A 12-day immersive course teaching sustainable living and permaculture design principles over six weekends in Blue Mountains.
Saturday 21 March 2026
to Sunday 17 May 2026
8:30am - 4:00pm
96A Camp St, Katoomba NSW 2780, Australia
Standard: $1450, Concession: $850
Discover a transformative experience that changes how you view the world and your relationship with nature. This internationally recognised Permaculture Design Course offers hands-on learning to help you grow food, manage resources, and live sustainably.
You will engage in practical activities, community collaboration, and design projects that apply permaculture ethics and principles to real-life settings like your home or community.
Whether you’re new to permaculture or deepening your knowledge, expect a supportive environment where you’ll connect with like-minded people and have fun while learning.
The course runs over 12 days, spread across six weekends: March 21-22 & 28-29, April 18-19 & 25-26, and May 2-3 & 16-17, 2026. Each day starts at 08:30 and finishes by 16:00.
You will learn core permaculture skills such as reading landscapes, water harvesting, energy flows, nutrient cycling, and community systems. The course includes personal and group design projects to build resilience.
Scholarships are available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, refugees, and youth aged 18-22. Early bird discounts and payment plans make this course accessible.
Held at The Inner Space, 96s Camp Street, Katoomba, this venue is nestled in the beautiful Blue Mountains region, offering a perfect setting for immersive learning.
The location is accessible by car and public transport options to Katoomba town centre, with local amenities nearby for breaks and refreshments.
Parking and directions can be found on the course website or by contacting the organisers directly.
This course is suitable for all ages and backgrounds, designed to meet you where you are in your permaculture journey.
Bring comfortable clothing for outdoor activities, note that the course is intensive and requires full participation across all weekends.
Contact the organisers for scholarship applications or if you have any accessibility needs to ensure a supportive experience.
Standard course fee is $1450, with a concession rate of $850. Early bird discounts reduce this to $1305 and $765 respectively if booked before January 20, 2026.
A 10% discount applies for upfront cash payments, and flexible payment plans are available.
For those curious but not ready to commit, a free one-hour taster session is offered on February 7, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 am.
Visit the website or contact the organisers to book your place or learn more about the course offerings.
