[Ccpg] [HD-L] All This And A Permaculture Course Too!

Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson lakinroe at silcom.com
Sat Jun 28 11:06:23 PDT 2003


ALL THIS... AND A PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE TOO!!!

Discounts still available...

"What Permaculturalists are doing is the most important activity that any 
group is doing on the planet..."

Dr. David Suzuki, award winning scientist, educator and producer

Permaculture Design Course, July 13-26, 2003.
San Luis Obispo County, California



CHECK IT OUT at
http://www.earthflow.com/courses2003/index.shtml

Join us as we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of The Center of Natural 
Design with the finest gatherings of veteran Permaculture Teachers and 
Internationally Acclaimed Educators and Leaders in the Worldwide 
Sustainability Movement!
Permaculture is the art and science that applies patterns found in nature 
to the design and construction of human and natural environments... The 
Permaculture Design Course has truly transformed the lives and enhanced the 
careers of thousands of people around the world.



Two Week Intensive Features:

An All-Star Cast of Characters...
Teaching Team includes: Larry Santoyo, Scott Pittman, Penny 
Livingston-Stark, Toby Hemenway, John Valenzuela, Joe Kennedy and other 
very special guests...



Beautiful Location...
The Center of Natural Design -Camp or slumber-party style accommodations at 
a private retreat center on California's Central Coast -with pure spring 
water, ancient oak woodlands, chaparral and riparian corridors surrounded 
by thousands of acres of coastal open spaces, extinct volcanoes, beaches, 
marine preserve and estuary wildlife.  World renowned wine country and 
scenic coastline nearby...



Also, by reservation, the on-site Day Spa offers Body Treatments and a 
Wood-Fired Hot Tub soak.



Culinary Delights...
During the course, Omnivorous Cuisine with Vegetarian Options will be 
prepared by 3 different Culinary-Craftspersons... Snacks, Drinks, Meals and 
Desserts -all using only the freshest and highest quality foods available...



-with Solar Oven, Earthen Oven, Rocket Stove and Hay Box Cooker 
demonstrations...



Field Trips...
Visit: Off-the-Grid Homestead with custom strawbale home and gardens; 
Suburban backyard Food-Forests; Organic Farms; Farmers Market; Picnic at a 
local Winery and a Soils Tour with world renowned soil scientist, Tom 
Rice... Plus -Optional fishing, hiking, kayaking, wine tasting and Big Sur 
Coast activities...



Hands-On Learning...
Drafting and Design Exercises, Night Viewing and Observation Skills, Stove 
Making, Market Gardening Techniques, Natural Building Techniques, Build a 
"Super Adobe" Root Cellar, Pond Building, Make Herbal Products, Learn to 
Harvest Vegetables and Small Game, Install Irrigation and Grey Water 
Systems, Sustainable Landscape Construction, Art in the Garden & More...



New and Expanded Curriculum...
Natural Building with Cob, Straw, Earthbags and Bamboo, Alternative Fuels, 
Human Dynamics, Deep Ecology, Eco-Urbanism, MicroVillage Development, 
Practicing Democracy & More...



-Deep Ecology Presentation and "Council of all Beings" workshop.



Community Celebration...
"Green Goods & Good Greens" Design Course participants will host an 
Eco-Trade Show, Crafts & Culinary Fair... and on into night with the 
infamous Talent Show and Cob Oven Pizza Party...



Make New Friends - Learn New Stuff !
Enrich your Life & Enhance your Career...

Meet Students and Teachers from all around the Country.  Join Professionals 
and Lay People as we not only Celebrate but BECOME the Future of 
Sustainability!..



HEY!.. Don't even think about missing THIS course
You can register for all or part...

Discounts for Students and Design Course Graduates...

Group Discounts, Partial Scholarships, Payment Plans, Trades and 
Work-Trades still available...

SLO and Santa Barbara Hours accepted.

Limited "2-4-1 Scholarships" available to "Environmental" and "Peace and 
Justice" groups...

Email for details.



COMING AUG/SEPT 03
Urban Permaculture Course in and around Los Angeles...

 From Beverly Hills to Malibu,.. the Suburbs to South Central...





See: http://www.earthflow.com/courses2003/index.shtml
Contact: info at earthflow.com
Call: 805.528.3763 (9-5 Pacific Time)

Incooperation with The Center of Natural Design, The Terra Foundation, 
EcoHome Network, LA Ecovillage, HopeDance Media, Gaim/Real Goods Design 
Group, Builders without Borders, The Permaculture Institute...




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