[Lapg] Hands-On Experience -Summer Solstice Permaculture Design Certificate Course -SLO Co. CA

Fri Apr 17 19:45:05 PDT 2009

check it out,
http://www.aidemocracy.org/conferences/environment/losangeles09.php

--- On Wed, 4/15/09, L. Santoyo <santoyo at earthflow.com> wrote:

From: L. Santoyo <santoyo at earthflow.com>
Subject: [Lapg] Hands-On Experience -Summer Solstice Permaculture Design Certificate Course -SLO Co. CA
To: "Los Angeles Permaculture Guild" <lapg at arashi.com>, "South Coast Permaculture Guild" <scpg at arashi.com>, "Central Coast Permaculture Guild" <ccpg at arashi.com>
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 5:03 PM

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Hands-On Summer Solstice 
Permaculture Design Certificate Course 

America's Coastal Heartland: San Luis 
  Obispo County, CA  June 14 - 27, 2009
http://earthflow.com/SLOPDC09.php

Organic Farm Life... Join us as we return to 
  Four Elements Farm to live the rhythm of farm life and learn Hands-On Permaculture.

Start 
  the day picking in the berry patch!
Hands-on 
  opportunities on the organic farm and garden abound throughout the course: 
  chickens, composting, fruit tree management, harvesting and preparing for 
  farmers markets and more.

Then, 
  through lecture, storytelling and group discussion, you'll learn 
  permaculture's principles- the indicators of sustainability- and how their 
  application can be used towards solving the needs of any situation- urban, 
  rural, individual, community or business...

LOCATION

The site 
  for our course is Four Elements Farm, a Natural Building Learning Center and 
  organic farm nestled in the steep chaparral hills of California's central 
  coast.  Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis 
  Obispo is America's coastal heartland, where agriculture and ranching are 
  still important parts of life. The Farm is minutes away from world-class wine 
  country and unspoiled beaches... The 
  farm, in addition to supplying organic produce to local markets, fine 
  restaurants and a CSA collaborative with Cal Poly State University, is also 
  home to 4 Elements Foods and Elemental Herbs.

Hawk and owl, fox and toad keep company with 
  farm visitors, who come to Four Elements for workshops on rammed earth and 
  straw bale construction, natural clay plastering, biodiesel brewing and 
  organic farming. As both 
  backdrop and center stage for the design course, the farm provides us with the 
  opportunity to experience the revitalization process associated with the use 
  of permaculture principles. Three homes, two barns, a greenhouse, citrus 
  orchard, greywater system, composting toilets and outdoor showers are all 
  elements of the farm's growing ecosystem, cycling nutrients 
  throughout.

This 
  course has something for everyone...
This 
  training includes the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use and 
  human ingenuity from around the world.

  Principles of Natural Systems Design 
    Sacred Geometry of Fire, Water, Earth and Air 
    Simple Steps Toward a Sustainable Lifestyle 
    Natural Building & Property Development 
    Adding Beauty & Value to Your Home 
    Organizing Eco Neighborhoods 
    Strategies for Energy Descent & Peak Oil 
    Localizing Food Production & Eco-Agriculture 
    Green Business Strategies 
    Finding your Right-Livelihood CareerFinal course work includes student design 
  presentations and (the infamous!) Talent Show.

Who Should Take This Course

The 
  Permaculture Design Course has truly transformed the lives and enhanced the 
  careers of thousands of people around the world, including architects, 
  landscapers, community developers, social workers, city planners, teachers, 
  students, farmers, gardeners, homeowners, business owners and others. For 
  anyone serious about creating a sustainable society!

THE CURRICULUM

The A to 
  Z of Sustainability! A more fun or informative course would be hard to find. 
  Our text book, Permaculture: A Designer's Manual, by Bill Mollison, was once 
  reviewed by Whole Earth saying "If information had density... this book would 
  be a black hole!.."

PART 
  ONE June 14-17

Fire, 
  Water, Earth & Air...
Introduction to Permaculture

and 
  Natural Pattern Understanding.

PART 
  TWO June 19-22

Food, 
  Water, Shelter & Energy...
Designing & Building

the 
  Complete Home Ecosystem.

PART 
  THREE June 24-27

Community & Green Business...

EcoVillage Design and Community 
  Celebration.

INSTRUCTORS

Larry 
  Santoyo, Director, EarthFlow Design Works is among the most experienced 
  Permaculture Instructors in the world, and leads a team of Internationally 
  Acclaimed Designers and Educators in the Worldwide Sustainability 
  Movement.

TUITION 
  -Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted
$1500: Early Registration Discount -if paid in 
  full by May 1
$1550.00 Paid in Full by June 7

Includes 
  tuition, most meals, campsite and certification through The Permaculture Institute USA
Contact 
  us about attending partial course

Note: $250 non-refundable deposit required to 
  guarantee your space. Campsites included; bring your own camping 
  equipment.
-Teachers may apply for scholarship discounts. Some 
  Work-Trades available -check website below, send proposal ASAP

REGISTER:

http://earthflow.com/SLOPDC09registration.php

info at earthflow.com

805.459.0452

In cooperation with EarthFlow Design Works, 
  HopeDance Media, Four Elements Farms, The Permaculture Institute USA & The 
  Terra Foundation

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