Feedback from some of our online students:

“ Thanks so much!! Im stoked!!

“First off, I just want to thank the both of you so very much for doing this course. It honestly means a lot to me, and I learned so much. I had been looking for a long time for a course or something to teach me more about permaculture. Everything in the US that I had found was just so showy or trying to be catchy and flashy and they were all so expensive. Most were $1000 to $1200 for two or three weeks of their courses (not including travel and some said you would have to pay extra for food) and there is no way I could afford that. Thanks to the both of you, I was able to learn something amazing and find out how much I loved it. I spent hours pouring over information to figure out what plants to use on the property for the assignment. I wish I had more money so I could pay you more, but I promise you I will talk only about you and PermEco to anyone I discuss permaculture to in the hopes of getting as many people as possible your way. Tom, if you do “upgrade” the videos, please just still be yourself. That is something that made this so special. It really feels like we are there and that you care about us. Some of the “trial” videos from US sites, there we so informal and felt like they were just trying to sell something, which I mean they were, but they just didn’t seem to care about the topic or how things were done. I don’t know how to explain it, but you are so real and down to earth, don’t change that.” – SM, July 2020 PDC course

“I would like to thank you immensely for what you put out into the world. I really appreciate the passion and energy you put into this work and your drive to live within the boundaries of your property. It is very inspiring!” – AE, July 2020 PDC course

“Thanks so so so much to you both! Ive loved learning all these strategies and can not wait to get hands on and implement!” – LC, July 2020 PDC course

“I feel like I am getting a basic grasp of the permaculture principles and it has been such a joy learning from Tom. Thank you to both of you for putting on this course in a way that is affordable for everyone, forever grateful. ” – DG, July 2020 PDC course

“Thank you so much for a great course. I thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt so much! I feel inspired to adopt the permaculture principles in my lifestyle and feel grateful for this opportunity to do a PDC online.” – MT, July 2020 PDC course

“Thank you so much for offering such a great online course I really enjoyed it. ” – LE, July 2020 PDC course

“I loved the course and hearing the stories Tom told in the videos made learning a lot more fun.” – AB, July 2020 PDC course

“Taking the course with Zaia and Tom is an excellent opportunity to get to know the incredible world of permaculture in a stimulating and funny way. With dedication and enthusiasm, as well as experience and professionalism, they have managed to convey what is their passion and their fascinating way of life.  The reunification with nature and the restoration of a healthy and flourishing balance between all living beings are the basic principle that carries this practice forward. I recommend this course to all people who believe in the possibility of change and rebirth, those who want to get involved but above all those who want to discover important but often neglected details of every amazing element that surrounds us. The online option was the only possibility that allowed me to follow this course in this period and it was organized excellently, they were always available and open to dialogue and for any doubt, help or clarification. Thank you very much for the opportunity you gave me!”
Ilaria, May 2020 PDC course

“I really enjoyed Tom and Zaia’s online permaculture course. I have learnt so much and I have a new-found enthusiasm for sustainable-living and for bringing the permaculture principles into my lifestyle and gardening. I feel as though I have a new perspective, like a permaculture “vision” or “goggles” for the landscapes and systems around me. I have wanted to study permaculture for a long time and I was very happy to be referred to PermEco Inc. by others on two occasions, particularly because Tom and Zaia’s course is so accessible being online and by donation. This allowed me to upskill while being stuck at home during COVID-19 and without an income. Being the first trial of the online course, there were some minor hiccups, and I had to request extra time to complete the course as I found it challenging at times to juggle my life and devote several hours per day to screen-time for watching the videos. But other than the suggestion of extending the course timeframe, I highly recommend this course. The only thing that is missing is the on-ground experience and I am looking forward to visiting the PermEco Inc. property the next opportunity that I can!”
Ariana Magini, May 2020 PDC course

Note by PermEco Inc: the online course is now over 6 weeks, rather than the 2 weeks dedicated for the May course.