10 DAY TRANSFORMATIONAL JOURNEY IN PARADISE
Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Learn to design regenerative systems for a thriving future — in the lush jungle of Yelapa.
APRIL 10-19
72h
of instruction
3
instructors
62
years combined experience
Certification by
The Permaculture Institute of Tasmania and Tagari
April 10-19 2026
Bill Mollison's Permaculture Publishing and Teaching Organization
A rare opportunity to study with internationally recognized permaculture educators in the breathtaking jungles of Yelapa, Mexico.
Permaculture, coined by Bill Mollison, is a holistic design philosophy that models human habitats and agricultural systems on the patterns and relationships found in nature. It seeks to create self-sustaining ecosystems that nurture the Earth, support human needs, and restore natural balance through principles of regeneration, efficiency, and harmony.
Our mission is simple: to share practical, real-world knowledge and give you the tools to design and implement sustainable systems wherever you are.
We draw from a wide range of proven regenerative approaches: including Permaculture, Biodynamic, Bio-intensive and Organic Agriculture, Holistic Management, Agroforestry, and Transition Towns. All of these systems share a common purpose: caring for the Earth and creating thriving human communities in balance with nature.
The techniques you’ll learn have been tested over decades and shown to strengthen natural systems rather than deplete them. The wisdom we’ll share comes from diverse environments — from wet forests to semiarid regions — and can be adapted to many climates around the world.
Learn from 3 outstanding instructors with decades of real-world permaculture, sustainability, and regenerative design experience.
Instruction will be provided in English and Spanish as all instructors are bilingual. We'll be diving students into 2 groups when necessary for clear and engaged learning.
Go beyond theory: engage in hands-on learning, real-life case studies, and systemic design for the future
Live, learn, and collaborate with like-minded changemakers in a transformational environment.
Meet your instructors
Each instructor brings a unique perspective and set of skills to the table, ensuring a well-rounded and diverse learning experience.

José Dib Gómez
Educator, designer, and builder with an integral vision of human and ecological regeneration.

Arturo Farias
Visionary in regenerative design who bridges science, technology, and permaculture to create sustainable and human-centered solutions.

Rafael Noriega Campero
With over 16 years in Yelapa, Rafael weaves science and ancestral wisdom to regenerate the land and strengthen communities.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Design Science (Permaculture, Concepts & Themes of Design, Methods of Design):
Map Reading and Drawing (GIS), Site Observation, Understanding Local Elements and Resources
Understanding Nature (Patterns, Climate, Different Climates):
Learn to Read the Landscape, Soil Types, Different Climates
Water:
Contour Marking, Swales, Terraces, Keyline, Drainage, Irrigation
Soils:
The Art of Composting, Preparation of Fertilizers, Potting Mix Preparation, Garden Bed Preparation, Cropping Area Preparation, Mulching, Microorganism reproduction and Biofertilizers
Plants:
Plant Propagation, Native Plants, Seed Bank, Planting, Planting Calendar, Companion Planting, Nursery Design and Building, Food Forest Design, Forestry Belts, Pest Control, Tree Pruning
Animals:
Animal Tractor Systems
Holistic Management Planning
Natural Building:
Design, Methods, Characteristics, Finishes, Adobe, Cob, Wattle and dub, Stone, Rammed Earth, Wood, etc
Energy:
Windbreaks, Firebreaks, Firewood use (Biomass), Energy Calculation Exercise, Solar Panel System Explaining, Passive Systems, Hydroelectric
Community Strategies:
Alternative Governance and Money Systems
Los Naranjos, Yelapa
Welcome to Paradise
Yelapa, a boat ride away from Puerto Vallarta,

Cabins

Beaches

Beautiful Grounds

Yelapa Bay

Jungle Living

Exploring
Matrícula
Residentes Mexicanos
Pesos
$35,000
Early Bird antes del 14 de Febrero
$30,000
10 noches de Alojamiento
Todas las Comidas - nutritivas y hechas en el sitio
Taxi acuático (panga / lancha)
3 Instructores de Clase Mundial
Materiales Digitales
Certificado
Extranjeros Foreigners
USD
$1999
Early Bird before February 14th
$1799
10 Nights Accommodation
All Meals - nutritious and made on site
Water-taxi
3 World-Leading Instructors
Digital Handouts
Certificate

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