Portugal PDC: Keela Permaculture Farm, Apr 12-25, 2026 - Apr 2026

📅 April 12-25, 2026 | 📍 Portugal | 🏷️ course

The Permaculture Design Course (PDC) at Keela Permaculture Farm in Portugal is a certified 14-day intensive from April 12-25, 2026, (€950) on an established permaculture farm showcasing food forests, agroforests, natural buildings, and animal husbandry. Aimed at beginners and intermediates eager to master regenerative design, it covers all core topics: observation, principles, ethics, sector analysis, zoning, water systems, soil fertility, guilds, aquaculture, energy, economics, and social permaculture, with daily yoga and calisthenics for holistic well-being. Participants observe working systems firsthand, design projects, and apply techniques in practical sessions led by experienced instructors like Henri and Xana, who bring apprenticeships and farm expertise. Follow-on options include Permaculture in Practice (April 27-May 3, €500) and Natural Building (May 5-11, €500), with discounts for combos. For permaculture practitioners, this PDC offers immersion in a living lab, certification for professional credibility, advanced insights into Mediterranean climates, and community bonds vital for Europe's sustainability transition. Its hands-on, farm-based learning accelerates real-world application, empowering attendees to replicate resilient systems globally.