We have a special place in our hearts for the Ojai
Foundation land, as it is where we took our PDC with Bill Mollison in
1997 that launched so much for us. We remember how centered we felt
when staying for an extended time on this very special land. We are so
happy to see Permaculture live on through Leif Skogberg & others,
what a special retreat! please share - Margie & Wes
Restoring Wholeness with Permaculture, Natural
Building, & the Way of Council
12
days of Land Rest & Repair at the Ojai Foundation, in the beautiful
Upper Ojai Valley
Mon July 20 - Fri July 31, 2015, 9am - 4pm daily.
with Leif Skogberg and Brooke Kettering, alongside local
guest teachers including The Ojai Foundation Elder, Lola Rae
Long
Rejuvenate and restore in the wonder and
mystique of the beautiful Upper Ojai Valley at The Ojai Foundation Land
Sanctuary during a special 12 days of Land rest and repair!
Discover new aspects of yourself by stepping out of your comfort zone
into the mirror of community living, practicing ancient circle dialogue,
the Way of Council, and the Beauty Way, as well as fun and meditative,
mindful service tasks and physical labor projects.
Touch the beauty and inspiration of simple off-grid living while immersed
in a semi-wilderness camp retreat setting and align with the rhythms of
nature.
Engage in wholesome work and awaken the inherent wisdom of the body,
mind, spirit and soul with the assistance and support of a powerful
transformational center held in stewardship by experienced facilitators,
elders and guides.
Participants will learn practical ways to apply the ethics and principles
of Permaculture Design into life and work. Explore the basics of ancient
natural building techniques like cob, cordwood and earth plaster, and
others, as well as various edible and environmental landscaping and
organic gardening practices.
Course content will focus on hand-on learning by doing in the areas of
natural building materials selection and construction techniques. Also
included will be drought proofing landscaping with graywater, rainwater
harvesting earthworks, appropriate plant design, water efficiency, deep
watering and how to build soil by increasing organic matter with plants,
manures and composts.
Topics and activities included:
- Daily group garden and building project work
- Applied Permaculture and ecological design
- Integral sustainability and holistic stewardship
- History & Wheel of Life teachings with our beloved elder, Lola
- Beauty Way, community ceremonies, and Living Council
- Morning meditation practices, including yoga & tai chi
- Regular team attunements and personal check-ins
- Potlucks, hikes and social evening gatherings
Guests stay in personal tents, or onsite yurts and domes, and provide
their own food and bedding.
Fee is $295 for 12 days' tenting accommodation & all
activities
For yurt/dome accommodation, call to reserve. Cost of retreat with a
dome/yurt hermitage will be $495.
(805) 962-2571
P.O. Box 92156, Santa Barbara, CA 93190
margie@sbpermaculture.org
http://www.sbpermaculture.org
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