PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE
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Dec 3 – Dec 17, 2010 |
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What is a 72 Hour PDC? Since the first PDC (Permaculture Design Certificate Course) in 1972, this course has been taught thousands of times around the world. This internationally recognized course is based on the teachings of movement founder Bill Mollison and all chapters of the text, Permaculture: A Designers Manual. The course gives an in depth understanding of the design process and the main elements involved. The course also gives many ideas and inspirations for further study in specific disciplines that can integrate with a productive property of any scale. The course results in a certificate, which is a prerequisite for the permaculture diploma that is available after 2 years of documented, applied work in the field. |
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Topics Covered: - Design methods - Understanding patterns in nature - Trees & their energy transactions - Forest establishment - Food forests - Climatic factors - Temperate zones - Humid tropics - Dry land strategies - Islands - Aquaculture - Water harvesting - Waste management - Soil biology, creation and erosion control - Energy efficient architecture - Legal strategies and trusts - Earthworks & their use in earth repair - Strategies for urban and rural environments - Effective working groups - Money and finance - Bio regional organization - Ethical investment - Effective aid |
Course details
When
December 3 – 17, 2010.
Arrive on Friday Dec 3rd. Class starts in the morning on Saturday Dec 4th and runs for 6 days, with a day off on Friday Dec 10th.
Class resumes on Saturday Dec 11th, daily until completion on the evening of Dec 17th. As is customary with PDCs, we’ll end the course with a celebration of talent so be prepared to share.
Departure is on Friday Dec 17th.
There will be class trips to local sites of interest throughout the course and there is also opportunity for relaxation at Tanglewood, or the beach, or an adventurous day trip on your day off.
Where
Tanglewood Wellness Center is located in the mountains of beautiful Panama, Central America, an hour and a half from Tocumen International Airport (PTY). We will offer a free shuttle from the airport to the Tanglewood Wellness Center, 90 minutes away at 4:30pm on Friday Dec 3rd. You will want to book a flight landing by 3pm to be sure to be through customs and immigration in plenty of time. If you cannot be there in time, we can arrange for transfer to the center at your cost. Alternatively, you may choose to fly in Thursday and spend the night at the Riande Airport Hotel a few minutes away.
Let us know if you choose to do this and we can book the room for you and pick you up there on Friday. Please communicate your travel plans with us at loren@tanglewoodwellnesscenter.com with as much notice as possible. We will have a shuttle returning to the airport on Friday, Dec 17th and will have you there by 10:30 am for 12:30 and later departures.
Cost
The fee for 14 days in Panama at Tanglewood Wellness Center, including accommodations, raw vegan meals and snacks, 72 hours of instruction and a PDC (Permaculture Design Certificate) is $1995 USD.
Discounts are offered to those registering in advance.
If your registration and payment is received by Oct 21st, 2010 the reduced rate is $1595 USD.
Space is limited so we appreciate early registrations.
A deposit of $500 USD is required to ensure your space. This deposit is non refundable. Payment in full is due by Nov 12th.
No refunds.
Accommodations
Double occupancy. Each comfortable room features 2 single beds with mosquito netting, a ceiling fan, 2 locking closets, US compatible 110V electricity, and a private bathroom with shower. Please bring biodegradable soap and biodegradable shampoo. We will provide organic cotton linens and towels for your use.
Tanglewood has 2 computer stations set up with internet and VOIP. Communication is quite reliable and the cost is very reasonable. The humidity is not ideal for electronics so bring laptops at your discretion. Please note: in the aim to reduce electromagnetic pollution, Wifi is not available.
Meals
All meals served at Tanglewood Wellness Center are Raw Vegan. You can expect simple meals and snacks with an abundance of high quality, fresh, local produce prepared by Tanglewood’s experienced staff.
For those interested in other options, arrangements can be made. Nearby local restaurants offer cooked meals for breakfast and dinner. Individuals are responsible for any meals outside of Tanglewood Wellness Center.
Weather
Pack according to the season in which your course is scheduled. This is a tropical environment. This course will take place during Panama’s green (rainy) season. Most days will include an hour or two of rain. There will be plenty of sunshine as well. Daytime temperatures usually range from 80-85 F every day and nights down to about 72 F this time of year.