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Tierra del Solis excited to offer a 2 week residential Permaculture Design Certificate course with one of E u r o p e ’ s m o s t a c t i v e Permaculturists. This intensive course will empower you with the effective design solutions, skills and approach to create resilient, synergistic systems that are ecologically sound, economically profitable and meet your needs.

This course has a pre-set curriculum based on the broad and integrative content of Bill Mollison's Permaculture: A Designers Manual. During the course, we will touch on every major topic in the book, combining dynamic lecture-

storytelling and hands on practical/ demonstration exercises. We bring design into the course regularly, this is a design course and our experience shows that students who participate in a single final design at the end of a course, as is “traditional” often fail to fully grasp the design process coherently and comprehensively.

Seeing integration as key to all we do, we draw heavily on the work of Holistic Management® and Keyline Design® as well as other pioneering Regenerative Agriculture, Ecological and Social system designers.

This PDC course is facilitated by RICHARD PERKINS and is internationally accredited by the Permaculture Research Institute (PRI) Australia (PRI Registered Teacher No. 24) and the Permaculture Association UK. This ensures you are you being trained by a personally vetted field trained professional, actively engaged in design and with recognized teaching skill. Richard has worked in every major climate zone across various countries and is engaged in teaching and design full time. You can progress to a Diploma upon successful completion of a certified PDC training.

C e n t r o d e P e r m a c u l t u r a T i e r r a d e l S o lO a x a c a , C e n t r a l V a l l e y . M é x i c o

2nd - 14th March 2014

To secure a spot on the course you will need to pay a deposit. We work strictly on a first come first served basis, as our courses are usually oversubscribed.

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Internship pricing / bookings

$ 1,100. usd*$ 980. usd

*Early Bird Discount (If paid before Dec. 10th)

Discounts

We do not offer discounted rates as our courses are designed to be low cost, however as part of our effort to

support people on lower incomes, we act as a Course Provider for Wethetrees.com a Permaculture Crowdsourcing site where you can create a campaign and raise the additional fees yourself. (You still need to pay the initial deposit to secure a space).

Contact

Please contact adriana(at)tierradelsol.org.mx for more info/ booking details...

PDC" 2nd - 14th March 2014

"I would 100% recommend this course to anybody who wants to learn more about Permaculture! It's delivered in such an

inspiring and knowledgeable way, that when you finish the training you can't wait to put it all

into practice!" IP_PDC student, Sweden 2013

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! Theory and principles of Permaculture.

! Methods of design.! Digital Design, CAD and GIS

systems.! Understanding patterns in nature.! Water harvesting and management.! Keyline Design.®! Designing water into landscape.! Drought-proofing.! Water harvesting and drought-

proofing.! Trees & their energy transactions.! Trees, water and energy cycling.! Forest Gardens and Agroforestry

Systems.! Eco-friendly house placement and

design.! Energy efficient architecture.! Bio Construction.! Energy conservation techniques.! Earthworks & their use in earth

repair.

! Soils, Composts, Bio Fertilizers.! Soil Microscopy.! Soil rehabilitation and erosion

control.! Organic food production.! Regenerative Livestock Management.! Holistic Management.®! Aquaculture.! Ecological pest control.! Climatic factors.! Strategies for urban and rural

settings.! Recycling and waste management.! Right livelihood.! Catastrophe preparedness and

prevention.! Money and finance.! Ethical investment.! Bio regional organization.! Effective working groups.! Community Building.! Decision Making.! Leadership Development.

! Designing for urban and rural situations.

! Creating a balanced soil food web.! Pattern Understanding.! Intensive annual and perennial food

and animal systems.! Orchard and food forest design.! System planning + integration.! Design for different biospheres:

tropics / drylands / cool climates! Appropriate technologies for future

communities.! Strategies for building healthy,

resilient communities.

Centro de Permacultura Ti e r r a d e l S o lOaxaca, Central Valley, Mexico.

You can read a more detailed schedule of our course outline here

The course curriculum will cover:

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! Compost making.! Compost Tea making.! Soil microscopy.! Bio Fertilizer preparations.! Mulch Systems.! Tool use & care.! Surveying & mapping.! Establishing gardens.

! Growing under cover.! Grafting fruit trees.! Taking/ preparing cuttings.! Keyline® Plowing.! Pasture Examination.! Earth Resources Inspections.! Tree preparation.! Tree planting.

! Coppicing.! Forest Garden planting.! Growing Fungi.! Bio Construction.! Clay oven making.! Pond construction.! Preserving food.! Bread baking.

Practical aspects of the courses:

Richard Perkins is one of Europe's most active Permaculture professionals, teaching and consulting through every major climate zone on 4 continents. Highly regarded internationally as a Permaculture Design Course (PDC) teacher, Richard is certified by the Permaculture Research Institute of Australia and the Permaculture Association of Great Britain. Taking a training with Richard will fast track your Permaculture learning; many of Richards students from around the world are engaged full time in regenerative systems work, empowering communities and impacting local agricultures via their own properties as well as community resilient developments.

Having studied up to MSc level (IESD- Gaia U), Richard holds a Diploma in Applied Permaculture Design (UK), HND Organic Crop Production (UK) and has studied extensively in the fields of Ecology, Anthropology and Sociology. With years of experience in Organic crop production, integrative systems design and community development Richard is currently concentrating on teaching world class trainings from PDC courses to specialist & advanced trainings worldwide. Integrating Keyline Design and Holistic Management principles into a cohesive and dynamic design framework, Richards' PDC trainings bring back the Design to Permaculture Design Courses.

Richard has worked on extensive system design and implementation from small scale food production through to farm management, agroforestry to edible forest systems, water catchment, treatment and irrigation systems, business design and overhaul, edible landscaping to Keyline design, community building and empowerment, natural building with adobe, cob, straw-bale, timber and bamboo in cool, cold and warm temperate, semi- arid, sub- tropical and wet tropical climates. Integralpermanence collaborates with experts around the globe and is available for flexible and dynamic consultancy services. Richard focus primarily on building soil, and place the highest emphasis on functionally interconnecting biological systems to regenerate ecosystems through profitable business enterprises that maintain very high quality of living.

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About the site: Tierra del Sol is a dry-climate Permaculture Center located in the central valleys of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Target AudienceThis training is aimed to support anyone wishing to better understand how to approach integrated and holistic management of brittle landscapes. This training is especially suited to anyone wishing to actively participate in creating a positive post-carbon future.

There is no prerequisite for this training, and it is suited to people with experience in Permaculture and related fields as well as people who are completely new to allowing observable patterns in nature guide our interactions and disturbances on the landscape. The training will involve a dynamic combination of lecture- story telling, group design and practical demonstrations and sample site work.

What is Permaculture?“Permaculture consciously and intelligently integrates regenerative agricultural ecosystems with socially just environments to produce fulfilling, stable and ethically sound livelihoods through whole systems management. Reflecting natural patterns, flows and relationships, permaculture design functionally interconnects diverse elements in highly cooperative and mutually beneficial arrangements that display robust energy

efficiency and abundance of yield. The ethic of reinvesting surplus into natural and social forms of capital promotes care of all beings and the planetary systems.” Richard Perkins

Permaculture design is a system of assembling conceptual, material, and strategic components in a pattern which functions to benefit life in all its forms. The philosophy behind permaculture is one of working with, rather than against, nature; of protracted and thoughtful observation rather than protracted and thoughtless action; of looking at systems in all their functions, rather than asking only one yield of them; and allowing systems to demonstrate their own evolutions.

The project started in 2001 in a 2-hectare rural property with the goal of establishing a sustainable-living site adapted to the drought conditions prevailing in the dry tropics. The focus of the work at Tierra del Sol is to put into practice methods of regenerative agriculture, natural building and ecological restoration, and to offer a meeting point where groups and individuals interested in proposals of self-

reliant and simple lifestyles can share their knowledge and

experiences. We believe that a fertile soil, a healthy ecosystem and the wisdom of the people who work and care for the land are the most valuable asset of any country. We hope Tierra del Sol will inspire the young, as well as men and women of all ages, to restore and preserve this natural wealth, and will contribute to the creation of a sustainable society.

"Richard displays a !wonderful didactic blend of!charisma,!engagement, team-building,

empowerment and humility"... IP_PDC

Student, Belgium Mar 2013

Upon Successful completion of the courses training participants will

receive a certificate from Integralpermanence.




What can you do to prepare for the internship?

We do think it is helpful to start thinking about ecological systems, and permaculture design in advance. Read! Find a book about design, organic gardening, integrated systems, ecology and solution- based exploration of our world's problems, etc. Any of these subjects will provide you with some context prior to the lessons of the course.

What should I bring with me?

Bring what you need to be comfortable. We will provide delicious and nutritious food but perhaps bring any special treats that we may not be able to cater for.

! Work clothes, which you are happy to get dirty.

! Non-work clothes (short sleeves and shorts).

! Flashlight / Head lamp.! Books- bring a few to show to

others.

! Towel and non toxic toiletries.! Sunscreen/ hat/ gloves, etc if

you need them.! Notebook and good pens for

taking notes.! Beginners Mind - be open to

learning from everyone present.! High quality chocolate (optional

but appreciated!).! Laptop/ external hard drive if

you like.! Maybe your favorite coffee.! A story/ Myth/ legend from

your local area...

If you have a specific piece of property or ecological area that you are primarily interested in applying Permaculture principals to, sit and observe it, map it, read about it, and talk to others who are working in similar environments. Then, bring that information with you to the course. Google Earth locations and clear aerial photographs/ maps are very useful in larger designs. We may be able to use it for a design project. Most of all, be excited to learn and be ready to soak up the information the training and internship has to offer!

While you're at the course...

The daily schedule is intensive, yet dynamic and sense engaging. We will have the middle Sunday off for site visit/relaxation. To receive a PDC certificate you are required to fully participate in the training days, evening sessions are optional but very useful to extend the days learning.

Session Name Time Minutes

A 09:00 – 10:30 90

Break 10:30 – 11:00 30

B 11:00 – 12:30 90

Lunch 12:30 – 14:00 90

C 14:00 – 15:30 90

Break 15:30 – 16:00 30

D 16:00 – 17:30 90

E Evening Session



Why take your PDC with Integralpermanence?

Integralpermanence courses are internationally accredited by the Permaculture Research Institute (PRI), Australia (PRI Registered Teacher No. 24) and the Permaculture Association UK. This ensures you are you being trained by a personally vetted field trained professional, actively engaged in design and with recognized teaching skill. You can progress to a Diploma upon successful completion of a certified PDC training.

Brings the DESIGN back into the Permaculture Design Course with multiple design exercises throughout the course. Our experience shows that students engaging in multiple design exercises synthesize the course content much more effectively, and produce more competent and actionable designs. You can read a more detailed schedule of our course outline here

Teaches principle-based Permaculture design, so you will understand how to apply design to any unique site you study, regardless of the climate or circumstance. How to approach design is key to our trainings, and our experience in every major climate zone means we can impart very broad and practical knowledge and experience.

Works with world-class practioners and teachers, whilst Integralpermanence often run solo trainings we also team up with some of the best in the field for PDC trainings. Past Co- Teachers on IP_PDC courses can be seen here.

Offers a clear and scientific approach to design. Permaculture is a design science; metaphysics is not included in our curriculum, for good

reason. Students of all backgrounds and religions are fully welcome and respected.

Permaculture Design and Regenerative Ag are our full time passion We are committed to regenerating soils, farms and communities around the globe. We run an extensive education and consultancy service and have designed in over a dozen countries on 4 continents in every major climate zone. Aside from our busy teaching schedule we have consulted for a variety of projects and clients. We invest

our surplus into furthering our work. For example in 2013 we have

imported the first Yeomans Plow into Northern Europe and acquired a digital enabled soil microscopy unit.

Applies DESIGN to our course format, as designers we just can’t

help ourselves. We are constantly actively researching to bring you the cutting edge of regenerative design. As integrationalists our course content is ever being refined and updated for the benefit of all.

Supports you after the training with both personal and professional experience in further studies we can offer advice, support and recommend further learning opportunities for those wishing to take design further.

We have acted as mentors in longer term education programs, notably the 2 yr

Permaculture Diploma, as well as run a wide variety of workshops and trainings to students from over 45 countries through all climate zones.

People Care is woven into our courses We live as a learning community during the course and we invest time and energy into the People care aspect of our courses to make sure you get the most out of your experience.

"A deep dynamic well!of!hands!on experience delivered with!the joy and

love that the!earth needs now..."!

IP_PDC student, Thailand, 2009

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IntegralpermanenceIntegrating Keyline Design and Holistic Management principles into a cohesive and dynamic design framework, Richards' PDC trainings bring back the Design to Permaculture Design Courses.

Included in your course fee:

The course fee is all inclusive of your stay at Tierra del Sol, including food, etc.We carry an extensive set of Digital Resources and an extensive physical library at our local trainings; bring an external 500gb hard drive!

Your course fee also includes links to further resources on all subjects covered in this course, reading lists and digital resources if you bring a portable hard drive as well as ongoing advice and assistance in questions that might arise beyond the course completion.

Internet

The wireless internet access will be on from 1pm to 4pm. This is provided for emails, research, web browsing, and skype (or similar), but it is not to be used for downloading, i.e. movies, music, pictures, and large files (small Word and PDFs are ok).

No internet assess will be provided for use in the class room or the eating area. If you´ll be using internet, bring your own laptop. Farm access to an office computer will not be provided unless it is an emergency.

Travel Insurance

Is recommended that all our international students have comprehensive travel insurance for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and liability before traveling. Travel insurance is relatively cheap and can be purchased through a number of channels. Please speak with your travel agent for further details.

Accommodations

LODGEMENT IS INCLUDED in the price of the course. There are Camping facilities, with solar showers and composting toilets. You should bring your camping equipment (tent, sleeping bag).

We have shared rooms available for the first 12 personswho book the course!!!

FoodFOOD IS INCLUDED in the cost of tuition. Meals are fresh and healthy. We offer vegetarian meals and occasional meat meals.

We have a cooker during the internship who will be serving 3 meals a day. We ask you to wash your dishes and help cleaning the dinning area after each meal.

Please be aware that we provide catering of all meals during teaching days. Free days during course are not catered for.

Please Note: We are only able to cater for OvoLactoVegetarian options. If you have an alternative diet, you may need to supplement your diet with some of your own food during your stay.



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Code of conductIncoming students should be aware that although Tierra del Sol is still within its development stage, we consider ourselves a serious educational facility and as such we have a few policies in place. These include:

! Care of the Earth.! Care of People.! We expect that all staff, volunteers, guests and students conduct

themselves in a cooperative manner and show respect to others.! Tierra del Sol is a DRUG and ALCOHOL free zone.! We expect everyone to dress modestly. As with most other

educational institutions, clothing with foul language or obscene images, tank tops or muscle shirts and mini-skirts are not acceptable.

! At no stage are guests or students allowed to operate any of the equipment on site unless directed by Tierra del Sol staff.

! No pets.If you need clarification on any of these policies please do not hesitate to ask.

Refund PolicyUnless otherwise stated, as long as you notify us at least 25 days prior to the commencement of the course, Tierra del Sol will refund your course fee, less an administration fee of $200.usd (or local currency equivalent). Alternatively we can credit the full amount towards any future course.

If you notify us of your need to cancel within 25 days of your course commencement, your payment is not refundable. You can however transfer your ticket to another name for that same course, and let us know or potentially join a later course.

In the unlikely event that we are forced to cancel a course you will promptly receive a full refund. Tierra del Sol is not liable for travel arrangements/ expenses in the rare event of a course being cancelled, so please consider this before confirming travel.

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Directions to Tierra del Sol, Permaculture CenterLa granja se ubica 20 kms al este de la Ciudad de Oaxaca, en las afueras de la población de Tlacochahuaya.Saliendo de la Cd. de Oaxaca en automóvil tomas la carretera panamericana 190 hacia el este, rumbo a Mitla. Aproximadamente a 20 kms encontrarás a mano derecha la salida a Tlacochahuaya; tomas esa salida que te llevará hacia el sur por una carretera muy recta.Justo antes de la única curva de esa carretera, antes de entrar al pueblo, verás un camino ancho de terracería a tu izquierda, también muy recto. Lo tomas y a partir de este punto sigues una regla muy sencilla: vas a encontrar 4 entronques… los dos primeros viras a la derecha y los dos restantes a la izquierda….eso te lleva a las puertas de la granja.En transporte público puedes tomar el autobús a Tlacochahuaya en el parque de beisbol de la ciudad de Oaxaca. Te bajas en la plaza principal del pueblo y de ahí tomas un moto-taxi que te trae a la granja en menos de 10 minutos.

Centro de Permacultura Tierra del SolPablo Ruiz y Adriana GuzmánParaje LanguechePozo 7 BisTlacochahuaya, OaxacaCentral Valley, Mexico.

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