[Sdpg] Ecoliteracy in Acti October/November) and Permaculture (April/May/June)- Esalen Institute- Monthlong Workstudy Programs

Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network lakinroe at silcom.com
Mon Sep 28 06:15:03 PDT 2009


If you've ever dreamt about spending a whole 
month in Big Sur, immersed in the magic of Esalen 
here are two great times to do it. Ecoliteracy in 
Action (October/November) and Permaculture (2 
months) (April/May/June)- Monthlong Workstudy 
Programs. Please read descriptions with 
additional info on how to apply below. F
Best,
~Kat


Ecoliteracy in Action
October 25 - November 22, 2009

Phone: (831) 667-3010

Room and board, afternoon classes included...
Transforming the way we live on the planet is 
vital. To respond creatively and systemically to 
Climate Change, Peak Oil and Economic Collapse we 
need a whole new set of skills that enable us to 
act effectively in our complex world. Fundamental 
to this is the ability to understand ecosystems, 
society and people in a holistic context which 
mirrors the interdependence found in the natural 
world.

If we are to live sustainably on the planet we 
need a change in our relationship to nature and 
the basis of how we study science, economics, 
business and psychology. Systems thinking 
requires thinking in terms of relationships, 
connectedness, and context.

This month Kat Steele will support students to 
explore what it means to embody the science of 
Sustainability, art of Permaculture, and culture 
and economics of Transition. With heart, soul and 
love participants will explore the elements of an 
ecological world view. They will learn key 
concepts such as self-organization, emergence, 
resilience, connectivity & adaptation. They will 
also look at how these concepts can be applied in 
areas such as ecological design, social activism, 
energy and food production to support the 
transition to an ecoliterate future.

Through conversation, exercises, outdoor 
exploration, reflections and hands-on activities 
we will learn together

An Introduction to Systems Thinking
Gaia Theory, Deep Ecology and Zone Zero
Global Socioeconomic Issues
Transition culture and the promise of Social Enterprise
Food, Land and Energy issues
Ecoeducation from Early Childhood to Lifelong Learning
Permaculture Design Process and Principles
Esalen Sustainability Initiatives
Ecovillage Design Approach
This course work is inspired by the work of 
Fritof Capra of the Center for Ecoliteracy, 
Joanna Macy of the Great Turning, David Holmgren 
of the Permaculture Design Community and Rob 
Hopkins of the Transition Movement.

Special invited Guests may include,

Green Biz Expert-Gil Friend, http://www.natlogic.com/

Biofuel Oasis Worker-Owner -Jennifer Radtke,http://www.biofueloasis.com/

Graywater Guerrilla/Action Co-Founder- Laura 
Allen, http://greywateraction.org/greywater.html

ADPSR(Architect Designers Planners for Social 
Responsibility) Green Architect- Greg Van 
Mechelen, http://www.adpsr.org/

Slow Money Alliance Member and Back to Earth 
Business Owner - Ari Derfel, 
http://www.backtoearth.org/

Permaculture for Humanity - Designer -Larry Santoyo,  http://www.earthflow.com/

Bee Hive Collective member, http://beehivecollective.blogspot.com/

in house Farm and Garden leaders Shirley Ward, 
Benjamin Fahrer & Pete Huff 
-http://www.esalen.org/place/garden.html

and Essalen Indian Tribe Members and 4 Winds 
Council rep- Hummux...http://www.esselen.com/

INFO ABOUT APPLYING HERE- http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html

Phone: (831) 667-3010

Permaculture
April 11 - May 9, 2010

(Work Scholars who complete this program can apply to enroll in a
second month of permaculture training to be offered May 9-June 5, 2010)


The answers and solutions to some of the world's 
most pressing questions in relation to the 
environment, economics, and social systems are 
explored during this month-long permaculture 
design course that focuses on creating and 
designing a culture that is regenerative in 
nature. Together, scholars and teachers will 
create an open learning environment that includes 
discussion, activities, presentations, and 
hands-on projects. By using Esalen's facilities, 
gardens, and work environments as a microcosm of 
the larger world, Benjamin Fahrer will facilitate 
this powerful and transformative journey together 
with a number of premier permaculture teachers.

Permaculture in essence is based in relationship 
and responsibility and is a set of techniques and 
principles for designing sustainable human 
communities. The skills one gains during this 
training include a base understanding of design 
and development principles used in small- and 
large-scale applications. Now more than ever we 
have to empower ourselves with these skills in 
these great times of transition.

Personal sustainability for a balanced life
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for strong relationships
Reading the land: identification and classification of land components
Earth stewardship: soil renovation, restoration, and composting
Hands-on intensive in "natural" buildings and earthen construction
Trees and their energy transactions
Water awareness: health and conservation
Participants will be empowered with the 
confidence to live and function in a more just, 
sacred, and sustainable future.

Work Scholars who complete this program can apply 
to enroll in a second month of permaculture 
training to be offered May 9-June 5, 2010. This 
72-hour certification course in Permaculture 
Design enables participants to become certified 
through the TAGARI Permaculture Institute of 
Australia. As a graduate of this program, you 
will possess the skills to begin to design, 
consult and teach Permaculture anywhere in the 
world.

Please contact workstudy at esalen.org for more information.

Applying for the Work Study Program

Your commitment to the Work Study Program is from 
4 pm of the first Sunday to 7:30 pm of the final 
Sunday. Inasmuch as the Work Study Program is a 
complete program in itself, please do not plan to 
take regularly scheduled catalog workshops during 
your stay.

Program Fees

A deposit of $400 in U.S. currency is required 
with your application. You may pay in full at the 
time you apply. The work scholar fee schedule is 
$1,095 for the first month, $1,045 for the second 
month, and $995 for the third month. Work 
scholars may be invited to remain for a second or 
third month depending on space available and 
community needs (foreign nationals should contact 
the Work Study office for information on staying 
longer than one month). Work scholars may not 
stay longer than three months in a calendar year, 
nor longer than three consecutive months. There 
are no scholarships available for the Work Study 
Program. Occasionally it is possible to stay for 
a longer period as an Extended Student.

Food and Housing

Accommodations are shared (occasionally co-ed), 
with up to four people to a room, usually at 
South Coast Center, a staff complex located 1.5 
miles north of Esalen. Housing and meals, often 
with home-grown organic produce, are included in 
your tuition.

Transportation

When making travel plans, note that the closest 
airport to Esalen is Monterey. With at least 
48-hour advance reservations, van service to 
Esalen is available from the following locations 
on the Sunday of your arrival:

Monterey Airport: Departs 2 pm. Cost: $40
Monterey Transit Center: Departs 2:20 pm. Cost: $40
San Francisco Airport: Departs 11:45 am. Cost: $80
For van reservations call 831-667-3010 or contact the Work Study Program.

Registration Required

Please note that application is not registration 
in the program. Registration is made only after 
approval of application. If you do not pay in 
full at the time of application, the balance of 
the fee is due on arrival and is nonrefundable 
thereafter.

Cancellation Policy & Fees

If you choose to cancel, you will be charged the following amount:

15+ days prior to start: $100
8-14 days: $200
3-7 days: $300
0-2 days: $400
Submitting Your Application

Please print out and mail the application form 
http://www.esalen.org/assets/forms/EsalenWorkStudyProgramApp.pdf, 
(PDF) with your personal statement and deposit to 
the address below, or fax your application to 
(831) 667-3069.

Work Study Program
Esalen Institute
55000 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920

http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html

We will contact you regarding your status within 
14 days of receipt of your application. For more 
information contact the Work Study Program.

Contact the Work Study Program

Esalen Work Study Program
Phone: (831) 667-3010
Fax: (831) 667-3069
Email: workstudy at esalen.org



Kat Steele
	Esalen Institute
	Sustainability Project Manager
	55000 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920
	kat.steele at esalen.org
	office 831.667.3029  cell 510.459.6784

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---
Katherine Steele
Urban Permaculture Guild
kat at steelemoon.com
510 459-6784


If you've ever dreamt about spending a whole 
month in Big Sur, immersed in the magic of Esalen 
here are two great times to do it. Ecoliteracy in 
Action (October/November) and Permaculture (2 
months) (April/May/June)- Monthlong Workstudy 
Programs. Please read descriptions with 
additional info on how to apply below. Feel free 
to pass on to your networks - come visit us and 
contribute to this incredible place of beauty, 
awareness practice and personal and 
cultural/social transformation.

Best,
~Kat


Ecoliteracy in Action
October 25 - November 22, 2009

Phone: (831) 667-3010

Room and board, afternoon classes included...

Transforming the way we live on the planet is 
vital. To respond creatively and systemically to 
Climate Change, Peak Oil and Economic Collapse we 
need a whole new set of skills that enable us to 
act effectively in our complex world. Fundamental 
to this is the ability to understand ecosystems, 
society and people in a holistic context which 
mirrors the interdependence found in the natural 
world.

If we are to live sustainably on the planet we 
need a change in our relationship to nature and 
the basis of how we study science, economics, 
business and psychology. Systems thinking 
requires thinking in terms of relationships, 
connectedness, and context.

This 
month <http://www.esalen.org/action.lasso?-database=webbios&-layout=LeaderBio&-response=/workshops/searchfiles/biosearchresults.lasso&operator=equals&RecordNumberHK=185387>Kat 
Steele will support students to explore what it 
means to embody the science of Sustainability, 
art of Permaculture, and culture and economics of 
Transition. With heart, soul and love 
participants will explore the elements of an 
ecological world view. They will learn key 
concepts such as self-organization, emergence, 
resilience, connectivity & adaptation. They will 
also look at how these concepts can be applied in 
areas such as ecological design, social activism, 
energy and food production to support the 
transition to an ecoliterate future.

Through conversation, exercises, outdoor 
exploration, reflections and hands-on activities 
we will learn together

An Introduction to Systems Thinking
Gaia Theory, Deep Ecology and Zone Zero
Global Socioeconomic Issues
Transition culture and the promise of Social Enterprise
Food, Land and Energy issues
Ecoeducation from Early Childhood to Lifelong Learning
Permaculture Design Process and Principles
Esalen Sustainability Initiatives
Ecovillage Design Approach
This course work is inspired by the work of 
Fritof Capra of the Center for Ecoliteracy, 
Joanna Macy of the Great Turning, David Holmgren 
of the Permaculture Design Community and Rob 
Hopkins of the Transition Movement.

Special invited Guests may include,

Green Biz Expert-Gil Friend, <http://www.natlogic.com/>http://www.natlogic.com/

Biofuel Oasis Worker-Owner -Jennifer 
Radtke,<http://www.biofueloasis.com/>http://www.biofueloasis.com/

Graywater Guerrilla/Action Co-Founder- Laura 
Allen, <http://greywateraction.org/greywater.html>http://greywateraction.org/greywater.html

ADPSR(Architect Designers Planners for Social 
Responsibility) Green Architect- Greg Van 
Mechelen, 
<http://www.adpsr.org/>http://www.adpsr.org/

Slow Money Alliance Member and Back to Earth 
Business Owner - Ari 
Derfel, <http://www.backtoearth.org/>http://www.backtoearth.org/

Permaculture for Humanity - Designer -Larry 
Santoyo, 
 <http://www.earthflow.com/>http://www.earthflow.com/

Bee Hive Collective member, 
<http://beehivecollective.blogspot.com/>http://beehivecollective.blogspot.com/

in house Farm and Garden leaders Shirley Ward, 
Benjamin Fahrer & Pete Huff 
-<http://www.esalen.org/place/garden.html>http://www.esalen.org/place/garden.html

and Essalen Indian Tribe Members and 4 Winds 
Council rep- 
Hummux...<http://www.esselen.com/>http://www.esselen.com/

INFO ABOUT APPLYING HERE- 
<http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html>http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html

Phone: (831) 667-3010

Permaculture
April 11 - May 9, 2010

(Work Scholars who complete this program can apply to enroll in a
second month of permaculture training to be offered May 9-June 5, 2010)




The answers and solutions to some of the world's 
most pressing questions in relation to the 
environment, economics, and social systems are 
explored during this month-long permaculture 
design course that focuses on creating and 
designing a culture that is regenerative in 
nature. Together, scholars and teachers will 
create an open learning environment that includes 
discussion, activities, presentations, and 
hands-on projects. By using Esalen's facilities, 
gardens, and work environments as a microcosm of 
the larger 
world, <http://www.esalen.org/action.lasso?-database=webbios&-layout=LeaderBio&-response=/workshops/searchfiles/biosearchresults.lasso&operator=equals&RecordNumberHK=214818>Benjamin 
Fahrer will facilitate this powerful and 
transformative journey together with a number of 
premier permaculture teachers.

Permaculture in essence is based in relationship 
and responsibility and is a set of techniques and 
principles for designing sustainable human 
communities. The skills one gains during this 
training include a base understanding of design 
and development principles used in small- and 
large-scale applications. Now more than ever we 
have to empower ourselves with these skills in 
these great times of transition.

Personal sustainability for a balanced life
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for strong relationships
Reading the land: identification and classification of land components
Earth stewardship: soil renovation, restoration, and composting
Hands-on intensive in "natural" buildings and earthen construction
Trees and their energy transactions
Water awareness: health and conservation
Participants will be empowered with the 
confidence to live and function in a more just, 
sacred, and sustainable future.

Work Scholars who complete this program can apply 
to enroll in a second month of permaculture 
training to be offered May 9-June 5, 2010. This 
72-hour certification course in Permaculture 
Design enables participants to become certified 
through the TAGARI Permaculture Institute of 
Australia. As a graduate of this program, you 
will possess the skills to begin to design, 
consult and teach Permaculture anywhere in the 
world.

Please contact 
<mailto:workstudy at esalen.org>workstudy at esalen.org 
for more information.

Applying for the Work Study Program

Your commitment to the Work Study Program is from 
4 pm of the first Sunday to 7:30 pm of the final 
Sunday. Inasmuch as the Work Study Program is a 
complete program in itself, please do not plan to 
take regularly scheduled catalog workshops during 
your stay.

Program Fees

A deposit of $400 in U.S. currency is required 
with your application. You may pay in full at the 
time you apply. The work scholar fee schedule is 
$1,095 for the first month, $1,045 for the second 
month, and $995 for the third month. Work 
scholars may be invited to remain for a second or 
third month depending on space available and 
community needs (foreign nationals should contact 
the Work Study office for information on staying 
longer than one month). Work scholars may not 
stay longer than three months in a calendar year, 
nor longer than three consecutive months. There 
are no scholarships available for the Work Study 
Program. Occasionally it is possible to stay for 
a longer period as an Extended Student.

Food and Housing

Accommodations are shared (occasionally co-ed), 
with up to four people to a room, usually at 
South Coast Center, a staff complex located 1.5 
miles north of Esalen. Housing and meals, often 
with home-grown organic produce, are included in 
your tuition.

Transportation

When making travel plans, note that the closest 
airport to Esalen is Monterey. With at least 
48-hour advance reservations, van service to 
Esalen is available from the following locations 
on the Sunday of your arrival:

Monterey Airport: Departs 2 pm. Cost: $40
Monterey Transit Center: Departs 2:20 pm. Cost: $40
San Francisco Airport: Departs 11:45 am. Cost: $80
For van reservations call 831-667-3010 
or <http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html#wscontact>contact 
the Work Study Program.

Registration Required

Please note that application is not registration 
in the program. Registration is made only after 
approval of application. If you do not pay in 
full at the time of application, the balance of 
the fee is due on arrival and is nonrefundable 
thereafter.

Cancellation Policy & Fees

If you choose to cancel, you will be charged the following amount:

15+ days prior to start: $100
8-14 days: $200
3-7 days: $300
0-2 days: $400
Submitting Your Application

Please print out and mail 
the <http://www.esalen.org/assets/forms/EsalenWorkStudyProgramApp.pdf>application 
form  <http://www.esalen.org/assets/forms/EsalenWorkStudyProgramApp.pdf>http://www.esalen.org/assets/forms/EsalenWorkStudyProgramApp.pdf, (PDF) 
with your personal statement and deposit to the 
address below, or fax your application to (831) 
667-3069.

Work Study Program
Esalen Institute 
55000 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920

<http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html>http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html

We will contact you regarding your status within 
14 days of receipt of your application. For more 
information <http://www.esalen.org/workshops/workstudy.html#wscontact>contact 
the Work Study Program.

Contact the Work Study Program

Esalen Work Study Program
Phone: (831) 667-3010
Fax: (831) 667-3069
Email: <mailto:workstudy at esalen.org>workstudy at esalen.org


Kat Steele
	Esalen Institute
	Sustainability Project Manager
	55000 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920
	<mailto:kat.steele at esalen.org>kat.steele at esalen.org
	office 831.667.3029  cell 510.459.6784


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