Advanced Permaculture Design – Whole Site Development

(Ideal for PDC graduates)

​This course will focus on laying the groundwork for an entire land development project such as establishing ecological businesses, community farms, eco-villages, co-housing and homesteads.

Topics covered:

Reading the landscape, making use of topography and hydrology, reading biological indicators. whole site analysis, mapping techniques, Siting buildings and integrating the entire project through a solid phase plan.

Hands-on activities: siting buildings and infrastructure, laying out and establishing earthworks and infrastructure. We have thoughtfully crafted each of these offerings to function as stand alone teachings or to build off of each other when taken as the whole series. Come participate in the evolution of The Center for Bioregional Living’s Educational campus where teach the essentials of living abundantly by following nature’s patterns.

You will get a chance to plant seed and prep beds and learn experientially about some key biodynamic and permaculture gardening insights and approaches to take home to your family and farm.