PERMACULTURE DESIGN CERTIFICATION COURSE
@ TierraLuz Eco Community
in Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico
(45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta)
INSTRUCTORS
Benjamin Fahrer, Permaculture Artisans
Lindsay Dailey
You will learn how to observe natural patterns and use Permaculture design principles and ethical guidelines to transform existing sites into perennial closed-loop landscapes that provide more output using less external inputs.
Some of the Topics covered, but not limited to:
• Whole Systems Design
• Water Harvesting
• Soil Building
• Food Forests
• Natural Building (Cob, EarthBlocks, Bamboo, Recycled/PET bottles, etc)
• First-Responder
• Community Building
• Cultural Exchange with local Indigenous Huichol
• Eco-Tourism
TUITION / FEES
$1200 US / $1250 Paypal / Credit Card
– $300 non-refundable Deposit secures your space
– Full payment due February 15, 2012
~ DEADLINE EXTENDED ~ Please contact us ASAP
$975 Early-Bird Registration if paid in full by November 15
Attendance limited to 30 people
Click here to Register
TUITION INCLUDES:
- 72 hours of instruction & Certification upon completion
- Regional field trips & hands-on practice
- Rustic camping onsite
- 2 healthy meals daily (breakfast & lunch)
- DVD & Handouts packet
TUITION DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- Airfare / Transportation to/from Sayulita
- Airport pickup is available for an additional $20
- Any Meals on off-days
ACCOMMODATIONS
• Rustic off-grid tent camping with outdoor classroom area & basic facilities, gardens, jungle, yoga & meditation spots. Bring your own tent, sleeping bag, work clothing/shoes, hat, flashlight/lantern, water bottle, sunscreen, bug repellant, towels, etc.
• Limited electricity available from solar PVC panels for charging small devices & providing lighting in communal areas
• Beach, plaza, shops & restaurants are a 20 minute walk away. We will have at least one vehicle for use as a shuttle.
• If camping is not your cup of tea, you will be responsible for any additional housing costs. Many options are available in town, though hotels & private home rentals can be filled months ahead, so please check as early as you can for reservations. We planned the event to be NOT during the highest peaks (Dec/Jan & Easter/Holy Week) so that housing would be easier to find. One possibility is that we will rent an entire house in March for those who prefer more comfortable accommodations. We can assist you with logistics upon registration and payment/deposit.
A great resource for researching the Sayulita area and housing is thru the website:
www.SayulitaLife.com
MEALS / FOOD
We will provide Breakfast and Lunch each day that class is in session, and an occasional dinner. There will always be snacks and drinks available throughout the day. Meals will be prepared by a local chef using as many organic, locally-grown ingredients as possible. But, as it is in a small village in a developing country it is not always possible to source organic or locally, but we will try our best.
Delicious meals will vary from Mexican cuisine to more international dishes such as stir-frys and fresh salads. Vegetarian & Vegan options are available. Please indicate this and other preferences and special needs on the Registration page.
We may allow for some individual cooking onsite but kitchen facilities are rustic and cannot accommodate many cooks or food storage for everybody. Refrigeration consists of coolers with ice.
Bring any special treats and supplements which might be difficult/impossible to obtain locally…
Breakfast will be available between 7:00 – 9:00 AM in a self-serve buffet format. Typical offerings will be fresh fruit, cereals, juice/coffee/tea, bread/pastries. On weekends we may prepare egg dishes, pancakes and other treats.
Lunch will be eaten during mid-day break, usually 1pm. There will be one or two main healthy main course items along with vegetables, salad, grains, breads and dessert. Yes, we will have rice, beans and tortillas!
Dinner is not provided most days, though we will have a couple of special occasions to share an evening meal as a group. We encourage you to use your off time to explore the area and enjoy the superb Mexican & International cuisine offered in the area (and you just can’t beat a margarita on the beach at sunset 
WORKTRADE
A limited amount of worktrade opportunities are available. Maximum discount of $200 available. Please inquire with the organizer, Gustavo Alcantar Learn@SayulitaPermaculture.com .
SUGGESTED READING
Permaculture: a Designers Manual by Bill Mollison
Introduction to Permaculture by Bill Mollison & Reny Mia Slay
Gaia’s Garden: A Guide to Home Scale Permaculture by Toby Hemenway
Order books here: http://www.earthflow.com/books.php
