Workshops
We host a variety of life-changing workshops related to sustainability, homesteading, permaculture and wilderness medicine. We also offer day workshops on many of these same topics and receive numerous groups throughout the year that participate in our transformational educational programs. Come and take a class, course or workshop from one of the leaders in sustainability education.
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER (WFR) CERTIFICATION
AUGUST 6 - 14, 2019
Join us for our annual 72-hour wilderness medicine certification course for people living in remote and rural locations, guides, tour operators, lodge owners and anyone looking to become a more competent health provider. Click here for more information and to register.
NATURAL BUILDING - TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION
JANUARY 19 - 24, 2020
An intensive 6 day workshop on square rule timber framing. We will be building a small 18’ x 12’ cabin for one of our core team members housing. Click here for more information and to register
NATURAL BUILDING & PLASTERS INTENSIVE
FEBRUARY 23 - 28, 2020
This 6 day intensive natural building workshop will introduce students to building with Earth using Wattle & Daub, Cob and Adobe and also delve into the wonderful world of natural plasters, including Tadelakt! For more detailed information and to register please go here
Permaculture Design Certification Course
April 19 - May 2, 2020
Join us for our annual, transformational 2-week class on permaculture design and get your PDC certification from the leading design team in Central America.
Agroforestry skills inspired by the forest
May 12 - 14, 2020
An intensive three day workshop looking at the development, maintenance and products of a successful orchard in the tropics. We will adapt what works in the forest to our agro-forestry projects.
Plants as medicine: Reclaiming the art of the home apothecary
May 12 - 14, 2020
Learn the art of distilling essential oils, alcohols and hydrosols of plants for medicinal use. A three day workshop exploring the practical and theoretical aspects of creating a personalized apothecary using home grown or wild harvested plants.
