Permaculture is a practical design approach for creating regenerative systems that meet human needs while enhancing the health of our ecosystems. Rooted in ethics of care for the earth, care for people, and fair share, permaculture offers a toolkit for designing sustainable food systems, resilient communities, and low-impact lifestyles.
For over two decades, Cultivate have been at the forefront of permaculture education and application in Ireland, supporting individuals, communities, and organizations to design for resilience and regeneration.
We offer a range of permaculture-related courses, including:
Short, accessible sessions introducing the principles and ethics of permaculture and regenerative design.
In-depth trainings (72+ hours) covering permaculture ethics, design principles, systems thinking, soil health, food production, water management, and community design—delivered by experienced facilitators in Cloughjordan Ecovillage
Social Permaculture is an area that Cultivate has an interest in. This approach applies the principles and ethics of permaculture to the design of social systems – focused on how we organise, communicate, and care for one another. Our courses explore tools and frameworks such as Dynamic Governance (Sociocracy), Nonviolent Communication, and collaborative decision-making, all aimed at fostering healthier group dynamics, more resilient communities, and regenerative cultures.
Courses & Events
NOTS are partnering with Cultivate to provide a 2-day Introduction to Permaculture Design course in March 2025. This participatory, thought-provoking learning experience in Cloughjordan Ecovillage is suitable for anyone who wants to understand the basics of Permaculture Design with an emphasis on land stewardship and resilient community building, all in a unique and inspiring environment. This course teaches a practical and accessible approach in regenerative design, systems thinking, both of which are required to build resilient & fair systems that harmonize with nature.
Courses & Events
The Centre for Environmental Living and Training (CELT) in partnership with Cultivate, Cloughjordan, are delighted to offer this unique and inspiring 4 day workshop and bring together earth activists, change makers, rebels and dreamers to share some time in nature, strengthen our connections, and deepen our creative vision.
