What is this course about?
This workshop will equip you to design your dream project- a farm, a socio-environmental business, an educational organization, or simply your life- in alignment with regenerative permaculture principles. You will go home with an in-depth understanding of the theoretical principles of permaculture, as well as hands-on knowledge of using permaculture’s powerful methodology, and receive an internationally accredited certification.
Your instructors
You'll be facilitated by two permaculture practitioners and teachers
Why learn at Dularia?
What you'll love about our course
Dularia's unique culture
You'll immerse in an ancient indigenous tribal culture that has been connected with nature for centuries and can pass down it’s wisdom to the modern world.
You'll learn a completely unique way of leading with courage and clarity by interacting with Dularia’s one-of-a-kind community-led ecosystem
Hands-on learning
You'll have great fun getting your hands dirty while learning practical techniques of regenerating soil, composting, natural pest management, seed-saving, and natural building.
You'll practice in a still developing farm, where you can improve the farm infrastructure and get a feeling of accomplishment and contribution
Two diverse teaching styles
You'll be facilitated by two experienced permaculture practitioners with very complementary expertise, who have been fully involved in running projects in very different ecosystems (Dularia in the plains of West Bengal and HASERA in the mountains of Nepal) and very different styles (community-led Dularia and family-led HASERA).
Extensive design practice
You’ll get valuable guidance and feedback while participating in two group permaculture design projects on hypothetical scenarios set by the teachers.
You’ll also complete one individual permaculture design on your own dream project, so you'll go home with confidence and clarity to do your own designing in the future.
Dates
Dec 17, 2023 - Jan 1, 2024
Yes, You’ll step into the new year with a brand new permaculture certification!.
Arrival is suggested on Dec 17, 2023 by 5 pm latest, and departure is after 10 am on Jan 1, 2024.
No. of participants
Min 6 - Max 12
Book your spot soon as limited places are available!
Fees
Tuition fees: INR 27,500/-
Includes taxes, excludes food & accommodation, to book your spot, a non-refundable deposit of INR 10,000/- will be required.
Food and accommodation:
All inclusive; see below for details
In our Earthhome: INR 20,800/- (only four spots available on first-come, first-serve basis)
In Santhal tribal style bamboo-straw huts: INR 11,200/-
What we'll cover
The course will be conducted in a very practical and interactive way.
A brief outline of the content is as follows.
Concepts and principles of permaculture
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Impacts of modern development on global ecosystems, culture and agriculture.
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Introduction, importance, history, ethics, characteristics and principles of permaculture
Design practice
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Designing for health and happiness
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Designing for energy conservation and natural balance
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Energy efficient house designing
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Two group design projects for specific scenarios
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One dream permaculture project of each participant
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Design presentation and detailed feedback
Permaculture Designing strategies
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Natural system analysis
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Social system analysis
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Agricultural system analysis
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Farm observation and mapping
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Zone identification and sector planning
Integrated farm design
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Identification of crops suitable for various climatic zones
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Seed production, storage and variety improvements
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Planting techniques of different vegetables, herbs and fruits and bed preparation
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Preparation and application of different types of compost and plant nutrients
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Identification of beneficial and harmful organisms in the field and their management
Permaculture in action
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Areas of Permaculture
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Permaculture diploma and acquiring systems
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National, regional and international networks of permaculture
Accommodation:
We have two options for accommodation: either in our gorgeous Earthhome (limited to four people on a first-come, first serve basis), or in Santhal tribal style bamboo and straw huts in the midst of our food forest. All accommodation options are shared among four people, unless you want to bring your own tent and pitch it on our plot. Bathrooms and showers are also shared.
Food:
Meals consist of simple yet wholesome vegetarian food containing fresh vegetables and greens harvested from our farm, and often cooked on our wood-fired stove in the Santal tribal tradition. We serve three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) plus tea and snacks to keep you well-fed and energized for the tasks of the day.
Where we're located
Dularia is located in a rural setting, just ten kilometers away from Shantiniketan, which has been recently recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site for its historical and cultural value. This makes it all the more attractive to visit Dularia and to take a few days extra to visit the surroundings.
How to reach us
The closest train stations to Dularia are Prantik and Bolpur stations, and the closest airport is Durgapur.
If you want to come by flight, you could fly into Kolkata airport, followed by either a train journey from Howrah/ Sealdah stations to Bolpur/Prantik stations, or take a 4-hour taxi ride directly to Dularia. Alternately, you could fly into Durgapur airport, followed by a 2-hour taxi ride to Dularia. Kolkata has several more flight options than Durgapur does, so both airports have their advantages/disadvantages.
If you want to arrive by train, you can come to Bolpur/Prantik stations, and then take an electric rickshaw (Toto) to Dularia. There are better and faster train connections to Durgapur train
Have questions? Contact Us
For permaculture related queries: contact Bibek Dhital (WhatsApp): +977 984-3184697
For Dularia related queries: contact Sharmishtha Dattagupta (WhatsApp): +91-9831404006
