Modern Homesteading & the Permaculture Design Course December 2013 – March 2014 (monthly) in and around Los Angeles

What:      Urban Homesteading and the Permaculture Design Course Experience
Where:    In and around Los Angeles
When:     Monthly:  December 7-8, 2013, January 4-5, 2014,  through March 2014, February 1-2, 2014, March 1-2, 2014

A Certificate Course for Design Professionals, Land Managers & Homeowners
The Permaculture Design Course has truly transformed the lives and enhanced the careers of thousands of people around the world, including architects, developers, social workers, city planners, teachers, students, gardeners, landscapers, homeowners, business owners and others.

• Modern Homesteading
• Home & Garden Design
• Natural Building & Property Development
• Urban Gardens & Food Forestry
• Celebrating Community
• The Economics of a Sustainable Society

THE PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE EXPERIENCE
For anyone serious about creating a sustainable future. Permaculture Design touches on all aspects of life, offering decision-making protocols based on nature, for problem-solving, critical thinking and design.

THE CURRICULUM
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!…”

The learning focus of the course will be in the design team exercises and extracurricular hands-on opportunities. Team projects are showcased on the final weekend of the course.

WEEKEND DATES & TOPICS
October 5/6 & November 2/3
Fire, Water, Earth & Air… Introduction to Permaculture Systems Thinking and Natural Pattern Understanding.

December 7/8 & January 4/5
Food, Water, Shelter & Energy… Designing & Building the Complete Home Ecosystem.

February 1/2 & March 1/2
Community & Green Business… EcoVillage Design and Community Celebration.

TEACHING TEAM 
Instructors include Internationally Acclaimed Leaders in the Worldwide Sustainability Movement:
• L. SANTOYO, Director, EarthFlow Design Works
• SCOTT PITTMAN, President, The Permaculture Institute
• TOBY HEMENWAY, Author, Gaia’s Garden
• JOHN VALENZUELA, Permaculture Designer, Horticultural Consultant
• PLUS other local experts and guest speakers will be announced…

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

LOCATION
Venues will take us in and around Los Angeles County, including The Permaculture Academy at Club Fais Do Do. You will be notified of the location upon registration. Additional Field trips & Hands-On Trainings will also be announced.

TIMES
10am to 5pm: the first Saturday and Sunday of October-March.

CERTIFICATION 
Certification of Completion of the Permaculture Design Course is through the Permaculture Institute. Additional Certificate Fee $25.00

TUITION
$250 non-refundable deposit required to hold a space. (Balance due on or before Oct 1st)
• $95.00 per day
• $180.00 per weekend
• $1050.00 for all six weekends
$900.00 Early Registration Discount (must be paid in full by September 5th)