Skills for gardening, skills for life. Learn to design, inspired by nature.

You will learn:

• Ethics and principles of permaculture
• How to apply the principles in a garden and at home
• Observe and assess a site
• Applying a design process to a garden or project

Plus, a you’ll go on a site tour of an allotment plot designed with permaculture (including a forest garden). And we’ll watch some short films. I will also provide a delicious lunch made from fresh, local produce.

Space for up to 12 learners.

Full information: http://bit.do/derbys-intro

Email me with any questions.

Join us for 2 days of permaculture design theory and action.
This weekend introduces you to the basics of permaculture which is a complete design methodology that we can apply to every area of our lives in order to work towards fulfilling human needs with minimal enviromental impact.
In permaculture we look to the patterns and features in nature to design for a sustainable future.
This course will give you a comprehensive overview of how to apply pro-active, sustainable design techniques to your immediate environment – whether you live in a small apartment, a suburban home or a rural property
This course is designed to benefit everyone regardless of learning style and age.

Saturday 16 to Sunday 17 November
Introduction to Permaculture
With Trish Whitham and John Baker
Permaculture Association curriculum.
A wonderfully inspiring weekend in an idyllic location learning Permaculture basics – ethics, principles and design tools to re-imagine your life, your garden, farm, community or any project for sustainability, regeneration and abundance – it's not just about gardening! To book please email: [email protected]

This is a save the date for a one day Intro to Permaculture in Leeds. We have a great teaching team and will be covering all the essential information to give you a great overview of permaculture.

Full details coming shortly

What the course will be like

We work to create a supportive and collaborative space where we can discuss important issues and learn in a playful and effective way.

We provide well prepared sessions based on good evidence and our own experience of using permaculture in our homes, gardens and community projects. The course is lively, participatory and thought provoking. There is a mix of group work, individual reflection, videos, slide shows, practical active sessions and great food!

We will cover

* Ethics & principles
* Design tools & processes
* Examples of permaculture
* An observation exercise, practical exercise or walk
* An overview of the permaculture network and how to find out more.

What we will learn together

Through the exercises and examples you will see how we can rethink our homes, communities and lives to be more productive, less polluting and more life-affirming. By the end of the two days you will be able to explain permaculture to other people and have some tools to take away and use. For some people, the intro course is enough to start a lifetime journey of discovery and action!

What to bring

* Food to share. Please label the food and try to avoid lots of packaging.
* Project information. If you are working on a project, then bring along any photos, maps or drawings that will help others to understand it.
* Practical clothes for outdoors.
* Notebook, pens, books or magazines to share.

Get in touch

If you would like to make a booking or ask a question, do send us an email. Bookings are by email initially and we will then send you information about how to make a bank transfer for a deposit or the full amount. We look forward to meeting you!

What the course will be like

We work to create a supportive and collaborative space where we can discuss important issues and learn in a playful and effective way.

We provide well prepared sessions based on good evidence and our own experience of using permaculture in our homes, gardens and community projects. The course is lively, participatory and thought provoking. There is a mix of group work, individual reflection, videos, slide shows, practical active sessions and great food!

We will cover

* Ethics & principles
* Design tools & processes
* Examples of permaculture
* An observation exercise, practical exercise or walk
* An overview of the permaculture network and how to find out more.

What we will learn together

Through the exercises and examples you will see how we can rethink our homes, communities and lives to be more productive, less polluting and more life-affirming. By the end of the two days you will be able to explain permaculture to other people and have some tools to take away and use. For some people, the intro course is enough to start a lifetime journey of discovery and action!

What to bring

* Food to share. Please label the food and try to avoid lots of packaging.
* Project information. If you are working on a project, then bring along any photos, maps or drawings that will help others to understand it.
* Practical clothes for outdoors.
* Notebook, pens, books or magazines to share.

Get in touch

If you would like to make a booking or ask a question, do send us an email. Bookings are by email initially and we will then send you information about how to make a bank transfer for a deposit or the full amount. We look forward to meeting you!

SHORT BREAKS

Nourish your mind, body and soul by reconnecting with nature and yourself in the stunning settings of Suryalila, one of the most popular Yoga Retreat Centres in Southern Europe.

This all-inclusive experience combines permaculture classes, hands-on training in our gardens, two yoga sessions per day, a foraging walk in the Natural Park and relaxing treatments.

May is one of the most beautiful months in Andalucia, our gardens and olive groves are blooming and thriving. During your stay, you will get the chance to immerse yourself in the soothing embrace of Suryalila Yoga Retreat Centre while taking part in our project, learning how to grow your own organic food and get inspired by permaculture.

Permaculture is a design framework that mimics natural ecosystems to create sustainable ways of living. It is about taking time to observe and value the diversity of beneficial relationships between all living organisms and our inner landscape.

This experience will give you a deep insight into how to turn your back garden into a little wildlife haven, step into the world of permaculture or simply embrace a more sustainable lifestyle and a yoga practice.

This course is open to all levels of yoga experience, all ages, families, couples, friends and solo travellers.

The course includes:

- 4 nights accommodation in Suryalila’s beautifully decorated rooms
- Three gourmet organic vegetarian meals a day, unlimited tea, coffee and fruit
- Two yoga classes every day
- One treatment of choice: either Thai massage, deep-tissue massage, acupuncture or cupping.
- Tuition fees and teaching materials
- Use of all facilities including the salt water pool, sauna (on assigned days) and wi-fi.

For further information visit https://danyadara.com/permaculture-experiences/

LIMITED SPACES! Apply now!

How to do a Permaculture Design- Weekend Workshop

PRICE £120 (concessions are possible on request)

This workshops teaches you to think like a permaculture designer. There are certain basic skills to learn and a set of ecological principles that will help you get the most out of any project. Permaculture has it’s own tools, frameworks and techniques that have been developed, this will be your chance to start using them. Bring along your own project to have a go with- garden, house, land, business or community group? Learn how to create a more abundant and fruitful situation just by thinking differently and designing (planning) things so you know what, where and when you will be doing things.

If you have heard of Looby Macnamara's design web and you would like to learn how to use it- this course is for you!

The workshop will be a mixture of talks, lecture, discussions, video, slide presentation, activities, and drawing. We will be walking in nature and in a live permaculture project to demonstrate what we are learning…and make it easier to remember!

A 2 Day Practical Sustainability Skills Workshop, including how to apply Permaculture design to live well on a small piece of land and little money.

For the first time, Steve Golemboski Byrne from Lackan Cottage Farm, and Claire Templar from Tir na nOg in County Mayo are hosting a two-day weekend workshop to learn and experience first-hand how the principles of Permaculture design can support the development of a low-impact land-based project.

The fully immersive weekend will include:

Exploring the setup of a project, including essential knowledge and resilience for our 4 most basic needs: water, shelter, power and food.
The practical side of how things work, and the essential art and skill of developing a project on a small budget by using the resources around us, improvising and *diy*ing.
Topics covered will include rainwater harvesting and waste water management, introduction to natural building and earth plastering, introduction to sustainable energy production, and perennial food systems and no-dig gardening and feature the creative upcycling and recycling of materials…. And of course compost!
Introduction to Permaculture – the ethics, principles, design tools and processes, and key concepts which will support you to ‘permaculture’ your site or project and design your way to ecological abundance.
Cost:

The course costs £100 for 2 days which includes an abundance of hot drinks and snacks and a hot lunch on both days, using fresh ingredients from the garden.

Also included are course notes, and camping/parking space for anyone who wishes to stay over. (There are also other accommodation options – Birch Cottage and our Off Grid Horse Box)

Introduction to Permaculture (three evenings)

In this course spread over three Wednesday evenings, we will cover the ethics of permaculture, assessing and observing a site, designing on paper, and various films and activities to support your learning.