Design To Thrive
Up & Coming Permaculture Courses
2026

Join us in Cornwall in 2026 for introductory and fully accredited Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) courses. All courses are suitable for beginners and those looking to deepen their skills, with optional discounted camping available on site.
Course Locations
Our course locations allow participants to fully immerse themselves in natural surrounds and inspiring social projects .  Our venues are  vibrant community hubs, with a focus on protecting ecologies, cooperative working, regenerative food production, land based skills, creative learning, wellbeing and celebration. Discounted camping and Saunas available at both locations – contact us for more information.
 
 

Community Roots CIC Porthtowan Cornwall TR4 8HL 

Set close to the stunning North Cliffs, Community Roots offers a welcoming atmosphere  and a vibrant environment for the practical application of permaculture principles. The site encourages hands-on engagement with local ecological projects and community initiatives, giving students the chance to apply their learning in real-world settings. Participants can enjoy training sessions in the abundant community garden as well as on local beaches and on coastal walks.  After class or at weekends surfing is possible too, and yoga, music and dancing is often on offer at the neighbouring  Ecopark

Earthbound, near Liskeard, Cornwall
 
Earthbound is nestled in the scenic Cornish countryside, offering a tranquil and inspiring setting for permaculture learning. The site provides opportunities for exploring wild landscapes, engaging with local ecological projects, and participating in hands-on community design work. Students can connect deeply with the surrounding environment, taking advantage of coastal walks, natural habitats, and creative outdoor learning spaces.
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Why Permaculture Design Training ?

Permaculture is a forward-thinking design system based on principles found in nature. Its purpose is to create living environments, which are productive and regenerative, reducing the work and energy used to maintain them.  

This design approach is used to create positive social change through regenerative land based projects and/or social community projects. 
Permaculture invites us to explore beneficial connections between ecology, land, and local & global communities. It is a restorative, regenerative and sustainable practice, which aims to create a life sustaining society that does not jeopardise the ability of future to meet their own needs

Permaculture applies principles to guide designs and the foundation of design is rooted in the three ethics Earth/Ocean Care People Care and Fair Share/Limits to consumption
Permaculture is widely used around to design and an maintain successful sustainable projects which build strong, inclusive communities and regenerate ecologies

Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)

Mon 4th – Tues 19th May 2026

Weekdays Only

Earthbound Regenerative Farm, Lostwithiel, Cornwall

Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)

Mon 8th – Tues 23rd June 2026

Weekdays Only

Community Roots Garden, Porthtowan, Cornwall

Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)

Mon 7th -Tues 22nd September 2026

Weekdays Only

Community Roots Garden, Porthtowan, Cornwall