Register ASAP, this course fills quickly.

An intensive twelve day course covering the curriculum recognised by the International Permaculture Research Institute, plus much more including:

-an introduction into Holistic management (Allan Savory)

-the latest on nutrition (Weston A. Price Foundation and epigenetics)

-the Pattern Language work of Christopher Alexander

-the entrepreneurial approach of Joel Salatin and others

-the latest in the world-wide movement of developing cooperatives and reclaiming our commons

You will receive a  solid practical foundation in the permaculture design process  including:

-the confidence to start designing straight away

-a strong framework to continue improving your knowledge and skill base

-the understanding that permaculture has lots of opportunity for creating livelihoods

-a life changing personal experience

-a strong experience of living within an existing permaculture community

-Networks into new opportunities both in NZ and overseas

Time will be spent on theory, practicing design work and a wide range of practical activities, highlighting key strategies  (Bio-intensive gardening, waste recycling, appropriate technology, food processing and preservation, small animal management).