Permaculture Design Course - Student Testimonials
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What students from 2009 have said about this course...
“I feel like I’ve learned an incredible amount in a short period. I now feel confident that I can start a business or non-profit doing Permaculture work.”
“I loved the wide array- the richness of topics and knowledge/skills explored.’
“I feel now that I will make the Permaculture Principles the largest part of my life!”
“I was more than satisfied! There was so much packed into this course that now I need to spend some serious quiet study time to digest it.”
“Can’t wait to go home & spread the compost.”
“I loved every moment.”
“Water projects were a turn on- storm water mitigation projects & community watershed projects inspired me to seek out participation.”
“I look at water with new awareness. Soil is everything. Yes, I do have a new perspective and I do feel a shift in consciousness.”
“I especially appreciated the emphasis on social Permaculture & the importance of communication within community. OAEC is a great living experiment to witness.”
“I now can’t imagine a life without Permaculture principles!”
INSTRUCTORS
“Amazing, inspiring, a vast resource with such caring and attentive to all. Wonderful, humorous, informative speaker.”
“Excellent teachers/leaders on every subject!”
“Totally amazing! I’ve never eaten so well for 2 weeks straight.”
“Yum!”
“Absolutely delicious! Satisfied with every meal. Great kitchen staff.”
“So healthy and delicious, and the cooks and staff were so enjoyable and delightful.”
“Fantastic & Tasty…I felt so healthy & energized. Thanks!”
“I almost died from delicious overload. That’s all I can say.”
“Almost delicious…but BETTER!”



