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Elpidohori Permaculture Design Course
After the successful launch of the first ever PERMACULTURE CARAVAN, in the summer of 2014, Peter Cow is returning to Greece to lead the
Elpidohori Permaculture Design Course
The PDC will take place from 12th to 23rd of May, 2015 on location at Elpidohori (Hopeland)
Course Info
In Permaculture, Nature is our teacher. During this full, 12-day course we will connect with her and try to learn from herways, covering all the standard PDC syllabus leading to the Permaculture Design Certificate ....and then some!
We will learn about the core of Permaculture, its thinking, principles and design tools. We will learn to observe patterns and principles in our self, in society and in the wild and understand how to use them.We will be given tools and techniques for effective designing and decision-making – from house construction, to gardens,to community development.
The course starts with an introduction to permaculture: its values, principles and tools. We then go into practicalsolutions for all areas of life: water systems, gardening and landscaping; lifestyle choices and self resilience; the builtenvironment, community development; financial systems and designing in different climate zones. Towards the end, wecarry out a group design project to explore and integrate the design processes more fully.
This particular course will have a focus on community development and water harvesting/storing in the landscape,alongside the traditional wide ranging, life changing PDC curriculum, covering land design, eco building, socialpermaculture, food forests, soil improvement, working in different climate zones and much more.
The course is delivered in a fun, enabling way with a mix of theory, practice, field work, role-play etc. guaranteed to appealto different styles of learning.
The course will be delivered in English, but at least one of the assistant teachers will be Greek, so they can help withterminology etc those who find it difficult to communicate in English.
This is a course that requires no prior knowledge, no special skills or experience; it is available to everyoneand it is due to change your life like it has done with thousands of people around the globe!
So take the step and join the Permaculture Movement for a Better, Fairer and Abundant World!
A few words about Peter Cow
Peter took his PDC in 1998, and went on to co-found an eco community in Devon, UK, wherehe lived for 7 years. He has been teaching since2007, and has experience leading PDCs aroundEurope. His courses are certified by thePermaculture Association (Britain), with whomhe is also an active Diploma Tutor.He has wide design experience includingwoodland management, food forests, ecobuildings, community development, personalresilience and event design, in both cooltemperate and Mediterranean climates. He isdeeply involved in social permaculture, and wasco-facilitator with Looby Macnamara at the firstever People and Permaculture FacilitatorTraining course in 2013.
He is also a keen musician and traveler, bringingmusic, songs and depth to his courses.
For more information about Peter, please visithis website www.livingincircles.com
Fees Food Accommodation
The price for the 12 days is €380. It includes food, camping, hot showers, andall on-site facilities.
Early-bird discount, until 12th March €300!
There is limited dormitory accommodation available for an additional €75 perperson for the duration of the course; or we could arrange accommodation inaffordable prices in hotels or apartments in the nearby city of Argos.
Included in the price are three delicious vegetarian meals per day, all createdby our specialist vegetarian chef with vegetables from our own organic gardenor supplied locally.
In case you are unable to afford the full amount please contact us so we canwork something out.
To enroll for the course you will need to fill in the registration form by followingthis link. We also ask for a deposit of €100, which can be paid either by banktransfer or Paypal. Details of how to do this will be sent to you once youregister.
For any issues you might be facing with regards to any of the above please getin touch with us at [email protected] and we will sort something out.
Why do this course with us You will be learning from qualified people with experience in all
European climates and conditions. There will be focus on both theory and practice so that by the end of
the course you will feel confident enough to apply what you’ve learnt in any conditions.
You have the rare opportunity to visit Elpidohori in a turning point in itshistory, and you will be able to draw from our experiences so far.
You will be able to witness first hand what we have done so far in terms of planting, building, water harvesting etc.
We like to keep in touch with everyone who visits our home, so you will become part of our greater family :)
Our unique location means you can have a taste of the Greek summer, visit some first class archaeological and historical sites, and explore the nature with activities such as hiking, trekking, bird-watching etc.
What to bring with youMay weather tends to be a bit volatile.Temperatures will probably be around 20oCto 28oC and there may be the occasionalsummer-shower, so prepare your clothesaccordingly.
Other things to bring include a sleeping bag,mosquito repellent, a torch, and perhaps abathing suit! Also bring flash drives for filesharing.
The object is to re-educate ourselves, openour hearts and our minds and have fun! So,do not forget to bring your musicalinstruments or any other fun-making hobby ofyours…
Click here to register for thecourse online or
email us [email protected]
Greater RegionJust an easy ride of 150 km south of Athens, Elpidohori can serve as a base for daytrips and excursions in the greater area, due to its very privileged location.
In a radius of 20km you will find many sites of vast historical importance and natural beauty like:
-The fully functional ancient theatre of Epidaurus with its incredible acoustics. It seats 15,000 and holds a festival each summer. More here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidaurus
-The UNESCO World Heritage site of Mycenae. There is a wild foot-path leading there directly from Elpidohori which has only recently been flagged. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mycenae
-Ancient Nemea, site of one of Hercules’ feats. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nemea
-The beautiful bay-cities of Nafplion, Corinth and Argos. All heavy with history dating back in the ancient times, with great natural beauty and astounding blue beaches. Nafplion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nafplio), Corinth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corinth), Argos (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argos)