[Sdpg] The Center of Natural Design

[L.SantoyoDesigns]

Join us as we celebrate the 5 year anniversary of The Center of 
Natural Design...

Work-Exchange and Partial Scholarships still available!..


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

EcoLiteracy * Natural Building * The Home Ecosystem * Green Business 
* Deep Ecology * Practicing Democracy * EcoVillage Design & More...

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.

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

Two Week Intensive Features:

An All-Star Cast of Characters...
with the finest gatherings of veteran Permaculture Teachers and 
Internationally Acclaimed Educators and Leaders in the Worldwide 
Sustainability Movement!

Teaching Team includes: Larry Santoyo, Scott Pittman, Penny 
Livingston-Stark, Toby Hemenway, John Valenzuela, Joe Kennedy, Jeff 
Oldham and other very special guests...
http://www.earthflow.com/courses2003/courseinstructors.shtml

Guest Lecturers, Students and Visitors from Nepal, Philippines, 
Hawaii, East Coast, West Coast and MidWestern US

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.
http://www.earthflow.com/courses2003/courselocation.shtml

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.

http://www.earthflow.com/PDCourseSL2003/index.shtml#schedule

Community Celebration...
"Green Goods & Good Greens" 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!..

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.
Email for details.
http://www.earthflow.com/courses/payment.shtml


COMING AUG/SEPT 03
Urban Permaculture Course in and around Los Angeles...
 From Beverly Hills to Malibu,.. the Suburbs to South Central...
http://www.earthflow.com/PDCourseLA2003/courselocation.shtml

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

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In cooperation with Gaim/Real Goods Design Group, TreePeople, Eric 
Lloyd Wright and Associates, The Terra Foundation, EcoHome Network, 
LA EcoVillage, HopeDance Media, Builders without Borders, The 
Permaculture Institute, The Permaculture Institute of Northern 
California, EarthFlow Design Works...
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