Introduction to Permaculture
Start your Permaculture Journey.....
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​Course cost: $450.00 per person
Session: (2 day course) 9am to 4pm
Location: LIMESTONE FARM > 846 The Bucketts Way, STROUD ROAD. NSW 2415
Experiencing one of the Australia's leading permaculture demonstration sites
with Brett Cooper as your Permaculture Educator providing over 30 years of skills & experiences
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The Course Package includes Presentations + Support Information for future reference
Farm Fresh Seasonally Inspired Morning Tea & Lunch set amongst a Country backdrop
Organic Tea & Coffee and homemade Punch throughout the day!
What to Wear: Full covered shoes (Gumboots if wet)
Sun protection or warm clothing if required.
Notebook & pen
Your favourite Gardening Wear... :)
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Our ‘Introduction to Permaculture’ two day intensive course provides a solid grounding of how you can apply permaculture in your life & land!
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The course will inspire you journey deeper into Permaculture Design to establish a low maintenance, highly productive Urban or rural homestead / community garden, kitchen garden , orchard, food forest, animal systems etc.
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We Highlight the importance of small intensive & regenerative systems that are integrated to serve human needs whilst enhancing ecological health.
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You will learn the basics of Permaculture Design Processes, techniques and strategies that will help you to create and enjoy your own piece of permaculture paradise.
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The course is taught using a combination of theory by Bill Mollison, David Holmgren & Rosemary Morrow combined with Limestone Permaculture's past 20 years of experience.
Limestone Permaculture Farm showcases many garden, orchard & animal systems in action.
The course outlines:
Ethics > the moral compass guiding the use of Permaculture Design Principles!
Principles > the road map guiding us for connection, integration, regeneration & resilience of land and life.
Our ‘Introduction to Permaculture’ course will provide you with the confidence to get started on your own journey towards sustainable living.
Including an understanding of:
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What is Permaculture & how can it guide our daily lives!
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Introduction to the Permaculture Design Process
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Permaculture Principled Homesteading for Resilience
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The Permaculture Home Garden
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Animal Management & Integration
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Orchard / Food Forest & Edible Garden > innovative Strategies & Techniques.
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Freshwater Aquaculture Systems
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Urban & Rural Strategies
Most of which can be visually demonstrated!
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Intro Course Refund Policy
We understand that sometimes circumstances change and you may not be able to attend a course that you have paid for, so as long as you notify us at least 21 days prior to the commencement of the 'Intro' course, your options are:
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a refund of your course cost, less an administration fee $50 per ticket.
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a credit for the full amount towards a future course as negotiated via email. (No fee & one transfer per cancellation).
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Refunds & credits are not available within 21 days of a course’s commencement.
This is due to commitment made to catering, administration & turning away others once the Intro course is full, which is loss of income to us & our farm.
However, if you do wish to cancel within 21 days, email limestone.permaculture@gmail.com to discuss.
– if the course has a waiting list, we’ll do our best to fill your place from our waiting list.
- If we are successful, we can credit your course fee towards future course less an administration fee of $100.
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Regards
Brett & Nici