Permaculture in New Zealand

Hosted on Waiheke Island by Giverny Gardens

This is a full time residential certificate course, but we arrange
alternatives for those who cannot take so much time or who do not
need/want to be residential.

We are open and flexible- wanting to make it possible for as many people as possible to come.

If you have any questions after reading the details we have supplied please contact us.

Want to learn how to live a rich, abundant, healthy life by working with life systems contributing to earth regeneration?

Practical kaitiakitanga!

Searching for ways to build community,  economics, food growing, housing...ways to reduce power bills, interest payments and excessive corporate profits from your life!

Enjoy learning.
Meet others of like mind!
Be inspired to do what you have dreamt about!
Develop your dreams.

Aims of the design certificate course
To learn some design solutions for living with reduced energy and resource needs
To deepen your understanding of ‘sustainability'
To be part of a supportive network for participants
To learn some practical skills
To create a learning community for permaculture practitioners.

Friendly, relaxed learning in Waiheke Island
Bryan Innes and Joanna Pearsall create an opportunity for course members to earth themselves in nature. The sense of belonging, of “knowing” is a result of the ecological grounding of permaculture and can be transformati onal. Jo and Bryan use accelerated learning techniques and a nurturing community building process. The course includes field trips and practical work such as building in earth, designing edible landscapes, making compost and worm farms. We spend time each day, as part of the PDC course, experiencing and learning about co-operative living in action and the critical skills of observing, listening, opening and receiving.
The benefits
The growth in trust and risk taking generates co-operation and alignment, encouraging flair and creativity in design. This is reflected in the excellent quality of group work in design and other exercises by participants.

Here are some alternatives if you cannot take time or money for everything:

Book on line at www.ecoshow.co.nz

See what else we offer!