Deep Democracy

What: Permaculture Design Course - Sept. 10-18 - Martha's Vineyard, MA, USA

When:  Sept. 10 – 18, 9:00 – 6:00 daily; 1st day start at 12:00; last day fini at 2:30

Presented by:  DickPierceDesigns and hosted at Hostel Int’l – Martha’s Vineyard

Where: HI-Hostel & field trip on Martha’s Vineyard, MA – major summer tourist island off SE-MA coast - CapeAir to modern airport; ferries from Woods Hole, New Bedford, Quansett,RI 

 Desc: Permaculture Design Certificate Course - Join New Emgland native and noted Permaculture instructor, Dick Pierce, and a great crew of local experts/practitioners - gardeners, farmers, organic, Green/natural builders, land owners/renters, small/coop businesses, renewable energy folks - in scenic, small-farm, self-reliant MV for this 9-day residential Permaculture Design course. For old pro's to beginners, tenured land owners to those just starting out or thinking about it, professionals, students, teachers, parents, retirees - learn Permaculture design principles, see them in operation, talk with folks who live on/care for the land, create a professional design for your own place/ property, join a great, like-minded group of people for a wonderful experience. 

All in the early fall beauty and charm of Martha’s Vineyard. Classes, meals, rooms at MV Hostel, W. Tisbury Rd.; several lunch and PM field trips; Lobster, Clams, Corn for Grad. Dinner. Ferries from Woods Hole, New Bedford, Falmouth, Quonsett Pt., RI; CapeAir from Prov., Boston, New Bedford. Class starts at noon on 1st day; ends at 3:30 on last.

And, just look at this partial line-up of speakers and field trips:

-Jim Athearn of Morning Glory Farm – farmer, retailer, businessman, and Island native

            -Randi Baird - Island Co-Housing – a co-founder, current resident, prof. photographer

            -John Abrams, Co-Owner - South Mountain Corp. builder, developer, author, visionary

-Rebecca Gilbert and the Native Earth Teaching Farm - where animals do the work

            -Ali Berlow & Noli Taylor - Island Grown Initiative – support local ag., food, businesses

            -Karen Stanley - Polly Hill Arboretum – tours, local plants/trees, local knowledge

            -Clarissa Allen and Mitch Posen - Allen Farm – sheep, wool, chickens (TBConfirmed)

-Anna Edey of Sol Viva - sheep farm, wool dyeing, home designer, author (TBC)

-Wampanoag Tribal Venture - tour of commercial Oyster farm/operation (TBC)

            -Dick Pierce, L’scape Designer, Permaculture Instructor, Master Gardener (CO&TX)

For more information please visit http://www.permie.us/downloads/dickpdcsept08.pdf or email DickPierceDesigns@gmail.com.  Also try UTube Dick Pierce. Or, leave a message on Dick's cell phone at 512-992-8858. $50 discount for Seniors, Master Gardeners; $100 for year-round MV residents. Check www.permie.us (about July 1) for schedule of FREE Permaculture-Related Evening Talks.