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Holzer Permakultur & Marktgarten Seminar

In diesem intensiven Praxisseminar lernst du die Grundlagen und die konkrete Umsetzung der Holzer-Permakultur direkt vom Permakultur-Pionier Josef Holzer.

Neben einer Einführung in die Philosophie der Holzer-Permakultur erlebst du, wie widerstandsfähige, lebendige Systeme in Landwirtschaft, Gartenbau und Tierhaltung praktisch umgesetzt werden können – von Wassermanagement, Bodenaufbau und Humusbildung bis hin zu Mischkulturen, Agroforst und tierintegrierter Landnutzung.

Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt darauf, wie sich Ansätze der Holzer-Permakultur sinnvoll mit Elementen des Market Gardenings verbinden lassen – von der Anbauplanung und Flächenstruktur über Mischkulturen bis hin zu effizienten Arbeitsabläufen.

Durch geführte Rundgänge über den Hof, praktische Übungen im Freien und ausreichend Zeit für deine Fragen wird dieses Seminar zu einem kraftvollen Startpunkt oder nächsten Schritt für dein eigenes Permakultur- oder Market-Gardening-Projekt.

Termine:

Frühling:  10.–12. April 2026
Herbst:       6.–8. November 2026
Teilnehmerzahl: Max. 25 Personen
Sprachen: Deutsch & Englisch

Preis:

€ 380 – Seminar inkl. Tagesverpflegung
€ 560 – Seminar inkl. Übernachtung (nach Verfügbarkeit) und Vollpension
 

Programm: https://www.wastlbauer.at/professionelle-permakultur-marktgartnerei-3-tagiges-praxisseminar

3-day Holzer Permaculture & Market Gardening Intensive Seminar

In this intensive practical seminar, you will learn the foundations and specific practice of Holzer Permaculture directly from the permaculture pioneer Josef Holzer.

In addition to an introduction to the philosophy of Holzer Permaculture, you will experience how resilient, living systems in agriculture, horticulture and animal husbandry can be implemented in practice – from water management, soil building and humus formation to mixed cropping, agroforestry and animal-integrated land use.

A special focus is on how Holzer Permaculture approaches can be meaningfully combined with market gardening elements – from crop planning and field layout to mixed cropping and efficient workflows.

Through guided walks around the farm, hands-on exercises outdoors and plenty of time for your questions, this seminar becomes a powerful starting point or next step for your own permaculture and market gardening project.

Programme

Day 1: Introduction & Farm Tour

(with Eva Filzmoser and Josef Holzer)

10:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch break approx. 12:00 – 1:00 pm)

Welcome, participant introductions and presentation of the Wastlbauer Organic Experience Farm: history, vision and farm enterprises
Introduction to permaculture – history, philosophy and core principles
Guided tour of the farm
In-depth exploration of permaculture principles through practical examples: soil and humus building, composting, mulching, animal integration in farming systems, agroforestry and orchard systems, and more

Day 2: Permaculture in Practice

(with Josef Holzer)

9:00 am – 5:00 pm (lunch break approx. 12:00 – 1:00 pm)

Further exploration of permaculture principles using practical examples: soil and humus building, composting, mulching, animal integration, agroforestry and orchard systems, and more
Soil, water and vegetation: learning how to read and understand landscapes
Fundamentals of permaculture design for your own farm or garden
Q&A and closing discussion with Josef Holzer

Day 3: Market Gardening at Wastlbauerhof

(with Eva Filzmoser)

9:00 am – 4:00 pm (lunch break approx. 12:00 – 1:00 pm)

Market gardening at Wastlbauerhof
Insight into market-oriented vegetable production at the Wastlbauer Organic Experience Farm
Crop planning, field organisation and intercropping in a market gardening system
Hands-on practice in the vegetable garden: bed preparation, planting and crop care
Presentation of the FarmSchool project as a learning and networking space for future-oriented market gardening

The Facilitators

Josef Holzer is a farmer, forester, author and consultant with over 20 years of experience. Through his company Holzer Permaculture Solutions GmbH—an engineering and consultancy office specialising in permaculture, regenerative agriculture and forestry, geology and water retention—he supports projects worldwide. For more than 15 years, Josef has also managed the family farm Krameterhof in Lungau, internationally renowned for its innovative permaculture approaches and sustainable land-use practices.

The Krameterhof has gained global recognition through numerous publications, media features and documentary films about Sepp and Josef Holzer.

Eva Filzmoser is an eighth-generation farmer at Wastlbauerhof and founder of the Wastlbauer FarmSchool. She brings a unique background as a lawyer, trainer and activist. After two decades working in international environmental and climate policy and leading NGOs, she returned to her roots. Today, she combines this experience with extensive training in regenerative systems and permaculture at the Krameterhof (Austria), Ferme du Bec Hellouin (France), and through the Market Gardener Masterclass community.

Dates:
Spring seminar: 10–12 April 2026
Autumn seminar: 6–8 November 2026

Group size: Limited to 25 participants
Languages: English and German

Participation fee:

€ 380 – includes the full seminar and daytime catering
€ 560 – includes the seminar, accommodation (subject to availability) and full board

Wastlbauer Organic Experience Farm
Guggenberg 1 · 5163 Palting, Austria
www.wastlbauer.at