Earth Culture, an Introduction to Permaculture. 10th – 14th August 2020

Are you seeking inspiration and tools to live a more ecological, ‘green’ life? Are you interested in seeing how the wisdom of natural patterns and ecosystems can support you to make steps in your home, community and work to live in better relation with the earth and the life around you?

Permaculture is a way of understanding what is going on around us, and seeing and imagining the effects of our actions. By observing nature and its systems, by observing feedback and playing with a set of tried and tested Permaculture Principles, we can move towards a resilient, regenerative abundance for us and others, in our gardens, our communities, our businesses, our health, the wider landscape and much more.

This course introduces a wealth of Permaculture Design tools and insights. We will use the land and Retreat Centre we are staying at as a case study for designing and for carrying out gardening and building practical tasks. The course also explores ways fo participants to take this all home and design and improve their homes, gardens and lives.

The course is convened and facilitated by Peter Cow and Bernard Joseph. The weekend will be held in English with French translation where needed. 

Homemade food, compost toilets, rustic showers in the moonlight, fresh local fruit – come and nourish yourself this August at Talbérou near the town of Penne-d’Agenais.

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Timings: Participants arrive on Monday 10th from 15.00 to set up tents etc, and the program starts at 16.00. It finishes at 13.00 on Friday , followed by lunch. All food and camping for the weekend is included.

Accommodation: Bring your own tent and camp on site. You can alternatively book a bed in a shared bell tent for an additional £7 per night.