permaculture

[Living Mandala <livingmandala@livingmandala.com>]

Dear Friends,

What happens when you bring together Rob Hopkins, John Trudell, Julia 
Butterfly Hill,  Andy Lipkis, Konda Mason, Richard Heinberg, Penny 
Livingston-Slark, Doria Robinson, Brock Dolman, Daily Acts, Bay Localize, 
Living Mandala, Urban Tilth, Movement Generation, Permaculture Artisans, 
Regenerative Design Institute, The Hub Oakland, Generation Waking-Up, and 
many other community leaders, organizations, permaculture designers, 
transition initiative organizers, activists, young people, elders, 
homesteaders, designers, social entrepreneurs, and others all passionate 
building resilient communities?

Well… we are about to find out.

Join this amazing group of visionary leaders, activists, and organizations 
doing ground-breaking work in Northern California, the Pacific Northwest, and 
across the country as we gather for the Northern California Permaculture & 
Transition Convergence: Building Resilient Communities, Oct 11-13 at the 
Solar Living Institute in Hopland!

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ONLY UNTIL SEPT 30!

Tickets Available Here: 
www.transitiontopermaculture.org/registration/get-tickets
 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Workshops: on 5 different theme tracks from some of Northern California’s 
most rocking community organizations and educators like Daily Acts, Bay 
Localize, Living Mandala, Urban Tilth, Movement Generation, Permaculture 
Artisans, Regenerative Design Institute, Generation Waking-Up and many more
 
Skill Shares: DIY skills in permaculture, natural building, new economy, 
clean energy, food production, herbal medicine, environmental justice, 
community organizing, systems-thinking, holistic healing, and more.

Open Space & Bio-regional Networking: Plenty of opportunities to brainstorm, 
cross-pollinate, make new connections, connect with old friends, meet your 
new partner, and build a movement!

Music & Festivities: Featuring a Community Barn Dance and Dance Party with 
live music from The Julian Trio, The Dogon Lights, DJ Dragonfly, Zion Lion + 
the Ultimate Permaculture Transition Passion Show!
 
Keynote Speakers: Rob Hopkins - Transition Network Movement Founder, John 
Trudell - Native American Activist, Poet, Speaker, Konda Mason - HUB Oakland 
- Co-Founder and CEO, Richard Heinberg - author, Post Carbon Institute Senior 
Fellow, Andy Lipkis - TreePeople founder and president, Doria Robinson - 
Urban Tilth Executive Director, Julia Butterfly Hill, Penny Livingston-Stark, 
Brock Dolman & more.
 
The full Convergence Schedule is now Available! CLICK HERE.

And just when you thought it couldn't get any better...
 
A STUNNING LOCATION - SOLAR LIVING INSTITUTE

We're excited to host the Convergence at the beautiful and whimsically 
sustainable Solar Living Institute. We're offering free camping for those who 
can't get enough time in nature. 
We encourage participants to organize rideshares and caravans - SLI is only a 
2 hour drive from San Francisco and we promise your trip will be worth it!  

SPECIAL INVITATION TO NEXT GENERATION LEADERS

We believe it is imperative to empower and equip young people with the 
awareness and skills they need to step up to the challenge of inheriting a 
planet in upheaval. We are excited to offer a special youth ticket which 
includes youth leadership workshops from Generation Waking Up in addition to 
our regular speakers and workshops. Youth Ticket: Age 15-21 $75 (full 
weekend) or $25 (day pass). Age 14 & under free.

VILLAGE COMMONS
 
Help Us Build a Model Resilient Community by bringing a community booth to 
the Convergence Village Commons. There are discounted tickets for non-profits 
and community booths. By hosting a booth modeling one aspect of a resilient 
community (ex: educational, free library, community radio, clothing swap, 
etc.), you are eligible for a substantially discounted weekend convergence 
pass. Visit our website to learn more and apply!

CELEBRATE THE HARVEST

Wait until you hear what's in store for your taste buds...a community 
kitchen, affordable local cuisine, and a Saturday evening Harvest Banquet 
Feast. In the spirit of abundance, we'll also be trading food vouchers for 
fresh organic produce or work shifts in the kitchen. Yummmm!
 
WORKTRADE APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE

Work-trade recipients will receive a deeply discounted weekend convergence 
pass in exchange for helping to keep things running smoothly. Work-trade 
spots are limited so please visit our website to apply now!

HELP US BUILD A DIVERSE VILLAGE!

We understand that the work to build resilience and true sustainability 
requires diverse perspectives, voices from front lines communities and full 
democratic representation, if it is to succeed. This year we have committed 
to a strong initiative at this Convergence to incorporate more representation 
from our diverse communities, especially prioritizing youth, leaders from 
communities of color and those from underserved communities.

Help the Transition and Permaculture movements take a giant leap forward 
toward bringing social equity and inclusivity to the forefront of our 
movements! 
Please consider supporting our Diversity Scholarship Fund.

Your contribution – of any size – will go directly to providing small 
stipends and travel expenses to honor participation of leaders from 
under-served communities, as well as funding scholarships and transportation 
to make this gathering compelling and accessible for for youth and 
participants from diverse communities.

Together we can build a more inclusive, thriving and resilient movement. We 
encourage you to contribute - every counts!

"Diversity is a core principle in creating living systems. That's why I'm 
glad the Permaculture community is working hard to include more people of 
color and youth at the upcoming Building Resilient Communities Convergence. 
Cultural diversity will lead to a better conference which will produce a more 
resilient movement."

 -Van Jones, Principal and Founder, Rebuild the Dream

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
 
 Towards Resilient Communities,

- The Living Mandala Team, on behalf of the 2013 Building Resilient 
Communities Organizing Team

Building Resilient Communities
Northern California Permaculture & Regional Transition Convergence
Oct 11-13, 2013
Solar Living Institute, Hopland, CA
www.transitiontopermaculture.org

Living Mandala
Organizing Education, Events & Initiatives for Personal & Planetary 
Transformation
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