Buddying Guide for Context Development

Welcome to your regenerative pairing journey! You’ve been matched with a buddy—someone
to walk alongside you as you explore and shape the context for your land and future
regenerative system.

 What’s the Role of a Buddy?

Your buddy is a:
Sounding board – someone to share your thoughts and reflections with
Mirror – oering insights, questions, or gentle challenges to deepen your clarity
Witness – present to the process as it unfolds, without the need to fix or advise
Co-dreamer – sparking new ideas, holding space for possibilities
 Suggested Journey (Over ~10 months)

1. SEEDING (Month 1)

Goal: Get to know each other & set intentions
Schedule a 1-hour Zoom, phone call or in-person chat
Share your backgrounds, values, and connection to the land
Discuss what kind of support you’d appreciate from each other

2. ROOTING (Months 2-4)

Goal: Begin the context development process
Land owners working through context-setting exercises
Aim for fortnightly check-ins (Zoom, call, in-person visit or email update)
Buddy listens, asks reflective questions, and helps clarify ideas
Tips:
Keep a shared Google Doc, voice notes, or journal to track evolving thoughts
Don’t rush—allow for questions to sit and deepen

3. COMPOSTING (Months 4-6)

Goal: Reflect, share, and deepen
Land owner shares early drafts, visual maps, or audio reflections
Buddy oers observations, encouragement, and thoughtful feedbackDiscuss emerging themes, patterns, or surprises
Optional Activity: Try a “Walk and Talk” if you can meet on the land—some of the richest
insights come while walking together.

4. SPROUTING (Months 7–10)

Goal: Begin shaping the final context
Land owner starts pulling the pieces together into a context summary document
Buddy helps review and reflect—“Does this feel true? Complete? Alive?”
Closing Conversation:
What have we learned through this process?
How have our perspectives shifted or grown?
How might we continue to support each other beyond this?

 Rhythms & Reminders
Check-in Rhythm: Every 2 weeks (or as needed)
Communication Style: Choose what works—Zoom, phone, voice notes, walks
Keep it Light: Don’t aim for perfection—just presence
Be Real: This is about connection, not performance
Stay Curious: Let your questions lead, not your answers