The course outlines are fluid. We have many natural builders, environmental consultants, and eco-village designers that pass through Nicaragua throughout the year and the fluid outline allows us to bring them to Harmonia on short notice.
Participants may attend any course, lecture or workshop regardless of their core interest. We will reset several classes throughout the year, so if you miss one, no worries.
Prices include tent sites on elevated platforms until accommodations are completed, all meals Sunday- Friday afternoon, Spanish classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, guest lectures and parties. Those staying for more than one program may use the accommodations and private kitchen during session breaks.
No refunds after the sessions start.
January 27 – April 3, 2020 $3,500
The primary focus will be construction of accommodations that participants will live in after construction. Year long residents will have priority.
Invoking the spirit of the land
Introduction to Permaculture and Sustainability
Ecovillage design – layout, structures and the human component
Site planning: Wind, sun, terrain and surrounding vegetation
Introduction to tools and construction terms
Basic Building concepts: Earth brick, earth bag, sand bag, stone, cement, bamboo, tipi, casitas,
Topographical design with swales, berms, keyline, paths, roads, stairs and living architecture
Indigenous ideas
Solar Installation
Electrical conduit and water lines
Compost toilet construction
Graywater systems
Dowsing for water
Hand dug wells
Irrigation/Water Storage
Trail building
Natural art
Glamping 101
Brick oven and kiln construction
Yoga shala construction
Stargazing
Introduction to Herbal Remedies
April 13 – June 12, 2020 $3,200
Mid-April to mid-May is the hottest time of the year, when the sun is directly overhead. The rainy season begins in May. Classes will start at 8 a.m. to reduce the amount of time spent in the heat.
Invoking the spirit of the land
Introduction to Permaculture and Sustainability
Ecovillage design – layout, structures and the human component
Site planning: Wind, sun, terrain and surrounding vegetation
Introduction to tools and construction terms
Basic Building concepts: Earth brick, earth bag, sand bag, stone, cement, bamboo, tipi, casitas,
Topographical design with swales, berms, keyline, paths, roads, stairs and living architecture
Indigenous ideas
Solar Installation
Electrical conduit and water lines
Compost toilet construction
Graywater systems
Dowsing for water
Hand dug wells
Irrigation/Water Storage
Trail building
Natural art
Glamping 101
Brick oven and kiln construction
Yoga shala construction
Stargazing
Introduction to Herbal Remedies
June 15 – August 14, 2020 $3,500
Introduction to Permaculture and Sustainability
Food as medicine
Agricultural self-sufficiency
Organic commercial food production
Organic home gardening, crop planning, and planting
Water retention
Composting
Natural fertilizers and pest control
Fruit and nut tree tending and grafting
Local medicinal herb identification
Geology
Soil Analysis
Water analysis
Using reclaimed water
Plant and animal identification
Trail building
Garden art
Shamanic art
Yoga studio construction
Tipi construction
Rancho construction
August 17 – October 16, 2020 $3,500
Creating a permaculture curriculum
Introduction to Tantra (one week workshop)
Disaster prepping
Forest fire prevention techniques
Restoring nature and rebuilding “green” after disasters
Ecovillage design – layout, structures and the human component
Facets of environmentally and socially responsible businesses
Managing a diverse workforce
Revitalizing local economies and social innovation
Recycling, upcycling and repurposing
Renewable energy alternatives
Seed harvesting and storage
Beekeeping
Growing herbs and mushrooms
Weathering the weather
Meditation techniques
Indigenous teachings
Shamanic art
Creating sacred spaces
Tree identification
Animal tracking
Bird and insect identification
October 19 – December 11, 2020 $3,500
The push will be on to complete the buildings, define the curriculum and select and schedule instructors for the grand opening of Harmonia in 2021
Creating a permaculture curriculum
Disaster prepping
Forest fire prevention techniques
Restoring nature and rebuilding “green” after disasters
Ecovillage design – layout, structures and the human component
Facets of environmentally and socially responsible businesses
Managing a diverse workforce
Revitalizing local economies and social innovation
Recycling, upcycling and repurposing
Renewable energy alternatives
Seed harvesting and storage
Growing herbs and mushrooms
Weathering the weather
Meditation techniques
Indigenous teachings
Shamanic Healing
Creating sacred spaces
Tree identification
Animal tracking
Bird and insect identification
Kitchen and Dining facilities construction
Solar oven, rocket stove and solar dehydrator construction
Blessing of the land
Annual Tuition (including accommodation, Spanish classes, and weekly meals during sessions): $14,000
Early Bird: $12,500, if pre-paid for the year by September 30, 2019
Super Early Bird: $10,000 if pre-paid by August 1, 2019
For those who decide to continue on after completing a program, the following semester will be reduced by 10%.