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*Hands-On Summer Solstice
Permaculture Design Certificate Course *
America's Coastal Heartland: San Luis Obispo County, CA  June 14 - 27, 2009
http://earthflow.com/SLOPDC09.php


Organic Farm Life... Join us as we return to Four Elements Farm to live the
rhythm of farm life and learn Hands-On Permaculture.

*Start the day picking in the berry patch!*
Hands-on opportunities on the organic farm and garden abound throughout the
course: chickens, composting, fruit tree management, harvesting and
preparing for farmers markets and more.

Then, through lecture, storytelling and group discussion, you'll learn
permaculture's principles- the indicators of sustainability- and how their
application can be used towards solving the needs of any situation- urban,
rural, individual, community or business...

*LOCATION*
The site for our course is Four Elements Farm, a Natural Building Learning
Center and organic farm nestled in the steep chaparral hills of California's
central coast.  Halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, San Luis
Obispo is America's coastal heartland, where agriculture and ranching are
still important parts of life. The Farm is minutes away from world-class
wine country and unspoiled beaches... The farm, in addition to supplying
organic produce to local markets, fine restaurants and a CSA collaborative
with Cal Poly State University, is also home to 4 Elements Foods and
Elemental Herbs.

Hawk and owl, fox and toad keep company with farm visitors, who come to Four
Elements for workshops on rammed earth and straw bale construction, natural
clay plastering, biodiesel brewing and organic farming. As both backdrop and
center stage for the design course, the farm provides us with the
opportunity to experience the revitalization process associated with the use
of permaculture principles. Three homes, two barns, a greenhouse, citrus
orchard, greywater system, composting toilets and outdoor showers are all
elements of the farm's growing ecosystem, cycling nutrients throughout.

*This course has something for everyone...*
This training includes the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use
and human ingenuity from around the world.

   - Principles of Natural Systems Design
   - Sacred Geometry of Fire, Water, Earth and Air
   - Simple Steps Toward a Sustainable Lifestyle
   - Natural Building & Property Development
   - Adding Beauty & Value to Your Home
   - Organizing Eco Neighborhoods
   - Strategies for Energy Descent & Peak Oil
   - Localizing Food Production & Eco-Agriculture
   - Green Business Strategies
   - Finding your Right-Livelihood Career

Final course work includes student design presentations and (the infamous!)
Talent Show.

*Who Should Take This Course*
The Permaculture Design Course has truly transformed the lives and enhanced
the careers of thousands of people around the world, including architects,
landscapers, community developers, social workers, city planners, teachers,
students, farmers, gardeners, homeowners, business owners and others. For
anyone serious about creating a sustainable society!

*THE CURRICULUM*
The A to Z of Sustainability! A more fun or informative course would be hard
to find. Our text book, Permaculture: A Designer's Manual, by Bill Mollison,
was once reviewed by Whole Earth saying "If information had density... this
book would be a black hole!.."

PART ONE June 14-17
Fire, Water, Earth & Air...
Introduction to Permaculture
and Natural Pattern Understanding.

PART TWO June 19-22
Food, Water, Shelter & Energy...
Designing & Building
the Complete Home Ecosystem.

PART THREE June 24-27
Community & Green Business...
EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration.

*INSTRUCTORS*
*Larry Santoyo, Director, EarthFlow Design Works* is among the most
experienced Permaculture Instructors in the world, and leads a team of
Internationally Acclaimed Designers and Educators in the Worldwide
Sustainability Movement.

*TUITION -Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted*
$1500: Early Registration Discount -if paid in full by May 1
$1550.00 Paid in Full by June 7
Includes tuition, most meals, campsite and certification through *The
Permaculture Institute USA*
Contact us about attending partial course

Note: $250 non-refundable deposit required to guarantee your space.
Campsites included; bring your own camping equipment.
-Teachers may apply for scholarship discounts. Some Work-Trades available
-check website below, send proposal ASAP

*REGISTER:*
http://earthflow.com/SLOPDC09registration.php

info at earthflow.com
805.459.0452
*
In cooperation with EarthFlow Design Works, HopeDance Media, Four Elements
Farms, The Permaculture Institute USA & The Terra Foundation*
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