Sacred Land Stewardship
School & Services
Transform your outdoor space into a natural oasis.
Our approach
We work in harmony with the natural elements and features of your land to optimize your outdoor space, while minimizing the need for maintenance.
Our practices aim to eliminate erosion, capture water, and build healthy soil, creating the conditions for plants, trees, and ecosystems to thrive.
Whether you want to transform a small yard, one acre, or one hundred acres, let us help you discover what is possible with a holistic and regenerative approach to land care.
Our services
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Land Assessment
Are you looking to restore or develop your space/yard/land in a holistic and sustainable way? Schedule a site visit for a general assessment of your space, expert consultation, flow analysis, and soil report.
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Water Management
Managing the flow of water through your space is critical for preserving the land and structures. Contouring and active rainwater harvesting will stabilize your land and your home. We help you minimize erosion and restore the ecosystem.
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Plant & Soil Restoration
The harsh conditions of the summer and winter seasons disrupt the biology and health of your soil. Seasonal application of soil conditioner and compost tea will optimize the health of your soil, plants, and trees.
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Regenerative Design & Installation
Our team finds elegant solutions to design challenges that strengthen the ecological and social fabric of place. Clients include homeowners, colleges, urban farms, non-profits, and municipalities.
Our Courses
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Permaculture Design Course
May - July 2025 Over six weekends.
Whether you’re a homeowner, gardener, farmer, or permaculture enthusiast, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create systems that capture and direct rainwater, enhance soil fertility, and promote ecological balance. -
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Sacred Stewardship Elemental Series
January - April 2025 (in person & virtual)
This is a four class series that will help you observe and relate with the elements in a symbiotic way. This series introduces the basics of regenerative design and permaculture principles. Classes will take place in-person on 2nd Sundays (and virtually on 2nd Mondays) in Jan., Feb., March, and April. Learn more. -
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Berms and Swales Workshop
February 3rd. 2025 1-4pm
Discover the transformative potential of berms and swales in this hands-on workshop designed to teach you how to work with nature’s patterns to regenerate land, conserve water, and build resilient landscapes. Learn More
Meet our team
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Robert Leal
Permaculture Designer/ Builder/ Land Steward
Robert holds a Permaculture Certification from The Sonoran Permaculture Guild. He is the founder and lead facilitator of the El Paso Permaculture Group and La Union Eco-Spirit Center.
While living in the high desert borderlands of La Union, NM / El Paso, TX and Juárez, MX, Robert lead Permaculture Design Courses, trainings and workshops. Through The El Paso Permaculture Group, Robert was able to provide support to his community with permaculture education, consulting, design and building.
Robert is dedicated to the development of bioregional soil, food, and resource production. He moved to Austin in 2020 and continues his regenerative work on private and public landscapes with Tierra Sagrada and Sun Kings. He is also a lead steward and educator at Festival Beach Food Forest in downtown Austin.
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Jenna Jasso
Project Manager / Permaculture Designer
Jenna’s fascination with the natural world began with countless days spent exploring her grandpa’s ranch as a child. She has a BA in Mechanical Engineering from UT Austin, and she found her inspiration when she discovered permaculture in 2011.
Jenna has since been dedicated to living in accordance with the land and providing opportunities for others to do the same. She helped initiate a global front yard garden movement known as Food is Free. Jenna is a co-founder and community coordinator at Festival Beach Food Forest, the first food forest on city parkland in Texas.
At Tierra Sagrada, Jenna integrates her engineering/design background with the language of the natural world to bring regenerative design into city culture and landscapes whenever possible.
