This document provides information about a 2-week Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course taking place from March 2-14, 2014 at Centro de Permacultura Tierra del Sol in Oaxaca, Mexico. The course will cover all major topics of permaculture design based on Bill Mollison's Permaculture: A Designers Manual. Students will learn practical skills through demonstrations and hands-on activities. The course is taught by Richard Perkins, a certified permaculture instructor with extensive international experience in design and teaching. Upon completion, students will receive a PDC certificate. The document provides details on the curriculum, schedule, accommodations, and requirements to register for the course.

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C E R T I F I C A T E
PDC
Centro de Permacultura Tierra del Sol
O a x a c a , C e n t r a l Va l l e y. M é x i c o
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2nd - 14th March 2014
2nd - 14th March
2014
To secure a spot on
the course you will
need to pay a
deposit. We work
strictly on a first
come first served
basis, as our courses
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Sol
Seeing integration as key to all we
do, we draw heavily on the work of
Holistic Management® and Keyline
Design® as well as other pioneering
Regenerative Agriculture, Ecological
and Social system designers.
is excited to offer a 2 week
residential Permaculture Design
"I would 100% recommend this course to
Certificate course with one of
anybody who wants to learn more about
Europe’s
most
active
Permaculture! It's delivered in such an
Permaculturists.
This intensive
inspiring and knowledgeable way, that when
course will empower you with the
you finish the training you can't wait to put it all
into practice!" IP_PDC student, Sweden 2013
effective design solutions, skills and
approach
to
create
resilient,
synergistic
systems
that
are storytelling and hands on practical/
ecologically sound, economically demonstration exercises. We bring
profitable and meet your needs.
design into the course regularly, this
is a design course and our
This course has a pre-set curriculum
experience shows that students who
based on the broad and integrative
participate in a single final design at
content
of
Bill
Mollison's
the end of a course, as is
Permaculture: A Designers Manual.
“traditional” often fail to fully grasp
During the course, we will touch on
the design process coherently and
every major topic in the book,
comprehensively.
combining
dynamic
lecture-
This PDC course is facilitated by
RICHARD PERKINS and is
internationally accredited by the
Permaculture Research Institute
(PRI) Australia (PRI Registered
Teacher
No.
24)
and
the
Permaculture Association UK. This
ensures you are you being trained
by a personally vetted field trained
professional, actively engaged in
design and with recognized teaching
skill. Richard has worked in every
major climate zone across various
countries and is engaged in teaching
and design full time.
You can
progress to a Diploma upon
successful completion of a certified
PDC training.
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2. P E R M A C U L T U R E
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Centro de Permacultura
Ti e r r a d e l S o l
Oaxaca, Central Valley, Mexico.
The course curriculum will cover:
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Theory and principles of
Permaculture.
Methods of design.
Digital Design, CAD and GIS
systems.
Understanding patterns in nature.
Water harvesting and management.
Keyline Design.®
Designing water into landscape.
Drought-proofing.
Water harvesting and droughtproofing.
Trees & their energy transactions.
Trees, water and energy cycling.
Forest Gardens and Agroforestry
Systems.
Eco-friendly house placement and
design.
Energy efficient architecture.
Bio Construction.
Energy conservation techniques.
Earthworks & their use in earth
repair.
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Soils, Composts, Bio Fertilizers.
Soil Microscopy.
Soil rehabilitation and erosion
control.
Organic food production.
Regenerative Livestock Management.
Holistic Management.®
Aquaculture.
Ecological pest control.
Climatic factors.
Strategies for urban and rural
settings.
Recycling and waste management.
Right livelihood.
Catastrophe preparedness and
prevention.
Money and finance.
Ethical investment.
Bio regional organization.
Effective working groups.
Community Building.
Decision Making.
Leadership Development.
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Designing for urban and rural
situations.
Creating a balanced soil food web.
Pattern Understanding.
Intensive annual and perennial food
and animal systems.
Orchard and food forest design.
System planning + integration.
Design for different biospheres:
tropics / drylands / cool climates
Appropriate technologies for future
communities.
Strategies for building healthy,
resilient communities.
You can read a more detailed schedule of our
course outline here
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Practical aspects of the courses:
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Compost making.
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Growing under cover.
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Coppicing.
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Compost Tea making.
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Grafting fruit trees.
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Forest Garden planting.
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Soil microscopy.
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Taking/ preparing cuttings.
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Growing Fungi.
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Bio Fertilizer preparations.
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Keyline® Plowing.
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Bio Construction.
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Mulch Systems.
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Pasture Examination.
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Clay oven making.
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Tool use & care.
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Earth Resources Inspections.
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Pond construction.
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Surveying & mapping.
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Tree preparation.
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Preserving food.
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Establishing gardens.
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Tree planting.
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Course Tutor
Richard Perkins is one of Europe's most active Permaculture professionals, teaching and consulting
through every major climate zone on 4 continents. Highly regarded internationally as a Permaculture
Design Course (PDC) teacher, Richard is certified by the!Permaculture Research Institute!of Australia
and the Permaculture Association!of Great Britain. ! Taking a training with Richard will fast track your
Permaculture learning; !many of Richards students from around the world are engaged full time in
regenerative systems work, empowering communities!and impacting local agricultures via their own
properties as well as community resilient developments.
Having studied up to MSc level (IESD- Gaia U), Richard holds a Diploma in Applied Permaculture
Design (UK), HND Organic Crop Production (UK) and has studied extensively in the fields of Ecology,
Anthropology and Sociology. !With years of experience in Organic crop production, integrative systems
design and community development Richard is currently concentrating on teaching world class
trainings from PDC courses to specialist & advanced trainings worldwide. ! Integrating ! Keyline
Design!and!Holistic Management!principles into a cohesive and dynamic design framework, Richards'
PDC trainings bring back the Design to Permaculture Design Courses. !
Richard ! has worked on extensive system design and implementation from! small scale food production through to farm
management, agroforestry to edible forest systems, water catchment, treatment and irrigation systems, business design and
overhaul, edible landscaping to Keyline design, community building and empowerment,!natural building with adobe, cob,
straw-bale, timber and bamboo in cool, cold and warm temperate, semi- arid, sub- tropical and wet tropical climates.!
Integralpermanence ! collaborates with experts around the globe and is available for flexible and dynamic consultancy
services. !Richard focus primarily on building soil, and place the highest emphasis on functionally interconnecting biological
systems to regenerate ecosystems through profitable business enterprises that maintain very high quality of living.

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About the site:
Tierra del Sol is a dry-climate Permaculture Center
located!in!the central valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico.
The project started in 2001 in a
2-hectare rural property with
the goal of establishing a
sustainable-living site adapted
to the drought conditions
prevailing in the!dry tropics.
The focus of the work at!Tierra
del Sol is to put into practice
methods of!regenerative
agriculture, natural building
and ecological restoration, and
to offer!a meeting point
where!groups and individuals
interested in proposals of self-
"Richard displays a !wonderful didactic blend
of!charisma,!engagement, team-building,
empowerment and humility"... IP_PDC
Student, Belgium Mar 2013
reliant and simple lifestyles can
share their knowledge and
PDC"
experiences. We believe!that a
fertile soil, a healthy ecosystem
and the wisdom of the people
who work and care for the
land!are the most valuable
asset!!of any!country. We hope
Tierra del Sol will inspire the
young, as well as men and
women of all ages, to restore
and preserve this natural
wealth, and will contribute to
the creation of a sustainable
society.
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What is Permaculture?
Target Audience
“Permaculture consciously and intelligently
integrates regenerative agricultural ecosystems
with socially just environments to produce
fulfilling,
stable
and
ethically
sound
livelihoods
through
whole
systems
management.
Reflecting natural patterns,
flows and relationships, permaculture design
functionally interconnects diverse elements in
highly cooperative and mutually beneficial
arrangements that display robust energy
efficiency and abundance of yield. The ethic of reinvesting
surplus into natural and social forms of capital promotes care of
all beings and the planetary systems.” Richard Perkins
This training is aimed to support anyone wishing
to better understand how to approach integrated
and holistic management of brittle landscapes.
This training is especially suited to anyone
wishing to actively participate in creating a
positive post-carbon future.
Permaculture design is a system of assembling conceptual,
material, and strategic components in a pattern which functions to
benefit life in all its forms. The philosophy behind permaculture
is one of working with, rather than against, nature; of protracted
and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and
thoughtless action; of looking at systems in all their functions,
rather than asking only one yield of them; and allowing systems
to demonstrate their own evolutions.
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There is no prerequisite for this training, and it is
suited to people with experience in Permaculture
and related fields as well as people who are
completely new to allowing observable patterns
in nature guide our interactions and disturbances
on the landscape. The training will involve a
dynamic combination of lecture- story telling,
group design and practical demonstrations and
sample site work.
Upon Successful completion of the
courses training participants will
receive a certificate from
Integralpermanence.
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What can you do to
prepare for the
internship?
We do think it is helpful to start
thinking about ecological
systems, and permaculture
design in advance. Read! Find a
book about design, organic
gardening, integrated systems,
ecology and solution- based
exploration of our world's
problems, etc. Any of these
subjects will provide you with
some context prior to the lessons
of the course.
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C E R T I F I C A T E
Towel and non toxic toiletries.
Sunscreen/ hat/ gloves, etc if
you need them.
! Notebook and good pens for
taking notes.
! Beginners Mind - be open to
learning from everyone present.
! High quality chocolate (optional
but appreciated!).
! Laptop/ external hard drive if
you like.
! Maybe your favorite coffee.
! A story/ Myth/ legend from
your local area...
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If you have a specific piece of
property or ecological area that
you are primarily interested in
applying Permaculture principals
to, sit and observe it, map it, read
What should I bring
about it, and talk to others who
with me?
are working in similar
environments. Then, bring that
information with you to the
Bring what you need to be
course. Google Earth locations
comfortable. We will provide
and clear aerial photographs/
delicious and nutritious food but maps are very useful in larger
perhaps bring any special treats
designs. We may be able to use it
that we may not be able to cater
for a design project. Most of all,
for.
be excited to learn and be ready
to soak up the information the
! Work clothes, which you are
training and internship has to
happy to get dirty.
! Non-work clothes (short sleeves offer!
and shorts).
! Flashlight / Head lamp.
! Books- bring a few to show to
others.
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While you're at the
course...
The daily schedule is intensive,
yet dynamic and sense engaging.
We will have the middle Sunday
off for site visit/relaxation. To
receive a PDC certificate you are
required to fully participate in the
training days, evening sessions
are optional but very useful to
extend the days learning.
Session
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Time
Minutes
A
09:00 – 10:30
90
Break
10:30 – 11:00
30
B
11:00 – 12:30
90
Lunch
12:30 – 14:00
90
C
14:00 – 15:30
90
Break
15:30 – 16:00
30
D
16:00 – 17:30
90
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Evening
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Why take your PDC
with
Integralpermanence?
Integralpermanence courses are
internationally accredited by the
Permaculture Research Institute
(PRI), Australia (PRI Registered
Teacher No. 24) and the
Permaculture Association UK.
This ensures you are you being
trained by a personally vetted
field trained professional, actively
engaged in design and with
recognized teaching skill. You
can progress to a Diploma upon
successful completion of a
certified PDC training.
D E S I G N
C E R T I F I C A T E
Works with world-class
practioners and teachers, whilst
Integralpermanence often run
solo trainings we also team up
with some of the best in the field
for PDC trainings. Past CoTeachers on IP_PDC courses can
be seen here.
"A deep dynamic well!of!hands!on
experience delivered with!the joy and
love that the!earth needs now..."!
IP_PDC student, Thailand, 2009
Offers a clear and scientific
approach!to design.
Permaculture is a
design science;
metaphysics is not
included in our
curriculum, for good
reason. Students of all
backgrounds and religions are
fully welcome and respected.
help ourselves. We are constantly
actively researching to bring you
the cutting edge of regenerative
design. As integrationalists our
course content is ever being
refined and updated for the
benefit of all.
Supports you after the training
with both personal and
Permaculture Design and
professional experience in further
Regenerative Ag are our full
studies we can offer advice,
time passion We are committed
support and recommend further
to regenerating soils, farms and
learning opportunities for those
communities around the globe.
wishing to take design further.
We run an extensive education
We have acted as
and consultancy service and have
mentors in
designed in over a dozen
longer term
countries on 4 continents in every
education
major climate zone. Aside from
more detailed schedule of our course
programs,
our busy teaching schedule we
outline here
notably the 2 yr
have consulted for a variety of
Teaches principle-based
Permaculture Diploma, as well as
projects and clients. We invest
Permaculture design, so you will
run a wide variety of workshops
our surplus into
understand how to apply design
and trainings to students from
furthering our
to any unique site you study,
over 45 countries through all
work. For
regardless of the climate or
climate zones.
example in 2013
circumstance. How to approach
we have
design is key to our trainings, and
imported the first Yeomans Plow
our experience in every major
into Northern Europe and
People Care is woven into our
climate zone means we can
acquired a digital enabled soil
courses We live as a learning
impart very broad and practical
microscopy unit.
community during the course
knowledge and experience.
and we invest time and energy
into the People care aspect of our
Applies DESIGN to our course
courses to make sure you get the
format, as designers we just can’t most out of your experience.
Brings the DESIGN back into
the Permaculture Design Course
with multiple design exercises
throughout the course. Our
experience shows that students
engaging in multiple design
exercises synthesize the course
content much more effectively,
and produce more competent and
actionable designs. You can read a
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D E S I G N
C E R T I F I C A T E
Integralpermanence
Integrating ! Keyline Design ! and ! Holistic Management ! principles into a cohesive and
dynamic design framework, Richards' PDC trainings bring back the Design to Permaculture
Design Courses.
Included in your course fee:
Internet
Travel Insurance
The course fee is all inclusive of your stay at
Tierra del Sol, including food, etc.
We carry an extensive set of Digital
Resources and an extensive physical library
at our local trainings; bring an external
500gb hard drive!
The wireless internet access will be on from
1pm to 4pm. This is provided for emails,
research, web browsing, and skype (or
similar), but it is not to be used for
downloading, i.e. movies, music, pictures,
and large files (small Word and PDFs are ok).
Your course fee also includes links to further
resources on all subjects covered in this
course, reading lists and digital resources if
you bring a portable hard drive as well as
ongoing advice and assistance in questions
that might arise beyond the course
completion.
No internet assess will be provided for use in
the class room or the eating area. If you´ll be
Is recommended that all our international
students have comprehensive travel
insurance for cancellation, medical expenses,
personal accident, personal baggage, money
and liability before traveling. Travel
insurance is relatively cheap and can be
purchased through a number of channels.
Please speak with your travel agent for
further details.
Accommodations
LODGEMENT IS INCLUDED in the price of
the course. There are Camping facilities, with
solar showers and composting toilets. You
should bring your camping equipment (tent,
sleeping bag).
using internet, bring your own laptop.
Farm access to an office computer will not be
provided unless it is an emergency.
Food
FOOD IS INCLUDED in the cost of tuition.
Meals are fresh and healthy. We offer
vegetarian meals and occasional meat meals.
We have a cooker during the internship who
will be serving 3 meals a day. We ask you to
wash your dishes and help cleaning the
dinning area after each meal.
Please be aware that we provide catering
We have shared rooms available
for the first 12 persons
who book the course!!!
of all meals during teaching days. Free days
during course are not catered for.
Please Note: We are only able to cater for
OvoLactoVegetarian options. If you have an
alternative diet, you may need to
supplement your diet with some of your
own food during your stay.
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8. P E R M A C U L T U R E
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Permaculture Design Certificate
Code of conduct
Refund Policy
Incoming students should be aware that although Tierra del Sol is
still within its development stage, we consider ourselves a serious
educational facility and as such we have a few policies in place. These
include:
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Care of the Earth.
Care of People.
We expect that all staff, volunteers, guests and students conduct
themselves in a cooperative manner and show respect to others.
Tierra del Sol is a DRUG and ALCOHOL free zone.
We expect everyone to dress modestly. As with most other
educational institutions, clothing with foul language or obscene
images, tank tops or muscle shirts and mini-skirts are not
acceptable.
At no stage are guests or students allowed to operate any of the
equipment on site unless directed by Tierra del Sol staff.
No pets.
If you need clarification on any of these policies please do not hesitate
to ask.
Unless otherwise stated, as long as you notify us at
least 25 days prior to the commencement of the course,
Tierra del Sol will refund your course fee, less an
administration fee of $200.usd (or local currency
equivalent). !Alternatively we can credit the full
amount towards any future course.!
If you notify us of your need to cancel within 25 days
of your course commencement, your payment is not
refundable. You can however transfer your ticket to
another name for that same course, and let us know or
potentially join a later course.
In the unlikely event that we are forced to cancel a
course you will promptly receive a full refund. !Tierra
del Sol is not liable for travel arrangements/ expenses
in the rare event of a course being cancelled, so please
consider this before confirming travel.
For further information for this course please contact
info(at)tierradelsol.org.mx
www.tierradelsol.org.mx
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Directions to Tierra del Sol, Permaculture Center
La granja se ubica 20 kms al este de la Ciudad de Oaxaca, en las afueras de la población de Tlacochahuaya.
Saliendo de la Cd. de Oaxaca en automóvil tomas la carretera panamericana 190 hacia el este, rumbo a Mitla.
Aproximadamente a 20 kms encontrarás a mano derecha la salida a Tlacochahuaya; tomas esa salida que te llevará
hacia el sur por una carretera muy recta.
Justo antes de la única curva de esa carretera, antes de entrar al pueblo, verás un camino ancho de terracería a tu
izquierda, también muy recto. Lo tomas y a partir de este punto sigues una regla muy sencilla: vas a encontrar 4
entronques… los dos primeros viras a la derecha y los dos restantes a la izquierda….eso te lleva a las puertas de la
granja.
En transporte público puedes tomar el autobús a Tlacochahuaya en el parque de beisbol de la ciudad de Oaxaca. Te
bajas en la plaza principal del pueblo y de ahí tomas un moto-taxi que te trae a la granja en menos de 10 minutos.
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2nd - 14th March 2014
www.tierradelsol.org.mx
info(at)tierradelsol.org.mx
+52 (951) 128.4939
Centro de Permacultura Tierra del Sol
Pablo Ruiz y Adriana Guzmán
Paraje Langueche
Pozo 7 Bis
Tlacochahuaya, Oaxaca
Central Valley, Mexico.