Introduction to Permaculture Design

Welcome to our 2-Day Introduction to Permaculture! This immersive experience is perfect for beginners eager to understand sustainable living principles through practical, hands-on workshops. Throughout this course, you’ll participate in four engaging workshops designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in permaculture.

Our Introduction to Permaculture Design course will guide you through the essential concepts and practices needed to create sustainable and regenerative systems. Each workshop will cover a key aspect of permaculture, ensuring you have a well-rounded and experiential understanding by the end of the two days.

Workshop 1: Introduction to Permaculture Design Principles

• Understand the core ethics and principles of permaculture.
• Learn about the history and evolution of permaculture practices.
• Discover how permaculture can be applied in various environments.
• to allow Nature to do the work and so we can design better than Nature
• Discover where to start with any Permaculture Design – 80% Design 20% applicatio
• Covering; Design vision, Sector analysis, Elements and structures, Water harvesting and management, Soil, Zoning/ efficient garden design layout, along with time we have and wishes to allocate to garden/ project ongoing management..
• What system goes where within a Design and why.

Workshop 2: Soil, Health and Management – Practical workshop

• Explore the importance of soil in permaculture and how to make soil
• Composting and what system is best for you/ your project
• Learn techniques for assessing and improving soil quality,
• Practical Workshop will include: How to set up the best 30 day hot composting system, (Berkley method) + soil ph testing

Workshop 3: No Dig Raised garden beds – Practical Workshop 

• Discover how to make no dig garden beds that can be planted in straight away
• Learn about mulching and building and protecting the soil in garden beds
• Companion planting + Nitrogen fixing and the benefits.
• What to use based on your unique project and environment.

Workshop 4: Water management techniques – Practical Workshop 

• Discover how to make Banana circles + why they’re very useful in water management within a permaculture design.
• How Gravity is our friend – swales on contour and flow of water within a design/ project
• Practical workshop will include: designing and making a Banana circle, what and how to plant + mulching and watering and where is good to place within a project and why

• Expert Instructors: Our workshops are led by experienced permaculture designers and practitioners.
• Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical activities that reinforce theoretical knowledge.
• Community Building: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about sustainable living.
• Comprehensive Materials: Receive detailed handouts and resources to support your learning journey.

Spaces are limited to ensure personalized attention and an interactive learning environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of permaculture and start your journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle.

– Dates: 7 and 8 Sept 2024

– Location: Mana Yoga Lombok (contact directly for accommodation options. Click here for more info.

– Cost: 1.9 million Tourists and Kitas holders (10 max), 900k for Locals (10 max)

For more information and to register, please Email or contact us at WhatsApp

Join us for a transformative experience and take the first step towards creating a sustainable future with permaculture!