Coed Hills 2026 PDC: Permaculture Design Certificate UK - May 2026

📅 May 7-13, 2026 and July 13-16, 2026 | 📍 St Hilary, Vale of Glamorgan, UK | 🏷️ course

The 2026 Coed Hills Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) is a comprehensive, immersive course focused on food growing, wellbeing, and community building through permaculture principles. Hosted at Coed Hills, an established eco-community and center for low-impact living in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, near Cardiff, this course offers participants a rare depth of hands-on learning in a productive, nurturing rural environment. The program spans two residential sessions: May 7-13, 2026, and July 13-16, 2026, perfectly fitting within the April to July timeframe for those seeking intensive permaculture training. Attendees will earn a PDC certificate accredited by the Permaculture Association (Britain), covering ethics, design methodologies, soil regeneration, cultivated ecology, agroforestry, climate responses, and community dynamics. Expect delicious organic meals prepared collectively, emphasizing nutritious, fantastic-tasting food creation. Accommodation options include cozy cabins or yurts (additional cost), fostering a communal living experience. The course immerses learners in practical skills like observation, mapping, site surveys, and group design projects, ideal for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Beyond the core curriculum, perks include a half-price ticket to Coed Ffest 2027, a relevant festival with workshops, and an optional follow-on for project design leading to a Certificate in Applied Permaculture Design. This event is invaluable for permaculture enthusiasts wanting to transform challenges into regenerative solutions, build resilient systems, and connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you're designing home gardens, community projects, or sustainable farms, the blend of theory, practice, and real-world application at Coed Hills equips you with lifelong tools for environmental sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and holistic living. Instructors from A Wild Life bring expertise in permaculture education, ensuring transformative, supportive learning in a beautiful landscape that inspires low-impact innovation.