Starting October 2026 at Treflach Farm, Shropshire
Permaculture Design Certificate
Different because
Rooted in connection: an integrated PDC for self, community and earth...
- Gain an internationally accredited qualification: The Permaculture Design Certificate
- Integrate learning about permaculture with self-care through meditation, mindfulness, yoga
- Activate your learning through coaching, community building, eco and systems change psychology
- See Permaculture in action in different settings on different scales and hear stories of how people started from scratch
- Study across six weekends in a year so you can integrate the course with family and work life
- 10 monthly online evening sessions
- 3 online group coaching sessions
- Take small and steady actions for change between the sessions and share and get feedback when we meet.
- Build an awareness of the affect of the seasons not only on earth systems but also human biology and behaviour
- Work with skilled practitioners who are use permaculture principles in the course design
- Spend time in nature
- Have time to reflect
- Learn new practical skills
- Meet likeminded people
The details
Venue, permaculture and what you need to bring
Venue
Treflach is a regenerative farm in the Shropshire hills with outstanding views. It uses permaculture principles to regeneratively farm using circular systems of animal, plant and human relationships. We will be using their warm and bright yoga studio, eating their home cooked food and possibly even plunging in their pool!
Treflach, Morda, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY10 9HX
We will also visit other permaculture sites locally and have guest speakers so you can learn from people’s experiences and stories.
Permaculture
Permaculture is a design system born from close observation of natural patterns and ecosystems to create regenerative, resilient and productive food and land systems. The Permaculture Design Certificate is an internationally recognised qualification covering the ethics of earth care, people care and fair share as well as the 12 design principles which culminates in a practical design project.
Dates 2026-27
- 10/11 Oct 26
- 9/10 Jan 27
- 27/8 Feb 27
- 24/25 Apri 27
- 15/16 May 27
- 26/7 June 27
- Contingency date – 7th Feb 2027
Saturdays – 9am to 5.45pm
Sundays – 9.30am to 5.15pm
Booking and costs.
The course cost includes content and materials; homegrown home-made, locally sourced lunch
The course does not include accommodation although camping is available on the farm and an accommodation list is available on request.
Cost for the course £1495 and payment is instalments is possible. £300 non-refundable deposit to confirm your place
There will be a maximum of 12 places so that participants have opportunity for individual attention from the three facilitators.
What you need to bring
- A note book
- Yoga clothes and mat
- Outdoor clothes to suit the weather
- Any extra snacks you might need
Testimonials
“I think it’s great and I’m loving it! So glad we decided to do this.”
“I already have plans on how to use some of the tools and frameworks that were shared!”
“I loved the format for both days, the mix of getting outside and learning / moving inside too”
“Food was exceptional as usual and offers on pies was a bonus! Yoga and was divine.”
“I really love how passionate you each are about this and also your sections within it so that comes across really well.”
“The practical sessions really brought it to life and contributed greatly- I love getting my hands dirty so that was also a bonus.”
“Especially great to get out on a field trip and get mucky making leaf mulch stuff.”
“The PDC strategic thinking and principles have been incredibly useful to calm the nerves, steady the steering”
Who are we?
Steven Jones is a Permaculture Educator & Regenerative Project Developer
A qualified economics teacher turned permaculture pioneer, Steven Jones blends education, sustainability, and grassroots development through housing cooperatives, community gardens, and international training programs. With decades of experience, he has worked with leading sustainability organisations—including the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT), Cwm Harry, Reading International Solidarity Centre, and the Permaculture Association—before founding Sector39 in 2014 to expand regenerative projects and permaculture education globally.
A strong advocate for local action with global impact, Steven co-developed the permaculture growing hub at Treflach Farm (a family-run farm in Wales) and has spearheaded international initiatives since 2016, including a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) program in Uganda that has grown into a thriving regional network of practitioners.
Rooted in a farming background Steven focuses on hands-on workshops, public speaking, and community resilience projects, including the ongoing development of a community garden at Treflach Farm. His work is driven by the belief: “Permaculture is global—but applied locally.”
Julie Leoni has a doctorate in education and Masters degrees in Education, Psychotherapeutic Studies and Creative Writing. Her first degree is in English and she has numerous professional qualifications including in counselling, coaching, permaculture, massage and yoga. Julie teaches Psychology, English, yoga and works in schools and universities.
She is a qualitative researcher and with an interest in the power of the narrative to shift self and culture. She has worked nationally on social and emotional learning within education, supporting school leaders in culture change.
She has spent years involved in intentional communities facilitating cross-generational events. Julie’s interest is in community building and connection within and between the human and more-than-human world for the health of people and planet.
Her areas of expertise include, death, dying, grief and bereavement, climate psychology, systems thinking, relationships and communication. She travelled widely and learned meditation in India over 35 years ago. She reads voraciously and has written a number of books including an award-winning collection of poetry: www.julieleoni.com
Ceri Jordan is an experienced Yoga & Meditation teacher, advanced Breathwork instructor and Sound Healing practitioner. She also has a degree and background in marketing, and had a successful career in both corporate and SME (small and medium enterprises). She set up, grew and ran an independent travel company, which she sold profitably so she has lived experience of turning ideas into successful outcomes.
After a solo walk along Offas’ Dyke path, she broke away from corporate life to follow her passion for yoga. Since, she has developed practices that support others with tools and techniques to regulate their nervous system in an often overwhelming world. Her teachings blend ancient wisdom and modern knowledge in an accessible and insightful way, supporting your journey through this course with somatic and mindfulness based practices: https://www.turiyayoga.co.uk/