Feedback & Testimonials

Rakesh "Rootsman Rak" has been teaching permaculture and related subjects for decades, however he only started collecting digital feedback for courses since November 2020 (oops). Hence the initial feedback and testimonials are from online courses. More in person course testimonials will appear as he starts teaching in person again post pandemic.

If you have done a course with Rakesh in the past and want to give a testimonial, please contact Rakesh.

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Permaculture Design Course
JD

Jane Doe

October 2023 · Online

"Rakesh's approach to permaculture is transformative. The PDC didn't just teach me about design—it changed how I see my relationship with the land. The mentorship and peer support were invaluable."

★★★★★
Sociocracy (Socio-Crazy)
MS

Michael Smith

March 2024 · Online

"I was skeptical about 'socio-crazy' but it's actually brilliant! Our community group now uses consent-based decision making and meetings are actually productive. This should be taught everywhere."

★★★★★
Forest Gardening
EP

Elena Petrova

January 2024 · Online

"The Forest Gardening course gave me practical skills I could apply immediately in my small urban yard. One year later, I'm harvesting food from seven layers! Rakesh's teaching style is patient and deeply knowledgeable."

★★★★★
Energy & Electricity
TK

Thomas K.

December 2023 · Online

"Finally, a course that explains renewable energy in practical, accessible terms! We built a small solar setup for our shed during the course, and now I'm confident enough to design a full off-grid system."

★★★★☆
Permaculture Design Course
AR

Aisha Rahman

August 2023 · Online

"As an urban planner, I took this course to bring permaculture thinking into my work. The ethical framework and design tools have transformed how I approach community projects. Rakesh creates a beautiful learning container."

★★★★★
Sociocracy (Socio-Crazy)
CL

Carlos Lopez

November 2023 · Online

"Our housing cooperative was stuck in endless debates. The sociocracy course gave us practical tools for facilitation and decision-making. We now run meetings in half the time with everyone feeling heard."

★★★★★

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