Atitlan Organics — Attraction in Sololá

Shad has really created something special in Atitlan Organics—and he’d be the first to say it’s all much bigger than him, and of course it is, but it’s his vision and drive that have brought it all to life. I did a 2-week PDC course with Atitlan Organics and feel so so lucky to have had the chance to do so. I learned a ton, and it gave me real tools and knowledge to build a foundation from which to keep learning (which I’d say is what a great PDC course should do). Plus I met and connected with some incredible people—both locals of Lago Atitlan, Tzununa, and the surrounding areas, along with people from all over the world. Couldn’t recommend enough as a place to learn, be inspired, experience this part of Guatemala in a real and unique way, and connect with some amazing people—Shad definitely included. He’s such a great and inspiring guy, and it’s a gift to meet him and...

Great place !

Atitlan Organic is a beautiful farm in Tzununa, super peaceful and very interesting! me and my partner spent two weeks volunteering and attending the one week long permaculture course and that was one on the best thing I've done traveling so far ! Shad, the facilitator, is super knowledgeable and very accessible. We learned a lot of things like how to plant seeds, milk goats, make compost etc.. and about permaculture in general.

I highly recommend the place especially if you are willing to learn a little bit about sustainable agriculture or just for a fun experience during...

A brief glimpse of the Life School 5th/6th grade memorable overnight trip to Atitlan Organics permaculture farm; doing amazing things in Tzununa! We sure packed a lot into two days!!!! Including hiking with and milking the goats, communing with and caring for the chickens, learning to propagate new plants through grafting, setting up and taking down tents, hiking to a waterfall, learning what Permaculture is, etc. A big thank you to ShaD QuDsi and Nico for making it such an adventurous learning...