GARDENING AS A SPIRITUAL PRACTICE: Building Kinship with the Living World
Region:
ENGLAND, SOUTH DEVON
Venue:
Sharpham Estate, Devon
Led By:
Satish Kumar, June Mitchell, Colum Pawson
Inspired by spiritual, ecological, and cultural traditions – from Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual understanding of agriculture through Biodynamic farming, to the Shumei movement in Japan founded by Mokichi Okada, and Vinoba Bhave’s practice of Spiritual Gardening in India – as well as contemporary movements such as agroecology, permaculture, organic agriculture, and no-dig gardening, the weekend weaves together reflection, conversation, and hands-on engagement. Together, these traditions remind us that when we garden with love and awareness, the soil nourishes not only the body, but also the heart, the mind, and the spirit. Over the course of the weekend, participants are invited to share in learning and celebration, cultivating joy, care, and reverence for the earth. Together, we will explore how spiritual gardening can support personal wellbeing, ecological renewal, and a deeper sense of belonging in a living world.
FARM DESIGN COURSE
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Small Meadow Farm, Hastings
LET’S GROW TOGETHER: HOW TO SET UP AND RUN A THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY GARDEN PROJECT
Dates:
12 February 2026, 12.30pm
The taster session will give an overview of what the full course includes, along with practical guidance for anyone interested in creating or developing a therapeutic community growing space. This webinar introduces their six month course starting April 2026 and offers insights into funding, planning, and designing an effective therapeutic community garden. To learn more about the six month course: www.trustlinks.org/lets-grow-together
SOCIAL PERMACULTURE & CULTURAL EMERGENCE DESIGN WORKSHOP
Venue:
Permaculture Farm Bogata Šuma
Dates:
14-18 September 2026
THE POWER OF PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES BOOK CLUB
Dates:
Most Monday evenings starting 9 March to 26 October 2026
Led By:
Wilf Richards with book collaborators
This course will support readers of the new Principles Book to deepen their learning, share their insights and connect with other practitioners. In a series of 25 one hour zoom sessions on Monday evenings we will go through the book chapter by chapter exploring highlights, applications, light bulb moments and cautions.
PERMACULTURE TEACHER TRAINING
Venue:
Terra Alta Permaculture Education Center, Sintra
MEDICINE CIRCLE RETREAT
Region:
ENGLAND, NORTH DEVON
Venue:
A South Molton woodland
Led By:
Maddy Harland, Sian Alcock
PERMACULTURE AND GARDENING
Venue:
Chateau de Sacy, Sacy-le Petit
PERMACULTURE IN PRACTICE COURSE
Venue:
Keela Permaculture Farm
Dates:
27 April – 3 May 2026
This course follows a PDC. Combine the courses or do them separately
PERMACULTURE IN PRACTICE COURSE
Venue:
Keela Permaculture Farm
Dates:
14-20 September 2026
This course follows a PDC. Combine the courses or do them separately
NATURAL BUILDING COURSE
Venue:
Keela Permaculture Farm
This course follows a PDC and a Permaculture in Practice course. Combine the courses or do them separately
NATURAL BUILDING COURSE
Venue:
Keela Permaculture Farm
This course follows a PDC and a Permaculture in Practice course. Combine the courses or do them separately
NATURAL BUILDING COURSE
Venue:
Keela Permaculture Farm
This course follows a PDC and a Permaculture in Practice course. Combine the courses or do them separately
NATURAL BUILDING COURSE
Venue:
Keela Permaculture Farm
Dates:
22-28 September 2026
This course follows a PDC and a Permaculture in Practice course. Combine the courses or do them separately
FOOD FOREST & AGROFORESTRY COURSE
Venue:
Keela Permaculture Farm
Dates:
15-22 November 2026
This course follows a PDC. Combine the courses or do them separately
LEVEL 3 – CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY ORCHARDING
Venue:
Various venues in London
Dates:
February – August 2026
BECOMING A REGENERATIVE FARMER TRAINING
Venue:
Henbant Permaculture and online
Dates:
2 March - 15 November 2026
Led By:
Matt Swarbrick and 20+ leading experts from around the world
View this 2 minute promotional trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLtu7l5yVHs
BUILDING WITH HEMP LIME
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
PRACTICAL PERMACULTURE GARDENING
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
SELF BUILDING AN EARTHSHIP
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
ECOLOGICAL GARDEN DESIGN COURSE
Dates:
Enrolling until the end of February 2026
Led By:
Teresa Pereira and guests
Phone:
07790 386 869, text to schedule a call
Learn to design your own regenerative garden—whether it’s a balcony or a field. This hybrid online course combines self-paced modules with live monthly Zoom sessions. You’ll be guided through a step-by-step design process to create a productive, beautiful, and ecological green space. No prior experience required. Led by experienced tutor Teresa Pereira https://northernschool.org.uk/teresa
ANIMALS IN PERMACULTURE SYSTEMS (PERMACULTURE III)
Led By:
Diana Cole, ACS Distance Education
PLANTS IN A PERMACULTURE SYSTEM (PERMACULTURE II)
Led By:
Diana Cole, ACS Distance Education
ACE – ACTIVATING CULTURAL EMERGENCE
MEDICINAL FOREST GARDEN DESIGN COURSE
Dates:
Enrol and start straight away. 10 lessons.
Led By:
Anne Stobart, herbal grower and practitioner
Choose a course to suit your interest, from designing a medicinal forest garden to learning about harvesting and making remedies. See a short introduction from Anne Stobart to courses with the Medicinal Forest Garden Trust on YouTube at https://youtu.be/WCLVvSIayHg
THE PRACTICAL SUSTAINABILITY COURSE
Venue:
St Werburghs, Bristol, Plus field trips
Dates:
September 2026 to July 2027
Led By:
Caroline Aitken & 40+ tutors
Shift Bristol is a not for profit organisation providing innovative and immersive training in building sustainability and resilience. We have 20 years experience of teaching practical skills, design systems and collaborative approaches - we learn from and within our community networks.
CLIMATE ADAPTATION CERTIFICATE
Dates:
Open Enrollment – Start Anytime
Led By:
Dr. Alan Enzo, Steve Cran, Saniya Malhotra and others
FOREST GARDENING / FOOD FORESTS
THE INKPOT OPEN DAYS: Farm Tours and Farm Shop
Region:
ENGLAND, LINCOLNSHIRE
Venue:
The Inkpot, Gorse Drove, Scredington NG34 0AH
Dates:
First Saturday of every month, 10am-4pm
PERMACULTURE EDUCATORS PROGRAM
BECOMING ECOLOGICAL: AN INTRODUCTION
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUFFOLK
Venue:
Mill House Community
Dates:
29 April - 1 May 2026
Led By:
Hayley Marshall, Giles Barrow
BECOMING ECOLOGICAL: MAKING A HOME IN THE WORLD
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUFFOLK
Venue:
Mill House Community
Dates:
September 2026 - July 2027
Led By:
Hayley Marshall, Giles Barrow
FOOD FOREST DESIGN
Dates:
Open Enrollment – Start Anytime
Led By:
Dr. Alan Enzo, Steve Cran, Saniya Malhotra and others
INTRODUCTION TO AGROFORESTRY DESIGN
Dates:
Open Enrollment – Start Anytime
Led By:
Dr. Alan Enzo, Steve Cran, Saniya Malhotra and others
BACK-FROM-THE-FUTURE: A HANDS-ON EXTENDED WEEKEND TRAINING
Venue:
Midwest Permaculture
Dates:
28-31 May & 24-27 September 2026
Led By:
Bill Wilson, Milton Dixon
PEOPLE and PLANTS: A COURSE IN ETHNOBOTANY
Dates:
4 March - 8 April 2026
A 6-week online course exploring people and plant relationships, botany, ethnobotanical research, plant intelligence, and ethnobotany in Madagascar and Peru. www.youtube.com/@greenunfolding
REGENERATIVE ORGANISATION PROGRAMMES
Region:
ENGLAND, DERBYSHIRE, YORKSHIRE & ONLINE
Venue:
Derbyshire, Yorkshire or a venue near you and Online
Dates:
Various, start anytime
Led By:
Sarah Spencer, JK McQuinn of Think like a Forest
Download the brochure: https://thinklikeatree.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Think-like-a-Forest-Training-Brochure.pdf
NATURE INSPIRED CREATIVE ART AND CRAFT SEMINAR
Venue:
Nisyros island and Mandraki village, Dodecanese, Greece
Dates:
28 September - 2 October 2026
Led By:
Zoë Burt, Marianne Wie
Phone:
0044 (0) 7547 119 506
www.instagram.com/artholidaygreece
PLANTING & MANAGING A WOODLAND
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton
Led By:
Andy Reynolds, Fran Pickering
SCYTHING IMPROVERS WORKSHOP
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton
SCYTHING WORKSHOP
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton
Dates:
5 September 2026. 18 August 2026
RAINWATER HARVESTING AT HOME
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton
Led By:
Daniel Holloway, Ilya Schippers
SOLAR HOT WATER FOR THE HOME
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton
Led By:
Daniel Holloway, Ilya Schippers
CARE OF FRUIT TREES
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton
Led By:
Stephan Gehrels, Jenni Cresswell
MUSHROOM CULTIVATION
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton
Led By:
Bill Knight, Stephan Gehrels
BIODYNAMIC TRAINING
Region:
ENGLAND, GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Venue:
Ruskin Mill, Gloucestershire
INTRODUCTION TO ENGAGING CHILDREN IN PERMACULTURE
Led By:
Lusi Alderslowe, Nim Robins
LEVEL 3 – CERTIFICATE IN COMMUNITY ORCHARDING
Venue:
Various venues in Bristol
Dates:
September 2026 – July 2027
Led By:
Witchhazel Wildwood at The Orchard Project
PRUNING YOUNG FRUIT TREES
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton & Zoom
Led By:
Bryn Thomas, Stephen Gehrels
PRUNING OLD FRUIT TREES
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton and online
Dates:
17, 24 & 25 January 2026
PLANNING & PLANTING A SMALL ORCHARD
Region:
ENGLAND, EAST SUSSEX
Venue:
Stanmer Park, Brighton
Led By:
Stephan Gehrels, Becca Mann
FOOD FOREST & AGROFORESTRY
Venue:
Keela Permaculture Farm
Dates:
20-26 November 2025
This course follows a PDC. Combine the courses or do them separately.
CULTURAL EMERGENCE GATHERING
Region:
ENGLAND, HEREFORDSHIRE
Venue:
Applewood Permaculture Centre
FREE CULTURAL EMERGENCE COURSES
Led By:
Looby Macnamara & guests
PERMACULTURE & PROSPERITY
A pay what you can course.
SHARE PERMACULTURE: Online permaculture marketing
Dates:
12 monthly workshops. Start anytime.
MASTERS DEGREE, SUSTAINABILITY
Venue:
Centre for Alternative Technology,
BIODYNAMICS
Led By:
Biodynamic Agricultural College