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Master Permaculture in 5 Immersive Days – Hands-On Learning at L'Alpakiade Farm!
From Theory to Practice – Apply the principles of permaculture and gain practical skills in a supportive, field-based environment.
➤ Feeling stuck in theory?
Lacking confidence to dig, plant, or build?
➤ Hesitant to implement designs?
Fearing costly mistakes?
➤ Need hands-on experience?
Looking for real-world feedback?
You’ve learned the principles of permaculture – now it’s time to apply them in the field. Gain the skills and confidence you need to create thriving regenerative systems with expert guidance and hands-on experience.
July 14–18, 2025
10 am - 4:30 pm
L’Alpakiade Farm, Wakefield
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5 days of real-world experience
Full access to course materials and site
Camping accommodation included
Hands-on practice with experts
Connection with a supportive, like-minded community
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Full On Demand Permaculture design certification course
35+ hours of bonus content
anchor the theory into real life application
apply your PDC skills on site
see and experience on site large permaculture systems seen in the PDC
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Proven Success – The Impact of Hands-On Permaculture Training
95%
of past participants feel more confident in implementing permaculture techniques after the course.
$5,000+
is the average amount saved by participants in their first year by applying permaculture methods to their gardens and farms.
150+
students have completed the program and are now running their own sustainable projects around the world.
Imagine Creating Regenerative Systems with Confidence
As a permaculture learner, you might be facing some of these challenges:
➤ Struggling with water management, soil regeneration, and food forest design?
➤ Feeling unsure about practical skills like grafting, composting, or natural building?
➤ Overwhelmed by unexpected challenges in the field and unsure how to fix them?
➤ Longing for a deeper connection with nature and community, but feeling disconnected?
Struggling to apply permaculture after your PDC? You’re not alone.
75% of course graduates say they face challenges turning theory into action.
Our 5-day practicum at L'Alpakiade Farm bridges that gap with real-world experience. You’ll build systems hands-on — not just design them — and leave with the confidence to apply your skills independently.
✔️ 90% of participants use what they learn within 6 months
✔️ 85% feel more self-sufficient after the course
With expert mentors guiding you through grafting, composting, and natural building, you’ll gain both skills and support to thrive beyond the classroom.
Ready to turn your permaculture knowledge into practical skills?
Join us at L'Alpakiade Farm to create regenerative systems with confidence
Learn from Experienced Practitioners
Our expert instructors bring years of hands-on experience and a passion for teaching, guiding you through real-world applications of permaculture principles. You’ll gain practical insights from those who’ve successfully implemented permaculture on the ground, ensuring you receive top-tier training and personalized support.
With 16+ years of experience, I founded P3 Permaculture in 2009, driven by a passion for sustainable design and a deep commitment to practical, real-world impact.
After earning my Permaculture Design Certificate and apprenticing with Geoff Lawton, I turned that knowledge into action.
Since then, I’ve certified over 450 students and led projects in 9 countries — from urban gardens in Montréal to large-scale systems in the deserts of China, Costa Rica, and Cameroon — always adapting to local conditions and needs.
I design hands-on courses that go beyond theory — empowering students to apply what they learn, build real skills, and contribute to a regenerative future.
Let’s make change happen — together!
Gain Practical Proficiency in Core Permaculture Techniques
You won’t just learn — you’ll do, gaining the muscle memory and practical understanding to tackle these skills on your own
Water Management Mastery
Map water flow and create passive irrigation , prevent drought, control floods, stop and repair erosion and make water work for you in your landscape.
Soil Regeneration & Advanced Composting
5 types of composting, Compost tea and extracts. Practice compost application and master the ability to identify quality bioactive compost.
Food Forests & Edible Landscapes
Plant a Food Forest step by step, learn guilds, companion planting and mushroom inoculation. These skills will jumpstart your edible landscaping abilities.
Live, Learn, and Connect at the farm
Experience the full spectrum of permaculture in action—live on the land, collaborate with experts, and immerse yourself in daily farm life while mastering the skills you need to regenerate and sustain ecosystems.
Hands-On Experience: from water systems to soil regeneration, gain real-life skills you won’t find in books.
Immersive Farm Life: Live and learn among alpacas, food forests, and thriving ecosystems.
Farm Life: Enjoy camping at the farm and swimming in the pond, helping with the animals and chores
Rustic Camping: Stay close to nature with hot showers and flush toilets provided. (BYO tent or upgrade.)
Ongoing Learning: Get post-course access to an online platform to review materials and stay connected.
At L'Alpakiade, you’ll gain hands-on experience, build lasting skills, and connect with like-minded people who share your passion for regenerative living. This immersive course gives you the confidence to design and implement permaculture systems wherever you go.
Your 5-Day Hands-On Journey: For Those Ready to Move Beyond Theory
This practicum is designed for people who are ready to turn knowledge into confident action. Whether you're an aspiring homesteader, a regenerative designer, or simply someone passionate about land stewardship — this immersive, skills-based training gives you the tools and experience to make real impact.
Perfect for:
Graduates of a PDC who are craving real-world practice
Individuals seeking a deeper connection with nature through direct, embodied learning
Changemakers building eco-projects, farms, or community gardens
Landscapers, organizers, or educators who want tangible, transferable skills
Tired of too much theory and not enough practice in your 72-hour PDC?
Most online and in-person courses fall short when it comes to hands-on guidance.
We Have the Answer
This 5-day intensive, 100% hands-on course offers detailed, practical, experiential learning across five key focus areas of permaculture.
Practical
All Levels Welcome
PDC Recommended
30 Hours of Hands on
Master Permaculture in 5 Days – Through Real Work, Real Soil, Real Community
Embark on a Journey of Empowerment and Resilience
Nestled in the heart of Wakefield, this vibrant farm, adorned with alpacas, horses, and chickens, beckons you to embark on a transformative 5-day permaculture course. This immersive experience is not just a course; it's an odyssey, a hands-on exploration of permaculture principles set against the backdrop of a permaculture pond, food forest and 1 kilometer or swales
The Permaculture Experience: A Day-by-Day Immersion
Day 1
From Observation to Design
A Crash Course in Site Analysis and Design
you will learn:
How to use the permaculture design process
Identify needs and risks of a site or a client
Design appropriate solutions
Draft conceptual plans that make sense and move your project forward
Day 2
Garden & Water Systems
Nurturing Nature's Bounty Through Integrated Design
you will learn:
Companion planting
Natural pest control
Passive garden irrigation
Drip irrigation
Wicking beds or sub irrigated planters
Natural fertility
Rain gardens
Rain barrel design and setup
Day 3:
Forestry & Food Forests
Cultivating a Symphony of Sustainability and Abundance
you will learn:
Food forest design
Site assessment and planting strategy
Guild design
Key support species for our climate
Discover exciting new cultivars
Planting techniques
Maintenance tips and tricks
Day 4:
Soils & Compost
Unlocking the Alchemy of Fertile Ground and Ecosystem Health
you will learn:
How to make 5 types of compost
Jhonson-su fungal compost
Berkley method hot compost
Slow kitchen waste composting
Vermicomposting
Layer composting
How to verify compost quality (4 step quality test)
How to make compost extract
Make a compost tea brewer and brew your first batch
Application of compost, teas, and extracts.
Day 5
Earthworks & Erosion Management
Shaping the Landscape for Resilience and Water Security
you will learn:
Flood mitigation
Drought proofing
Soakage pits
Erosion risk assessment
Erosion stabilization and prevention
Erosion remediation and repair
Proper road water management to prevent washouts
What You’ll Gain in 5 Days of Hands-On Learning
Years
of permaculture teaching to guide your journey with confidence and depth
Hands-On
no classrooms here, just real tools, real soil, and practical skills you’ll use for life
Km of Swale Systems
to explore and understand water harvesting in action, step by step
Acre Pond
a living example of ecosystem design and water retention you can learn from onsite
What Participants Are Saying: Transformative Experiences in Action
I attended two workshops with Graham (so far!) He knows a lot about ecological design and is so
generous in sharing his knowledge, contacts, equipment and ideas! I learned so so much. His workshops are informative, interactive, fun and hands-on. Exactly the kind of setting in which I learn best!
Laura Wesley
2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I had a great time in learning how we can make a small forest in our backyard. I also enjoyed all the interactions during the workshop for a full enough time to learn in detail. I enjoyed people, nature, connection with people, especially our instructor.
Thank you so much!
Kumha Lee
2024 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This course is fantastic! I loved learning from Graham, who shared his in-depth permaculture knowledge with passion to our class. ... It was wonderful to meet with a class of people of so many different ages and backgrounds, all sharing an interest in Permaculture. Graham nurtured a positive and supportive atmosphere in the class. We shared knowledge, ressources and were at ease to ask as many questions as we might have, even if that occasionally brought the conversation on a tangent! ... thankfully, I was able to access all of Graham’s videos, including an abundance of carefully selected resources. It had been so great, being able to review all the material before I finish my course project. While reviewing, I appreciated the clear structure of the course, the detailed videos, and all the supportive documents and resources. I can see all the work, time, effort and passion that was put into this: bravo!
Ociane
2021 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I took the permaculture course with P3 in 2023 and I loved my experience. Graham is an excellent teacher who knows how to communicate his passion and, most importantly, his knowledge! The course is very well-structured with a wealth of content. The online prerequisites are very professional! I was happy to be able to take part in this in-person training after a few years of being quite isolated. I highly recommend it for Graham's experience and for the theoretical and practical learning that has changed my perspective on farming.
Charles Molier
2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
These stories are real proof: permaculture transforms not just land, but lives. Now it's your turn to put the knowledge into practice — with guidance and like-minded people by your side
Your Key Questions, Answered: Everything You Need to Know About the Practicum
We understand that physical activity might be a concern. During the practicum, we consider different fitness levels. We’ll work at a comfortable pace, and tasks will be adapted to your abilities. The most important thing is to enjoy the process and understand what you're doing.
No, for the practicum, basic knowledge from your PDC is enough. We’ll be working with real-life examples, and the focus will be on hands-on learning in the field. Understanding the basics is helpful, but what matters most is your willingness to work with your hands and learn through practice
The course fee covers all sessions, materials, accommodation on the farm, and meals. There are no hidden costs. You can find all details about the price on the registration page.
Choose a campsite on the vast farm site, hot showers and flush toilets are included as well as coffee and tea.
You will learn how to apply permaculture principles in real-life settings: creating and maintaining gardens, planning water systems, working with soil, implementing sustainable farming practices, and much more. All training will take place in the field with real examples.
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Regenerative Design Consultation and Education for your Home, Farm, Garden or Business. We use Ecosystems analysis of your project and integrate regenerative design principles to bring you abundance while fighting Climate Change.
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