PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE

WITH APPLIED AYURVEDA

Quinta das Vinhas, biological vineyard, Calheta, Madeira

3rd - 12th July, 2023

Join Mark Garret & Justin Robertshaw on the beautiful Island of Madeira for a 10 day (72 hour) Certified Permaculture Design Course interwoven with applied Ayurveda lifestyle design

Mark will lead the Permaculture Design Course, (PDC) which he has taught Internationally over many years that is based on the seminal text, “Permaculture Designer’s Manual”; written by Bill Mollison, co-founder of Permaculture and Mark’s teacher.

During this 10 day PDC we will apply practical Permaculture methods, develop action plans, be guided by nature to learn how to use less resources by using energy wisely, promote sustainability & learn how to create an abundance of time, health & happiness.

We will also clear our minds and understand more about our inside Nature with presentations and individual consultations in Ayurveda. Then go outside and get our hands dirty making compost while communing with nature.

  • Learn about sustainable systems relating to water, soil, energy, and all relationships.

  • Live and learn on an existing permaculture site and experience first-hand the benefits of saving time and energy whilst reducing costs and increasing value in your life.

  • Create and present your own sustainable design at the end of the course, which you will be able to apply within your everyday life.

  • A healthy vegetarian lunch every day is included 

  • 72 hour Accredited Permaculture Design Course - Curriculum led by renowned Permaculture Design Consultant Mark Garrett, supported by Permaculture designer and Ayurveda coach Justin Robertsahw. 

  • PDC certificate upon completion of course

  • Course content will include;

  1. daily lectures, presentations, hands on practice/ workshops, educational movies/documentaries and field work

  2. Ayurveda presentation 

  3. Ayurveda consultations for all course participants (consultations will be conducted on zoom after the course)

COURSE OUTLINE

  • Permaculture Ethics and Principles

  • Concepts and Themes in Design

  • Design Methods

  • Observing Patterns in Nature

  • Climate

  • Sector Analysis

  • Zone Planning

  • Water

  • Soils

  • Waste to Wealth

  • Earth Works

  • Structures

  • Permaculture & Community

Permaculture Design Course Outline Topics covered will include:

Many additional hands on experiences including but not limited to:

  • Composting, including worm farms

  • Tree care & maintenance

  • Planting & cultivation

Typical daily schedule ( 7.2 hrs Permaculture practical workshops, with classroom teaching):

08.30 - 09.00 Meditation - to come together

09:00 - 11:00 Permaculture course

11:00 - 11:30 Break

11.30 - 13.00 Ayurveda presentation, (on 2nd or 3rd day), Permaculture course

13.00 - 14:00 Lunch - provided at the Quinta. (Included in the course cost)

14:00 - 16:00 Permaculture course

16:00 - 16.15 Break

16:15 - 18 15 Permaculture course (lecture)

Extras: Additional time for hiking & relaxing between classes

Mark Garret

Internationally recognized Permaculture Consultant, Designer & Educator Mark Garrett is passionate about living harmoniously with nature and dedicated to achieving low cost, sustainable eco systems that benefit both the planet and the people who live and work in them.

Mark's Permaculture experience spans over 28 years of design, installation, education and training.

Projects include Island resorts for SixSenses/ Soneva, Maldives, Vietnam, The Datai, Langkawi, Malaysia, Richard Branson's Necker Island, Mustique Island in the Caribbean, plus private residences in Barbados, Canouan, Bequia - St Vincent, the Grenadines, Bali, Australia, America and UK.

Remember if it is not "Fun" it is not Permaculture!

  • The Green School, Green Camp & Green Village, Bali

  • Desa Les Community Center For Skills Training: Indonesia (Amicorp NGO)

  • Plus Alila hotels and a number of restaurants, such as Moksa - Ubud

Educational projects include:

What others say about Mark

  • "Mark Garrett is Soneva Fushi's Permaculturist which essentially means he is the grand master of environmental matters" Come experience and join the "Grand Master" in a unique environment to learn his C.N.O.W teachings. "C.N.O.W" (See NOW) was coined in India when working with The Panchabuta Conservation Foundation. C.N.O.W stands for "Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Water"; without "Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Water" there is no life. C.N.O.W the building blocks for all life combine with the Permaculture principles of design to build sustainable living systems for all. Permaculture designed solutions grow healthy soil for healthy food and healthy people. The "C.N.O.W" Permaculture Design Experience will show you how designing closed loop waste management systems restores life for the benefit of all.

    Conde Nast traveler Sept 2011

  • "l have known Mark for little over a year and had the opportunity to invite him to Alila Villas Soori for our artist in residence programme in December 2013, this (artist in residence) may sound a strange label for a permaculturist but in reality this is the perfect label for Mark and his art, not only does he create a sustainable smart garden but one that melded beautifully to the landscape and is now the showcase for our guests and pride of the team"

    Dwayne Cheer, Executive Chef I/C Food and Beverage, Alila Villas Soori, Bali

Justin Robertshaw

Certified Ayurveda Lifestyle coach, mentor and Permaculture designer

Justin is passionate about helping others connect and flow with their unique Nature and design more sustainable ways to live, from inside to out.

As a qualified Permaculture Design Consultant, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant/ Mentor + RYT 500 Yoga teacher, he provides solutions to both private & corporate clients that address their unique needs & requirements, integrating Permaculture and Ayurveda in simple, high-impact ways.

Justin is working with clients in many different formats around the world, including eco hotels & resorts, retreat centers, yoga teachers and students, as well as anyone who’s inspired to live a life in more natural harmony and sustainability.

He lives and advocates the benefits of applying Ayurveda, Yoga & Permaculture, especially when woven together. Through his work, he’s driven to help empower others to better understand themselves and their unique environment, so they can more deeply connect and be in harmony with who they are and the world around them.

What others say about Justin

  • “We loved working with Justin. He really took the time to get to know our property and understand what we were looking for. He was also very accommodating of how much time and resources we currently have to develop our land, because neither of us could spend more than a few hours each week on it. We needed a way to integrate permaculture into our property more slowly, and that’s exactly what Justin helped us formulate a plan for. He not only gave us things we could do right now (plus he helped us set them up!), but he also provided a list of things we can develop in the future once the retreat centre is a little more self-sustainable. It was a pleasure and highly educational experience working with Justin, and we highly recommend him if you’re looking for a way to integrate permaculture and make your retreat centre more sustainable”

    —Mark & Nicola, YogApulia Retreat Centre, Italy

  • “Having an Ayurvedic consultation with Justin turned out to be one of the most important things I could have done for myself. By simply understanding the connection between diet and lifestyle suitable for my underlying biological constitution my whole life has changed. Justin explains this connection in a manner which allows for simplistic alterations to one’s everyday life. Had it been complicated I may well have given up, but in implementing his suggestions I have noticed considerable health benefits. I have learned a great deal about myself and feel that the connection between Ayurveda and lifestyle is significant in bringing about optimum wellbeing. I was so impressed with the ease in which I have been able to incorporate these ideas into my everyday life, I asked Justin to deliver a workshop to a group of students under my care. They too found the experience beneficial with many going on to take further study and consider their own lifestyle changes. It has been such a positive experience for many of us and I would totally recommend Justin and his teachings.”

    — Belinda - British Wheel of Yoga, Teacher Trainer, UK

Participants should aim to arrive daily at the Quinta 15 minutes before start times to allow a fluid flow of course facilitation.

The course is to start on the morning of 3rd July 2023.

The course ends on 12th July 2023.

OVERVIEW SCHEDULE:

In addition to clothes and personal items, participants should bring drawing and drafting needs such as sketchbook, colour pencils, pencils, rubber, sharpener, graph paper, notebook, ruler, compass, pens, etc.

If possible, students should also have survey maps, Google Maps and/or contour maps of their own land, farm or a property they are planning to design.

Computers are not necessary. Internet is available on site at the Quinta

WHAT TO BRING?

Students can prep by reading some of the foundational work by

Bill Mollison such as "Introduction to Permaculture" (available on the web) and 'Permaculture: A Designer's Manual."

HOW TO PREPARE THE COURSE?

Limited spots available for this PDC and Ayurveda experience.

EARLY BIRD: EUR 875

to be paid in full by 30th March 2023

to be paid in full Two weeks before the course start date

FULL FEE: EUR 985

Please contact justin@justinrobertshaw.com with any further questions.