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Discover a more sustainable way of life with our range of Permaculture Courses and events for all ages. 

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Permaculture Sydney Institute is Sydney’s leading Permaculture and sustainable learning centre.  It provides cutting edge permaculture courses, workshops, inspirational experiences and quality information and training.

Permaculture Sydney Institute engages only experienced, professional and accredited educators and specialists in their field and is committed to high standards of training and outcomes.

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National Parks and Permaculture

I wanted to honestly share what is currently happening around us here, and I’m sure somewhere not too far from you too.  Firstly, it already feels like spring. The sun is strong and it threatens to be a long hot dry spring and summer. Despite a little bit of rain...
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7 Reasons to do your Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC) at Permaculture Sydney Institute –

Permaculture Design Certificate Course (PDC) at Permaculture Sydney Institute - Why are our courses so special and unique? • Our learning centre “Bandusia Country Retreat” provides an exceptional place to learn. Its excellent facilities create the perfect space to...
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So, this is Xmas and what have we done?

2024 Jobs ticked off the list  Complete building shed  Build Strawbale poultry house  Complete renovation of eco-caravan to let  Plant over 100 fruit trees in new food forest  PSI Market Stall at local markets  Deliver permaculture training courses and workshops  ...
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Autumn Days are here again, at Bandusia Country Retreat and Permaculture Sydney Institute.

Autumn Day colour, coolness and creation are with us once again as we slow down, get on top of things in the garden and prepare for winter. Propagation of cool season plants is well under way for planting in the Mandala garden. Pecans are being collected, pumpkins are...
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Rustic Eco-van Country Weekend Getaway 

The PSI Eco-van is the perfect place for a weekend getaway in the country just 2 hours from Sydney in the Hawkesbury near Wisemans Ferry.  The van site is nestled on the Permaculture Sydney Institute farm site on the Macdonald river, Upper Macdonald. It is surrounded...
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Permaculture Courses for City and Country

Introduction to Permaculture

Learn about the basic concepts of Permaculture and how to design, construct and manage a Permaculture home garden that is productive, ‘eco-friendly’, organic, healthy and low maintenance. Learn at a time, pace and location that suits you.

Permaculture Design Certificate

The very best teachers come together to provide the ultimate Permaculture course experience. Covering the Permaculture Designers Manual it brings together science and the arts and many practical design principles and techniques for living a totally sustainable lifestyle.

Seasonal Workshop Series

Exciting and inspiring workshops that cover all areas of Sustainable Living. From Earthworks, to Preserving Your Harvest, Heritage Fruit Trees and Food Forests. There is something for everybody!

Urban Permaculture

Learn skills to become more sustainable in an urban environment. From vertical gardening to cheese making, from street planting to creating an edible oasis on your balcony… we have courses to suit every situation, whether you be on a quarter acre block or in an apartment.