Permaculture PDCs: Yoga, Meditation at Treflach (6 Weekends)
By Steven Jones
TL;DR: Learn permaculture design principles and practices over six weekends at Treflach Farm, integrating personal development with practical application.
- Comprehensive permaculture design course in a farm setting.
- Integrates yoga and meditation for holistic learning.
- Spans six weekends from October to June.
- Experienced tutors: permaculture, life coach, yoga.
- Hands-on learning with established permaculture practices.
Why it matters: This course offers a unique blend of practical permaculture education and personal growth, fostering a deeper connection to the land and oneself.
Do this next: Research Treflach Farm and its permaculture initiatives to understand the learning environment.
Recommended for: Anyone seeking a comprehensive, hands-on permaculture design experience with a focus on personal well-being and practical application.
A Permaculture Design Course, incorporating elements of yoga and meditation, is scheduled to take place at Treflach Farm. This program is structured over six weekends, spanning approximately six months, from October 2026 to June 2027. The proposed dates for these sessions are October 10-11, 2026; January 9-10, 2027; February 27-28, 2027; April 24-25, 2027; May 22-23, 2027; and June 26-27, 2027. The guide price for participation in this course is £950.
The course is designed as a collaborative effort, bringing together an experienced permaculture tutor, a life coach, and a yoga and meditation teacher. This multidisciplinary approach aims to guide participants in developing their own comprehensive permaculture designs, integrating both internal personal development and external practical application.
Treflach Farm, located in the Welsh hills with views of the Shropshire plain, serves as the host venue. The farm has been actively transitioning to permaculture practices for over 15 years, evolving from a focus on regenerative agriculture to a diverse hub for various activities and food production. Recent additions to the farm's initiatives include a community horticulture hub. On the land itself, the farm is engaged in experimental work involving biochar, soil building techniques, mob grazing, habitat restoration, and dynamic water management systems.
The course offers on-site facilities and scenic surroundings. Participants have the option of camping or utilizing other available accommodation. The program is presented as an opportunity for in-depth learning, drawing insights from both the natural environment and personal introspection.
The instructional team for this Permaculture Design Course includes Steven Jones, who is listed as a certified permaculture teacher. Additional facilitators are Ceri Thomas and Julie Leoni, with Julie Leoni also serving as the primary contact for the course. The course is open to apprentice teachers seeking to gain teaching experience.
This face-to-face course is categorized as a Permaculture Design Course. The venue's postal address is Treflach Farm, Oswestry, SY10 9HX, United Kingdom. The course is being offered through the Permaculture Association UK.