expenses. Thus, their homestead is a real, working model, and people want to learn from someone who is actually doing it.
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List of Appearances
Since 2001, Jules Dervaes has maintained an active outreach work in the community, giving presentations and workshops that educate and inspire. A summary listing may be viewed on the Appearances page.
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Testimonials
Read a sampling of testimonials about Jules Dervaes's presentations and writings.
