Hands-on Permaculture Work Experience

11/13/10 to 11/20/10

Presented by Bill Wilson •

Course Details

Following the Permaculture design Course, we will have one week hand-on experience implementing permaculture deisgn at the Yoga Farm.

This week includes 5-6 hours daily of hands-on permaculture work, actual design experience along with instruction.

The instruction will focus on just what is important and essential for a suburban or urban resident to know in order to transform their immediate environment and move oneself and one's community towards a more permanent and authentic way of living.

Daily Schedule

6-8am Satsang: Meditation, chanting and lecture

8-9am Yoga, stretching and breathing

9-10am Permaculture Instruction

10am Organic Vegetarian Brunch

11-3:30pm Permaculture Work

4:00pm Yoga Class

6-7:15pm Organic Vegetarian Dinner

7:15-9pm Design Instruction

10:30pm Lights Out

Pre-requisite

For students interested in a useful and relevant permaculture training who do not want or need a full permaculture design certification course, this week was designed for you.

Certification

None. Please see Permaculture Design Certification Course.

Cost

Course Fee: $830
(Price Includes text, handouts, free camping and meals.)

Fee is $630 for any Permaculture Design Course Graduates.
Come and get the experience you need to further apply
your PDC education.

Cost of the Course with Cabin Lodging:
Cabin of 4 (Share with three others)                     add $130 per person
Cabin of 2   (Share with one other)                       add $225 per person
Cabin of 1      (Your own cabin)                             add $555 (each cabin)
Note: Cabins are rented on a first come / first served basis as registrations arrive. We cannot guarantee cabin space until a student is registered however, there appears to be ample space for our course participants. Cabins will be filled at random, by gender, and as registrations arrive. Groups or friends may request the sharing of a cabin but we cannot guarantee these accommodations. We will do our best however.

Group Registrations - Save $60 per person
2 or more may register as a group and receive a $60 discount each. We have had friends, family members or couples register together and in the weeks before the course, ended up bringing in several more friends, each saving $60.

Call Becky for either more information, to register with the cabin lodging, or to set up a group (815-256-2215).

Arrival and Departure

The course will begin at 7pm on Saturday, November 13 with orientation, and will end Saturday, November 20 at 3pm.

Please plan to arrive at the Yoga Farm at least one day before the start of the course and to leave at least one day after the course completion.

We recommend that you spend at least a few days at the Yoga Farm before the start of your course. This allows your body and mind to rest, re-energize and be nourished by the ashram environment. You can then bring your study feeling relaxed and refreshed. You may also wish to stay for some days after the end of the course to allow the learning from your study to integrate more fully into your consciousness within the supportive environment of the ashram. If you decide to arrive early and stay longer, please register for the Yoga Vacation Program for those additional days. Please see the calendar of events for guest programs on offer around the time of your visit.

What to Bring

Textbook:

Gaia's Garden
The New Edition
by Toby Hemenway

The text will be mailed directly to the student shortly after registering for the training. Access to the handouts is received within 24-hours.

Other:  Slip-on shoes, loose comfortable clothing, writing materials, meditation shawl or blanket, yoga mat, flashlight.
All books and materials are available in our boutique.

Registration

Option 1
Click Here to Register on-line (coming soon). If you are intending to camp, this is a quick link to register. We take MasterCard, Visa and Discover.

Option 2
Register over the phone by calling Becky at 815-256-2215 to use your credit card or send in a check.

Down-Payment / Course Reservation
Our simple e-commerce page is not set-up to handle partial or down-payments. If making a partial payment will assist your ability to participate, please call Becky at 815-256-2215 to work out an arrangement.

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Should a student have to cancel their enrollment in a training up to 30-days before it begins, there is a full refund less $75 to cover our book costs and processing fees.

If a student cancels in the 30-day period before the training there will be a full refund less $150.

In both cases, the student keeps the book and access to all handouts.

There are no refunds for cancellations for withdrawals once the training begins. However, in certain circumstances we may extend partial credit towards a future training.

Still Have Questions?
You are welcome to email us at Becky@MidwestPermaculture.com or call 815-256-2215 and ask for Becky.

For more information and registration of this training, go to: http://www.midwestpermaculture.com/PDC-YogaFarm-Nov.10.php#Open

About Bill Wilson
Bill Wilson is a teacher, communitarian and permaculturist, holding three Permaculture Design Certifications. He has been interviewed on National Public Radio, Peak Moment Television and other public programs. Bill has taught in a wide variety of locations, including the agricultural halls at Purdue. He is a 32-year resident of the sustainably oriented community of Stelle, IL, which hosts its own community cooperatives including tool, garden, dinner and chicken co-ops. Bill and his wife/partner Rebecca are creating a permaculture oasis surrounding their traditional suburban home, pictures of which may be found on their website at www.MidwestPermaculture.com.