On Wednesday morning, Max will lead an exercise in village design and afterwards, Albert, Declan, Hamish and Max will hold a panel discussion and question session. The program will conclude around 1 pm. We hope you will consider joining us for this most interesting course. Price includes 2 nights dormitory housing and a small lunch buffet and supper on Monday, three meals on Tuesday, and two meals on Wednesday. Come and join with others committed to restoring the earth through cultural transformation as we explore creative solutions to the challenges of our time.
Designs stress ecological connections and closed energy and material loops.
The core of permaculture is design and the working relationships and connections between all things. Each component in a system performs multiple functions, and each function is supported by many elements. In patterns lies much of the ground skill and the future of design. Patterns are forms most people understand and remember. Located on 1750 wooded acres in south central Tennessee, it is home to approximately 200 persons today.