"I have known Matt for several years both through working together at a sub tropical Permaculture project and in a learning context where I acted as Tutor for Matt during the first year of his Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design. I am inspired by Matt's deep dedication and passion for this field; he has spent many years tirelessly devoted to travelling, learning, practicing and educating in various aspects of Permaculture Design, Natural Building and Community Building work. Matt carries a strong sense of integrity, and I am sure his deep care and commitment will serve him well in his work serving others through the creation of intelligent and integrated systems."
Richard Perkins, UK - Founder of Ridgedale Permaculture Project 
“The world will surely benefit from your skills, vision and enthusiastic brilliance. I'm eternally grateful for your contribution to our visioning process. You galvanized our group around a whole new level of possibilities. You bring a balance of diverse expertise that helped us expand and realize our objectives. Thank you for openly sharing your heartfelt friendship and professional talents. Blessings on all you do.”
Hajjar Gibran, USA - Founder of the Gibran Centre at Miracle Springs and Author of the Return of the Prophet |
“In 2017, Matt, founder of Holistic Progressions, came to our primary / secondary school to design an outdoor classroom / theatre for us in our gardens.
We commissioned him to design a large, airy, iron dome, which would eventually be clad in creeping, flowering plants, creating an enticing shaded area for performance, reading and other learning. Matt's sensitivity to the needs of our pupils and our environment was immediately evident. He understood that we needed an outdoor space that was elegant and natural, one that would weather well, and one that would feel magical to children and young people. He drew up plans and then carried them out with his team of metalworkers, working to a high specification of workmanship. Five years later, the dome-theatre elicits admiration from visitors to the school and even passers-by. It is both strong and very airy, consisting of beautifully ageing iron and a range of lovely flowering creepers. Being under or near the dome is very inspiring: it has become much more than the sum of its parts, providing our children and young adults with lovely daily opportunities to read, perform or just sit and reflect. It is my own favourite place in school - both useful and full of natural beauty." Audrey Reeder, Headteacher, The Olive Tree School, Spain |
"Matt is an incredibly positive, motivated and practical person, full of energy, knowledge and skills. When designing or making decisions he perfectly balances logic and intuition."
OmSunisa Jamwiset, Thailand - Founder of Gaia School Asia and representative of the Global Ecovillage Network for Oceania and Asia |
“Matt Prosser brings deep insight and a creative force in everything he does. Whether it was during his time in Thailand, India or England, Matt consistently has one eye on improving the physical world around him, and one eye on helping those around him to grow, empowering them to make positive change. I feel blessed to have worked with him on a number of projects throughout the years and look forward to the next.”
Christian Shearer, USA - Founder of the Panya Project |
"I feel incredibly fortunate to call Matt Prosser a friend and mentor. As a facilitator and as a designer, Matt expresses his passions with a unique talent and patient enthusiasm. Matt's ability to inspire comes from a genuine desire to see everyone excel to their highest potential in life. His influence on my life cannot be overstated"
Theron Beaudreau, USA - Permaculture Mentor with Gaia University |
“We are grateful to Holistic Progression Designs for their wisdom and support in the creation of a natural area in the Mediterranean. Future generations will be able to enjoy a spectacular place full of charm and diversity. This is thanks to the good practices taught by Matt and Marta that, based on the philosophy of Permaculture, make everyone feel part of Nature."
Maite Garcia and ENOC Team, Spain - Espai Natural d’Oci i Cultura |
"When we moved into our house the garden was a concreted mess of holly bushes and over grown roses. We wanted to clear it and make a garden that our two young children could play in, explore and grow up with. Matt came to our house and spent the day walking around the garden, sketching ideas, talking to us about what we wanted until we had a plan we all agreed on. The ideas he came up with were imaginative. He used materials we felt comfortable with, ones that were tactile and safe for the children, but also natural and recycled. This was important to us. He also used techniques from his previous Permaculture projects that produced quick, effective and uniquely beautiful features in our garden."
James Hendry, UK - Support Governance and Projects Manager |
"Thank you Mr Matt, you gave me a new experience and changed my mind set for plantation using Permaculture. The garden you designed and made was friendly. You made our prisoners enjoy, they are happy and I am glad too because they have a new activity when they are still punishment. I want to make more plantation in the rutan using the things we have learned from you."
Nimrot Sihotang, Indonesia - Head of security Batam Prison. |
"As a designer, Matt is efficient, well organized and realistic. He is grounded and focused, his friendly attitude and supportive energy helped me actualize my dream. He got my project moving and I gained so much clarity, which I was craving for. He uplifted me incredibly and so naturally. The process was full of fun, creativity and productivity. The experience of working with Holistic Progression Designs gave me a significant feeling of being empowered. Matt's extreme sensitivity to my needs and desires is the reason I have exactly what I want."
Sertaç Akçay, Turkey - Founder and Director of Alisler Yurdu |
