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permaculture
Permaculture is a design discipline based in ethics. Permaculture adopts strategies that harmonize with Nature, thus making the work on the land both easier and more enjoyable.
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Permaculture has prompted tens of thousands of people all over the world, with little or no experience in farming, to get involved growing their own food and caring for Nature like never before. It is a movement that crosses barriers of culture and race.
KNOW YOUR FOOD
CALENDAR 2025
Onsite PDC
Fully accredited Permaculture Design Course
taught on location here in Sicily
€2,800/person
Hybrid PDC
Online coursework followed by onsite experience.
Enquire below for more details.
€2,500/person
Farm Tour
John guides a tour and answers questions about the Sicily
farm project and other projects as well
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€50/person
Hybrid PDC
Online coursework followed by onsite experience.
Enquire below for more details.
€2,500/person
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS
This is the certification course for Permaculture practitioners
Two days a week for 2 hours per session, 72 hours total
Flexible to your schedule, no need to travel
€2,500/person
Learn Permaculture while we design your land together
Two days a week for 2 hours per session, 72 hours total
Certified PDC Diploma
Final Drawings for your Land Design
Cost: Determined by size of project
Permaculture for Architects and Engineers
John holds a Masters of Architecture from The University of Illinois at Champaign and has completed projects in New York, Paris, Los Angeles, India and Italy. Studying Permaculture opened a world of important information in regards to designing structures. Now he teaches Architects, Engineers and Landscape Architects how to improve their projects by integrating Permaculture into their design approach. Courses are either distance learning or onsite learning. Please contact us for further information.
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permaculture Projects
John has designed projects in many places throughout the world
PAST STUDENT REVIEWS
"...more than just a certificate... I feel as though I have been mentored.
- Shoshana
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"...best decision I ever made!...takes each piece of the Permaculture puzzle and shows you how to put it together..."
- Bob
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"...now I have the knowledge to look after my own land...and teach my family too!"
- Amanda
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"Thanks to John we have a solid, documented plan...to make this into the Permaculture farm we dream of."
- Rebecca
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"The PDC has given us the confidence to tackle our farm in Sicily."
- Gary and Anna-Maria
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"Because the course is individual, there's a lot of space for asking questions and for personalizing the course to your own needs."
- Sander
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"John's knowledge is deep and he imparts it in a fun and digestible way."
- Eli and Liina
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