[Sdpg] The Santa Barbara Permaculture Design Course

[L. Santoyo]

*Trades, Work-Trades and Payment Plans now available
Teachers are also eligible for special Scholarship Discounts*


The Santa Barbara Permaculture Design Course
*Creating The Conditions for Sustainability to Happen...*
*
http://earthflow.com/sbPDC08.php

One weekend a month for 6 months... *
Join us on the second weekends of February through July 2008.

* Locations* will take us in and around Santa Barbara Co.

*A Course for Homeowners, Land Managers & Design Professionals, *
Join us for a program that people are calling "life-changing" , "a source of
inspiration" and "a breath of fresh air". *This course has something for
everyone...*
This training includes the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use
and human ingenuity from around the world.

   - Sustainable Community Strategies
   - Organizing Eco Neighborhoods
   - Simple Steps Toward a Sustainable Lifestyle
   - Natural Building & Property Development
   - Adding Beauty & Value to Your Home
   - Strategies for Energy Descent & Peak Oil
   - Re-Localizing Food Production
   - Green Business Strategies
   - Finding your Right-Livelihood Career

Final course work includes student design presentations, community project
and (the infamous!) Trade and 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 future!

*PART ONE
February 9/10 & March 8/9, 2008*
Fire, Water, Earth & Air... Introduction to Permaculture and Natural Pattern
Understanding.

* PART TWO
April 12/13 & May 10/11, 2008 *
Food, Water, Shelter & Energy... Designing & Building the Complete Home
Ecosystem.

* PART THREE
June 14/15 & July 12/13, 2008 *
Community & Green Business... EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration.

* TEACHING TEAM *
Join veteran Permaculture Instructors and Internationally Acclaimed Leaders
in the Worldwide Sustainability Movement including...
*L. SANTOYO*, Director, EarthFlow Design Works
*JOHN VALENZUELA*, Permaculture Designer, Horticultural Consultant
*-plus*
Linda Buzzell, on Eco-Psychology.  Larry Saltzman on Organic Gardening
Owen Dell, on Sustainable Landscape design, Karl Krous on Green Architecture
Other local experts and guest speakers will be announced...

Additional -Field trips & Hands On Trainings will also be scheduled (Dates &
Fees TBA)

*TIMES*
9am to 5pm Saturdays and 10am-5pm Sundays

* REGISTER <http://earthflow.com/registration.php> *

* TUITION*

   - $90.00 per day
   - $175.00 per weekend
   - $950.00 (pre-paid in full)

Materials and other fees may apply.
Meals, Lodging & Transportation not included.
*Note: $250 non-refundable deposit required to guarantee your space.*

Early Registration discounts are available.

Teachers may apply for scholarship discounts.
Payment Plans, Trades and Work-Trades are available (with an additional
$100.00 administrative fee).
To apply contact: worktrade at earthflow.com

*SPONSORSHIP *
Become a sponsor and help create the conditions for sustainability to
happen!

   - Sponsor the course, by offering your venue as a meeting location or
   by offering promotional assistance.
   - Sponsor a student, with tax-deductible contributions to the Terra
   Foundation's Permaculture Scholarship Fund.
   - Contact us at sponsor at earthflow.com for details and additional
   benefits.



Big Thanks: The Terra Foundation, Santa Barbara Permaculture Network, Orella
Ranch, El Capitan Resort, Sustainable World Radio, Livingreen, Lola's
Treasure Beach Resort, Oasis Designs, County Landscape & Design, The Santa
Barbara Organic Gardening Club, Santa Barbara City College, Quail Springs
Permaculture, MultiMode Technologies, Garden Gossip, Nutiva, Guayaki, For
The Future, Growing Grounds Farm, Sphere Energy, The Permaculture Institute
(USA),
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