[Scpg] Rumi/Cal-Earth & Permaculture!/Annual trip planned in the New Year

[Margie Bushman, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network]

Hi everyone-

For many years we organized annual road trips to The California 
Institute of Earth Art & Architecture (Cal-Earth) to visit the site 
of visionary architect Nader Khalili, watching the earthen structure 
prototypes he designed and built as they evolved over time.  Nader, 
also a translator of the works of the 13th century Persian poet Rumi, 
would also share his love for Rumi with us and its influence on his 
work.  We loved every trip, learning more each time.  Nader Khalili 
died unexpectedly in 2008, but his son and daughter & associates and 
apprentices continue the work at Cal-Earth.

Two years ago we were invited to talk at the first Permaculture 
Design Course taught at Cal-Earth, by Bill & Becky Wilson, of 
Mid-West Permaculture.  We share the blog & photos they recently sent 
us, that share the beauty of Nader's work with lots of other useful 
information and recent developments on the site.  Permaculture & 
natural building, what a great combination for a course!

Photos & 
blog: 
<http://midwestpermaculture.com/2012/12/cal-earth-pdc/>http://midwestpermaculture.com/2012/12/cal-earth-pdc/

Stay tuned.  We plan on organizing a group road trip again in the new 
year, but you may visit anytime on your own, Cal-Earth has an open 
house the first Saturday of each month.  Please visit their website 
for more information: http://calearth.org/about/visiting.html

Margie Bushman & Wes Roe


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