Guernsey PDC 2026: Island Permaculture Design Course

A Permaculture Design Course is scheduled to take place in the Channel Island of Guernsey, offering participants an opportunity to earn an internationally recognized certificate. The course is set to run for two weeks, from July 3rd to July 17th, 2026. Attendees are expected to arrive on Friday, July 3rd, and depart on the morning of Friday, July 17th.

The program is designed to be an immersive experience, featuring hands-on workshops, a visit to a local permaculture site, communal campfires, and a focus on community engagement and creative problem-solving. The venue for this course is Cornucopia, located in the woodlands of Guernsey, United Kingdom, with the postal code GY57XX.

The curriculum for this 72-hour Permaculture Design Course encompasses several key areas. Participants will delve into the Permaculture Design Process, known as SADIMET, which covers the theoretical and practical aspects of various design tools, ranging from mapping to implementation. This includes practical opportunities for students to utilize these tools and collaboratively develop a complete design within small groups.

Furthermore, the course will explore permaculture ethics and principles, examining their application in real-world scenarios. Detailed study will be dedicated to essential permaculture themes such as soil health, water management, the role of plants and trees, food cultivation, the built environment, resource utilization, and the broader social systems and contexts in which permaculture operates. Each of these themes will be explored in depth through a combination of student research and shared insights among all participants.

The course is offered in a face-to-face format. The lead certified teacher for the course is Lusi Alderslowe, with additional instruction provided by Stuart Ogier, Eva Kalo, and other unnamed instructors. There are no apprentice teacher positions available for this particular course.

Regarding the cost, several options are available. A "Commuter' Course" package, which includes lunches only, is priced at £1000. Early bird discounts are offered, with a price of £900 if booked by March 30th, and a "very early bird" rate of £850 for bookings made by February 28th. An all-inclusive option, covering the full course, two weeks of camping accommodation, breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, is available for £1390.

For inquiries, the course contact email is cornucopia.guernsey@gmail.com, and the contact person is Stuart Ogier, who can be reached by telephone at 07911778616. Additional information and booking can be found through the provided links to Ticket Tailor and the Channel Islands Permaculture Institute website.