Permaculture Action Course
June 2nd - 8th, 2017
Join us as we imagine ways to build resilient communities where our grandchildren will thrive. Cliff Davis of Spiral Ridge Permaculture together with Jessi and Zachary Townesmith will lead a hands-on practical exploration of how to support our selves, our communities, and our ecosystems so that we all may thrive.
Topics will include:
Earth Care:
Reading the Landscape Site Walk
Water in the Landscape
Soils
Placemaking
Natural Building
earthworks design and installation
food forestry
pond design & installation
Strategy Design. Forming Groups and Projects
Alternative Energy /Appropriate Tech
Alternative Economies
Permaculture Garden
Community Care
Creative Visioning
Collaborative Design
Systems Thinking & Planning
Conflict Resolution
Biomimicry and Community Organizing
Social Permaculture
Self Care
Yoga
Mindfulness
Nature Sit Spots
Passion to Purpose: Life Flow Design
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The complete Permaculture Design Certification curriculum will include the following:
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The primary goal of this course is to develop inter-sectoral relationships that will lead to a more coherent regional strategy for integrating permaculture principles into our communities. By sharing skills and experiences across our network we'll grow both individually and as a group.
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Facilitators
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Cliff Davis has vast experience in the fields of permaculture, food forestry, organics, appropriate technology, natural building, deep nature connection and regenerative agriculture, that allow him to offer an integrative approach to land and culture repair. He empowers others to take a hands-on approach to design in his regular and advanced course offerings. His humor, straight-forward style and determination to make positive change, make him an engaging instructor, consultant and designer. He has taught over 40 courses, and has taken over 20 professional development courses. As a professional designer, he has worked for farms, intentional communities, school campuses and homesteaders. Cliff is the main instructor and curriculum developer for most of Spiral Ridge’s courses. He received his permaculture certificate in 2004 from the International Institute of Ecological Agriculture and his teacher training certificate from Dave Jacke. He later went on to co-teach the teacher training course, with Jacke. Cliff has been featured twice on The Permaculture Voices Podcast, The Permaculture Podcast with Scott Mann, Agricultural Insights podcast, Agro-Innovations podcast, and the C-Realm podcast and has been a speaker at many sustainability/farming events and conferences. Experience matters. For a detailed look at his experience, training & mentors as well as a list of courses that he has taught, check out his full resume.
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Jessi Luna
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Zachary Townesmith
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Yona FrenchHawk - one of only 200 full-blooded Cherokee remaining who read and write in their mother tongue. Yona has dedicated his life to sharing the traditions, stories and songs he learned from his elders. He will be leading a traditional sweat lodge as he's done for almost 50 years, sharing around the fire and doing what he does best: show up.
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Testimonials
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"This [2016 PDC] course was incredible, very informative and well-taught. Content and facilitation was above expectations... Seven Springs is incredible a blessing and a gift! I love the sweet welcoming atmosphere that is here - also tranquility and beauty."
- Lisa, 2016 PDC Participant "The facilitators met us where we were and did a great job gauging temperatures and responding accordingly. Great organization and flexibility. we covered a lot of content and had a ton of FUN! The facilitators really created a welcoming space that allowed our group to share and learn together. I'm delighted, inspired and humbled by facilitator knowledge, generosity and commitment to land, people and self-growth. I'm honored to be a part of this experience, humbled by the generosity of the Longs, and the absolute beauty of this land. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!" - Tigran, 2016 PDC Participant |
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"I feel that this experience has opened me, enriched me and taught me more than I ever could have asked for. I feel a new light in me and a fire for this sort of work that was ever so strong before. I feel grateful. I feel as though I have been transformed in ways more abundant than I know, just by being here. I feel loved by this land/people. I LOVE IT BACK!"
- Lindsey, 2016 PDC Participant "Beautiful people, beautiful land. Felt familiar, felt home. Fresh food, locally sourced and a nice selection of teas all day long... a girl can't complain! Always accommodating for guests and thinking of thoughtful fun extras. They were more than just instructors. They were inspirations, and most of all: FRIENDS!" - Kelly, 2016 PDC Participant |
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Permaculture Action Course Details:
Arrival: 3:00 PM Fri, June 2, 2017
Departure: 2:30 PM Thu, June 8, 2017
Seven Springs Holistic Retreats
Near Maryville, Tennesee
Just across Smoky Mountains from Asheville, NC
Nearest international airport is in Knoxville, Tennessee
(about 30 minutes from Seven Springs).
There's a Megabus station in Knoxville also. Transfers are available.
Arrival: 3:00 PM Fri, June 2, 2017
Departure: 2:30 PM Thu, June 8, 2017
Seven Springs Holistic Retreats
Near Maryville, Tennesee
Just across Smoky Mountains from Asheville, NC
Nearest international airport is in Knoxville, Tennessee
(about 30 minutes from Seven Springs).
There's a Megabus station in Knoxville also. Transfers are available.
Tuition + Room & Board:
$750 BYO camping
$875 for shared yurt
Bring a Friend and receive a $100 Discount
All options include hearty and nutritious meals.
Vegetarian options are available.
Just let us know your dietary needs and we'll make sure you're well nourished!
*Listed prices include all fees.
$750 BYO camping
$875 for shared yurt
Bring a Friend and receive a $100 Discount
All options include hearty and nutritious meals.
Vegetarian options are available.
Just let us know your dietary needs and we'll make sure you're well nourished!
*Listed prices include all fees.
Got questions? Contact us!
