Affinity Circles
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Workshops at the Permaculture Gathering are organized into Affinity Circles. Affinity Circle topics are proposed during the Open Space Planning on Friday morning. The person who proposes these topics can be an expert on subjects or a novice seeking help. Also these circles can be organized to facilitate collaboration or accomplishing a hands-on project at the gathering.
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For a look at past classes, click here.
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Open Space is a way to format a group meeting, retreat or conference that generates communication, collaboration, innovation, and other solutions to issues, challenges, transitions and opportunities. Participants emerge from the process invigorated, refreshed, proud of their individual and collective accomplishments – and most importantly in action toward measurable results. It is a process in which every voice is heard and every issue is addressed and acted upon. It always works… Read More
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Open Space
General Schedule
Thursday is a day of set-up and preparation for the gathering. If you are driving a distance and need to arrive on Thursday to be able to participate on Friday, you can register from 5-9 pm and set up your camp. Please sign up on the registration page if you plan to come early--there is a charge for Thursday night camping. There is NO dinner provided and NO kitchen access for Thursday night. Please come prepared with your own food.
Thursday10:00-5:00 Chicken Processing with Gred Gross (advance sign up required, click here if interested, space limited)
5:00-9:00 pm Registration Open Friday7:45 Registration Open
8:00 Blessing, Breakfast 9:00-11:00 Classes 11:00-12:00 Open Space 12:30-1:30 Circle, Lunch 2:00-5:30 Affinity Circles and Classes 6:30 Circle, Dinner 8:00 Registration Closes 8:00 Seed, Mead, and Song Circle 8:00 Dancing |
Saturday7:45 Registration Open
8:00 Blessing, Breakfast 9:00-10:00 Open Space 10:00-12:30 Affinity Circles and Classes 12:30-1:30 Circle, Lunch 2:00-5:30 Affinity Circles and Classes 2:00-5:30 Field Trip to Mountain Gardens 6:30 Circle, Dinner 8:00 Registration Closes 8:00 Ceremony Sunday7:45 Registration Open
8:30 Blessing, Breakfast 9:30-11:30 Affinity Circles and Classes 11:30 Blessing, Brunch 1:00 Closing Circle 2:00 Cleanup |
Classes & Workshops
Thursday Workshop Session
BY ADVANCED RESERVATION ONLY!
The Friday-Sunday classes are included in the price of the Gathering.
HOWEVER, the Thursday workshops are NOT on site and require advanced reservations.
The Chicken Processing Workshop is free.
HOWEVER, the Thursday workshops are NOT on site and require advanced reservations.
The Chicken Processing Workshop is free.
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Friday Morning Session (9:00 am - 11:00 am)
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Friday Afternoon Session (2:00 pm - 5:30 pm)
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Saturday Morning Session (10:00 am - 12:30 am)
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Saturday Afternoon Session (2:00 pm - 5:30 pm))
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Sunday Morning Session (9:30 am - 11:30 am)
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Kids Program
for ages 4-12
(children 3 and under may attend with their parents)
(children 3 and under may attend with their parents)
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We welcome children of all ages at the permaculture gathering!
The kids program is a wonderful enrichment opportunity for kids at the gathering. We could easily charge a hefty fee for all that we are offering, but in an effort to encourage our future generations to participate in and learn about permaculture ideals and community collaboration and cooperation, we are happy to provide this service to our families and children! Love Offerings are graciously accepted at the gathering! Kids should bring:-Comfortable clothing and footwear
-water bottle -sunscreen -sun hat -a positive attitude |
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