[Ccpg] Invitation to Permaculture Potluck August 4th in Los Olivos

[Quail Springs]

Hello all,

Out of the recent permaculture course with Geoff Lawton and Darren Doherty
at Quail Springs, Trish, one of the graduates, got inspired to revive some
down-to-earth gatherings for local and regional permaculture enthusiasts.
We (Quail Springs) want to encourage graduates of courses held here and
visitors to our site to keep on with their projects at home, to build
community, host discussion, and in every way possible stay inspired and get
some good work done together!  

So. below is Trish's invitation!  

Best, Kolmi (Caretaker, Quail Springs) 

 

 

August 4th , 9:30 am - Permaculture Potluck in Los Olivos

Hosted by Trish  (to RSVP  call 805-688-6707 or email
crazymiles at earthlink.net)

 

After completing the PDC course at Quail Springs, we feel it is never a
better time to initiate an ongoing permaculture collaboration. This will
begin as a potluck gathering next month on the land we rent in the village
of Los Olivos.

 

The property is not exactly urban but is located in the heart of the
village, surrounded by wineries, organic farms and agriculture.   We moved
the garden from Zone 4 to Zone 1, and are now experiencing a wave of
curiosity from locals. The response comes with a feeling of excitement about
a possible community permaculture garden.  On one side of us we have the
elementary school and just down the hill we have wine tasting rooms and the
local coffee shop where we get  our coffee grinds for compost. We are
recycling wine bottles as edges around the garden and have just completed a
chicken/duck coop made from recycled materials. The timing for sustainable
design (education) in this area is perfect as is this location.

 

The meetings could begin with a dialogue of ideas about the land that we
rent with the idea of participating on any projects that come to mind, book
sharing, videos, courses, and any vital information related to permaculture.
The fact that some people represent more years of experience is perfect for
those of us who are beginners. The purpose is to explore, experiment, and
contribute to sustainable sites as well as strengthen the thread of
permaculture community.  Perhaps participants would be open to traveling
site to site. For example, if someone in Santa Barbara would like to open up
their home for a meeting, then maybe someone from San Luis Obispo.we could
meet on a monthly or bi-monthly schedule depending on schedules and the
wants/needs of participants.

 

At this stage the days and times are flexible. However, due to summer
temperatures in the Santa Ynez Valley, our first meeting will take place on
Saturday August 4th at 9:30 a.m. Since this is an exploration please come
with anything you might feel be related to our first discussion. This is
truly an exploration of ideas and energy!

 

To RSVP you can call Trish at 688-6707 or email  crazymiles at earthlink.net 

 

 

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