Permaculture involves the development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient. Permaculture design adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems. It includes a set of design principles derived using whole-systems thinking.

Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute (CRMPI) and Broken Ground are partnering with Drala Mountain Center to host an on-site Permaculture Design Practicum. A Design Practicum is a collaborative process that allows for a diversity of perspectives and design ideas. This design practicum is intended to give participants an introduction to permaculture concepts while engaging them in the actual design process of a permaculture plan at Drala Mountain Center.

During the weekend, participants will learn about permaculture practices and principles, the importance of human relationships and community building in the design process, site analyses and design methods, and various strategies for food production, soil building, water capture, and fire mitigation. By the end of the workshop, participants will have created a site

design for Drala Mountain Center, incorporating permaculture principles and knowledge gained.

Drala Mountain Center is offering significantly reduced priced lodging in support of this program.

Please read and understand DMC’s current COVID-19 policy before registering.