Introduction to Sustainable Living 10 & 11th of July 2010
Introduction to Sustainable Living 10 & 11th of July 2010
WHO THE COURSE IS FOR
This course will be of interest to anyone who has – or intends to have – land, upon which they want to live a more sustainable, low-impact, organic life style. It has evolved from the comments and experiences of many of our visitors – as well as ourselves – who would liked to have had access to a course of this nature when first moving onto their land, offering them inspiration and practical advice, therefore avoiding costly mistakes. Students of architecture, agriculture or landscape design could also be interested in attending, to view their subject from a different perspective. Anybody considering a longer, or more intensive course, could benefit from experiencing this weekend of exciting, varied workshops, before making a decision. These weekends are also well-suited for people with limited time available – maybe you are here on a property viewing visit, having to work weekdays, or just want to make more of your holiday. Should you wish to stay in this area a while longer, we can assist with accommodation arrangements. Contact us for details. Children are welcome to attend – again, contact us to make arrangements. Excellent vegetarian meals are included in the course price, from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. Saturday night is Pizza Night, where you can either participate in creating and baking pizzas in our traditional oven, or just spectate with a glass of wine, before moving on to absorb the special night-time atmosphere in the tipi, where you can enjoy listening to – or having a go at – African drumming or guitar playing. Musicians welcome! The price for the course is for per person, camping. We have limited dormitory accommodation available. Please indicate your requests when booking. COURSE CONTENT Over the two days, there will be a balanced delivery of theoretical and practical sessions. The topics covered and what you will be doing, are – Assessing your land (or potential land) – acknowledging the features and maximising their potential. Ecosystem – recognising and encouraging the development of your lands’ unique ecosystem. Designing your space – considering how, why and where to locate gardens, vegetable patches, animals, features and infrastructure. Organic fruit and vegetables – developing an awareness of organic growing, See the methods in action – then enjoy the results fresh for dinner! Preserving and storing your produce – discovering various ways of enabling you to enjoy the fruits of your labour all year round. Planning and drawing skills – learning how to present your ideas accurately and clearly. Natural building and sculptural construction – experimenting with adobe and realising what can be achieved using natural and recycled materials. Prices and Payment For the 2 days including 3 meals a day (camping) – 100 euros per person Dormitory accommodation is an extra 10 euros per person (limited dormitory accommodation available)
