Offered: June 7 - 22
Next Offered: Aug 29 - Sept 13 
Location: Commonweal Garden, Bolinas, CA
Instructors: Penny Livingston-Stark, Jeanette Acosta, Brock Dolman, Toby Hemenway, Pandora Thomas and other special guests.

Peramaculture 101 video featuring Penny

If you want to fully immerse yourself into the world of permaculture and experience life on a working permaculture farm, join us for this 2-week course. Our experienced team of instructors will provide you with knowledge and inspiration for making meaningful changes in the way you view and interact with the world around you.

Find out more about our RDI's permaculture courses and watch our Permculture Video!

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The Course

In our permaculture design certification courses, you will learn how to observe and use the same principles that make ecological systems self-sustaining and apply them to integrated homes and gardens. In addition, you will learn how to apply these principles to energy systems and water supplies, healthy communities, meaningful and fulfilling work, ecological economies and global political movements for change.

The course also weaves together the principles and practices of permaculture with nature awareness — participate in activities that deepen your awareness and intimacy with the rest of the natural world. Our program is founded on the reality that we are nature and have an amazing role in our watershed ecosystems.

Throughout it all, you'll be engaged in learning and experiencing an empowering way of living in the world, surrounded and supported by like-minded people and instructors. Our goal is to make you a part of our farm community, incorporating our seasonal activities into your permaculture experience as time permits. Activities may include spring and fall pruning, seed planting, plant propagation, bed preparation, compost pile making, water harvesting techniques, natural building and other activities.

Each of our permaculture design certification courses includes the following:

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2012 Course Fees

$1600   Tuition for the 14-day program - includes an online PDC reader

Early Payment Discounts
The following discounts are available when registration and payment
are received before April 26, 2013.

$1450   Early Bird discount
$1300   Partner/Spouse discount - Partners who take the course together get 20% off the 2nd tuition

Course fees include camping and delicious organic meals

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Registration

Click here to register for the June 2013 course.

Click here to register for the September 2013 course.

Pre-registration is necessary to hold your space and to allow the instructor to adequately prepare course materials. We recommend that you register as early as possible, as many classes fill up in advance. Registration will close two weeks before the beginning of the course.

All fees must be paid in full prior to the start of class.

Refund Policy
Cancellations up to 2 weeks before the course begins will be refunded, excluding a $200 processing fee. No refunds are given after that date.

For questions or additional information, contact:
415·868 9681 voicemail or email us

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Course Schedule

The course will take place from 5:00pm, June 7 through 12:00pm on June 22, 2012.

Arrival: Please arrive between 2-4:00pm on Friday, June 7, to allow time to get settled. A site orientation will take place at 5pm, followed by dinner at 6pm and an evening session from 7:30–9:00pm.

Registration: 4-5:00pm, Friday, June 7.

Departure: The course ends at 12:00pm on Saturday, June 22. Please book your flights and rides out appropriately.

Day-off: There will be a day-off on Saturday, June 15. You are welcome to stay on-site. Simple meals will be provided.

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What to Know

Please review the What to Know section on our website to be optimally prepared for your stay at Commonweal Garden – it includes information regarding transportation options, site accommodations, and general information about Commonweal Garden and the surrounding area.

Meals: There will be vegan and vegetarian options served at all meals. Meat will be served occasionally. Most vegetables served will be organic, and meat & dairy for those who eat them will be free-range and hormone free and also organic if at all possible.  You will be divided into groups to share in kitchen set-up and clean-up duties for meals. We do not provide for gluten intolerant, raw food, or severe food allergy diets. While there are often options available at each meal to accommodate such special diets we request that those with dietary restrictions provide for their specific food needs.