[Scpg] EarthWorkshop March 31-April 2

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Akiva

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News Release Date: March 21
Contact: Andrea Rolston <andrea at ecojai.org> 805-646-1136

EarthWorkshop and Celebration March 31-April 2

(Ojai, CA) -- "Earth, Stone, and Water" a unique weekend earthwork 
celebration happens March 31-April 2 at a permaculture home and garden near 
Ojai. Sponsored by Ecospirit, an educational non-profit community 
organization, this participatory "earthworkshop" features legendary 
environmental artist and kiva builder Skip Schuckmann with a consortium of 
progressive designers using abundant local resources. Join us by going "down 
and in" to uncover the earth's beauty for solar, thermal, and interpersonal 
benefits. Special guest instructors covering a diversity of earthwork 
techniques include Gerhard Steineger, Stephen Gates, Martin Hoffman, and 
Jason Stahlheber.

Special event highlights are organic meals prepared by Andrea Rolston's 
"Temple Cuisine" featuring homegrown heirloom foods. Comfortable overnight 
guest accommodations Saturday and Sunday nights are available for the first 
12 people to register, with creek access, yoga space, and hot tubbing freely 
available. Bring good footware and gloves as we collaborate hands-on with 
sand, soil, stone, plants, and water.

Event begins with special EcoVariety Night entertainment which is open to 
the public, Saturday March 31 at 7pm, at the new organic cafe: Farmer and 
Cook, 339 W. El Roblar, Meiners Oaks. Suggested donation $3

Workshop beakfast is 8:30am Sunday, and activities begin 9:15am with guided 
design demonstrations, collaboration, and implementation of earthwork 
practices and materials.

Lunch is noon-1pm followed by a variety of experiential activities creating 
a magical subterranean space for residential comforts and delight.

Celebration dinner and social firecircle with music is at 6pm. Overnight 
guests enjoy an informal breakfast Monday 8am, and guests are welcome to 
continue collaborating on the project Monday and through the Spring.

This will be fun!

Event Fees are sliding scale, suggested $49 per day for full accomodations 
and meals. Barter-exchange is possible if completed prior to event.

Register by sending a check to: Ecospirit, PO Box 1766, Ojai, CA 93024 For 
more info, email: andrea at ecojai.org or phone (805)646-1136

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