Permaculture Design Course Portugal — Certified 10-Day PDC
Hands-on learning at an 18-year permaculture site in Sintra. Food forests, natural building, water systems, regenerative agriculture. International facilitators. From €840.
50+ PDCs taught · 18 years of education · UK Permaculture Association listed · UNESCO Heritage landscape
Terra Alta is one of the most established Permaculture projects in Europe. With 18 years as a permaculture site-in-development, and a centre for research and education with over 50 Permaculture Design Certificate Courses (PDCs) taught, we offer Permaculture education at the highest level, led by artist and certified Permaculture teacher, Pedro Valdjiu.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This Permaculture Design Course is an internationally recognised intensive program that equips students with:
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a comprehensive understanding of the concepts of Permaculture
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tools and know-how to design your own regenerative projects
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the basics for land design, and whole-systems thinking tools to better navigate society as well as your own inner landscape
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Immersive 10-day programme, with one day off on the 5th day (we will served breakfast only - no lunch, no dinner). The programme will span over the full day, alternating interactive theory classes with hands-on session. Social and communal activities during some of the evenings, the day off and departure day.
It is about 50% practical, with plenty of hands-on activities. We create a participatory learning environment and use interactive, embodied learning methods.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
COURSE FEE
Early Bird — €840
Fair — €890
Regular — €990
Supportive — €1,090
This includes food. Upon registering, you will be asked to provide your details and pay a 200 € registration fee to secure your spot. This is a deposit and part of the course fee. You just pay the balance when you arrive. Please make sure to read our refund policy in the FAQ section.
COURSE LANGUAGE: English
Three vegetarian meals are included daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Accommodation
We also offer regular camping tents (60€ including a camping mat, not including a sleeping bag) and spots to pitch your own tent for free.
The campsite is a semi-wild area where we have created level terraces among the trees and stones for people to pitch their tents out of view from the rest of the garden.
You can choose your preferred accommodation option upon registration.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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The seven domains of permaculture action from David Holmgren
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The principles and ethics of permaculture
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Permaculture design method for planning a project and designing a homestead - Schematic design
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Orientation to Terra Alta as home and land resource system
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Appropriate technology and sustainable energy systems
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Animals in permaculture systems
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Introduction to plant care and seed saving
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Community and social tools for project and personal development
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Regenerative landscape design
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Water retention and regeneration
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Composting and Soil Science
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Bio-intensive techniques for kitchen and market gardening
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Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture
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Vermicomposting flush toilet system
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Zero Waste strategies
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Introduction to natural building
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Food harvesting, preservation, and fermentation
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Food Forest design, management, and implementation
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