Join us for one or all!
✨A Total of Three Weekends in Shelburne Falls!✨
Fall Program 2026: Sept 18-20, Oct 9-12, and Nov 6-9
Gather skills to design for abundant homes & resilient communities in our weekend series program.
Visit numerous demonstration sites & practice ecological design alongside professional designers.
Apply what you learn in this program to your home landscapes & communities!
Permaculture Design Course, Evening Classes, Half Day Workshops, Tours
2026 Permaculture Design Certification Course Registration ~ Deposit towards Tuition!
Secure your seat at the upcoming Weekend Series Permaculture Design Certification Course!
2026 Spring Program, Three Weekends in All: March 27-30, April 24-26, and May 29-June 1
At The Permaculture Place, The Mill in Shelburne Falls, MA
~ We will send you the Detailed Information Packet and Accommodation Reservation Info
September 10th, 5:30pm, Botanical Prints on Paper Workshop with Marjorie Liscombe!
Create beautiful Botanical Prints on Paper
with local leaves and flowers!
At The Permaculture Place, The Mill in Shelburne Falls, MA
Learn from Marjorie from Print & Dye workshop in Shelburne Falls! We will lead an exciting evening of printmaking with leaves and flowers in this hands on workshop
Experience the mysterious beauty of local plants as we
coax color from leaf and petal using pressure, heat and water.
Create one of a kind, extraordinarily beautiful prints on watercolor paper.
The cost for the 2+ hour class is $65 plus $10 materials fee.
Join us! No prior experience is necessary.
Bring your love of nature along with an apron or cover-up to protect your clothing, gloves will be provided.
Please bring an old towel and some cardboard (flattened boxes) to transport your prints.
We will supply enough plant material for everyone though please feel free to bring along any plants or flowers you would like to experiment with and/or share with others.
Tour Day on Friday August 28th: Pollinator Nursery and Agroforestry Farm
Visit two inspiring sites on Friday to kick off the festival weekend! First visit Wing and a Prayer Pollinator Nursery in Cummington, MA, followed by a visit to Fern Hill Agroforestry Farm in Buckland, MA.
Support Native Butterfly Habitat in Your Landscape
Join us for a special conversation with the head gardener at Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory! We will learn about the native butterflies in our region, and about what species support all phases of the butterfly life cycle.
Send us an email and we will be sure to inform you when we ahve the date scheduled (late summer/ early autumn is the plan!)
Sowing Solutions Permaculture
Alumni Gathering & Celebration!
August 29th, 10am-10pm
SkillShares, Workshops, Friendship, Music!
Optional Tours on Friday~ Accommodations Nearby
Tickets Here:
Permaculture Alumni Gathering & Celebration August 29th! ~Ticket Option: Base Amount
Join us for a festive, informative and inspiring full day!
There will be workshops, skillshares, and garden tours to attend throughout the day to learn more about regenerative agriculture, gardening, ecological practices, products, and more! There will be a small vendors market during the lunch/ dinner breaks, and music at night! And plenty time to network and relax... swimming, camping and accommodations are available nearby (send us an inquiry!)
(Sliding scale options are available, simply email [email protected] to suggest a different amount ;)
Permaculture Alumni Gathering & Celebration August 29th! ~ Ticket Option: Star Supporter
This is the Ticket Fee Option as a 'Supporter' at $120 for the day. You contribution will help us with the added expenses of hosting this festival.
Join us for a festive, informative and inspiring day! There will be workshops, skillshares and demonstrations to attend throughout the day to learn more about regenerative agriculture, gardening, ecological practices, products, and more! There will be a mini vendors market during the lunch and dinner breaks, and music at night!
Permaculture Alumni Gathering & Celebration August 29th! ~ Ticket Option: Stellar Supporter
This is the Ticket Fee Option as a Sponsor at $180 for the day. The surplus funds from your ticket will contribute to our Permaculture Design Course Scholarship Fund!
Join us for a festive, informative and inspiring day! There will be workshops, skillshares and demonstrations to attend throughout the day to learn more about regenerative agriculture, gardening, ecological practices, products, and more! There will be a mini vendors market during the lunch and dinner breaks, and music at night!
Join us for a full day of workshops, skill shares, garden tours, demonstrations, vendor market, and networking, plus an evenings of festivities at The Mill!
Permaculture Alumni Gathering & Celebration August 29th! ~ Ticket Option: Sliding Scale
This is the suggested low income registration fee, and yet if you wish to pay a different amount, not to worry ~ just reach out to us! [email protected]
There will be workshops, skillshares, and garden tours to attend throughout the day to learn more about regenerative agriculture, gardening, ecological practices, products, and more! There will be a small vendors market during the lunch/ dinner breaks, and music at night!
Plus plenty time to network and relax... swimming, camping and accommodations are available nearby (send us an inquiry!)
Fundraiser Events for The Permaculture Place ~ Non Profit Center
at The Mill in Downtown Shelburne Falls (w/ backup indoor location)
Hosted by THE PERMACULTURE PLACE, INC
TICKETS & DETAILS at www.ThePermaculturePlace.org
