Greening the desert, regenerating ourselves

Two week PDC to be held in the stunning karst landscape of the Los Molinos del Rio Aguas valley, near the town of Sorbas, Almeria in southeast Spain. Los Molinos is an entirely off-grid village: water is sourced from an ancient irrigation system and pumped using a hydraulic ram pump; electricity is generated through solar panels. This setup offers a serene and responsible lifestyle independent of government utilities. During the PDC, participants will have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of how we harvest water, regenerate soil, plant trees and grow vegetables in a desert environment following Permaculture principles. During the course, we will also address aspects of social Permaculture, where we will focus on self-care, community living, equitable participation, and effective decision-making models.