Alex Perrotti

Alex Perrotti was born and raised in Berkeley, CA where he currently lives. When he was 18, he bought a sailboat at an auction and spent a year fixing it up before setting sail on a 5 year circumnavigation of the globe. The sailing odyssey was as much a voyage of self discovery and a rite of passage as it was a means to explore areas of the world seldom seem by outsiders. Over the years of traveling, Alex became adept at navigating through unfamiliar waters and managing crisis situations during foul weather. He has worked a sailing instructor and delivery captain for the past 4 years and holds a 50 ton commercial captains license as well as instructor certification for ASA and US sail courses to the Coastal Passage Making level.

Alex is also a passionate permaculturalist who has had the opportunity to design and implement (with the help of numerous volunteers) several collaborative garden installations. Alex has worked with his neighbors on all sides to create a shared garden space that provides food, beauty and community. On any given day you will find him fiddling the grey water systems, tending to the bees and chickens and growing as much food as he can!

Twice monthly, Alex facilitates workshops at the nearby Solano State Prison with the Alternatives to Violence Project. These are three day experiential trainings in community building, communication skills and conflict resolution. The workshops, done with 20 inmate participants and a facilitation team, are mind blowing and heart opening testimony to our potential for transformation and love.