Permaculture Course offered in July

Advanced Permaculture Design and Practical Skills Course
Contact Nelson Lebo: 022 635 0868 or nfl2@waikato.ac.nz with all enquiries

July 10th - 18th, 2010
Solscape Eco-Retreat, Raglan

This course is not a great opportunity to gain practical skills related to various topics within the field of sustainable design. It can be seen as a chance for those who have taken a Permaculture Design Course to advance their design abilities and learn some important resiliency skills. Or, for those unfamiliar with permaculture, a chance to learn more about a topic of interest.

Each workshop is designed to combine theory and practice while 'up-skilling' participants through hands-on learning. Themes introduced in the first workshop are visited over and over in subsequent workshops in a looping model of instruction.However, each day can also stand alone as a distinct high quality educational opportunity.

July
10th) Advanced permaculture design: Maximizing beneficial relationships
11th) The essentials of green home design
12th) Low cost, high results, eco-renovation
13th) Solar cookers and solar cooking
14th) Day Off
15th) Human-scale swales, rain gardens and plumbing basics
16th) Chicken tractors and rotational chicken yards
17th) Maximizing vegetable production while minimizing inputs
18th) Best tools and proper techniques, plus important knots and how to tie them

Rates:
1 to 3 days
Tent or van space = $60 per day
Shared accommodation = $70 per day

4 or more consecutive days
Tent or van space = $55 per day
Shared accommodation = $65 per day

Email for rates on private rooms.

Sunny Weather Special!

We have a great offer to help you enjoy the last few sunny days in Raglan before winter sets in. Special rates on cabooses for stays before May 30th. Doubles $50 per couple, Singles $45, Twin $30 per person & Shared Rooms $22 per person. Mention "Blog" when making your booking to receive the discount!

Looking for Winter Interns!

Solscape is looking for two winter interns, one in the area of eco-tourism business and the other in the area of garden/compost management. For the first position we are looking for someone who has prior experience or training in the tourism industry or is keen on learning. The second position would ideally be filled by someone with a background in organic veggie gardening and permaculture, or a strong interest in learning. These are long-term positions from May until August or September. Short daily hours in exchange for accomodation will leave you with plenty of time to explore our amazing surf breaks and beautiful surroundings. Email us at info@solscape.co.nz and please mention that you are interested in being a winter intern.