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Dates and times
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More info
We can pick up from the train or bus station on the arrival and departure days if needed.
Cost
The course fee is on a sliding scale to suit different economies in the world – it’s up to you which one you choose:
fair: 750€; regular: 850€; supportive 950€
Early bird price: 700€ when booking before 8th of March 2024
We ask for a 400€ deposit (per person) to confirm your booking. The rest can be paid on arrival in cash.
The price includes:
- all the learning activities,
- camping in your own tent or in a van,
- 3 good meals a day plus drinks
- pick up from the bus or train station, if needed on the arrival and departure days
- solar showers and compost toilets
- electricity and wifi
- access to the natural swimming pool
If you choose to stay in one of our accommodation options, you will need to pay a little extra. The prices of these are listed on the webpage and they include the whole stay.
Course summary

Full Permaculture Design Course with certificate. The course follows the PDC curriculum as set out by the UK Permaculture Association, and covers a wide range of subjects including self care, sustainable lifestyles, resilient food production, soil regeneration, appropiate technology, natural building, ecological landscape design, among others. Participants will also do a final design to consolidate and practice what they have learnt during the course.The course will take place on the Quinta Kania farm, above the spectacular Mondego valley, in Central Portugal, where the hosts, Kasia and Franz live and breathe permaculture. There will also be a trip to another local permaculture project.Theory blends with practical classes, and you will be able to see and experience for yourselves the many ways permaculture has been applied on the farm. You can check out the Quinta Kania website which showcases some of these, using the link below. One of the aspects that sets this course apart is the diversity of the teachers´backgrounds and teaching styles, that lends itself to a more enriching experience. This PDC is supported and certified by the Southeastern Spanish Permaculture Network (REPESEI).

Certified teacher
Jackson Knights; Kasia Szymura; Franz Wiedmann
Apprentice teachers
No apprentice teacher places available on this course
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Course type
Permaculture Design Course
Engagement style
Face to face

Postal address of venue

Quinta Kania
3420-149 Vila do Mato
Portugal

Course contact email
Contact name
Kasia Szymura
Contact telephone number
00351 966 498 443

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