[Ccpg] Natural Building and Permaculture Convergence June 9-16 Taos

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Here's the online flyer and website for more information on Build Here Now 
2002.  If you are interested, act soon, as there is an early registration 
deadline coming up on May 1st.    Regards,
Catherine Wanek, The Last Straw Journal


The Fourth Annual BUILD HERE NOW Natural Building and Permaculture
Convergence is happening June 9-16, 2002 at the Lama Foundation in Taos 
County, New Mexico; once again co-sponsored by The Last Straw Journal, The 
Lama Foundation, and The Permaculture Institute.

For photo galleries, articles, and other information about Build Here Now 
past and upcoming, see http://www.strawhomes.com/build/here/now.html

A printable registration form is available at 
http://www.strawhomes.com/build/here/now2002/registration.html

Lama Foundation is situated on 105 acres of high alpine forest in northern 
New Mexico, altitude 8600 feet. The land is regenerating in the wake of the 
7000-acre 1996 Hondo Fire. Convergence participants are welcome to join in 
Lama's daily schedule of early morning silent meditation or yoga, afternoon 
classes and evening activities such as dances of universal peace, singing, 
chanting, and other forms of spiritual practice.

Featured Topics include:
Natural Building
*  Designing a Healthy Home
*  Passive Solar Design
*  Sustainable Timber Harvesting
*  Timber Framing
*  Straw Bale Wall Building
*  Cob Construction
*  Straw-clay Infill
*  Earthbag and Rubble Trench Foundations
*  Earthen Plasters & Floors
*  Living Roofs

Permaculture
*  Permaculture Principles and Practices
*  Watershed Management and French Drains
*  Fire Ecology, Erosion Control, and Forest Restoration
*  Archetype Design
*  Native Medicinal Herbs
*  Road and Path Design
*  Urban Permaculture

Appropriate Technology
*  Photovoltaic Electric Systems
*  Composting Toilets
*  Designing Biological Waste Treatment Systems
*  Rainwater Catchment
*  Blacksmithing and Toolmaking

Community
*  Eco-village Design
*  Communication Skills and Mediation
*  Community Building
And others yet unconfirmed.

Schedule of events - The Convergence will begin Sun., June 9 with 
registration from 3-5 PM, dinner at 6 PM and evening greetings and 
orientation at 7:30 PM. Days will be filled through June 16 with concurrent 
workshops in natural building, permaculture, appropriate technology, and 
community building. Afternoon field trips to Taos Pueblo and local natural 
building sites are planned for midweek.  Evenings will include slide 
presentations, Dances of Universal Peace, and music.

Lodging options - At Lama yurt with beds, or loft space can accommodate up 
to 15 (bring your own bedding or sleeping bag); RV and tent sites for 100 
campers. Hotels are available in Taos and Questa (at additional cost).

Cost - Before May 1, 2002, $475; after May 1, $575  for the 7-day 
event.  Children 5-16 half price (childcare not provided).  Per day 
participation is $100.  Cost includes three vegetarian meals per day and 
on-site lodging.

Travel information - The Albuquerque airport is 3 hours from the site.
Carpooling and shuttle service will be available. For more info contact the 
Lama Foundation at (505) 586-1269 or see http://www.lamafoundation.org

Send in form below, and a printable registration form is available at:
http://www.strawhomes.com/build/here/now2002/registration.html


Name/s:___________________________________________________
         Total # adults___ Total # children___
Affiliation:__________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________
  __________________________________________________________
Phone:________________ Fax:_________________ Email:_______________

Visa/Mastercard #:____________________ Exp Date:____

Amount:______Signature:__________________________ Check#:____

Please register me for the convergence, I have included my deposit of 50% 
of the total cost. Note:  Early Registration deposits must be received by 
check until March 10.  A $50 processing fee will be withheld on all refund 
requests. During the three weeks prior to the Convergence the entire 
deposit is non-refundable.

To request a work exchange/partial scholarship (limited availability, so
act quickly), email <kasey at lamafoundation.org>
Some special scholarships are available for Taos County residents.

___ Please send information about area motels, as I prefer not to camp.
___ Please send information about carpooling

NOTE: Charge card payments may be phoned to (505) 586-1269... faxed to 
(505) 586-1964... or surface-mailed (make checks payable to Lama Foundation)
Note:  Register early, as Build Here Now 2002 is limited to 100 
participants. Registration deposits must be received by check until after 
March 10.
Mail to:  Attn: Build Here Now 2002  --  Lama Foundation,
P.O. Box 240, San Cristobal, NM  87564  USA

* The Last Straw, the international journal of straw bale and natural 
building, provides up-to-date information on construction techniques, 
projects, research/testing/code issues, resources, other information and 
inspiration written by and about those who design, build, research and live 
in natural buildings. An educational non-profit organization, The Last 
Straw Journal promotes ecologically-conscious choices about the way we live 
and build. http://www.strawhomes.com

* The Permaculture Institute empowers people to care for the Earth and its 
inhabitants. Through permaculture education we seek to catalyze the 
development of healthy, regenerative partnerships - with nature, our
communities, our families and ourselves. Permaculture provides a critical 
foundation to facilitate healthy relationships by: 1) encouraging people to 
view the world as a web of partnerships; 2) promoting an ethic that 
supports personal and planetary health; 3) introducing skills, tools, 
techniques, and a decision-making process for taking regenerative action.

* The Lama Foundation is a spiritual community and educational center 
dedicated to the awakening of consciousness, respect for spiritual practice 
in all traditions, service and stewardship of the land.  Perhaps best known 
as the place where Ram Dass wrote his seminal book Be Here Now, Lama serves 
as a "meeting of the ways," and teaches the oneness of all paths. Each 
summer a series of retreats are held and many join the Lama community to 
experience a life-style rich in spiritual practice and personal growth 
through service to others. http://www.lamafoundation.org

Feel free to distribute this announcement to interested parties, 
appropriate email groups, and any service calendars that list these sorts 
of things.