3-Day Permaculture Intro Course

Dates: September 20th - 23rd Location: Finca Las Hormigas, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Join us for a 3-day immersive experience at Finca Las Hormigas, where you’ll dive into the basics of permaculture on our off-grid farm. This course is perfect for beginners or anyone with a busy schedule who wants to get a taste of what permaculture is all about. You’ll learn essential topics like soil health, water management, and more through hands-on activities that you can easily apply to your everyday life.

Set in the beautiful jungle of Costa Rica, our farm offers a peaceful retreat just a short distance from the vibrant town of Puerto Viejo. During the course, you’ll stay in comfortable shared bungalows, enjoy delicious meals made from local ingredients, and connect with like-minded individuals in our serene yoga shala.

• Permaculture Basics: Learn the history, ethics, and core principles of permaculture. Discover how these concepts can help you create sustainable systems that work in harmony with nature.
• Water Management: Understand the importance of water in ecosystems and explore practical methods for water conservation and watershed management.
• Soil Health: Get to know different types of soil, how to assess their quality, and techniques for building rich, fertile soil. Learn about vermicomposting and other soil-building practices.
• Growing Your Own Food: Discover strategies for growing food at home, including intensive gardening, designing food forests, and planning orchards using permaculture techniques.
• Soap Making: Explore the art of soap making, including the basics of ingredients and techniques, so you can start making your own natural soap at home.
• Community Building: Learn how to foster strong communities through collaborative decision-making, nonviolent communication (NVC), and creating sustainable livelihoods.

This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to live more sustainably and reconnect with nature. Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced gardener, or just curious about permaculture, you’ll leave with practical skills and knowledge that you can use in your daily life. Plus, you’ll be contributing to building resilient, supportive communities.

Permaculture is a way of designing systems that mimic the balance and efficiency of natural ecosystems. It’s about using renewable resources, reducing waste, and creating environments where every element supports the others. Permaculture isn’t just about gardening—it’s a holistic approach that can be applied to all aspects of life.

• Ecological Impact: Supports biodiversity and natural processes.
• Social Impact: Helps build strong, resilient communities.
• Economic Impact: Promotes sustainable, long-term business practices.
• Cultural Impact: Respects and integrates traditional knowledge.

By starting small and thinking big, permaculture helps us create a more sustainable and regenerative world.