Permaculture Design Course - two-week format - in Cornwall, England

A two-week residential course at a permaculture project in North Cornwall that focuses on smallholding-scale permaculture and provides an overview of its application in many other aspects of our lives. 

The Kents Collective is a collaborative permaculture project, a diverse group of people and animals living together in harmony with the land. On the farm there are currently chickens, ducks, geese, sheep, horses, bees, and our pet rabbit. We have veg gardens and a greenhouse for growing a variety of produce, plus a growing orchard, food forest and wildflower garden. We are primarily guided by the principles of permaculture: ‘Earth Care’, ‘People Care’ and ‘Fair Share’. It’s all about taking time to enjoy the things we love; good food, fresh air, the beach, the surf, the countryside and then sharing that with our guests, volunteers and community. We strive to create a different way of living, going beyond being simply sustainable and actually contributing more to the planet than we take, creating a happy, healthy life whilst still making a positive impact.

On site there are some excellent examples of different low-tech systems, including composting toilets, compost-heated showers and compost-making systems.

The fee includes all tuition, course materials, site visits, certificate and food. Various accommodation options are available on-site (bed in yurt, camping, bring your own live-in vehicle) at variable extra cost (see website).

Certified by the Permaculture Association (Britain).