Introduction to Permaculture
1-Day Course

Learn the core principles of permaculture design
and how you can apply it in your life—
in any location and on any size property

Permaculture is more than just organic gardening—it's a holistic design philosophy that works with nature rather than against it. By mimicking natural ecosystems, permaculture creates sustainable, resilient, and productive environments that benefit both people and the planet. Whether you have a small balcony, suburban yard, or rural property, permaculture design principles can help you create abundant food systems, reduce waste, conserve resources, and foster biodiversity while building community resilience.

This one-day immersive course combines theory and practice, allowing you to understand the "why" behind permaculture design while gaining hands-on experience with the "how."

You'll leave with practical skills that can be immediately applied to transform your living space into a more sustainable, regenerative system that works in harmony with nature.

Through hands-on workshops, you'll learn:

  • How to create the best organic compost for you, based on the time, location and resources you have available

  • How to build a garden bed in any environment and on any surface, that you can plant in that same day.

This course is suitable for all levels of experience. No prior experience necessary.

What we’ll cover

Introduction to Permaculture Design Principles

Presentation

  • Learn about the history and purpose of permaculture practices.

  • Understand the core ethics and principles of permaculture.

  • Discover how permaculture can be applied in various environments to allow nature to flow most efficiently and abundantly

  • Discover where to start with any Permaculture Design.

Composting methods + soil health management

Hands-on workshop

  • Learn multiple composting methods, including hot composting and making compost tea—and discover which system is best for you / your project 

  • Understand the importance of soil in permaculture and how to make nutrient-rich organic soil

  • Learn techniques for assessing and improving soil quality, including pH testing

Creating no-dig raised garden beds

Hands-on workshop

  • Learn how to make no-dig raised beds

  • Learn about mulching, building and protecting the soil in your garden beds 

  • Understand companion planting + Nitrogen fixing, which help you yield an abundance, reduce disease, and protect the soil

From this course, you will:

  • Gain an understanding of what Permaculture Design is + where to start, based on any size project

  • Discover how you can create & enhance community with Permaculture

  • Develop practical skills that you can use straight away in any location

  • Experience hands-on learning with practical activities that reinforce theoretical knowledge

  • Receive experienced instruction from a seasoned permaculture designer, teacher and practitioner

  • Have an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who are also passionate about sustainability

  • "The training was beautifully balanced with lots of valuable theoretical and practical information and woskhops. I learned so much in this short course and immediately applied some of it in our own Permaculture journey here at our Retreat center. Justin is very knowledgeable and passionate about permaculture and has a great engaging and humble teaching style. I cant wait to meet again and continue the learning journey."

    Evie, Owner - Mana Yoga Retreat centre

About your instructor

Justin Robertshaw

Justin has over 10 years of permaculture design experience and has implemented sustainable systems across a wide array of settings—from luxury island-resorts and eco-villages to ashrams and elementary schools throughout Asia and Europe. With a certification from internationally renowned permaculture designer and teacher, Christian Shearer, he's managed 40+ person teams, empowered Bhutanese youth through training programs, and devoted many years to hands-on volunteer work internationally.

In this course, Justin blends his permaculture design expertise with his passion for inspiring and empowering individuals to better understand and easily apply principles in the worlds of both Permaculture and Ayurveda.

Course Logistics

Date & Time:
Saturday 7th June, 10am to 5pm
Please arrive 15 minutes early for registration

Location: 
The Shala Bali, Ubud
Directions

Fee:
IDR 975,000
Kitas holders: IDR 850,000

Places limited to 14. Suitable for all levels.