SA Permaculture Convergence 2026: Gather, Share, and Grow Together
A Gathering Built on Radical Collaboration
There’s something rare about an event where the programme is co-created by the people who show up. The SA Permaculture Convergence 2026 isn’t a conference where you sit and listen — it’s a living demonstration of permaculture principles in action, shaped by everyone who attends.
What to Expect
Set in the stunning bushland of Douglas Scrub near McLaren Vale on the Fleurieu Peninsula, this two-day convergence is built around hands-on skill-sharing and genuine human connection. Participants bring their knowledge, their questions, and their curiosity — and the program takes shape from there. Expect open space sessions, peer-led workshops, practical demonstrations, and the kind of deep conversations that only happen when you’re surrounded by like-minded people in a natural setting. Whether you’re a seasoned permaculture designer or just starting out, there’s space for you here.
The “radically collaborative” approach means no passive spectating. You might lead a session on water harvesting one morning and join a foraging walk the next. The format trusts participants to be both teachers and learners — exactly how healthy communities function.
Practical Details
- Dates: Friday 9 October – Sunday 11 October 2026
- Location: Douglas Scrub, Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia (in-person)
- Organiser: South Australian Permaculture
- Registration & Info: permaculturesa.org.au/convergence
Plan to arrive Friday evening to settle in and connect before the full program gets underway across Saturday and Sunday.
Why the SA Permaculture Convergence 2026 Is Worth Your Time
Permaculture has always been about more than garden design — it’s a framework for reimagining how we live, relate, and organise together. Events like this convergence are where that vision becomes tangible. Shared meals, campfire conversations, and collaborative problem-solving in nature remind us that resilience isn’t built in isolation. It’s woven through community. The SA Convergence is a chance to strengthen local networks, cross-pollinate ideas from across the region, and return home genuinely energised for the work ahead.
South Australia has a rich permaculture history, and this annual convergence is one of the ways that tradition stays alive and evolving. It’s also one of the few events where the format itself models what permaculture values: decentralisation, participation, and trust in collective intelligence. That’s rare, and it’s worth protecting by showing up.
How to Get Involved
- Register now at permaculturesa.org.au/convergence — spaces at intimate bush gatherings fill faster than you’d expect.
- Think about what you can share — a skill, a practice, a challenge you’re working through. Come ready to contribute, not just receive.
- Bring someone along — a neighbour, a friend, a colleague curious about sustainable living. First-time attendees are always welcome.
Resources
- 🔗 Event info and registration: permaculturesa.org.au/convergence
- 🌿 Discover more upcoming permaculture events at permanews.com
- 🌱 Explore our 2026 permaculture events guide for a full picture of what’s happening across Australia and beyond