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.
PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE
NOVEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 7, 2024
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 3 - 7, 2025
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 16- 23, 2025
Learn the art of square rule timber framing with the Rancho Mastatal team in this 8-day intensive workshop.
Semester in Wilderness Medicine
FEBRUARY 1 - 28, 2025
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.
NATURAL BUILDING - BAMBOO CONSTRUCTION
MARCH 14 - 21, 2025
Join us for our 8 day bamboo building class and learn the art and craft of bamboo joinery and construction.
NATURAL BUILDING- EARTHEN WALLS, PLASTERS & ARTISTRY
MARCH 25 - APRIL 1, 2025
Join us for a fully immersive natural building experience, covering a wide variety of themes, with leading natural builder Benito Steen.
PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE
APRIL 8 - APRIL 22, 2025
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
APRIL 30 - MAY 8, 2025
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.
CERTIFICACIÓN EN DISEÑO DE PERMACULTURA (CDP)
25 DE MAYO AL 8 DE JUNIO DE 2025
Únase a nosotros para una experiencia transformadora de 2 semanas sobre el diseño en permacultura y obtenga su certificación CDP de uno de los centros de la educación de permacultura más conocido en la región.
BIOCONSTRUCCIÓN INTENSIVO
14 al 18 DE JUNIO, 2025
Este curso intensivo de 5 días es una excelente introducción a la teoría y práctica de la construcción natural mediante la utilización de la arcilla, bambú, cal, fibras naturales y sus agregados. Esto mediante la técnica del bahareque, ladrillos de adobe, pisos de adobe y repellos en arcilla-cal y el famoso acabado tradicional Marroqui Tadelakt.
REGENERATION IN ACTION: AGROFORESTRY INTENSIVE
Design, Management and Practice
JUNE 27 - 29, 2025
An intensive three day workshop looking at the development, maintenance and products of a successful agroforestry systems in the tropics.
NATURAL BUILDING AND PERMACULTURE FOR FAMILIES
JULY 9 - 12, 2025
Join us for this Natural Building and Permaculture class designed for families with children ages 5-16.