We are internationally recognised permaculture teachers and consult for a range of organisations, both in Australia and overseas. We teach Permaculture Design Certificate courses on our Permaculture property in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.
We run tours of our property by appointment, and conduct design consultancies for clients ranging from pre purchase assessments to sustainable property development plans for individuals and organizations.
With extensive experience in permaculture project development on every continent, Rick and Naomi are well placed to assist your organisation in identifying key priorities for a more effective and sustainable approach to a range of projects.
We specialise in assessment of community needs and resources, education of project field workers and members of indigenous communities, and design and implementation of sustainable solutions to a range of global problems.
Volunteers and Willing Workers On Organic Farms (WWOOFers) are an important part of our property development. www.wwoof.com.au
Our Mission Statement:
Consulting in community and resource development, and repairing damaged landscapes through sustainable permaculture design, education and implementation
from Friday 26 November 2010 to Saturday 11 December 2010, 8.45am - 5.30 pm daily with weekend break in middle
We run two PDC courses on site each year, and have been teaching permaculture for 17 years. This two week residential program is known for its blend of practical sessions, site trips, theory and active learning exercises. Come and live permaculture while you learn it. We offer real design exercises, small group and individual attention, and a range of teaching styles to cater for different learning needs. Our community atmosphere during the course will ensure you have fun while you learn and make lifelong frienships while you are here. Feel free to contact us before you register if you'd like to talk more about the course.
After you have completed the registration online, you will need to send a deposit of $150 via cheque or internet banking to confirm and to hold your place. The deposit is non refundable but is transferable for 12 months if you need to defer.
BSB 704-191 acc 86586 N&R Coleman SCPI
with YOUR NAME in the reference
Email us to let us know you have made a deposit and we'll send you a registration pack!
from Sunday 19 September 2010 to Sunday 19 September 2010, 2 pm - 4.30 pm
This 2 hour tour of our permaculture property demonstrates the principles of permaculture in practice. Come and see how we have transformed a degraded swamp into a productive paradise. The price of $25 includes afternoon tea and can be paid on the day. You will need to wear good shoes and a hat. Children on the tour are free, but must be able to keep up and not disturb other participants please.
Baby sitting is now available with Matilda's Babysitting Service!! Only $5 per child for 2.5 hours, with a maximum of $10 per family. Please book via email once you receive the registration email from us.
Please note that even if an error message occurs when you register, it is still entering our system. We are working on this problem. You should hear from us by email within a week of registering.
5 July 2010
Rick left for Mongolia for a 7 week food security project in Tosensengel Mongolia, on June 29th. He will conduct a PDC course whilst there with the aim of empowering local people to be able to implement permaculture techniques to extend the growing season in a climate that ranges from -30 degrees C in winter to +30 degrees C in summer.