Permaculture Design Course
Sep 16 at 8:30 AM – Sep 29 at 7 PM
Sunburst Community
7200 S Highway 1, Lompoc, California 93436
DESIGNING FOR CHANGE/
EARTH CARE – PEOPLE CARE – FAIR SHARE
Would you like to make a difference and leave our planet better than you found it? Immerse yourself in hands-on permaculture in action.
This course offers an in-depth introduction into permaculture with a diversity of applications:
– Abundant water
– Living soils
– Renewable energy
– Healthy plants
– Water-harvesting earthworks
– Natural building
– Community living
…and creating the conditions for a life based on the patterns in nature—all while immersed in the daily life of the Sunburst community.
In this 14-day course we will focus on land based systems with as much practical, outdoor hands-on work as possible. Class time consists of traditional lectures, guest presentations, group discussions, games, exercises, photo shows, movies, and practical design work.
Additionally, we will explore ‘invisible structures’ — the social, cultural, political and economic structures that shape much of our world today. Permaculture design is embedded in the course by the structure and environment we create as a dynamic group.
This course involves group work in which students complete a real-life design project. Through completion of this 72-hour PDC, participants gain conceptual and practical knowledge of permaculture, and receive a certificate to practice Permaculture Design.
INSTRUCTORS
Loren Luyendyk of Permaculture Design International, Sunburst permaculture specialists, and additional professionals.
Also Betty Seaman Margie Bushman Wesley Roe Sean Fennell Helko Wirtz Sandy Anderson
LOCATION
Sunburst Sanctuary is a majestic, 4000-acre ranch 30 miles north of Santa Barbara in the rolling hills of California’s Central Coast region. The site is a rich setting for studying a broad range of regenerative systems, as it includes vegetable production and emerging fruit production systems; rangeland and livestock; small- and large-scale compost production; thriving wilderness and wildlife; extensive creek systems; a meditation retreat center; and a cooperative residential community.
Care of the earth and growing organic food have been perennial themes of Sunburst Community’s 50-year history of living together, working together, and raising consciousness on the planet. Sunburst was an early pioneer of large-scale production and distribution of organic foods, and remains committed to seeking ways that humanity can have a beneficial rather than harmful impact on the planet and each other.
PLEASE NOTE: Sunburst Sanctuary guidelines include NO pets, NO smoking/tobacco/alcohol/recreational drugs, and NO open flames (incense, candles, camp stoves, etc.). Thank you!
REGISTRATION
For more information and to register go to: https://sunburst.org/pdc/
Suggested donation of $1350 covers all instruction, meals, and onsite camping. Scholarships, work trade, and payment plans available.
$200 Early Bird Discount if paid in full by July 1.
Please feel free to contact us at 805.736.6528 or contactus@sunburst.org for other inquiries:
– Payment plans
– Scholarships
– Group discounts
– Reserving a private cabin
– Bringing a child with you
– Paying by check or money order and any other questions you may have!
Questions? Need technical assistance? Prefer to register by phone?
Emily and Elena in the Sunburst office are happy to help!