Introduction to Permaculture & Retreat - July 19 & 20, 2025
The Change Centre, A Rural Retreat Space, located on the banks of the Pembina River in Treaty Six Territory (1 hour drive from Edmonton)
This is a wonderful opportunity to truly dive into the design principles of permaculture while enjoying the beautiful setting of the Change Centre located on the banks of the Pembina River.
Arrive Friday night and partake in a welcoming bonfire as we watch the sunset over the spectacular landscape of this retreat.
Accommodation consists of 18 bunk beds - (please bring your own bedding and pillows). Tenting and/or RV space is also an option if you would prefer to provide your own dwelling for the weekend.
All Meals and 2 nights accommodation included in your Registration Fee @ $435 per person
Saturday’s Menu
Breakfast: Fresh Fruit, Granola, Yogurt, Sourdough Bread, Jams, Coffee, Tea
Mid Morning Snack: Muffins & Fresh Fruit
Lunch: Garden Salad, Corn Chowder & Cornbread
Supper: Vegetarian Chili w/cheese toast
Saturday Evening: Hot Chocolate
Sunday’s Menu
Breakfast: Vegetarian Frittata, Granola, Yogurt, Sourdough Bread, Jams, Coffee, Tea
Mid Morning Snack: Muffins & Fresh Fruit
Lunch: Garden Salad & Vegetarian Pizza
The day will wrap up at around 4:30 on Sunday afternoon
In this 2 Day Workshop, we will cover the core principles of permaculture along with strategies and practical design tools that will provide you with the knowledge to transform your yard/acreage/farm into a healthy and regenerative growing system.
Over the course of the weekend, you will gain knowledge in the following design elements::
An inspirational journey that will help you take the next steps in transforming your own property into that oasis of green.
Are you Excited to Gain Knowledge on How-To:
How to Drought Proof Your Property
Create a vibrant and productive garden
Capture rainwater and re-hydrate your soil
Design and Build Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Increase your garden production through Companion Planting and Polycultures
Enhance your growing system through the creation of Heat Sinks
Reduce Weeds
Plant and Utilize Cover Crops, Green manure and pulses
Build Healthy Soil and Compost
Upcycle Waste Streams
We Cover it ALL!
Plus, while we are learning all about Permaculture and the principles of this amazing design system, we will have lots of fun with community building exercises, walks, discussions and games.
Pembina River: In addition, if you are inclined, don your bathing suit and go for a swim.
This retreat offers an amazing opportunity to be in community for an entire weekend where we can carry on the discussions of the day and do a deep dive into permaculture and the role it plays in providing us with a healthy and regenerative future.
It is amazing how easy it is to Work with Nature when you adopt this vision and perspective of the world. Permaculture Principles, Ethics and Design are a path forward to working with the natural rhythm of the earth and its systems. Through observation and recognizing patterns, this helps us to design the work out of the system. Whew! Let’s hear it for less work, more vegetables, a healthy garden and time for ourselves!
Important Notice!!
Designing our Garden: Sunday afternoon, we will get down to work designing your property . Here you will have the opportunity to apply many of the principals of design that we will have covered and discussed over the weekend. I will be there to help you with every step. Please note: Please bring along a copy of your Real Property Report plus any photos or additional information you may have that would assist us in conducting a design for your property.
Course Material & Follow-up:
At the end of the weekend, you will be provided with a copy of the course material along with a resource list of books, ideas, videos and podcasts to further your discovery into the world of permaculture and a healthy and sustainable future. Plus, I invite you to book a follow-up phone call at some point this growing season to recap information that we will cover over the weekend program, or, would like to dig into further. Your success is my reward!
Join us for an informative and fun filled weekend. I know that you will find it to be a rewarding and enlightening experience.
We look forward to seeing you there!
$435 Per person - All Course materials provided at the end of the program
Accommodation and meals included
Payment Options:
e-transfer via mvmoore790@gmail.com
or https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YBJ8LA4QTN3GS
For additional information: Please feel free to contact Michael Victoria Moore with Genesis Permaculture.
Email: genesispermaculture@gmail.com
Phone No: 780.245.5090
Michael is the principle owner of Genesis Permaculture and is available for speaking engagements and workshops for schools, community organizations, garden clubs and businesses:
Composting 101
Designing and Developing healthy gardens
Community Garden ideas and solutions
Food Forestry and Perennial Systems
Sheet Mulching - Soil Building
Espalier - How to create living fences
Natural Insect Solutions for your garden
Garden Conversations - Ask Michael to attend your next garden meeting
School Programs and workshops
Children’s Permaculture
Please contact Michael Moore for additional Workshop Opportunities
780.245.5090 genesispermaculture@gmail.com
