I got information and experience about how to be in the world in a new way - so vast it will take me a long time to digest it, yet so easy and simple it is immediately useful and understood. I wish I could give everyone a gift of this class, and I am so happy to be with others who are truly doing their work in the world. - Fagim S., Permaculture and Natural Building student
Permaculture at Sustainable Settings Learning Center
I enjoyed the course, all of it. The hands-on aspect of the planting, gardening, building check dams & brush weirs along with learning about different options and getting to learn land restoration methods for productive and healthy landscape... It was all what I'm interested in. - Mason J., Watershed & Permaculture student
Practical work, design projects, and incredible richness of course material make permaculture class a life-changing experience
Courses, Workshops and Farm Tours
All our classes are offered annually
May:
Permaculture Teacher Training, NM. For permaculture graduates who wish to teach in certificate courses. With Scott Pittman and Larry Santoyo. May and August 2012 more...
June:
Permaculture Design Course + Sustainable Community at Lama Foundation, NM. Live and learn at one of the oldest intentional communities in the US. June 2012 more...
July:
Permaculture Design Certificate Course + Farm/Ranch Practicum at Sustainable Settings, Carbondale, CO
Join real life of a working farm/ranch; actively participate in milking, animal husbandry, food processing, cooking with live foods, cheese making, planting and harvesting and much more. July 2012 more...
August:
Land and Watershed Restoration in Native Country (Navajo/Dine) - Practical Permaculture Training
Learn dryland restoration methods by doing a lot of hands-on design and work, and live with a native family in the heart of Navajo/Dine country. Practical applications follow daily classroom learning. Focus on large scale land restoration in dry country. more...
Weekend Permaculture Design Course in Oklahoma City, OK - offered on several long weekends in August, September, October and November 2012 (13 class days). Ideal for locals and those within commuting distance. Focus on urban permaculture, small scale applications, community building. With Scott Pittman more...
September
Permaculture Teacher Training, NM. For permaculture graduates who wish to teach in certificate courses. With Scott Pittman and Larry Santoyo. more...
January:
Weekend Permaculture Design Course in Albuquerque, NM - offered on weekends January - April. Unique: this weekend program ideal for locals and those within commuting distance. Focus on urban permaculture, small scale applications, community building. Local teaching team. more...
February 2032:
Permaculture Design Course in Costa Rica 2013. Participants live on a small-scale organic farm in tropics. Perennial food systems, rainwater harvesting cisterns, small scale solar and composting toilets offer additional experiences. With internationally acclaimed instructor of permaculture, Scott Pittman and Natalia Vega of Costa Rica more...
2012 VISITOR DAYS to Lots Of Life in One Place Farm
(the home of the Permaculture Institute)
May 5th, May 19, June 30, August 4, August 25 2012
Cannot make it on the dates above? Please read about other options for visiting and touring our site.
2012 Visitor Days:
May 5, May 19, June 30, August 4, August 25 9am -1pm $10/person Children are welcome RSVP for directions
We tour passive solar straw-bale house, visit extensive permaculture gardens and pollinators' hedges, food forests and heirloom orchard, goats and chickens. Dress for outdoors and bring a dish to share for potluck. To RSVP for participation and for directions, use Contact link below
