Introduction to Permaculture, Biodynamics and Ecological Consciousness:
Regenerating Regional Ecologies and Economies
with Andrew Faust

July 27 – August 1

Learn about Permaculture principles that can improve your quality of life. Simplify your needs and increase your sense of enjoyment in being alive. In this course, we will discuss Permaculture, biodynamic and organic gardening, cottage industries; retrofitting the industrial infrastructure to be more regionally and ecologically self-sufficient; building with local natural materials; ecological lawn, meadow, stream and wetland care; orchards; composting; off-the-grid water systems; domestic and wild animal management. By cooperating with ecological processes we can heal ourselves while creating abundance and beauty. Our ecological crisis is interrelated with our spiritual crisis and is derived from an absence of a sense of the sacred and from a lack of awareness of the fact that our own well-being is intrinsically and inseparably interwoven with the well being of the Earth. Becoming responsible stewards of the Earth can begin to heal human communities, spiritually and ecologically. We can create ways to live with vitality and abundance that cooperate and enhance the health of the Earth and her ecosystems. Bring questions about your garden, home and communities.

As a part of our SEEDS Festival, this workshop may be taken individually or may be taken in combination with other SEEDS Events.

Andrew Faust is a certified Permaculture designer and alternative school teacher with 15 years of experience in bioregional education and nearly 20 years in designing and working with diverse landscapes. Faust homesteaded off the grid in WV for six years, and has taught Permaculture Design at Yestermorrow in VT for the past four years. He is presently consulting and teaching in Brooklyn, NY and Philadelphia, Pa. www.homebiome.com

Total Workshop Fee = Tuition + Room & Board.

Tuition (3 Tiers Available):
   Student Rate: Economically challenged students and the unemployed: $145
   Regular Rate: Employed but struggling (teacher, librarian, lots of kids, etc.): $175
   Professional Rate: Actually contributing to your retirement plan (support the arts!): $205

Standard Room & Board: $250 (includes other SEEDS Festival Activities as well as accomodations and meals)
(For commuting or alternate housing options, click here)
Early Registration Discount: $25 off if registered by June 15
Deposit Required: $75

Arrival Sunday, 7/27, after 5 p.m.
Last session ends Friday afternoon 8/1