2026 Fall Permaculture Design Course

from $1,195.00

Learn permaculture in Asheville, North Carolina, with veteran teachers and a group that meets in-jperson five times in 2026. Whether you plan to use this knowledge for your career or in your personal life, you’ll acquire the skills to create self-sufficient ecosystems and sustainably manage the land. 

You’ll be part of a cohort of permaculture students dedicated to creating a better future for flood-ravaged Western North Carolina. Students can put their new land management skills to good use right away in a critical real-world situation while learning the principles of resilience and community preparedness. 

UPLIFT

Choose this if you are comfortably meeting all of your basic needs and have "expendable" income.

  • The Price: $1995

  • This reflects: The "True Cost" of the service plus a contribution that allows me to offer lower-cost spots to others.

  • Your Situation: You own your home or rent a high-end property; you have investments or retirement accounts; you travel for recreation; you can afford "wants" without stress

STANDARD

Choose this if you are meeting your basic needs but have limited expendable income.

  • The Price: $1595

  • This reflects: The "True Cost" of the service. It covers my time, materials, and business overhead.

  • Your Situation: You may live paycheck-to-paycheck or have some debt, but you can still afford basic necessities like housing, food, and transportation. You might have to budget carefully for "extras," but you aren't in financial crisis.

COMMUNITY

Choose this if you struggle to meet basic needs and paying the full price would be a significant hardship.

  • The Price: $1195

  • This reflects: An accessible rate supported by the community.

  • Your Situation: You struggle to pay rent or buy groceries; you are unemployed or underemployed; you have no access to savings or family wealth. Please note: If this tier is still a barrier, contact us for further options.

PDC:

Learn permaculture in Asheville, North Carolina, with veteran teachers and a group that meets in-jperson five times in 2026. Whether you plan to use this knowledge for your career or in your personal life, you’ll acquire the skills to create self-sufficient ecosystems and sustainably manage the land. 

You’ll be part of a cohort of permaculture students dedicated to creating a better future for flood-ravaged Western North Carolina. Students can put their new land management skills to good use right away in a critical real-world situation while learning the principles of resilience and community preparedness. 

UPLIFT

Choose this if you are comfortably meeting all of your basic needs and have "expendable" income.

  • The Price: $1995

  • This reflects: The "True Cost" of the service plus a contribution that allows me to offer lower-cost spots to others.

  • Your Situation: You own your home or rent a high-end property; you have investments or retirement accounts; you travel for recreation; you can afford "wants" without stress

STANDARD

Choose this if you are meeting your basic needs but have limited expendable income.

  • The Price: $1595

  • This reflects: The "True Cost" of the service. It covers my time, materials, and business overhead.

  • Your Situation: You may live paycheck-to-paycheck or have some debt, but you can still afford basic necessities like housing, food, and transportation. You might have to budget carefully for "extras," but you aren't in financial crisis.

COMMUNITY

Choose this if you struggle to meet basic needs and paying the full price would be a significant hardship.

  • The Price: $1195

  • This reflects: An accessible rate supported by the community.

  • Your Situation: You struggle to pay rent or buy groceries; you are unemployed or underemployed; you have no access to savings or family wealth. Please note: If this tier is still a barrier, contact us for further options.