12–26 July 2026 | Certified Permaculture Design Course (PDC) | with Cristina Colis | Fees from 2100 RON
A complete permaculture design course with a clear methodology, guided exercises, and a team design project.
Registration takes 2 minutes. No immediate payment. We confirm the course once the minimum number of participants is reached.
At a glance
- Dates: 12–26 July 2026, final schedule depends on the chosen format
- Location: Ermitaj Malin, Bistrița-Năsăud County, Romania
- Teacher: Cristina Colis
- Certification: Permaculture Design Certificate, international curriculum, minimum 72 hours of theory
- Method: structured theory, exercises, and group work on a design project
Certification requires attendance for at least 90% of the sessions.
Why join
- Learn how to observe a place and identify patterns and flows
- Structure priorities and realistic interventions over time
- Practice a design method you can reuse for gardens, orchards, homesteads, and community projects
- Complete a team design project, presented on the final day
Formats 2026
In 2026 we are considering two possible formats.
- Residential format, 100% on site at Ermitaj
- Hybrid format, 50% online and 50% on site
Regardless of the format, the PDC curriculum, minimum hours, teacher, methodology, and certification are guaranteed. Differences relate to the schedule, logistics, and pricing.
The final format will be chosen based on participants’ preferences collected through the registration form and discussed later in a dedicated WhatsApp group.
Depending on the chosen format, the residential part may start on 12 July and end on 19 July. The residential part may also start on 12 or 19 July and end on 26 July.
If the hybrid format is chosen, the theory sessions will take place online before the residential part, most likely between April and June.
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, edible forests
- energy and building
- waste management and compost
- social permaculture and economic aspects
- urban permaculture
- design methodology
Teacher
Cristina Colis is one of the few people in Romania authorized to teach a PDC. She has trained hundreds of participants in permaculture design, regenerative gardening, and practical design methods.
Cristina will be supported by the Ermitaj team during workshops and practical sessions.
Practical information
Location
Ermitaj Malin is an off-grid learning place rooted in permaculture, ecological building, and regenerative ways of living. The land functions as a living classroom with an orchard, garden, pasture, and forest.
Before arrival, we recommend reading the registration process and the house rules. More about Ermitaj Malin here.
What the fee includes
- course organization
- accommodation or access to the camping area
- meals from the first morning to lunch on the last day
- teacher and kitchen team fees
The pricing system is based on monthly household income. Early Bird applies to registrations made at least two months before the course starts.
Price grid
| Monthly household income | 50/50 format | 100% residential format |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 2300 RON | 3500 RON |
| Category 2 | 2700 RON | 4000 RON |
| Category 3 | 3100 RON | 4500 RON |
| Category 4 | 3500 RON | 5000 RON |
| Early Bird 1 | 2100 RON | 3150 RON |
| Early Bird 2 | 2430 RON | 3600 RON |
| Early Bird 3 | 2790 RON | 4050 RON |
| Early Bird 4 | 3150 RON | 4500 RON |
Participants choose the category that best reflects their financial situation.
The course will run with a minimum of 11 participants. If this number is not reached one month before the start date, the course will be cancelled and any payments already made will be fully refunded.
Registration
To register, please complete the form. Please read the terms and registration process and the house rules before registering.
