[Sdpg] [Scpg] Natural Building and Permaculture Convergence June 9-16 Taos

Sat Apr 27 22:03:06 PDT 2002

Here's the online flyer and website for more information on Build Here Now
2002.  If you are interested, act soon, as there is an early registration
deadline coming up on May 1st.    Regards,
Catherine Wanek, The Last Straw Journal

The Fourth Annual BUILD HERE NOW Natural Building and Permaculture
Convergence is happening June 9-16, 2002 at the Lama Foundation in Taos
County, New Mexico; once again co-sponsored by The Last Straw Journal, The
Lama Foundation, and The Permaculture Institute.

For photo galleries, articles, and other information about Build Here Now
past and upcoming, see http://www.strawhomes.com/build/here/now.html

A printable registration form is available at
http://www.strawhomes.com/build/here/now2002/registration.html

Lama Foundation is situated on 105 acres of high alpine forest in northern
New Mexico, altitude 8600 feet. The land is regenerating in the wake of the
7000-acre 1996 Hondo Fire. Convergence participants are welcome to join in
Lama's daily schedule of early morning silent meditation or yoga, afternoon
classes and evening activities such as dances of universal peace, singing,
chanting, and other forms of spiritual practice.

Featured Topics include:
Natural Building
*  Designing a Healthy Home
*  Passive Solar Design
*  Sustainable Timber Harvesting
*  Timber Framing
*  Straw Bale Wall Building
*  Cob Construction
*  Straw-clay Infill
*  Earthbag and Rubble Trench Foundations
*  Earthen Plasters & Floors
*  Living Roofs

Permaculture
*  Permaculture Principles and Practices
*  Watershed Management and French Drains
*  Fire Ecology, Erosion Control, and Forest Restoration
*  Archetype Design
*  Native Medicinal Herbs
*  Road and Path Design
*  Urban Permaculture

Appropriate Technology
*  Photovoltaic Electric Systems
*  Composting Toilets
*  Designing Biological Waste Treatment Systems
*  Rainwater Catchment
*  Blacksmithing and Toolmaking

Community
*  Eco-village Design
*  Communication Skills and Mediation
*  Community Building
And others yet unconfirmed.

Schedule of events - The Convergence will begin Sun., June 9 with
registration from 3-5 PM, dinner at 6 PM and evening greetings and
orientation at 7:30 PM. Days will be filled through June 16 with concurrent
workshops in natural building, permaculture, appropriate technology, and
community building. Afternoon field trips to Taos Pueblo and local natural
building sites are planned for midweek.  Evenings will include slide
presentations, Dances of Universal Peace, and music.

Lodging options - At Lama yurt with beds, or loft space can accommodate up
to 15 (bring your own bedding or sleeping bag); RV and tent sites for 100
campers. Hotels are available in Taos and Questa (at additional cost).

Cost - Before May 1, 2002, $475; after May 1, $575  for the 7-day
event.  Children 5-16 half price (childcare not provided).  Per day
participation is $100.  Cost includes three vegetarian meals per day and
on-site lodging.

Travel information - The Albuquerque airport is 3 hours from the site.
Carpooling and shuttle service will be available. For more info contact the
Lama Foundation at (505) 586-1269 or see http://www.lamafoundation.org

Send in form below, and a printable registration form is available at:
http://www.strawhomes.com/build/here/now2002/registration.html

Name/s:___________________________________________________
          Total # adults___ Total # children___
Affiliation:__________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________
Phone:________________ Fax:_________________ Email:_______________

Visa/Mastercard #:____________________ Exp Date:____

Amount:______Signature:__________________________ Check#:____

Please register me for the convergence, I have included my deposit of 50%
of the total cost. Note:  Early Registration deposits must be received by
check until March 10.  A $50 processing fee will be withheld on all refund
requests. During the three weeks prior to the Convergence the entire
deposit is non-refundable.

To request a work exchange/partial scholarship (limited availability, so
act quickly), email <kasey at lamafoundation.org>
Some special scholarships are available for Taos County residents.

___ Please send information about area motels, as I prefer not to camp.
___ Please send information about carpooling

NOTE: Charge card payments may be phoned to (505) 586-1269... faxed to
(505) 586-1964... or surface-mailed (make checks payable to Lama Foundation)
Note:  Register early, as Build Here Now 2002 is limited to 100
participants. Registration deposits must be received by check until after
March 10.
Mail to:  Attn: Build Here Now 2002  --  Lama Foundation,
P.O. Box 240, San Cristobal, NM  87564  USA

* The Last Straw, the international journal of straw bale and natural
building, provides up-to-date information on construction techniques,
projects, research/testing/code issues, resources, other information and
inspiration written by and about those who design, build, research and live
in natural buildings. An educational non-profit organization, The Last
Straw Journal promotes ecologically-conscious choices about the way we live
and build. http://www.strawhomes.com

* The Permaculture Institute empowers people to care for the Earth and its
inhabitants. Through permaculture education we seek to catalyze the
development of healthy, regenerative partnerships - with nature, our
communities, our families and ourselves. Permaculture provides a critical
foundation to facilitate healthy relationships by: 1) encouraging people to
view the world as a web of partnerships; 2) promoting an ethic that
supports personal and planetary health; 3) introducing skills, tools,
techniques, and a decision-making process for taking regenerative action.

* The Lama Foundation is a spiritual community and educational center
dedicated to the awakening of consciousness, respect for spiritual practice
in all traditions, service and stewardship of the land.  Perhaps best known
as the place where Ram Dass wrote his seminal book Be Here Now, Lama serves
as a "meeting of the ways," and teaches the oneness of all paths. Each
summer a series of retreats are held and many join the Lama community to
experience a life-style rich in spiritual practice and personal growth
through service to others. http://www.lamafoundation.org

Feel free to distribute this announcement to interested parties,
appropriate email groups, and any service calendars that list these sorts
of things.

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