Who This Program Is For:
- Home & Land Owners: Create a clear, resilience design and step-by-step plan for your hobby farm, homestead, farmstead or retreat .
- Aspiring Professionals: Build portfolio pieces, learn how to find and talk to clients, scope projects, and deliver with confidence.
- Mission & Ministry Leaders: Adapt regenerative design to local ecologies and cultures to serve communities with impact.
What This Program Is:
A Deep Dive Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) that combines:
A Deep Dive Permaculture Design Certification (PDC) that combines:
- live online interactive lectures,
- 1:1 mentorship,
- group masterminds,
- design practice and feedback,
- expanded multi-media resources on every permaculture topic (including full books),
- and in-person immersive learning gatherings.
What You Can Achieve In This Program:
By graduation, applying yourself to the course structure, you will have:
By graduation, applying yourself to the course structure, you will have:
- A complete conceptual site design, rationale report and phased implementation roadmap.
- A repeatable design toolkit (process, templates, checklists) and systems knowledge base.
- Mentorship + network for accountability and opportunities.
- An internationally recognized PDC certificate.
This yearlong certification & coaching program is a $5,000 investment in your skills and future.
Enroll by October 15th, 2025 to save **20% ($1,000 off)
Enroll by October 15th, 2025 to save **20% ($1,000 off)
Limited to 21 seats. Applications are confidential. First-come, first-reviewed.
If you’re curious but not sure, you can also [Book a 15-minute Call] to ask your questions.
If you’re curious but not sure, you can also [Book a 15-minute Call] to ask your questions.
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"Imagine standing on your land — abundant, productive, and beautiful. Your vision is clear, your systems work, your family or community is thriving, and you are confident in the legacy you’re building. Now take the first step to move in that direction" ~ Lucian Toma ~ |
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Download the complete [2026 Program Overview PDF] — includes tuition, payment plans, program structure, and what you’ll create by the end of the year.
What Is Included in This Program:
Our unique Permaculture Design Teaching Process is a synthesis of over a decade of experience as designers, consultants, professors, farmers, and community leaders. We balance academic rigor with practical, hands-on wisdom, equipping you with skills to design resilient systems in real-world contexts.
This course is built for engaged learning with a balanced structure of 9 to 11 hours of interaction with the course content, community, and instructors, each month, plus additional opportunities for immersive in-person learning and community connection. The elements of this program include:
Clarity and Momentum - Personalized Feedback - Depth on Every Topic - Hands-on Confidence - Finish Strong
Additional Support & Structure:
Our unique Permaculture Design Teaching Process is a synthesis of over a decade of experience as designers, consultants, professors, farmers, and community leaders. We balance academic rigor with practical, hands-on wisdom, equipping you with skills to design resilient systems in real-world contexts.
This course is built for engaged learning with a balanced structure of 9 to 11 hours of interaction with the course content, community, and instructors, each month, plus additional opportunities for immersive in-person learning and community connection. The elements of this program include:
- 27 Live Online Lectures (40+ hours)
- 27 Live Group Discussions (13+ hours)
- 11 Group Design Masterminds (22+ hours)
- 11 One-on-One Design Coaching Sessions with the Course Instructors (11+ hours)
- 9 Recorded Q&A Sessions (13+ hours)
- 9 Course Modules with extended multi-media resources on every topic covered (including full books)
- 9 Design Exercises with Professional Feedback to build your Master Conceptual Design
- Up to 20 (Optional) Course Peer Led Workshops (optional, 21+ hours) (you can lead one also)
- 2 (Optional) In-Person Hands-On Learning Weekends on our Missouri farm (May & July 2026)
- 1 Five-Day In-Person Gathering with farm-fresh meals and camping included on our Missouri farm (September 2026)
- 1 Permaculture Design Certification Primer Book & Workbook
- Final Project Public Presentations from the graduates (including yours)
Clarity and Momentum - Personalized Feedback - Depth on Every Topic - Hands-on Confidence - Finish Strong
Additional Support & Structure:
- A comprehensive course blueprint with dates, topics, and tasks for easy organization
- Calendar invites, email, and text reminders to keep you on track
- For best results we recommend 9 additional hours of study, reflection, and design, per month.
“Limited to 21 seats. Applications are confidential. First-come, first-reviewed.”
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Not Ready Yet?
Try our Free PDF Resource: "START WITH CLARITY: CRAFTING MISSION, VISION & GOALS FOR YOUR PERMACULTURE PROJECT" - Clear step-by-step guidance - 10-minute exercise prompts to avoid costly rework - Works for homesteads, pro projects, and ministries Get started on a project and get a sense of our work from this free resource. |
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The Program Journey - Themes and Topics:
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How We Define Permaculture In This Program:
For us, Permaculture is more than gardening or farming — it is a holistic systems-design approach for creating and managing regenerative human habitats, communities, and institutions. At its heart, permaculture is about designing spaces and relationships that meet evolving human needs while regenerating the ecosystems that support all life. We see permaculture as:
By the end, permaculture will not just be something you “know about.” It will be something you live, embody, and apply to your land, your livelihood, and your community.
For us, Permaculture is more than gardening or farming — it is a holistic systems-design approach for creating and managing regenerative human habitats, communities, and institutions. At its heart, permaculture is about designing spaces and relationships that meet evolving human needs while regenerating the ecosystems that support all life. We see permaculture as:
- A science of design — rooted in ecology, patterns, and systems thinking.
- A practice of regeneration — building soils, harvesting water, growing food, integrating animals, using regenerative materials and restoring biodiversity.
- A way of living and leading — shaping communities, economies, and cultures that are resilient, ethical, and life-giving.
- A homestead or farmstead, ensuring resilience and abundance.
- A consulting practice or professional path, serving clients with integrity and creativity.
- A mission or ministry, bringing regeneration and hope to communities around the world.
- Observe and analyze natural and human systems.
- Design food, water, soil, shelter and energy systems that mirror the resilience of ecosystems.
- Build social and entrepreneurial structures that support thriving communities.
- Integrate ecological, cultural, and spiritual dimensions into a living design.
By the end, permaculture will not just be something you “know about.” It will be something you live, embody, and apply to your land, your livelihood, and your community.
Limited to 21 seats. Applications are confidential. First-come, first-reviewed.
Our Unique Permaculture Design Process:
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"This isn’t about trial and error. It’s about clarity, leadership, and expert guidance that collapses time and saves you costly mistakes. That’s exactly what our PERMACULTURE DESIGN DEEP DIVE YEARLONG PROGRAM 2026 delivers." ~ Lucian & Anna Maria ~ |
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Meet Your Instructors:
Anna Maria & Lucian Parents • Farmers • Educators • Designers We’ve spent 12+ years designing and delivering community transformation programs within universities, government agencies, businesses, non-profits and our own 3 farms in multiple places in the United States. We designed 100+ private and public landscapes, lead over 400 workshops, and helped over 10,000 people grow abundance. We are partners in life, farming, designing, community building and education, with a deep love and respect for all life, including yours. In our work, we combine lived experience with international practice, from small homesteads to community transformation projects. |
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Together, we have trained and empowered over 10,000 individuals in:
Our passion is making permaculture practical and inspiring — so you leave with a clear plan and the confidence to bring it to life. We look forward to learning, creating, and celebrating regeneration with you.
More About Lucian Toma:
Lucian is an ecological designer, educator, and consultant with over a decade of experience creating regenerative programs in academia, government, business, and nonprofits. He has led 300+ workshops and courses for 7,000+ participants on permaculture, farming, and horticulture. Lucian has taught at the college level and supported underserved farmers through University Extension Offices. His design portfolio spans ~100 projects, from backyard gardens to school and church food forests to larger farms across California, Arizona, Nevada, Missouri, Hawaii, Chile and Romania. He holds a BA in International Relations, an MA in Global Leadership & Sustainable Development, and multiple Permaculture Design Certifications. Lucian’s work bridges hands-on practice with systemic, global perspectives.
More About Anna Maria Desipris:
Anna Maria is a regenerative beekeeper, herbalist, farmer, and educator with over a decade of experience in beekeeping, urban farming, and community food systems. She has led 100+ workshops on regenerative beekeeping, farming, and food sovereignty, and has designed and managed neighborhood farms and educational spaces across several states. She has taught at the college level and holds a BA in Political Science, along with certifications in Permaculture, Master Beekeeping, and Herbalism.
- Permaculture design & consulting
- Regenerative horticulture & small-scale farming
- Small & large scale composting
- Beekeeping & herbalism
- Homesteading & food sovereignty
- Community building & social design
- Farm-To-Table planning & execution
- Entrepreneurial and practical skills for resilient livelihoods
Our passion is making permaculture practical and inspiring — so you leave with a clear plan and the confidence to bring it to life. We look forward to learning, creating, and celebrating regeneration with you.
More About Lucian Toma:
Lucian is an ecological designer, educator, and consultant with over a decade of experience creating regenerative programs in academia, government, business, and nonprofits. He has led 300+ workshops and courses for 7,000+ participants on permaculture, farming, and horticulture. Lucian has taught at the college level and supported underserved farmers through University Extension Offices. His design portfolio spans ~100 projects, from backyard gardens to school and church food forests to larger farms across California, Arizona, Nevada, Missouri, Hawaii, Chile and Romania. He holds a BA in International Relations, an MA in Global Leadership & Sustainable Development, and multiple Permaculture Design Certifications. Lucian’s work bridges hands-on practice with systemic, global perspectives.
More About Anna Maria Desipris:
Anna Maria is a regenerative beekeeper, herbalist, farmer, and educator with over a decade of experience in beekeeping, urban farming, and community food systems. She has led 100+ workshops on regenerative beekeeping, farming, and food sovereignty, and has designed and managed neighborhood farms and educational spaces across several states. She has taught at the college level and holds a BA in Political Science, along with certifications in Permaculture, Master Beekeeping, and Herbalism.
Visuals Of Our Work in Action
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Tuition & Enrollment:
Full Tuition:
Early Enrollment Discounts:
Full Tuition:
- $5,000 (up to 10 payments x $500/month)
Early Enrollment Discounts:
- 20% off by Oct 15, 2025 – $4,000 (up to 10 payments x $400/month)
- 15% off by Nov 15, 2025 – $4,250 (up to 10 payments x $425/month)
- 10% off by Dec 15, 2025 – $4,500 (up to 10 payments x $450/month)
- All farm-fresh meals and camping for the in-person opportunities are included!
- Additional discounts apply to families and/or groups taking this course together! Reach out for a conversation about this!
Once your application has been accepted, you will receive a link and instructions to pay the full amount you locked in or your first payment.
Details on how to join the live lectures, how to access the course medium for the modules with the resources, readings and exercises, as well as the details of the in-person learning immersions on our farm, a more comprehensive schedule, and other details, will be contained in a PDF file you will receive once enrolled in the program!
Limited to 21 seats. Applications are confidential. First-come, first-reviewed.
If you’re curious but not sure, you can also [Book a 15-minute Call] to ask your questions.
If you’re curious but not sure, you can also [Book a 15-minute Call] to ask your questions.
Why Join This Program?
This isn’t just a certification — it’s a transformational journey. You’ll gain the tools, mentorship, and community support to design regenerative systems that truly matter, whether for your land, your livelihood, or your mission. With live teaching, direct mentorship, design practice, and immersive gatherings, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and support to design regenerative systems that truly matter.
Financial Value Of The Course:
Total Value: $16,050
Your Investment: $5,000 (or as low as $4,000 with early enrollment)
This isn’t just a certification — it’s a transformational journey. You’ll gain the tools, mentorship, and community support to design regenerative systems that truly matter, whether for your land, your livelihood, or your mission. With live teaching, direct mentorship, design practice, and immersive gatherings, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and support to design regenerative systems that truly matter.
- Home & Land Owners – To create a clear, resilient, step-by-step design and plan for your hobby farm, homestead, retreat or farmstead, working hand-in-hand with professional designers to ensure long-term abundance and resilience would cost you from $12,000 to $50,000 - in this program you get the opportunity to be fully immersed and do it yourself for less; you'll get us to provide you custom feedback and practical step-by-step plans.
- Aspiring Professionals – To train to become a skilled permaculture designer and consultant, fully immersed in acquiring clients and delivering projects rooted in ethics, principles, and regenerative practices would cost you a lot of years of portfolio building and several PDC and related courses for $10,000 to $30,000 - in this course you get to learn how to design and build your business during the course for less; besides design wisdom, you'll get insights into finding clients, writing proposals and managing relationships of multiple projects at once.
- Missionaries & Ministry Leaders – To lead local and international transformations, reversing ecological and social degradation while building regenerative, Christ-centered community resilience would cost you years of training and several courses - in this course you get to learn how to combine universal regenerative design approaches with local ecological and cultural particularities and be ready to serve a myriad of communities around the world; we'll make sure you get a good understanding of designing community gardens or farms, food sovereignty programs and eco-village resilience.
Financial Value Of The Course:
- 27 Live Online Lectures (40+ hours) - $2,000 value
- 27 Live Group Discussions (13+ hours) - $650 value
- 11 Group Design Masterminds (22+ hours) - $1,100 value
- 11 One-on-One Design Mentorship / Coaching Sessions (11+ hours) - $1,100 value
- 9 Recorded Q&A Sessions (13+ hours) - $650 value
- 9 Course Modules with recordings, pdf presentations, full digital books, and extended resources - $4,500 value
- 9 Design Exercises to build your Master Conceptual Design - $450 value
- Up to 20 (Optional) Course Peer Led Workshops (optional, 21+ hours) (you can lead one also) - $1,000 value
- 2 (Optional) In-Person Hands-On Weekends on our Missouri farm (May & July 2026) - $2,000 value
- 1 Five-Day In-Person Gathering with farm-fresh meals and camping included (September 2026) - $2,500 value
- 1 Permaculture Design Certification Primer Book & Workbook - $100 value
Total Value: $16,050
Your Investment: $5,000 (or as low as $4,000 with early enrollment)
Limited to 21 seats. Applications are confidential. First-come, first-reviewed.
What Our Students And Clients Say About Our Work:
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PDC: "I was a just starting to dabble in permaculture projects but I didn't have the confidence to lead a project or call myself a pro. I saw Lucian implementing the types of projects I wanted to lead. I also saw him conducting business at a higher level of professionalism that I had not previously seen in my permaculture peers. In the course I learned a lot of cool permaculture stuff, but one of the greatest lessons learned was how to communicate its principles and practices in a way that was relatable to potential clients. This course gave me the confidence to start my design career. Now, I am a licensed contractor with a team of designers, and an installation crew. Aside from the permaculture business, I feel personally fulfilled seeing the changes we are making throughout our community."
~ Benito Olamendi - Permaculture Practitioner and CEO at Elemental Designs ~ |
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PDC: "Lucian and Anna's course has woven into every aspect of my life. From land projects to psychotherapy, this course is applicable in every context. Rather than simply applying what I’ve learned, it has become a way of life and a way of perceiving the world. Over the last few years I have transitioned from full-time farmer to the path of a licensed therapist and I am continually blown away how the material from this course continues to provide a life-giving framework for healing all my relations, as well as stewarding this knowledge to share with others."
~ Nikki Velch - Brain-spotting Practitioner & Marriage and Family Therapist ~ |
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PDC: "Taking Lucian and Anna Maria’s course gave me the courage to finally start sharing my work publicly, even as I continue to build my skills. I’ve always believed that learning never really ends—and that’s a good thing—but before this course I kept telling myself, ‘Once I learn that next tool or software, then I’ll start.’ That mindset kept me stuck. This course helped me break through that hesitation and realize that trial, error, and practice are part of the real learning. The course helped me build a strong first piece of my portfolio and gave me the confidence to start offering my services as a designer."
~ Caleb Howerton - Farm Designer and Consultant ~ |
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"Design Client: After many failed attempts with landscape designers and architects, Lucian & Anna Maria truly understood my needs to transform my garden to satisfy my desires to spend my free time working with plants and bees outside, while also making it a safe space for my elderly parents to enjoy. I did not realize how much food production it is possible with food forest design. I truly enjoy this space that has inspired so many of my neighbors and friends to transform their backyards also. These two changed my neighborhood and life."
~ Beth - Health Industry Executive ~ |
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Frequently Asked Questions!
What kind of project do I need to have?
To ensure a supportive and dedicated learning community, we are opening this course to 21 participants or less who have a doable real-life project to design and are able to commit to completing the design by the end of the course! The project must have the capacity to be implemented, meaning that the "clients" who this design is being created for have the capital necessary and willingness to start implementing it (capital can take the form of a combination of the 8 forms of capital we will discuss in the course). You can be the designer and the client.
What if I can’t travel?
In the 12+ years of teaching in all types of environments and with people from all walks of life, we found that face-to-face interactions and hands-on immersive learning are indispensable to practical education. The 5 day immersion on our farm will include interactions with farm permaculture systems, such as compost, grey-water, orchards, market garden, animals, cob structures, and more, as well as collaborative design and community building. If you think you cannot make it to the 5 day immersion, please do not apply for this course.
How do refunds work?
Full refund within 14 days after your first payment, but not after the course has started. Deferrals allowed once without penalty.
What kind of meals do you serve during the in-person opportunities and immersion?
During our in-person learning gatherings, we serve wholistic omnivore meals that include fresh and preserved vegetables, fruits, and meats, as well as cheeses and breads. We do not serve industrially processed foods (and that goes for seed oils also)! Unfortunately we cannot accommodate special diets, however, each dish will have all the ingredients posted so that you can make your choices. For quantity purposes, please mark your dietary needs in the application.
What kind of project do I need to have?
To ensure a supportive and dedicated learning community, we are opening this course to 21 participants or less who have a doable real-life project to design and are able to commit to completing the design by the end of the course! The project must have the capacity to be implemented, meaning that the "clients" who this design is being created for have the capital necessary and willingness to start implementing it (capital can take the form of a combination of the 8 forms of capital we will discuss in the course). You can be the designer and the client.
What if I can’t travel?
In the 12+ years of teaching in all types of environments and with people from all walks of life, we found that face-to-face interactions and hands-on immersive learning are indispensable to practical education. The 5 day immersion on our farm will include interactions with farm permaculture systems, such as compost, grey-water, orchards, market garden, animals, cob structures, and more, as well as collaborative design and community building. If you think you cannot make it to the 5 day immersion, please do not apply for this course.
How do refunds work?
Full refund within 14 days after your first payment, but not after the course has started. Deferrals allowed once without penalty.
What kind of meals do you serve during the in-person opportunities and immersion?
During our in-person learning gatherings, we serve wholistic omnivore meals that include fresh and preserved vegetables, fruits, and meats, as well as cheeses and breads. We do not serve industrially processed foods (and that goes for seed oils also)! Unfortunately we cannot accommodate special diets, however, each dish will have all the ingredients posted so that you can make your choices. For quantity purposes, please mark your dietary needs in the application.
Tuition & Enrollment:
Full Tuition:
Early Enrollment Discounts:
Full Tuition:
- $5,000 (up to 5 payments, must be paid by May 1, 2026)
Early Enrollment Discounts:
- 20% off by Oct 15, 2025 – $4,000 (up to 4 payments must be paid by Feb. 15)
- 15% off by Nov 15, 2025 – $4,250 (up to 4 payments must be paid by March 15)
- 10% off by Dec 15, 2025 – $4,500 (up to 4 payments must be paid by April 15)
Limited to 21 seats. Applications are confidential. First-come, first-reviewed.
If you’re curious but not sure, you can also [Book a 15-minute Call] to ask your questions.
If you’re curious but not sure, you can also [Book a 15-minute Call] to ask your questions.