About Earth Living Mastery
A life dedicated to walk as one with Earth Mother
Earth Living Mastery is dedicated to teaching a way of life deeply connected to nature and its cycles. Founded in 1993, weā€™ve spent decades guiding people across Europe to reconnect with the Earth and discover a balanced, harmonious relationship with the natural world. Today, weā€™re thrilled to bring our work to a new home in New Zealand, where we offer in-person classes amidst some of the worldā€™s most pristine landscapes, as well as online programs accessible worldwide.
Our mission is to help people reconnect with the wisdom of nature, live in tune with its rhythms, and recognize their role as stewards of the Earth. We believe that, by deepening our relationship with nature, each of us can find purpose, balance, and peace. Earth Living Mastery is about much more than skills; itā€™s about embracing a way of life that respects and nurtures the Earth and all living things.
Juergen Gerzabek in media (from left to right): RTL - Television, ORF - Television and a newspaper stating the founding date of the school. We have countless of articles from newspapers and magazines that you can see in the testimonial section.
JĆ¼rgen Gerzabek ā€“ A Lifelong Journey with Nature
JĆ¼rgen Gerzabekā€™s deep bond with the natural world began in early childhood. Drawn to the forests and fields around him, he spent countless hours outdoors, quietly listening, observing, and learning the language of the Earth. This early connection grew into a lifelong path.
Over the past three decades, JĆ¼rgen has walked the wilderness trail not only as a student of nature, but as a dedicated practitioner and teacher. A defining influence on his journey was his long-standing mentorship with Tom Brown Jr., world-renowned tracker, survival expert, and student of the Apache elder Stalking Wolf. Over 30 years of study, immersion, and countless classes in the U.S. and Canada, JĆ¼rgen absorbed the profound teachings of this lineageā€”teachings rooted in survival, awareness, and spiritual connection.
One of the most formative chapters in his life was the time he spent living in a self-built cabin deep in the forest, where he experienced firsthand the simplicity, challenge, and beauty of living fully with the land.
Today, through Earth Living Mastery, JĆ¼rgen shares this wisdom with people around the world. His teaching invites others not just to surviveā€”but to remember how to live in harmony with the Earth, with themselves, and with the deeper rhythm that connects all life.
Jurgen Gerzabek, founder of Earth Living Master from left to right: Early teenager years in the woods, meeting Cody Lundin on the wilderness gathering, learning flax weaving from Maori Elder
Franziska Gerzabek ā€“ Bringing Wisdom and Balance
Since 1999, Franziska Gerzabek has been a vital part of Earth Living Mastery, offering her expertise in herbal medicine, wild foods, traditional crafts, and womenā€™s teachings. A certified herbalist and experienced nature educator, Franziska provides insights that help people form a deeper, more respectful bond with the natural world.
Franziska Gerzabek teaching a herbal class in Italy
The Next Generation ā€“ Laura, Theresa, and Karina
Our daughters, Laura, Theresa, and Karina, are an important part of our journey, growing up with the values of Earth Living Mastery. Through their curiosity and love of nature, they embody the spirit of living in harmony with the land and remind us all that nature is both teacher and guide.
From left to right: Theresa, Juergen, Laura,
Franziska and Karina with Johannes
More from our journey
Scouttraining with Tom Brown, jr. - Pine Barrens NJ
Learning from a Thai Trapping Master
Meeting Master Teachers on the Rabbit Stick Festival in Idaho
Join Us to Rediscover a Life in Balance
Whether you join us for in-person classes in New Zealand or through our worldwide online offerings, Earth Living Mastery provides the space and tools to reconnect with nature and discover a life filled with purpose and peace. Our programs teach more than skills; they nurture a sense of belonging to the Earth, a renewed outlook on life, and a deep appreciation for the wisdom all around us. Join us and find what it means to truly live in harmony with the natural world.
