Intro to Permaculture Workshop
August 4-6 2017
Rolling Ridge Study Retreat (near Harpers Ferry, WV)
Many know that the path we are on as a global society is not sustainable for people or the Earth. For over 35 years, Permaculture, as a grass-roots movement, has been growing, deepening, & spreading all over the world, with a focus on finding practical solutions. As an ethical design system, Permaculture offers a relevant strategy for individuals, communities, and organizations who are seeking social & ecological change with a deeper understanding & awareness of natural patterns.
This workshop is facilitated by certified permaculture designers Luke Bauer & Josh Evans. It will combine some classroom-style presentation with hands-on interactive explorations of what Permaculture strategies can look like in practice. Although broad in some aspects, a strength of this retreat is its heavy focus on plant connection & ecology. So come join us if you are interested in increasing your working botanical knowledge and nature awareness.
Topics will include:
- The Basics: History, Definition(s), & Principles of Permaculture
- Understanding Ecological Communities & Patterns to work with nature
Introductions to:
- Nature Awareness Skills & Interaction Techniques
- Gardening & Sustainable food (eco)systems such as Small-scale gardening with annuals and perennials, Forest Gardening, Farming the Woods & Mushrooms, & Wild and cultivated teas
- Foraging
- Plant connection & herbalism
… And participants will receive additional handouts/notes for continuing education after the class
The cost of this workshop is $220 (shared lodging in the Retreat House) or $190 (camping), and includes the full program, 2 nights lodging, & 6 homemade meals. It will begin at 6:30 Friday evening and will conclude at 3:00 Sunday afternoon. This workshop cannot take the place of the standard 72 hour Permaculture Design Course. The goal is to introduce the basics of permaculture, provide first-hand visuals, and to encourage and inspire further pursuits in human & ecological well-being. If cost is an issue, please see our scholarship application or contact us about how we can make this work for you.
Contact Josh at josh.rollingridge@gmail.com with any questions.
About 30 min from Harpers Ferry, WV – Rolling Ridge Study Retreat sits nestled in 1400 acres of beautiful, protected woods in the Blue Ridge Mountains just east of the Shenandoah River. There are creeks, trails, meadows & wildlife to connect with and we hope to create a bit of space for exploration during the weekend.
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