This year the Esalen Institute is offering a series of Permaculture Trainings, from a 5-day Begining intro course, to a Two-Month Residental PDC in May and June, as well as a Teacher Training course in November. As well they are offering a number of workshops in the realms of personal and ecological sustainability, see www.esalen.org for more info as well as the below discriptions.....

Please fwd on to anyone you might know who would be intrested and hope to see some of you there
unity
benjamin


THE CORE MODEL OF PERMACULTURE DESIGN
Introduction to Permaculture Design Solutions and Practices
February 24th - 29th, 2008
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, Ca
this will be a amazing and dynamic course.
*can be taken as a re-cert in Permaculture Design; recommended every 3 years

Today we are witnessing unprecedented shifts both environmentally and socially.
Does an individual have any control at all over the climatic and cultural transitions
that are shaping our world today? This workshop will explore the design principles
and strategies of Permaculture, a holistic approach that gives you practical tools
for being apart of the solution. Permaculture teaches how to design
human systems that follow the natural patterns and wisdom of
indigenous ways—energy-efficient methods to integrate food, water
shelter, and landscape to enhance the environment and create a fully
sustainable system.
Permaculture designers and educators and Benjamin Fahrer,
Kat Steele and Mia Rose Maltz will facilitate this dynamic course
That will cover a wide variety of solution-based topics, including:

•    Permaculture site application ~ Home-scale to Village scale
•    Effectively reading the ecological and social landscape
•    Water harvesting, greywater and drought-proofing methods
•    Intentional localized community development & eco-village design
•    Hands-on Soil building and restoration techniques
•    Alliances with fungi ~ myco-restoration and gardening techniques
•    Land stewardship and property management planning
•    Planning and designing for our future social and climatic changes
•    Food foresting and perennial polyculture systems

This seminar is open to anyone wanting to help create a more just, sacred
and sustainable future. It is time that we start taking full responsibility for our
actions—for ourselves, our children, and the seven generations to come. Join us
for this Amazing educational experience!
        Seminar Fees: $850-$1120. Depending on accommodations.



Two-Month Residential Work Scholar Program
May 4th –June 29th, 2008

more info visit   http://permaculture.org.au/2007/10/28/pdc-in-big-sur-california/

Benjamin Fahrer will facilitate this powerful andtransformative journey along with an dozen of California’s premier Permaculture teachers, including Kat Steele, Brock Dolman, Mia Rose-Maltz, Erik Ohlsen, Starhawk, Dave Henson, Trathen Heckman, Adam Wolpert, Kate Lundquist and other special guests. The learned skills include a base understanding of design and development principles involved with small and large-scale applications.

Successful completion of the two months of study, you will be considered a graduate of the Permaculture Design Course (PDC). This course is certified through the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia. As a graduate, you will possess the skills to design, consult and teach Permaculture anywhere in the world. No previous experience is necessary, only the desire to Be the change you wish to see in the world.

For an application and more information contact Esalen, email workstudy@esalen.org or call 831-667-3069

Work Scholars perform 32 hrs workweeks and receive over 90 hrs of instruction, residence at Esalen which includes all meals and accommodations.

Cost is $1095 per month



Permaculture Design Teacher Training
Innovation in Experiential Education

Nov-Dec  2007 TBA

Permaculture is a design system for creating sustainable and regenerative human environments. This Permaculture Teacher's course is a revolutionary new way of teaching these solution based eco-social design concepts by applying the principles of Permaculture to the teaching of Permaculture. These techniques can be applied by any teacher in any field. This Course will cover every aspect of being a dynamic, effective educator and promoter of a more sustainable and just future.

Be empowered and learn:
·            Diverse teaching methods that work
·            Cultivating new teachers
·            Course planning, marketing, and evaluation
·            Elements for whole-person learning & learning styles
·            Building confidence through practice and supportive critique
·            Techniques to help you prepare quickly and organize thoroughly
·            Teaching Permaculture techniques, strategies, and materials

This course offers powerful teaching techniques gleaned from years of Permaculture teaching-wisdom from the instructors' Kat Steele and Benjamin Fahrer. Their own experience as well as that of renowned Permaculture teachers and mentors from around the globe makes this one of the most comprehensive Teacher Training available today.





Benjamin Fahrer
Permaculture First Responder
Program Director
www.urbanpermacultureguild.org/pfr