Permaculture Courses
Costa Rica · Online · Hands-On Learning
Learn permaculture design in Costa Rica, study online from anywhere, or join our 7-day food and garden retreat.
Compare all programs and enroll directly from this page.
On-Site Permaculture Design Course (Costa Rica)
15 Days · Immersive Learning · International PDC Certification
You will practice:
Food forests & agroforestry
Soil fertility (compost, biochar, microbes)
Natural building & rainwater systems
Diet design & tropical self-sufficiency
Real hands-on ecological design
Included:
Private bamboo cabin · Farm-to-table meals · Indigenous lands visit · 72-hour international certificate
Ideal if you want:
Full professional permaculture training
Hands-on experience in the rainforest
A recognized PDC certificate
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Enroll:
Fall A 2026
Sunday, September 6 – Sunday, September 20, 2026
SOLD OUT
Fall B 2026
Sunday, October 4 – Sunday, October 18, 2026
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Fall C 2026
Sunday, November 1 – Sunday, November 15, 2026
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Winter A 2027
Sunday, January 10 – Sunday, January 24, 2027
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Winter B 2027
Sunday, February 7 – Sunday, February 21, 2027
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Winter C 2027
Sunday, March 7 – Sunday, March 21, 2027
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Tropical Permaculture Online Course
Self-Paced · Study From Anywhere · Step-by-Step System
Design a complete tropical food system using the 2,000 m² homestead that feeds our family year-round.
You receive:
Video lessons filmed on our land
Garden & food forest templates
Crop nutrient & crop area charts
Diet design & tropical nutrition tools
Online community
Ideal if you want:
A plan to apply to your own land
To learn at your own pace
To start designing even before owning land
Plant · Harvest · Cook Retreat
7 Days · Bamboo Cabins · Garden Sessions · Cooking Sessions
Costa Rica — Caribbean Jungle & Beach Town
A week of meaningful simplicity:
Mornings in the gardens, late-morning cooking sessions, afternoons free for swimming or resting.
You will enjoy:
Garden harvests & simple regenerative skills
Tropical cooking sessions
Fire-cooking, roots, fruits, and herbs
Bamboo cabin accommodation
Quiet luxury in the rainforest
Which Option Fits You Best?
Choose the In-Person PDC if you want:
Professional permaculture training
International certification
Deep hands-on learning
Choose the Online Course if you want:
Clear guidance to begin designing your own land or project
The flexibility to study at your own pace
A practical foundation you can apply immediately
Choose the Retreat if you want:
A regenerative, nature-centered getaway
Hands-on time with food, gardens, and cooking in the tropics
A lighter, experiential week
What You’ll Learn Across All Programs
Tropical food forests & agroforestry
Soil fertility: compost, microbes & biochar
Rainwater, greywater & regenerative loops
Climate-resilient crop planning
Diet design to feed a family
Tropical staples, roots & fruits
Fire-cooking & tropical kitchen (Retreat)
Sustainable homestead systems (PDC + Online)
Frequently Asked Questions
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No — all programs are beginner friendly.
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No — it is experiential, not certification-based.
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Yes. Many students begin online, then attend on-site programs.
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Yes — bamboo cabins and all meals are included for both Retreat and PDC.
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Near Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Caribbean Coast, Costa Rica.
Start Your Learning Path
On-Site PDC: → Enroll Now
Online Course: → Start Online
Retreat: → Book Your Week