[Lapg] ADDITIONAL 6 month Permaculture Farm and Garden Apprenticeship Position, Esalen, Big Sur

[Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network]

>To all those in the field of Permaculture and Sustainable Agriculture,
>
>We have just added a 6 month position in the Farm and Garden at 
>Esalen apprenticeship program. A great opportunity for those who 
>wish to become farmers, deepen their connection with growing food 
>and oneself in relationship to the earth. our program follows the 
>UCSC CASFS curriculum along with a full integrated permaculture 
>design component. Attached is the information about this program as 
>well as how to apply for it, please pass along to anyone you know is 
>interested.
>
>in best practice
>Benjamin Fahrer



Farm and Garden Permaculture Apprenticeship Program
The Esalen Institute

Big Sur, Ca



About Esalen
Esalen Institute, renowned for its healing natural hot springs, has 
long been recognized as a world leader in alternative and 
experiential education. Dramatically situated on the Big Sur cliffs 
over the Pacific Ocean, the sacred beauty of the land-clear air, 
pulsing sea, garden path and waterfall, steaming mineral water 
bubbling up from deep within the earth-is itself transformative. Now 
in its fifth decade, Esalen offers more than 500 public workshops and 
seminars a year, accenting personal growth and social change, in 
areas traditionally neglected by mainstream institutions. A 
non-profit educational foundation, Esalen is also known for its 
research initiatives, invitational conferences, residential 
work-study programs, and long-term internships. Part pioneering lab 
and college for alternative practices, magical restorative retreat, 
and creative think-tank for the emerging world culture, Esalen is 
dedicated to exploring work in the humanities and sciences that 
furthers the full realization of the human potential.

Once home to a Native American tribe known as the Essalen, Esalen 
today is home to a thriving community of residents and staff and is 
situated on 27 acres of spectacular Big Sur coastline with the Santa 
Lucia Mountains rising sharply behind.

We are looking for people who want to experience the Esalen communal 
life while working in a thriving non-profit organization. Applicants 
for the Farm and Garden Apprenticeship are to be open and flexible, 
energetic, comfortable in groups of people, and able to manage a 
broad diversity of challenges at once. A good sense of humor, 
positive and enthusiastic attitude, and willingness to learn are 
essential attributes of prospective apprentices.


Terms of the Apprenticeship

In exchange for 32 hours of work per week, and 8-16 hours of 
Educational time, Esalen provides shared and private accommodations 
for the 6 month position. Use of the baths - including showers and 
hot pools as well as the rest of the site - is included. (no pets are 
allowed.)



  Tuition for the 6 months is $1500. This can be paid for in 
installments of $250 per month to cover educational aspects of this 
dynamic and unique opportunity.  We pay for all utilities and your 
food costs;   All meals are shared by the entire community and those 
attending workshops in our main lodge which serves healthy, and when 
possible local and organic meals 3 times a day.

In your free time, you can take advantage of the facilities and 
opportunities that exist at Esalen in our residential educational 
program and workshops that don't conflict with the apprenticeship 
schedule and as space permits. Apprentices are also eligible for 
scholarships, discounts and specific privileges that exist for this 
type of residency at Esalen.


The Esalen Institute offers four apprenticeship positions in our 40 
year old Biointensive organic farm and garden: A 12-month position 
from March 15th  2009 to February 14th 2010,  two 9-month positions 
from April 1st  2008 to December 20th 2009, and a 6 month position 
from May 10th to Nov. 22. Apprentices work a farmer's schedule of 6-8 
hours a day 5 days a week, with flexibility, every day starts with a 
harvest at 7 am and many conclude before lunch at 1:15. Afternoon 
educational sessions, group process sessions and special projects 
constitute for other time outside of this most morning schedule. In 
addition all apprentices and Farm and Garden Staff will be 
participating in the two month 90 hour Permaculture Design 
Certification Course from April 15th till June 7th that is offered 
through the work scholar program. The 6 month apprentice will join 
the Permaculture course halfway through the course and will make up 
the first month in a integrated learning method.

THE 6 MONTH POSITION IS STILL OPEN FOR 2009.

Prior gardening experience is helpful but not necessary. However, a 
desire to learn and a keen interest in hands-on gardening are 
essential. We are looking for motivated, self-starting people who can 
be comfortable occasionally working alone. Farm and Garden 
apprentices are involved in all aspects of farming and gardening, 
including propagation and greenhouse work, watering, bed preparation, 
composting, transplanting, sowing, weeding, harvesting, seed saving 
and processing. Physical stamina is a must. We work outside rain, fog 
or shine!

To be considered for the apprenticeship program, you need to attend 
at least one Garden Volunteer Day at Esalen. To be a Garden Volunteer 
you need to schedule this in advance with the farm and garden 
manager, and can be scheduled Monday thru Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, 
and include lunch at 12:30 pm. You need not stay all day.

To Apply

Please fill out the Residential Education application Form and send a 
cover letter and resume to the Farm and Garden supervisor.  In the 
cover letter tell us about yourself, your interests and experience, 
and what you hope to get out of your time at Esalen that are specific 
to the Farm and Garden Dept. If you have been here before, tell us 
about your experience. Please include work and personal references 
with day and evening phone numbers, if possible. The apprenticeship 
is open until filled. If you would like more general information 
about Esalen before submitting an application, feel free to call our 
main office and they will be happy to answer any questions. Please 
contact the farm and garden department for question that are specific 
to these positions.

Applications, resumes and cover letters must be submitted to the Farm 
and Garden Program supervisor, Benjamin Fahrer (email : 
farm at esalen.org, phone: (831) 667-2376)

After initial selection of potential candidates, we require another 
1/2-day working on-site interview. This interview will be scheduled 
in April.

We look forward to hearing from you!



?

  Benjamin Fahrer
benjamin.fahrer at esalen.org
       Lead Farmer phone 831-667-2376
http://www.wiserearth.org/user/benjammin


The Prime Directive of Permaculture
"The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own 
existence and that of our children.  Make it now."





>To all those in the field of Permaculture and Sustainable Agriculture,
>
>We have just added a 6 month position in the Farm and Garden at 
>Esalen apprenticeship program. A great opportunity for those who 
>wish to become farmers, deepen their connection with growing food 
>and oneself in relationship to the earth. our program follows the 
>UCSC CASFS curriculum along with a full integrated permaculture 
>design component. Attached is the information about this program as 
>well as how to apply for it, please pass along to anyone you know is 
>interested.
>
>in best practice
>Benjamin Fahrer
>



Farm and Garden Permaculture Apprenticeship Program
The Esalen Institute

Big Sur, Ca



About Esalen
Esalen Institute, renowned for its healing natural hot springs, has 
long been recognized as a world leader in alternative and 
experiential education. Dramatically situated on the Big Sur cliffs 
over the Pacific Ocean, the sacred beauty of the land-clear air, 
pulsing sea, garden path and waterfall, steaming mineral water 
bubbling up from deep within the earth-is itself transformative. Now 
in its fifth decade, Esalen offers more than 500 public workshops and 
seminars a year, accenting personal growth and social change, in 
areas traditionally neglected by mainstream institutions. A 
non-profit educational foundation, Esalen is also known for its 
research initiatives, invitational conferences, residential 
work-study programs, and long-term internships. Part pioneering lab 
and college for alternative practices, magical restorative retreat, 
and creative think-tank for the emerging world culture, Esalen is 
dedicated to exploring work in the humanities and sciences that 
furthers the full realization of the human potential.


Once home to a Native American tribe known as the Essalen, Esalen 
today is home to a thriving community of residents and staff and is 
situated on 27 acres of spectacular Big Sur coastline with the Santa 
Lucia Mountains rising sharply behind.


We are looking for people who want to experience the Esalen communal 
life while working in a thriving non-profit organization. Applicants 
for the Farm and Garden Apprenticeship are to be open and flexible, 
energetic, comfortable in groups of people, and able to manage a 
broad diversity of challenges at once. A good sense of humor, 
positive and enthusiastic attitude, and willingness to learn are 
essential attributes of prospective apprentices.



Terms of the Apprenticeship

In exchange for 32 hours of work per week, and 8-16 hours of 
Educational time, Esalen provides shared and private accommodations 
for the 6 month position. Use of the baths - including showers and 
hot pools as well as the rest of the site - is included. (no pets are 
allowed.)



Tuition for the 6 months is $1500. This can be paid for in 
installments of $250 per month to cover educational aspects of this 
dynamic and unique opportunity. We pay for all utilities and your 
food costs; All meals are shared by the entire community and those 
attending workshops in our main lodge which serves healthy, and when 
possible local and organic meals 3 times a day.


In your free time, you can take advantage of the facilities and 
opportunities that exist at Esalen in our residential educational 
program and workshops that don't conflict with the apprenticeship 
schedule and as space permits. Apprentices are also eligible for 
scholarships, discounts and specific privileges that exist for this 
type of residency at Esalen.



The Esalen Institute offers four apprenticeship positions in our 40 
year old Biointensive organic farm and garden: A 12-month position 
from March 15th 2009 to February 14th 2010, two 9-month positions 
from April 1st 2008 to December 20th 2009, and a 6 month position 
from May 10th to Nov. 22. Apprentices work a farmer's schedule of 6-8 
hours a day 5 days a week, with flexibility, every day starts with a 
harvest at 7 am and many conclude before lunch at 1:15. Afternoon 
educational sessions, group process sessions and special projects 
constitute for other time outside of this most morning schedule. In 
addition all apprentices and Farm and Garden Staff will be 
participating in the two month 90 hour Permaculture Design 
Certification Course from April 15th till June 7th that is offered 
through the work scholar program. The 6 month apprentice will join 
the Permaculture course halfway through the course and will make up 
the first month in a integrated learning method.


THE 6 MONTH POSITION IS STILL OPEN FOR 2009.


Prior gardening experience is helpful but not necessary. However, a 
desire to learn and a keen interest in hands-on gardening are 
essential. We are looking for motivated, self-starting people who can 
be comfortable occasionally working alone. Farm and Garden 
apprentices are involved in all aspects of farming and gardening, 
including propagation and greenhouse work, watering, bed preparation, 
composting, transplanting, sowing, weeding, harvesting, seed saving 
and processing. Physical stamina is a must. We work outside rain, fog 
or shine!


To be considered for the apprenticeship program, you need to attend 
at least one Garden Volunteer Day at Esalen. To be a Garden Volunteer 
you need to schedule this in advance with the farm and garden 
manager, and can be scheduled Monday thru Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, 
and include lunch at 12:30 pm. You need not stay all day.


To Apply


Please fill out the Residential Education application Form and send a 
cover letter and resume to the Farm and Garden supervisor. In the 
cover letter tell us about yourself, your interests and experience, 
and what you hope to get out of your time at Esalen that are specific 
to the Farm and Garden Dept. If you have been here before, tell us 
about your experience. Please include work and personal references 
with day and evening phone numbers, if possible. The apprenticeship 
is open until filled. If you would like more general information 
about Esalen before submitting an application, feel free to call our 
main office and they will be happy to answer any questions. Please 
contact the farm and garden department for question that are specific 
to these positions.


Applications, resumes and cover letters must be submitted to the Farm 
and Garden Program supervisor, Benjamin Fahrer (email : 
<mailto:farm at esalen.org>farm at esalen.org, phone: (831) 667-2376)


After initial selection of potential candidates, we require another 
1/2-day working on-site interview. This interview will be scheduled 
in April.


We look forward to hearing from you!





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  Benjamin Fahrer
<mailto:benjamin.fahrer at esalen.org>benjamin.fahrer at esalen.org
       Lead Farmer phone 831-667-2376
<http://www.wiserearth.org/user/benjammin>http://www.wiserearth.org/user/benjammin


The Prime Directive of Permaculture
"The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own 
existence and that of our children.  Make it now."

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