permaculture design certification
ecological design
agroforestry
natural building
community stewardship
12-Day Intensive
120 Hours
COASTAL REGENERATION IMMERSION
in collaboration with
capacha coastal conservation center
+ Arborescencia RedGenerativa
PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE IN JALISCO, MEXICO
This 12-day, 120-hour Permaculture Design Certificate course takes place in Arroyo Seco, on the tropical dry forest coast of Jalisco. Over two weeks, you'll complete the internationally recognized PDC curriculum while working directly on land being regenerated for the long term, so every design principle has a real place to take shape.
The course moves from observation to design to build. You'll learn to map a landscape's water, soil, and microclimates, then use that understanding to plan agroforestry systems, food forests, and rainwater harvesting. Natural building sessions cover bamboo, cob, and rammed earth, using materials sourced close to where they're raised. The final days bring it together in a group design project and a look at how regenerative systems support the people and communities around them.
Cohorts are kept small so fieldwork is hands-on and instructors know how each student is progressing. Entry-level group housing at the Tree House and meals are included, a short walk from the forest and the Pacific. You'll leave with a certificate recognized worldwide, and with the practical skills to start designing on your own land, wherever that is.
EXPERIENCE
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The What and How
fall cohort
NOVEMBER 13-25, 2026
JANUARY 10-24, 2027
winter cohort
Jorge Luis Gutiérrez
Jorge Luis Gutiérrez is a landscape architect and regenerative designer with a background in horticultural engineering, specializing in the integration of permaculture, agroecology, and bioarchitecture to connect land, water, and living systems. With expertise in GIS, photogrammetry, and hydrological modeling, he brings a technical and ecological approach to landscape planning. He has taught across universities and alternative learning spaces in Mexico, leading courses in sustainability, water design, ecological restoration, and regenerative land management, while his work spans landscape design, water systems, ecotechnologies, and community-based projects in both rural and urban contexts.
meet your instructors
Ozzy Lusth
Ozzy Lusth is a long-time outdoor educator known for his deep connection to the natural world. He’s left an impact on the game of Survivor as a 5-time player and is the founder of Xochiraíz, a regenerative land project rooted in community, education, and adventure. Having participated in numerous permaculture design courses, ecovillage design programs, and regenerative living workshops, he brings a strong foundation in sustainable practices. His sessions focus on building confidence in wild landscapes while cultivating a deeper respect for the ecosystems that sustain us.
Davison Collins
Davison Collins is a long-time permaculture educator and ecological designer whose work spans Latin America, Costa Rica, and Mexico. Through initiatives such as Capacha Coastal Conservation Center, Tierralegre, and EKOA Green Community, he has helped develop educational programs that integrate permaculture design, ecological restoration, and community-based sustainability. Davison brings decades of experience guiding students through systems thinking, landscape observation, and practical design strategies that connect people to place.
