Northwest Permaculture Convergence

June 15, 2026 • Shelton, Washington — Join Youth Voices of Mason County for a community panel featuring youth leaders ages 11–19 sharing their perspectives, concerns, and ideas for the future. Organized by Mason County Climate Justice, this free event invites community members, organizations, and elected officials to listen, learn, and support the next generation of leaders.

June 19–21 2026 Skagit Valley near Sedro Woolley, Wa. Join Celtic teacher and author Robert J. Stewart for a 3 day immersion in Celtic Faery traditions in the North Cascades. Explore faery lore, ceremonies, sharing circles, music, movement, and guided journeys in a beautiful forest setting. Hosted by Michael “Skeeter” Pilarski. Limited to 60 participants. $280 includes meals, camping, and all sessions. Indoor lodging and RV sites available for an additional fee.

June 25–28, 2026. Sale ends June 8 midnight just for NWPCC members (use code: permie25). Belong to a village community for 4 days of song, camping, and connection in Tidewater Oregon. Enjoy skilled song leaders, healthy organic meals, special guest facilitators, and a welcoming community where no previous singing experience is required. Come help create a temporary village rooted in music, belonging, and collective joy.

June 27 – August 16, 2026 • Dexter, Oregon

Lost Valley’s Summer 2026 Permaculture Design Course (PDC) offers a weekend commuter format on an 87-acre living classroom of regenerating forests, oak savanna, gardens, ponds, and streams in Oregon’s Southern Willamette Valley.

Following the PINA Core Curriculum, the course includes regenerative agriculture, water systems, agroforestry, natural building, community organizing, and bioregional stewardship through hands-on, place-based learning.

July 18 and September 12, 2026. Burnt Ridge offers a great tour of their edible landscape of mature nut and fruit trees, orchard, and edible plant nursery on 20 acres. It was organized along permaculture principles. Join Burnt Ridge Nursery founder Michael Dolan for a guided tour of 20 acres of organically grown fruit and nut crops in Onalaska, Washington. Learn about cultivation, propagation, and Pacific Northwest varieties while exploring hazelnuts, chestnuts, figs, grapes, kiwis, blueberries, and more.

How do we inspire more people to participate in regenerative solutions? Andrew Tuttle of Edge Perma believes storytelling is part of the answer. Through virtual farm tours, drone mapping, and immersive educational media, Andrew is helping make regenerative agriculture visible, accessible, and inspiring to people around the world. Explore how regenerative storytelling can connect more people to the possibilities of ecological restoration.

Regenerative agriculture is gaining attention far beyond local farms and permaculture circles. Companies including General Mills, Danone, and Nestlé have announced major investments and commitments supporting soil health, biodiversity, and resilient farming systems. While questions remain about implementation and accountability, these developments suggest that regenerative approaches are increasingly influencing the future of food production. Read more about what this shift could mean for our communities and landscapes.

Global Earth Repair Convergence, May 7–11 at Fort Worden in Port Townsend WA, brings together leading restorationists, permaculture educators, Indigenous leaders, and earth repair practitioners from around the world for five days of inspiration, collaboration, and action—with online participation available globally. Featuring keynote speaker John D. Liu, along with workshops, discussions, kids programming, ride shares, homestays, and the inaugural EcoRestoration Alliance conference, this gathering focuses on practical solutions for healing ecosystems and building a more ecological and equitable future.

I want to meet and talk this weekend with you. Join me (Julie) in Port Townsend at Global Earth Repair Convergence. Reply now to connect or text 360-471-1878 . Lets share meals, exchange ideas, and explore how NWPCC can support you and the 3 cares of permaculture and Earth repair with restorative circles.