http://lapcguild.tribe.net/thread/77da801f-d1eb-4f83-94be-d44d02440160?format=rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://lapcguild.tribe.net/thread/77da801f-d1eb-4f83-94be-d44d02440160#2927f712-4af1-45c0-8d6d-7a6dcc37899a I'm interested in the skills, but the price - no... I realize the tuitions cover the cost of materials and such, but unless it's a 501(c) 3 organization, I really feel that the sweat equity provided already offers value to the hosting organization, which is left with considerable capital improvements, post-seminar. I have 2, 5-acre plots east of 29 Palms, near Joshua Tree, and I'd be happy to host a similar event there, on a donation / free basis; I'd be grateful for any sweat-equity, and so I plan to charge nothing. Instead, I'm collecting the materials and applying for grants myself, and offering free use of the improved place later to anyone who helps out. The model of helping out at private permaculture farms could thus be improved... Sun, 23 Sep 2007 20:32:50 GMT http://lapcguild.tribe.net/thread/77da801f-d1eb-4f83-94be-d44d02440160#2927f712-4af1-45c0-8d6d-7a6dcc37899a Jewel 2007-09-23T20:32:50Z http://lapcguild.tribe.net/thread/77da801f-d1eb-4f83-94be-d44d02440160#7f0bb387-eadc-41d4-9d65-f3a25acdfcc9 Hi Tribe, I have been asked to help produce a 9 day natural building/permaculture event on a new piece of land just south of the Baja border. I am looking for feedback on all aspects including value,interest and curriculum. please respond to scottankenypdx@gmail.com Here are the details... Oct 27 – Nov 4 Imagine a revolutionary oasis built with your very own hands as you exercise in natural building and whole system design principles. Imagine a community of passionate people learning what it means to be human beings, immersed in an environment of self-expression, of listening, and of appreciation, while they build beautifully and sustainably. Introducing GiraSol (Sunflower), a new permaculture settlement breaking ground in November 2007. We invite you to be a part of this amazing experience by participating in a nine-day course designed to bring you competency in Permaculture and Earthen Building Methods. Imagine yourself as part of that community…Living. Building. Playing. This nine-day intensive design/build studio will combine natural building techniques (cobb, adobe, stone, straw/clay, passive/active heating systems) with presentations, discussions, exercises, and fun field trips. GiraSol’s ground-breaking workshop will provide training in regenerative village design, natural construction and permaculture theory while establishing the GiraSol information center through hands-on work. The design will integrate a century-old adobe structure into a whimsical new building, seemingly sprung from the canvas of a Maxfield Parrish painting. Led by mOceaN (Mark Lakeman), Lydia Doleman and Martin Shulke of Portland’s City Repair Project, the GiraSol Intensive will take place from 10/27/07 to 11/04/07. We will be camping as a group in the beautiful Baja desert, and all meals will be provided. Basics Location: GiraSol is a 200-acre parcel situated in Valle de las Palmas (Valley of the Palms), about 20 miles south of the U.S./Mexico Border and 30 miles from the Pacific Ocean between the major cities of Tijuana, Ensenada & Tecate. This new Center is on a vast tract of beautiful land in the valley, along a road from Ensenada to Tecate which is currently under construction. This road will bring unprecedented real estate development to this relatively undisturbed agrarian area. GiraSol strives to be a jewel in the Baja landscape by providing an example of sustainable community design. Course Description: You will receive training AND become competent in the following areas: 1. regenerative village design and earthen building methods 2. biomass accumulation and use, plastering 3. roof framing 4. integrated landscaping 5. water catchment, re-use, and finishing methods. Construction will be accompanied by discussions of the ecological features and benefits of each building phase. Through two field trips we will explore the local community by travelling to a wildlife preserve and taking part in Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Daily Activities 6 a.m. 7 a.m. 8 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4–6 p.m. 6:30 8–10 p.m. Moving Meditation Breakfast & Daily Overview Discussion of Daily Work Focus Begin Field Project Work Lunch and Siesta at the Lunch Palace Village Design Discussion Resume Filed Project Work Communal Dinner Evening Presentation/Discussion, Fire Circle Dates: 10/27–11/04, 2007 Cost: $450 Reservations & Questions: Contact Scott Ankeny at 503.853.9376 or e-mail: scottankenypdx@gmail.com Curriculum There will be two tracks of education running at the same time. Each student will be involved in both activities of building and landscaping Day 1: Check-in, Orientation, Dinner, Campfire/Permaculture & GiraSol Overview Day 2: Foundations, Biomass Accumulation*, Dialogue—Strategies and Practices Day 3: Building Adobe Walls/Other Earthen Building Methods, Village Design & Community Building Day 4: Adobe Walls, Water & Biomass Accumulation, Swales, Dialogue Day 5: Plastering Walls, Swales, Natural Building Day 6: Roof Framing, Tree-Planting in Biomass-filled Swales, Dialogue Day 7: Field Trip (Ocean), Food Systems, Village Ecosystems, Spa & Special Places Day 8: Roofing and Water, Water Catchment/Systems, Eco-Intervention Day 9: Finishing & Systems, Visioning Day 10: Completion, Afterparty, Departure *Biomass piece will include the whole process — from mulching to retain rainwater to improved soil structure resulting in increased food potentials. Order of Construction Foundation, Walls, Windows/Doors, Plaster, Framing, Roof Evening Presentations GiraSol: Story and Overview Global Challenge, “Anti-Virus” Plan Village Design Inherent Nature Case Studies of Successful Eco-Centers Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:48:24 GMT http://lapcguild.tribe.net/thread/77da801f-d1eb-4f83-94be-d44d02440160#7f0bb387-eadc-41d4-9d65-f3a25acdfcc9 Scottica 2007-09-07T01:48:24Z