— July 12–25, 2026 | Certified Permaculture Design Course PDC | with Cristina Colis | Fee from 3150 RON —
A full permaculture design course with a clear methodology, guided exercises, and a team design project. Fee from 3150 RON, depending on category.
Registration takes 2 minutes. No immediate payment required. We confirm the course once the minimum number of participants is reached.
At a glance
- Dates: July 12–25, 2026
- Location: Ermitaj Malin, Bistrița-Năsăud county, Romania
- Trainer: Cristina Colis
- Certification: Permaculture Design Certificate, international curriculum, minimum 72 hours of theory
- Method: structured theory, exercises, group work on a design project
Certification requires attendance at a minimum of 90% of sessions.
Why join
- Learn to observe a site and identify patterns and flows
- Structure priorities and realistic interventions over time
- Practice a replicable design method for a garden, orchard, homestead, or community project
- Complete a team design project, presented on the final day
Format
The course is fully residential, hosted at Ermitaj Malin from July 12 to 25, 2026.
The PDC curriculum, minimum number of hours, trainer, methodology, and certification are all guaranteed.
The first PDC's, organized by Philippe
What you will learn
- natural patterns and ecosystems
- water management and topography
- soil formation and regeneration
- productive systems: gardens, orchards, food forests
- energy and natural building
- waste management and composting
- social permaculture and economic aspects
- urban permaculture
- design methodology
Trainer
Cristina Colis is one of the few people in Romania accredited to lead a PDC. She has trained hundreds of participants in permaculture design, regenerative gardening, and design methodology.
Cristina will be supported by the Ermitaj team during workshops and practical sessions.
Practical information
Location
Ermitaj Malin is an off-grid learning space rooted in permaculture, natural building, and regenerative ways of living. The land serves as a living classroom, with orchard, garden, pasture, and forest.
Before arriving, we recommend reading the registration process and internal rules. More about Ermitaj Malin.
What the fee includes
- course organisation
- accommodation or access to the camping area
- meals from the first morning through lunch on the last day
- trainer and kitchen team fees
Pricing is based on monthly household income. Early Bird applies to registrations made at least two months before the course starts.
Pricing
| Monthly household income | Fee |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | 3500 RON |
| Category 2 | 4000 RON |
| Category 3 | 4500 RON |
| Category 4 | 5000 RON |
| Early Bird 1 | 3150 RON |
| Early Bird 2 | 3600 RON |
| Early Bird 3 | 4050 RON |
| Early Bird 4 | 4500 RON |
Participants choose the category that best reflects their financial situation.
The course will take place if a minimum of 11 participants register. If this number is not reached one month before the start date, the course will be cancelled and all payments refunded in full.
Registration
To register, fill in the form. Please read the General Terms and Internal Rules carefully before registering.
