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Hands-On Summer Solstice Permaculture Design Course
San Luis Obispo County, CA
June 14 - 27, 2009

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Organic Farm Life... Join us as we return to Four Elements Farm to live the rhythm of farm life and learn hands-on permaculture. A Certificate Course for Design Professionals, Homeowners & Land Managers

Start the day picking in the berry patch!
Hands-on opportunities on the organic farm and garden abound throughout the course: chickens, composting, fruit tree management, harvesting and preparing for farmers markets and more.

Then, through lecture, storytelling and group discussion, you'll learn permaculture's principles- the indicators of sustainability- and how their application can be used towards solving the needs of any situation- urban, rural, individual, community or business...

Experience what past participants have called "life-changing" and "a source of inspiration".

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. The Farm is minutes away from world-class wine country and unspoiled beaches...

The farm, in addition to supplying organic produce to local markets, fine restaurants and a CSA collaborative with Cal Poly State University, is also home to 4 Elements Foods and Elemental Herbs.

Hawk and owl, fox and toad keep company with farm visitors, who come to Four Elements for workshops on rammed earth and straw bale construction, natural clay plastering, biodiesel brewing and organic farming.

As both backdrop and center stage for the design course, 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, cycling nutrients throughout.

This course has something for everyone...
This training includes the most inspiring examples of sustainable land use and human ingenuity from around the world.
Principles of Natural Systems Design
Sacred Geometry of 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
Final course work includes student design presentations and (the infamous!) 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 society!

THE CURRICULUM
The A to Z of Sustainability! 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!.."

PART ONE
June 14-17
Fire, Water, Earth & Air...
Introduction to Permaculture
and Natural Pattern Understanding.

PART TWO
June 19-22
Food, Water, Shelter & Energy...
Designing & Building
the Complete Home Ecosystem.

PART THREE
June 24-27
Community & Green Business...
EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration.

INSTRUCTORS
L. Santoyo, Director, EarthFlow Design Works is among the most experienced Permaculture Instructors in the world, and leads a team of Internationally Acclaimed Designers and Educators in the Worldwide Sustainability Movement.

TUITION -Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted

$1500: Early Registration Discount -if paid in full by May 1
$1550.00 Paid in Full by June 7
Includes tuition, most meals, campsite and certification
Contact us about attending partial course

Note: $250 non-refundable deposit required to guarantee your space. Campsites included; bring your own camping equipment. -Teachers may apply for scholarship discounts. Some Work-Trades available.

REGISTER:
earthflow.com/SLOPDC09registration.php

info@earthflow.com
805.459.0452

In cooperation with EarthFlow Design Works, HopeDance Media, Four Elements Farms, The Permaculture Institute & The Terra Foundation