This is an excellent course in Mexico my friends are putting on, and Benajmin is an excellent teacher. Please send out to your friends and other lists!

Katrina
*please excuse typos, this typed quickly with love from thumbs. cheers!

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From: "Gustavo" <swirlspace@gmail.com>
Date: Nov 23, 2011 11:44 AM
Subject: Permaculture Design Certification Course - Sayulita MEXICO - March 9-25, 2012
To: "gustavo" <gustavo@swirlspace.com>

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PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE


in Sayulita, MEXICO (45 min. north of Puerto Vallarta Int'l Airport)
at TierraLuz Eco-Community
MARCH 9-25, 2012

www.PermacultureSayulita.com

Stewarding a refuge from the pace and patterns of business as usual.   
Inviting, exploring & co-creating ways to live more lightly on the earth,
in balance with nature, and in harmony within ourselves and our community.



HANDS-ON LEARNING ~ HOMESTEADING ~ COMMUNITY BUILDING ~ DEEP CULTURE

PERMACULTURE is a design science rooted in observation of natural patterns
and the use of design principles that create mutually beneficial relationships.

At its core are three main Ethics:
• Care for People       
• Care for the Earth       
• Fair Share of Surplus


LEARN how to observe and manage natural patterns & resources to create rich
perennial systems for Home, Garden, Small Farm, Business & Communities.

TOPICS include:
Soil-Building, Water Harvesting, Bioremediation, Food Production,
Natural Building, Renewable Energy, First Responder & more!


INSTRUCTORS


Benjamin Fahrer is an internationally recognized Permaculture designer, consultant,
educator and farmer. Most of his work has been focused in California but also includes
projects and courses in Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica & New Zealand.

Lindsay Dailey
is a regenerative designer and bilingual cross-cultural educator based
in the SF Bay Area. She is co-founder of Villa Sobrante, a perma- culture community
and demonstration site  and spent four years working with indigenous communities in
Mexico and California.


LOCATION / ACCOMODATIONS

TierraLuz is an emerging Eco-community situated on 5 acres in the subtropical
surfing beach town of Sayulita. Just a 20-minute walk to the main plaza, beach,
shops and restaurants and 45 min. to Puerto Vallarta. A few lots are available
for purchase. www.TierraLuz.org   

Rustic off-grid tent camping with outdoor classroom, eating area, showers & compost
toilets; gardens, firepit, yoga & meditation spots. Site is off-grid so electricity is limited.
Alternative housing may be found in town. We can provide assistance with logistics
upon registration with deposit.


COURSE TUITION

$1200 or $1250 for Paypal/Credit Card
- $300 Deposit Reserves your space in class
- Full Payment due Feb 15, 2012

~ INCLUDES ~
- Standardized 72 hour instruction & Certification
- Hands-on Homesteading, Natural Building & Community Design
- Regional Field Trips
- Cultural Exchange with locals & Indigenous Huichol
- 2 Healthy Meals Daily ( Vegetarian / Vegan options available )
- Yoga w/ Laurie Keith www.AttunementArts.com
- Surfing Opportunities
- 10% of profits donated to a local school & community center


~ WORKTRADE ~
A limited amount of worktrade opportunities will be available.
Maximum discount of $200 available.
Please inquire
if interested.

~ INTRO TO PERMACULTURE ~
Watch for an upcoming intro talk in SF in mid-Dec, details TBA soon


REGISTER NOW

www.PermacultureSayulita.com

Learn@PermacultureSayulita.com

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/events/255009237868955/

Course produced by
Swirlspace Eco Design


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--
Gustavo

< Principal / Designer >
Swirlspace Hempwear & Design
www.swirlspace.com
www.swirlspace.com/design

~ Permaculture Design Course ~
Sayulita MEXICO, March 9-25 2012
www.PermacultureSayulita.com