In cooperation with Four Elements Organic Farm, HopeDance Media & The Terra Foundation

Four Elements Permaculture Design Course
San Luis Obispo County, CA
A  Permaculture Design Certificate Course
Two-Week Intensive  April 20 - May 3, 2008

http://earthflow.com/slo2008.php

Amazing Location...
The site for this course is  Four Elements Organic Farm, a certified Organic Farm and an innovative Natural Building Learning Center nestled in the steep chaparral hills of California's Central Coast.

Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo is America's coastal heartland, where agriculture and ranching are still important parts of life. From the rich bottom lands of its river valleys to the rolling hills and jagged peaks of the ancient volcanic landscape, microclimates abound, and on the 47 acres of Four Elements Farm, the Mediterranean climate allows a wide selection of fruits and vegetables to grow.

* Optional Field Trips, Beaches, Wine Tasting, Farmers Markets, EarthDay Festival and Big Sur Coast Excursion.

* Hands-On Learning Opportunities will also be available on the farm.

A Certificate Course for Design Professionals, Homeowners & Students...
This course has something for everyone. The training includes some of the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use and human ingenuity from around the world.

Special Sessions on:
* Beyond Organics in Agriculture
* Regional Wines
* Natural Building
* Strategies for Energy Descent & Peak Oil
* Localizing Food Production & Eco-Agriculture
* Finding your Right-Livelihood Career

For anyone serious about creating a sustainable future! The Permaculture Design Course has truly transformed the lives and enhanced the careers of thousands of people around the world.

THE CURRICULUM
A more fun or informative course would be hard to find. Our text book, Permaculture: A Designer's Manual, by Bill Mollison, was once reviewed by Whole Earth saying "If information had density... this book would be a black hole!.."

PART ONE
April 20-23, 2008 Fire, Water, Earth & Air...
Principles and Practices of Permaculture / Natural Pattern Understanding.

PART TWO
April 25 -28, 2008 Food, Water, Shelter & Energy...
Designing & Building the Complete Home Ecosystem.

PART THREE
April 30 to May 3, 2008 Community & Green Business...
EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration.

INSTRUCTORS
Larry Santoyo, Vice President & Field Director, Permaculture Institute (USA)
L. Santoyo is a 20 year veteran Permaculture Instructor and Designer, was trained by and has taught with Bill Mollison, the recognized leader of the worldwide Permaculture Movement.

John Valenzulela, Food Forester/ Permaculture Designer
With design expertise and experiences from America's Great Northwest down through California's West Coast to Central America and Hawaii, John Valenzuela serves as Senior Planner & Designer with EarthFlow Design Works.

Local experts will also join the teaching team.

COURSE COSTS
* $1450.00 USD -Cash, Check & Credit Cards accepted
includes tuition, certification, most meals and campsite.

REGISTER
http://earthflow.com/registration.php
You can register for all or part

For more details  http://earthflow.com/slo2008.php