Finally! -the Permaculture Design Course Experience comes to Santa Barbara!

PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE: Santa Barbara, California

May-June-July, 2006, Santa Barbara, CA
-Certificate Course Series the first and second weekends of  May-June-July, 2006.

Come see what people are calling "tremendously hopeful", "life-changing" and "an enormous breath of fresh air"... Join us as we will examine some of the most inspiring examples of human ingenuity and sustainable solutions ever documented.

Reports from past students tell us they are able to add new qualifications to their resumes and to their firms' ability to offer new services to their clients. Real estate and development companies are able to better understand how to meet a public's growing concern for the environment and environmental regulations; homeowners have enjoyed creating front and backyard paradises that enrich their families lives and add value to their homes. Teachers have found new ways of integrating the art & science of Permaculture Design into their curriculum at all grade levels. College students are better able to direct their education, plan their careers and find their own right livelihoods...

* Reserve your space now! 
* Easy to fit your schedule -held two weekends a month for three months.
* We still have Trade, WorkTrade, Payment Plan and other opportunities available...

With special sessions on Solutions for Food Security and Peak Oil/Energy Decline...

We look forward to hearing from you soon,


Larry

Larry Santoyo
EarthFlow Design Works
<permaculture@earthflow.com>
805.459.0452


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The Santa Barbara Permaculture Network - The Terra Foundation - HopeDance Media - Sustainable World Radio & EarthFlow Design Works Presents:

PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATE COURSE: Santa Barbara, California
http://www.earthflow.com/newcourses/index.shtml

Permaculture is the art and science that applies patterns found in nature to the design and construction of human and natural environments... The principles, strategies and techniques of Permaculture Design offer practical solutions for solving energy, food, water and shelter needs -but more importantly- it gives us the necessary skills for problem solving and teaches us invaluable methods for "solution multiplying."

DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY
Homeowners, Land Managers and Design Professionals can learn simple and elegant ways to use practical green solutions -that save time, save money and saves the Earth's precious resources.

The Permaculture Design Course experience has truly transformed the lives and enhanced the careers of thousands of people around the world...

There is no reason for anyone to miss out...
Contact EarthFlow Design Works for flexible and creative payment options.

DATES: Two weekends a month for three months...

The FIRST & SECOND WEEKENDS OF: May, June & July 2006

Part One -May 6 & 7 and 13 & 14
Part Two - June 3 & 4 and 10 & 11
Part Three - July 1 & 2 and 8 & 9

PART ONE   May 6 & 7 and 13 & 14, 2006
Fire, Water, Earth & Air... New Ecology and Indicators of Sustainability:
Introduction to Permaculture and Natural Pattern Understanding

The first two weekends will cover an in-depth introduction to Permaculture Design & Ethics of Earth Care with a special presentation on reading the patterns of the landscape. A simple foundation for understanding indicators of sustainability and other patterns of the natural world. Students will learn to apply patterns found in nature to green-development and design.

PART TWO  June 3 & 4 and 10 & 11, 2006
Food, Water, Shelter & Energy... Earth-Friendly Techniques:
Sustainable Resource Management, Building the Home Ecosystem.
The second part will focus on practical techniques for designing, remodeling & building The HomeEcosystem... a complete green home and garden. Also, alternative energy & fuels, restorative agriculture and natural building, as well as learning ancient techniques for earth stewardship and land restoration will be examined. Information intensive with resources, referrals and some hands on opportunities.

PART THREE   July 1 & 2 and 8 & 9, 2006
Creating Community...  Eco-Urbanism and Eco-Economics:
EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration
The final sessions will feature: community building & "creating a sense of place," patterns of human dynamics, intentional communities & eco-villages. We will also learn strategies for creating community-wide sustainability and methods for finding our own right-livelihoods.  Final Design Team presentations and awards.

Plus -Community Celebration with the infamous Trade and Talent show!

Six Weekend Permaculture Intensive Features:

EXPERIENCED TEACHING TEAM
Join the finest gatherings of veteran Permaculture Teachers, renowned Designers and internationally acclaimed Educators and Leaders in the Worldwide Sustainability Movement...

Teaching Team is led by:
LARRY SANTOYO, Director, EarthFlow Design Works.
With very special guest instructors including:
TOBY HEMENWAY, Author, Gaia's Garden
SCOTT PITTMAN, Director, The Permaculture Institute

-PLUS other local experts and guest speakers...

Art Ludwig, infamous grey water expert, author and designer, Oasis Designs.
Owen Dell, Landscape Architect and TV personality -County Landscape & Design, Garden Wise Guys.
-More...

LOCATIONS  include:
Venues will take us in and around Santa Barbara, including Living Green, a natural building materials center, the wild acreage of a beautiful Coastal Ranch and others.

HANDS ON LEARNING
Design Exercises, Observation Skills, Innovative Gardening, Natural Building, Sustainable Landscape Construction, Art in the Garden & More...

NEW & EXPANDED CURRICULUM
This course meets all requirements for Certification and also includes new and expanded material including:  Natural Building with Cob, Straw, Earthbags, Bamboo, Alternative Fuels, Human Dynamics, Deep Ecology, Eco-Urbanism, MicroVillage Development & More...

REGISTER FOR ALL OR PART-
Each weekend is designed to build on what we have learned in the previous sessions -but any day can be easily attended on its own.  Full attendance is required for Certification.

TUITION COSTS-
$90.00 per day
$175.00 per weekend
$950.00 for all six weekends

Some payment plans and work-trades are still available.
contact: worktrade@earthflow.com

Materials and other fees may apply.

TO REGISTER & FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

805.459.0452
<permaculture@earthflow.com>

*Checks may be sent to:
Santoyo & Associates
793A Foothill Blvd #130
San Luis Obispo, Ca 93405
*Credit Cards- call 805.459.0452 to use Visa, MC or Amex

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In cooperation with: The Terra Foundation, Materials & Applications,Greening Development and Consulting, EcoHome, The Green Building Resource Center -Global Green USA & the City of Santa Monica, HopeDance Media, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, The Los Angeles Permaculture Guild, The Permaculture Institute, County Landscape, Oasis Designs, PatternLiteracy.com, FoodForestry, Guyayaki, Nutiva Hemp Products, Fountainhead, Sustainable World Radio, EarthFlow Design Works...

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Larry Santoyo, Director
EarthFlow Design Works
805.459.0452
http://www.earthflow.com/consulting.html