March 17 and 18 at Three Sisters Farm

Join Darrell Frey, author of Bioshelter Market Garden, as he shares the tips, tricks, and strategies he has learned in his 25+ years experience as farm owner and permaculture instructor at Three Sisters Farm.

This two day intensive workshop will focus on energy efficient greenhouse design and strategies and techniques for organic pest control and greenhouse management.

·      Tour Three Sisters’ Bioshelter

·      Learn about bioshelter design

·      Explore bioshelter crops through the seasons, fertility, and plant care techniques

·      Get an in-depth look at greenhouse pests and discover ways to manage them organically and provide beneficial insect habitat

·      Discuss business strategies

 Cost of the workshop is $250, including lunch on both days.

Limited to 15 participants.

 

August 6 - 18 at Three Sisters Farm

During this 12-day intensive course, enjoy great food and country living at Three Sisters Farm, a 25-year old demonstration of permaculture, and visit other local examples of permaculture in action. Learn the design process and co-create a design to enhance Three Sister's Food Forest. Experience hands-on applications of permaculture and team learning while sharing your own expertise. Acquire practical skills that can be integrated into your life and inspiration to create a more sustainable world around you.

Topics to be covered:

Permaculture Principles, Ethics, and Fundamentals

Design Process

Humans and the Environment

Food Systems

Forest Gardening

Energy Systems

Green and Natural Building Design and Strategies

Greenhouse and Market Gardening Management

Useful and Native Plants

And Much More… 

The cost of the PDC is a sliding scale of $1000 - $1200, including meals and camping. Anything over the minimum cost goes toward a scholarship fund. Limited to 15 participants. Contact us for scholarship and work trade opportunities.