A workshop to design your ultimate, Water-wise yard!
Have you ever dreamed of transforming your backyard into a lush retreat—where vibrant flowers bloom, pollinators and birds thrive, and a cozy patio with a fire pit invites you and your loved ones to come together and celebrate life’s beautiful moments?
With our 4-day hands-on workshop, you’ll learn exactly how to bring that vision to life!
- Create Your Dream Garden Plan – With expert guidance, you’ll design a personalized layout that balances beauty, function, and sustainability.
- Master Water-Smart Landscaping – Discover how to collect and use rainwater efficiently while saving on your water bills with xeric, drought-tolerant plants.
- Confidently Choose the Right Plants – Learn which plants will thrive in your space, ensuring year-round color, low maintenance, and ecological benefits.
This exclusive workshop, designed specifically for Durango and the surrounding area, is built on years of experience in sustainable landscaping. Join us and take the first step toward making your dream garden a reality!
LOCATION
The Wells Group: 1130 Main AveDurango, CO 81301
Zoom available for all theory sessions (Recordings available for 30 days after the course)
DATES
Theory Sessions (at The Wells Group– in-person or Zoom)
May 9 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM)
May 10 (10:00 AM – 1:30 PM)
May 16 (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Final Presentations & In-Person Meeting at The Wells Group
May 17 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
PRICE
$350
$400 for a household (Bring your partner & save!)
+you will get a 15% discount for Columbine consultation on site and 20% off at Durango Nursery & Supply for the season!
Meet your Instructors:
Natali Ittenberg, a landscape designer, architect, and rainwater harvesting expert dedicated to creating thriving, sustainable landscapes. For three years, I worked with Columbine Landscapes, designing and installing high-desert gardens where my clients can find their own space for joy and rest. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with homeowners across a wide range of properties and unique landscapes. Yet, one common goal consistently stands out—a desire for lush, blooming gardens that require minimal water. With smart plant selection and water management, thriving, resilient landscapes it is absolutely possible to achieve stunning, resilient landscapes that thrive while conserving water. I’m excited to help you transform your yard into a thriving high-desert oasis.
Eva Montane has been working with plants and landscapes for a couple decades and continues to be passionate about sharing what she’s learned about how to nurture nature at home for greater enjoyment, happiness and well being. She served as VP for the local chapter of the Colorado Native Plant Society for 3 years, guided wildflower walks for the Crested Butte Wildflower Festival for 12 years, earned a Permaculture Design Certificate in 2002, Landscape Design Certificate in 2011, Water Harvesting Practitioner Certification in 2019, and has been operating Columbine Landscapes Co since 2015 in Durango where she has resided since 2005. Eva is a garden writer and speaker and loves to highlight simple rain harvesting methods for climate resiliency that can be readily implemented by her audience.