Exclusive Permaculture Introduction Course - Cornwall (PIG)

Rejuvenate on this 2 day residential, permaculture introduction course in Cornwall. Begin your permaculture journey in paradise.
About this Event
LEARN PERMACULTURE • 100% VEGAN • YOGA • SACRED FIRE • MOVIE NIGHT

"Wow..I could not have imagined that I would be so inspired... Incredible..." - Fliss

"Hamish had so much knowledge to share with us all. His passion for permaculture shone through..." - Sophie

"Thank you for an inspiring and informative weekend" - Jane

Welcome to our exclusive two day permaculture course, situated on the stunning north coast of Cornwall. Only a 20 minute walk to the charming beach, Holywell bay (As seen in photo). Our permaculture site is nestled between renowned surfing spots and tourist destinations, Newquay and Perranporth.

Here we are integrating Polytunnels, solar power, community living, eco-homes, Market gardens, Children's teaching area, mushroom growing and much more... All encompassing the permaculture design methods, principles and ethics.

Quick note on ticket prices:

Ticket prices are actually £165 however eventbrite's fee take it up to £178.46. If you would like to avoid Eventbrite fees (£13.46) then please pay through pay pal to the email below. Please contact use directly about using the method of payment.

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What is permaculture and why is it relevant?

You've heard it all before, climate change, soil erosion, deforestation ,warming climate, nutrient deficiency and much more... Permaculture is the solution to our crises. It's designing techniques encourage rejuvenation of eco-systems with vigorous abundance. Permaculture methods are versatile, you can implement these teachings at home in the back garden and even on your personal development journey. Becoming the conscious designer of your life.

Our course

Our permaculture introduction course will give you a basic understanding of permaculture; methods, solutions, ethics, principles, design tools and much more... Including, practical hands on learning and site observing/analysing.

Course structure as follows...

Our course includes a total of twelve hours of permaculture teaching. You will receive six hours of teaching per day split into three hour long sessions. Including healthy breaks in between.

Day 1: Introduction to Permaculture & Site Surveying

Introduction to Permaculture

• What is Permaculture?
• Origins of permaculture
• Perma-Triangle
• Permaculture Ethics
• Energy input/output
• Why is Permaculture relevant?
• Eco-logical and environmental impacts of our choices
• Modern Agriculture vs Permaculture
• Forest succession
• Permaculture principles
• Introduction to systems thinking
• Re-enforcement loops
• Design methods
• Patterns to design

Site Surveying

• Mapping your land
• Overlays
• Client Questionnaire
• Surveying techniques
• Harnessing natural elements to improve growth
• Micro-climates
• Additional resources

Soil

• Soil life cycle
• Soil testing
• Soil types
• Carbon sequestering
• Mycelium and it's part to play in eco-systems
• Techniques for healing our soils

Analysis

• Planing and following through
• Exclusion methods
• Functions, systems and elements
• Guilds
• Planting patterns
• Animal integrating
• Cultivating and assessing ideas
• Goal setting

As we take you through our permaculture course, you will have the opportunity to use the teachings onsite. Observing, site surveying, analysing and designing the site with the support of your peers and myself, Hamish, the permaculture teacher.

Timings

We invite you to arrive from 5pm on Friday the 20th of May 2022 and kindly ask you leave by 9pm on Sunday the 22nd of May, unless you have booked a longer stay at the holiday lets (Little Chi or Pennans Cottage).

Saturday as follows...

• 8am to 9am - Yoga Class
• 9am to 10am – Breakfast will be available at this time
• 10am to 1pm – First Permaculture class
• 1pm to 2pm – Lunch
• 2pm to 5pm – Second Permaculture class
• 6pm – Dinner
• 7/8pm - Inspirational permaculture movie / Sacred fire (weather dependant)

Sunday as follows...

• 8am to 9am - Yoga Class
• 9am to 10am – Breakfast will be available at this time
• 10am to 1pm – First Permaculture class
• 1pm to 2pm – Lunch
• 2pm to 5pm – Second Permaculture class
• 6pm – Dinner

There is the possibility of an optional walk to the beach throughout the weekend.

100% VEGAN, home-made food and drink

We live a vegan lifestyle. Growing for our food and medicines. Receiving the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. We are offering you the chance to join us on this journey for two days, enjoying the delicious home-made vegan goodies by our fabulous and highly experienced chef!

Accommodation

You have four options for accommodation:

1. Caravan/motorhome parking - £10 per night
2. Tent pitch - £5 per night
3. A shared room in - £35 per night
4. A private double room - £50 per night

For private and shared accommodation please see the greenway retreats website: https://www.greenwayretreats.com/home

Please contact us directly to arrange accommodation arrangements once you've bought a ticket.

About the host

Hamish O'Brien - Permaculture Teacher

Hamish has extensive experience in the farming, landscaping and permaculture industries, a total of 13 years.

3 years of farm work on fruit, vegetable and animal farms.

Growing up in the Devonshire countryside it's all too easy to get roped into the farming experience. At a young age Hamish volunteered at farms and horse stables his mum worked at and later would be working on farms, picking and growing fruits and vegetables and tending to many types of animals; cows, calves, sheep, chickens, goats, pigs, ducks, geese and horses.

10 years of permaculture, traditional gardening and general building.

In his earlier years it was about traditional gardening and general building which lasted for 7 years. Completing all types of hard and soft landscaping tasks like decking, fencing, patios, retaining walls, raised beds and much more… He also renovated houses (Plastering, wall re-building, block laying, wood work etc…). Receiving the drastic calls for climate change and having first hand experience of the damaging actions humans are making to our-ecosystems, he made a conscious decision to change...

Thats when he created Earth Circle Designs and PIG.

Earth Circle Designs is a permaculture design, consulting, implementation and maintenance business. Completing permaculture projects like market gardens, 10 acre regenerative farms and self-sufficient home-steads. Intertwining his hard landscaping and construction skills where necessary. Please see reviews and photos of previous work on facebook.

( www.facebook.com/EarthCircleDesigns )

PIG (Permaculture Inspiration Gathering) is Hamish's permaculture teaching and events business, where he hosts regular permaculture courses and gatherings. The courses are in person and online, teaching people how to create their own abundant permaculture paradise. Alongside this he runs constant gatherings in Bristol and Glastonbury, although they have been put on hold recently due to a restructuring of the business. These gatherings are 3 hour events where he teaches permaculture, inspires regenerative action and connects the community.

( www.facebook.com/PermacultureInspirationGathering )

Book now and reserve your space on our exclusive permaculture course.

If you have any questions please feel free to call email myself (Hamish)

077 828 413 03 | h.obrien(@)earthcircledesigns.com

Reviews from previous permaculture introduction courses:

"Wow ..I could not have imagined that I would be so inspired... Incredible... Thank you all for your presence and sharing... All of it was so valuable ❤️

Thank you Laura and Elle for delicious food!! It was so lovely to be fed and nourished!!

THANK YOU HAMISH for sharing your passion and knowledge with us.... And to all of us for creating a family of choice...a community that will and can sustain itself...

Bless us all xxxx" - Fliss

"Thank you for an inspiring informative weekend - and for everyone being so welcoming and warm... ??? " - Jane H

" I recently went on the 2 day permaculture course, it was brilliant! Hamish had so much knowledge to share with us all. His passion for permaculture shone through and made him a great teacher, his lessons were easy to follow even for a complete novice like me. I can't wait to use what I've learnt on my allotment and in life in general.

It was also great to meet a group of like minded people. I went by myself but left with lots of new friends!

I highly recommend this course! Even if you don't want to learn about permaculture, I would go just for Laura's amazing cooking ? 6 delicious meals included is an absolute bargain! "- Sophie

"The weekend at Avalon Priory inspired me way beyond my expectations. Hamish’s passionate commitment to making a difference in this topsy-turvy world truly restored my hope for the future of this beautiful planet. So young and yet so wise, Hamish shared his extensive knowledge with such humility and generosity in the loving and supportive space that he held so beautifully for us all.

I first encountered the term “permaculture” a decade or so ago but never realised how neatly it fitted with my holistic “tread lightly” approach to living and growing. So many dots got joined up for me. I don’t see myself doing a PDC but will continue to explore the profound connections that the weekend opened up for me, both socially and in my heart.

Deepest gratitude to you Hamish (and to Laura for the superb vegan meals!)" - Annette

Please do check out our community groups and facebook page:

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PermacultureInspirationGathering

Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/415633403444456

Telegram group: https://t.me/+pRQpgsVVWe9kNmFk