Introduction to Permaculture courses will be held
7/8 November 2020 @ Brogo
21/22 November 2020 @ Brogo
20/21 February 2021 @ Brogo
6/7 March 2021 @ Nowra
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Develop an understanding of permaculture by joining John Champagne at Brogo Permaculture Gardens in the Bega Valley or for the March course to be held at Nowra
This Permaculture Introduction Course will
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explain and explore the history and the theories behind permaculture utilising David Holmgrens' Permaculture Principles
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explain and explore how to create abundance, resilience and practical sustainability in your life no matter what your situation.
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be useful to inform your choices no matter what your situation; rural property, city dweller, or anywhere in between.
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develop knowledge and skills, increase your confidence and inspire you to use permaculture in your garden, your home, your life.
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demonstrate the principles, systems and techniques of permaculture
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focus on practical implementation of permaculture with teachers who are living permaculture every day, not just teaching it
Your teacher
John Champagne has been one of Australia's leading permaculture teachers for over 15 years. He has more than 25 years experience of permaculture and active involvement in the permaculture movement in Australia and Asia. John is a recognised permaculture elder, and a leading permaculture designer, consultant and educator. He has worked on projects from school food gardens, eco-villages, community supported agriculture and bioregional change and adaption and is recognised in the permaculture movement for his skills and knowledge.
Course Fee
Our courses continue to be some of the best value permaculture courses in NSW.
The course fee is $300 pp. This includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea on Saturday, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on Sunday. All food is organic, or local/homegrown and is waste free. For those staying over a simple breakfast is provided and a BBQ will operate on Saturday night for your use. Salads will be provided but bring your own mains, dessert to share and preferred drink.
The Venue
The venue is Brogo Permaculture Gardens in the Bega Valley.
It is easily reached via the Princess Highway from Melbourne, Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra.
Accommodation
Free accommodation in byo tents is available onsite at the Brogo course. There is also some limited bedroom accommodation at a low price for those who need it.
No accommodation is available at Nowra though there are many options for accommodation online.
Booking
Dates and booking options will be open very soon- stay tuned.
Brogo Permaculture Gardens Refunds Policy
We appreciate that there can be legitimate reasons for plans changing and you may not be able to attend the course.
If you notify us :
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at least 30 days prior to the commencement of the course, your options are: a refund of your course fee, less an administration fee of $100 or a credit of the amount paid towards any future course organised by Brogo Permaculture Gardens
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14-30 days prior to the course commencing your options are: a 50% refund of the course costs (note that if you have paid less than 50% of the total course costs there will be no refund)
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Refunds + credits are not available within 14 days of a course commencing.
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If we have to cancel for any reason a full refund will be paid.
Please note
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The course is Saturday and Sunday.