London Drove

London Drove

London Drove is a future sustainable community from Verbena Projects LLC, envisioned for Northern California’s Colusa County region. It brings together hempcrete architecture, clean energy, closed-loop water systems, and contemplative spaces to create a calm, resilient place to live.

This site is a living concept board for the project. As planning, partnerships, and material research evolve, London Drove will grow into a fully realized community— grounded in love for the Earth and care for the people who call it home.

Living in Harmony with the Land

London Drove is a next-generation eco-community designed by Verbena Projects LLC. Rooted in Northern California’s Colusa County region, our mission is to reimagine sustainable, regenerative living through innovative housing, clean energy systems, closed-loop water strategies, and homes made with hempcrete and other carbon-sequestering materials.

Every decision starts with a simple question: how can this place help heal the land, support the people who live here, and remain beautiful and resilient for decades to come?

Future-Ready Homes

London Drove will feature a mix of resilient, low-energy homes crafted for a hotter, drier, more unpredictable climate—without sacrificing comfort or beauty.

Monolithic Domes (Airform Structures)

  • Fire-resistant shells designed for extreme conditions
  • Stable indoor temperatures with minimal energy use
  • Organic forms that sit gently on the land

ICF Homes (Insulated Concrete Forms)

  • High thermal performance for year-round comfort
  • Sound-dampening and storm-resilient envelopes
  • Durable construction with a long service life

3D-Printed Hempcrete Homes

  • Low-carbon, bio-based wall systems
  • Rapid construction with expressive, natural forms
  • Materials that help sequester carbon over time

Materials for hemp-based construction are sourced and developed through Verbena Hemp Company, the industrial hemp & hempcrete R&D division of Verbena Projects LLC.

Sustainability Features

London Drove is conceived as a living system—where water, energy, materials, and ecology are woven together into a single, resilient whole.

Hempcrete primary structures Passive solar orientation Solar + wind hybrid microgrid Rainwater harvesting Graywater reuse & heating HRV / ERV fresh-air systems Geothermal exchange systems Green roofs & living walls On-site hempcrete fabrication (Verbena Hemp Company) Native landscaping & pollinator corridors

Community Life

London Drove is as much about how people live together as it is about buildings and infrastructure.

Shared food and herb gardens Tree-lined walking paths & quiet loops Integrated Sit Space meditation rooms Makerspaces for hemp-based products & crafts Wellness gatherings & seasonal community events Regenerative agriculture workshops & training

Part of the Verbena Ecosystem

London Drove is a flagship project of Verbena Projects LLC, the umbrella organization for sustainable development, hemp innovation, agrivoltaics, and wellness spaces. Together, these initiatives form a connected ecosystem:

Verbena Projects Integrated sustainable development studio
Verbena Hemp Company Industrial hemp & hempcrete R&D
Crockettsburg Alternative living in arid climates
Sit Space Meditation rooms & wellness architecture

Timeline & Status

  • London Drove is currently in an early concept and planning phase.
  • Site studies, ecological mapping, and material research are underway.
  • Partnerships with Verbena Hemp Company and other collaborators are in development.
  • Full architectural reveals and purchasing information will be shared in future phases.

Contact

Interested in updates, partnerships, land studies, or early involvement? Reach out to the London Drove team.

You can email us directly at info@londondrove.com or send a note using the form below.