We teach hands-on, real world, practical Permaculture with a focus on the Mid-Atlantic
Our focus is the intersection of physical, mental and environmental health - you can't have one without the others.
04/14/2026
What a weekend! Propagating, guild planting, conceptual designs, all while hanging out with goats? We had our POTLUCK and SEED SWAP!
Big thanks to for hosting us all weekend. Be sure to stay on the lookout for book coming out soon.
Big thanks to for the tour, in depth look at how a life built around sustainable living and stacking function and doing what you love really looks like.
03/25/2026
Weekend 2 of our Spring PDC wrapped! Conceptual design, land mapping tools, permaculture tours, and all around good times. Loving this Equinox vibe and can't wait to get back for weekend 3.
03/17/2026
Spring '26 PDC is officially underway and we couldn't be more excited to be back, getting our hands in the soil, making new connections, and dreaming about a bright new future.
Earth Care
People Care
Fair Share
02/03/2026
It was a great convo! Thanks Ashley and the DO crew! Check out the Doomer Optimism Podcast https://www.doomeroptimism.com/
01/28/2026
Deep winter cold feeds high summer bounty
11/24/2025
Be sure to grab your spot in our Spring Course while early bird pricing last!
Or, what better gift to give this holiday than the investment in education, design certification, and bettering ourselves, planet, and community.
Link in bio ~ See you there!
2026 Spring PDC — Shenandoah Permaculture Institute Permaculture Design Course Spring 2026 Learn real world, hands-on, practical permaculture Richmond, Virginia - Hosted by University of RichmondMarch 6-8 ✺ March 21-22 ✺ April 11-12 ✺ April 25-26Discover design strategies to work with nature instead of fighting it! You'll get your hands...
6 months ago our book mulberries in the rain came out through . We are still in the middle of getting the word out and have been delighted to hear some of the feedback. Help us continue to push to get the word out! Pick up a copy if you haven’t yet, makes a great holiday gift, leave a review on Amazon or goodreads - we love feedback! Any friends on here read the book yet? Let us know what you thought!
Spring PDC registration is officially open! Hosted by University of Richmond. More info and registration on our site. Link in bio
-Early Bird Pricing through January 1st
-Scholarships available
-Alumni ask about Teaching Assistant opportunities!
Can't wait to keep growing this community. See y'all in the Spring!
Scenes and student reflections from our homesteading tour at Tangly Woods Farm! 🌾✨
A day of learning from the land - our class explored homesteading practices for living in harmony with nature. Students shared their impressions of the diversity of living systems and the beauty of regenerative design.💗
The Shenandoah Permaculture Institute is a collection of competencies whose mission is to "inoculate communities with the tools and strategies for health and resiliency, from soil to self." The diverse and enthusiastic teaching team achieves this through teaching, writing, research, and design.