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  • From: "L. Santoyo" <santoyo@earthflow.com>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Cc: permaculture@openpermaculture.org
  • Subject: [permaculture] Permaculture Design Course, California, April 20-May 3, 2008
  • Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:47:44 -0800

*Permaculture Design Course*
Four Elements Organic Farm
San Luis Obispo County, CA
April 20 - May 3, 2008

http://earthflow.com/slo2008.php
*
A Two-Week Permaculture Design Course Intensive...*

*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. From the rich bottom lands of its river valleys to the rolling
hills and jagged peaks of the ancient volcanic landscape, microclimates
abound, and on the 47 acres of Four Elements Farm, the Mediterranean climate
allows a wide selection of fruits and vegetables to grow.

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.
*
A Certificate Course for Design Professionals, Homeowners, Teachers &
Students*...
This course has something for everyone. This training includes the most
inspiring examples of sustainable land use and human ingenuity from around
the world.

THE CURRICULUM
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!.."
*
Special Sessions on Organic Agriculture...*

* Principles of Natural Systems Design
* Sacred Geometry: 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

INSTRUCTORS
L. Santoyo, Director, EarthFlow Design Works leads a team of Internationally
Acclaimed Designers and Educators in the Worldwide Sustainability Movement.

GUEST SPEAKERS / FIELD TRIPS
To be announced.

REQUIRED READING
* Permaculture: a Designers Manual
by Bill Mollison
* Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home Scale Permaculture
by Toby Hemenway

OTHER DETAILS
* Optional field trips, beaches, farmers markets and -Big Sur Excursion.
* Hands-On opportunities will also be available (bring work gloves, sturdy
shoes, hat)

TIMES
April 20 - May 3, 2008 Daily 9:30am to 5:30pm

REGISTER
http://earthflow.com/registration.php

Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted
$250.00 non-refundable deposit required for the Design Course registration.

TUITION
* $1450.00 (pre-paid in full)
* Includes tuition, most meals, campsite and certification
* Some additional materials and other fees may apply

SPONSORSHIP
Become a sponsor and help create the conditions for sustainability to
happen!
* Sponsor a student, with tax-deductible contributions to the Terra
Foundation's Permaculture Scholarship Fund.
* Contact us at sponsor@earthflow.com for details and additional benefits.


*In cooperation with Four Elements Organic Farm, HopeDance Media, The Terra
Foundation, The Permaculture Institute


*



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