[Sdpg] Submission for Permaculture Design and Empowerment Course in North County San Diego

[Nick Heyming]

A *Permaculture* and *Self-Empowerment* journey that will change your life!
This sixteen day course combines all the elements of the internationally
recognized *Permaculture Design Certification* curriculum with an infusion
of empowerment techniques to unleash your full potential as the architect
of your own abundant future.

Designed specifically to extend your edge, this intensive *16 day course* will
give you all the tools you will need to design a holistic life of
self-actualized empowerment. Whether your goal is to cultivate food
security for inner-city families, become a leader on international aid
projects, shift global consciousness or just lead a healthier, happier
life, this course was designed for you!
Venue

Set within the pristine valley of *Vista, California*, Emerald Village is a
thriving intentional community founded on the principles of mutual support,
earth stewardship and the celebration of life. Come visit us at:
http://www.theemeraldvillage.com

*45 minutes from Downtown San Diego* and only *1.5 hours from Central Los
Angeles*, Emerald Village provides a uniquely fertile environment to align
your future on the path toward regenerative abundance.
About the Course

The *Permaculture Design & Empowerment Course (PDEC)* is designed to help
you create a regenerative point of view and way of being on all levels. We
will apply the principles, ethics and techniques of permaculture design to
how we think and interact with the world and our local community, as well
as how we go about cultivating a holistically expanding and rewarding
definition of self.
THIS EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:  *Observation* *Vision mapping*
*Communication* *Trust
cultivation*  *Pattern recognition* *Biomimicry*  *Peak experience* *Earthwork
artistry*  *Integrative Design* *Natural building*  *Self-witnessing* *Water
systems*  *Food forestry* *Aquaculture*  *Soil building* *Paradigm shifting
tactics*

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*Personal Permaculture:* Permaculture is about observing all of the
elements in play to help co-create a system of regenerative harmony.  To be
able to do this for our local and world communities to the best of our
ability, we need to be able to do this for ourselves first.  This course
will give you tools to help you balance your body, mind, emotions, and
energy. Once we have created a safe space we will use
affirmations, empowerment techniques, and indigenous rites of passage to
push us through our growth zone, and give us unique and powerful
opportunities to learn about ourselves. In addition we will practice
non-violent communication, neuro-linguistic programming, and progressive
vision mapping to help us define our goals and dreams and lay out the steps
to implement and achieve them.

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Composting]<http://eco-pioneers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/composting-2.jpg>
*Community Permaculture: *Permaculture is all about being on a team.  A
harmony of all elements involved.  Through team building exercises, ropes
course challenges, shared daily community responsibilities and team design
projects we will hone our social permaculture "aikido". In this way we
learn where our greatest strengths lie within a team and how to recognize,
celebrate, and enhance the strengths of others.  Through learning the
elements which create a happy and regenerative flow within our
micro-communities we get a clearer picture of what steps we can take to
move towards a regenerative existence on a world scale.

*World Permaculture:* This is a very special time in the history of earth
and the human race. By shifting our individual and community energies to
more regenerative and holistic patterns we have the opportunity to shift
our global awareness to a more healthy paradigm. With the abundance of
resources and technologies available at this age our ability to build
bridges between all of the living systems of our planet has never been
greater.  We can only do it with all of us.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING:

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*“This Permaculture Design Course was more than I could have asked for.
Expectations surpassed. I hold more hope for our species now than ever
before, while truly grasping the gravity of the situation. Thank you!”*
*~ *Jonathan Horstmann, Co-Founder of Food is Free
Project<http://foodisfreeproject.org>

*"Activities were spectacular. The movement and energy was amazing
throughout. Overall, I could not have asked for a better class and
wonderful people to share it with!"*
*~ *Adam Russell, Founder of Upcycle Organics <http://upcycleorganics.com>

Tailored to engage students at any level of experience, and enriched with
practical hands-on activities, the *PDEC* will cover all the topics
required for a *Permaculture Design Certification* and provide a solid
foundation to practice permaculture at home or a platform to launch
yourself into international aid projects abroad.
SCHEDULE

Your experience will begin *Saturday morning at 7:00am* on the *21st of
September*. Each day starts with a light breakfast followed by an hour of
hands-on farm & garden experience. From 9 to 9:30am there is a short review
of the previous days' lessons and at 9:30am the first session begins. Each
day there are a total of *four 1.5 hour sessions* separated by a *30 minute
break* and a *1.5 hour lunch*. Lunch break starts at 1pm and runs until
2:30 for the start of the afternoon sessions. The day ends at 6pm and is
followed by inspiring evening sessions from 7:30 to 9pm. Saturday, Sept.
28th is a day for relaxation and reflection before reengaging the life
altering fun on Sept 29th.
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Schedule]<http://eco-pioneers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Permaculture-Design-and-Empowerment-Retreat-San-Diego.jpg>Click
to view full schedule for the September Permaculture Design and Empowerment
Retreat
ACCOMMODATIONS

[image: Planting]<http://eco-pioneers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/planting1.jpg>Get
in sync with the rhythm of the earth by camping under the pepper tree or
near the creek running behind the property. *Please bring your own camping
and sleeping gear.* Outdoor showers and toilet facilities (both indoor and
port-o-potty) will be available for your use.

*If you are planning to camp, please arrive after noon on Friday, Sept 20th
or before 7am on Saturday the 21st to set up.*

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all provided and included into the cost of
the course. Although the cost of food service has been factored into the
price of the course, donations (local food, praise, kindness and tips for
the chefs) are encouraged, appreciated and help to insure the highest
quality of food options for all.
COURSE COST

[image: Fun community circle]This *Permaculture Design & Empowerment
Course* runs
over a jam packed 16 days from * September 21st - October 6th.* To receive
a Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC), participants are required to
attend all 16 days of exciting hands-on and experiential learning. *This
$350 deposit reserves your place* in the Sept 21st PDEC. *Remaining course
costs of $1050 are due upon the first day of the course ($1400 Total).*

SCHOLARSHIPS & SLIDING SCALE

Please contact us regarding *scholarships & sliding scale* options.

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**Scholarships are now closed**

A very limited number of fully-paid and partially-paid scholarships are
being offered for those engaged in permaculture and community projects but
unable to attend due to economic limitation. If you are committed to social
and ecological regeneration and can demonstrate your application of this
commitment through your work in the community, please send an email by
clicking on the "Contact the organizer" link in the upper right hand side
of this page.

*Requirements for Scholarship Consideration:* Please send us your name and
a *three paragraph description* of your relevant history, current work, and
how you feel this course can help facilitate the advancement of your work.

Scholarship recipients will be chosen from the applicants based on their
ability to impact social and environmental change through the use of
permaculture design.
**Scholarships are now closed**

Deadline for scholarship applications is *August 15th*! Apply now!
CROWD SOURCE IT

If you are interested in a creative way to come up with funds for this
course, look into fundraising for it through WeTheTrees.com. It is a great
way to reach out to your family and friends, let them know what you are up
to and give them a easy way to contribute to your education. *Click on the
banner below to learn more:*

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“Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that
we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that
most frightens us." ~ Marianne Williamson



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ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

*[image: Theron
Beaudreau]<http://eco-pioneers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Theron-Beaudreau-2-1.jpg>Theron
Beaudreau:* An international educator and consultant with many years of
permaculture design and project management experience, Theron is an
engaging teacher and inspiring mentor. He empowers his students to teach
each other through thoughtful facilitation and creative activities.
Theron's commitment to creating a better world comes across in every
lesson, encouraging others to follow their unique path.

In 2010, Theron founded Community Cultivators in Austin, Texas, a
grassroots organization helping individuals realize the potential of
community through the cultivation of mind, body and soil. In 2011,
Theron interned with Geoff Lawton in Australia where he became certified in
Permaculture Teacher Training, International Aid Work, Earthworks and much
more. Later Theron became a founding manager of Rak Tamachat Permaculture,
a permaculture education and training centre in rural Thailand. Theron is
now working on developing systems for higher level permaculture education
and regenerative earth sciences through
Eco-Pioneers.org<http://eco-pioneers.org/>
.

*[image: Thom Thumb]<http://eco-pioneers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/thom-fire-poi.jpg>Thom
Waymouth (Thom Thumb):* is a man of many hats.  He is a clown, juggler,
fire dancer, chess master, meditation teacher, event organizer and a
certified Firewalking Institute of Research and Education empowerment coach.

Last year he led a fire dancing and empowerment retreat in Costa Rica, as
well as a firewalk ceremony on the island of Stromboli; Europe's most
active live volcano, and taught a month long vivation breath meditation
workshop in Japan.  His recent travels have taught him so much and have
been such a wellspring of inspiration.  He sees the PDEC at EVO as a wonder
full opportunity to share the lessons he has learned and help empower our
community with a truly unique fusion of self-realization techniques.

*[image: Bright Sky]Elizabeth Burke (Bright Sky):* A fresh upstart in the
permaculture world, Bright Sky has spent the year since receiving her
certification in February 2012 in intensive study through the permaculture
diploma pathway. She spent her fledgling months as a certified practitioner
at a permaculture education center in Thailand, and then landed back in the
States to support projects on all three coasts. She offers a broad
perspective and deep enthusiasm for those wondering how to meet their needs
in an ethical and exciting way.

She is a member of the Possibility Alliance, a group of superheroes who
annually dress in cape and costume and tour on bicycle performing
spontaneous community service and random acts of kindness. Permaculture is
an amazing tool on her superhero tool belt, and along with Nonviolent
Communication allows her to operate in many cultures with many different
people to make authentic connections, recognize and implement well-designed
systems, and have fun doing it!
GUEST TEACHERS & SPEAKERS

Many other field experts and guest speakers are also being arranged to
provide a well rounded educational and inspirational experience. Drawing on
the experience of passionate and professional beings from around the globe,
this Permaculture Design and Empowerment Course will make you wish you wore
plastic underwear.
   Have questions about Permaculture Design and Empowerment Retreat -
Emerald Village, California? Contact Eco-Pioneers.org
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-- 
“We spend our lives hurrying away from the real, as though it were deadly
to us. “It must be somewhere up there on the horizon,” we think. And all
the time it is in the soil, right beneath our feet.” - William Bryant
Logan, Dirt-The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth
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