Workshops
We host a variety of life-changing workshops related to sustainability, homesteading, permaculture, natural building, farm to table and wilderness medicine. We also offer day classes 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.
You can pay for your class using many methods including your credit card, PayPal, bank transfer, Wise, check or SINPE Móvil, . See payment options for more information.
If you have any questions please reach out to us via email at info@ranchomastatal.com.
REGENERATION IN ACTION: AGROFORESTRY INTENSIVE
Design, Management and Practice
JULY 15 - 17, 2025
An intensive three day workshop looking at the development, maintenance and products of a successful agroforestry systems in the tropics.
PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE
NOVEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 9, 2025
Join us for our annual, transformational 2-week class on permaculture design and get your PDC from the leading permaculture education center in Central America.
The Art of Fermentation
JANUARY 6 - 11, 2026
Learn the theory and science behind many of our favorite fermented foods as well as practice how to create them safely and successfully.
NATURAL BUILDING - TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION
JANUARY 6- 12, 2026
Learn the art of square rule timber framing with the Rancho Mastatal team in this 7-day intensive workshop.
NATURAL BUILDING & PLASTERS INTENSIVE
JANUARY 15 - 21, 2026
Join us for our annual Natural Building Intensive, delving deep into the wonderful world of earth building techniques like adobe, cob, wattle & daub, natural plasters, earthen floors, tadelakt and much more!!!
Semester in Wilderness Medicine
FEBRUARY 2 - 28, 2026
The Semester in Wilderness Medicine is an extremely rigorous academic experience, requiring tremendous dedication. For more information about this course and to apply, please go to the Aerie Backcountry Medicine Semester in Wilderness Medicine page.
PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE
APRIL 7 - APRIL 18, 2026
Join us for our annual, transformational 2-week class on permaculture design and get your PDC from one of the leading permaculture education centers in Central America.
WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER (WFR) CERTIFICATION
MAY 13 - MAY 21, 2026
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.