Dates and times
More info
http://www.verdenergia.org/workshops-and-courses/
Cost
US$1200/bed or US$1000 to camp, meals included
Course summary

Intensive 3 week immersion PDC - following standard curriculum and Bill Mollison’s Designer’s Manual, hands-on and classroom, sustainable and regenerative practices, design theory, and practise design consultation on a professional level.

Course covers agricultural, social/political facets of Permaculture.
- Composting, plant propagation, swale digging, land restoration and reforestation, hands-on practical design skills; map-making, land assessment and consultation,
- alternative economies, community mobilization, activism and strategies for an Alternative Nation.
- Overview of biodynamic farming principles and practices will also be covered.

Verdenergia has areas at differing stages of reforestation so you can see before and after of Permaculture design, put newfound skills to work, whether beginner looking for an in-depth introduction to Permaculture, or intermediate practitioner finetuning design and system knowledge with a hands-on design project.

Full use of VerdEnergia’s gorgeous grounds (beautiful vistas, swimming holes, jungle trails and a few humble waterfalls), living in open-air dormitories or private rooms, enjoying the yoga/dance studio, library and spring-fed swimming pool, 3 delicious veggie meals a day.

Includes excursion to Mastatal Permaculture Project and Iguana Chocolate, Cacao farm.

Marc Tobin, Douwe Wielstra, Sara Czarniecki AND Joshua Hughes (Guest Lecturer)
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Course type
Permaculture Design Course
Engagement style
Face to face

Course contact email
Contact name
Amanda Wilson

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