Alejandra Liora Adler
Co-founder and President
Gaia University
Liora has focused on the human architecture underlying ecovillages and other social change groups. She has shared her experience and knowledge in 30 countries, as a member of the Board of Directors of the Global Ecovillage Network, its representative to the UN, and as a co-founder of two ecovillage projects in Latin America, Huehuecoyotl Ecovillage in Mexico and La Caravana Arcoiris por la Paz, a mobile project, now in its 12th year, and in Brazil.
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Financial Permaculture & Green Business Summit
Gaia University Orientation, Regenerative Design Institute
Gaia University Orientation, Thriviability Institute
Doug Bullock
Since 1982, Douglas Bullock has lived with his extended family, friends, and interns on their permaculture site on Orcas Island. Douglas has facilitated or directly participated in comprehensive Permaculture projects and classes at their site and at sites around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Hawai'i, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, Nicaragua, California and Washington. Having traveled extensively collecting and studying agricultural systems, he is familiar with a wide range of climate strategies and crops. His specialties include permaculture design, tree crops, nursery practices, creating small and large-scale wetland environments, and implementing appropriate technologies. Douglas has also written articles and pamphlets on permaculture featured in the Permaculture Activist and in the International Permaculture Journal. Douglas, it has been told, put the "cult" in Permaculture. More information about Doug’s projects and courses can be found at his website Permaculture Portal.
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Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Kay Cafasso
Kay Cafasso is a permaculture designer, teacher, natural builder, and gardener, inspired by the ability to sustain healthy and regenerative systems in landscapes, dwellings and communities with lessons learned from nature. She received her permaculture design certification through Naropa University in 2001 and has since been in involved in permaculture courses and projects all over the country. Kay holds certifications in solar home design and natural building construction from the Solar Energy International, and is a seasonal earth plasterer of straw bale homes. She has experienced community life at the Isle of Erraid in Scotland, has helped to start up a member owned Co-op Powers, and is often found teaching ancient Celtic dances to children and adults. Kay offers courses in permaculture design through Greenfield Community College and with the Finger Lakes Permaculture Institute.
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Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Brock Doleman
Brock Dolman is nationally recognized as a leading permaculture educator and innovative design consultant. He is a co-founder of both the Sowing Circle LLC intntional community and the widely acclaimed Occidental Arts and Ecology Center. He has been working in the fields of horticulture, biology, landscape design and installation for over 20 years. Brock has extensive experience in irrigation, uplands & riparian watershed management, natural building, wildlife biology, native plant botany, organic agriculture, perennial polyculture, sustainable forestry, seed saving, wildlands biodiversity preservation, school garden teacher training and school garden installation, alternative energy systems, consensus community and participatory social organizing methodologies. Brock is pragmatically active in the social and political application of permaculture prinicples for regenerative cultural transformation. By vote of the Occidental community he was given the "2001 Environmental Achievement Award" by the Occidental Chamber of Commerce. He is a co-founder of the Dutch Bill Creek Watershed Group, West County Watershed Network & the Town Hall Coalition. He acts as an advisor to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District on riparian conservation easements and advises the Sonoma Land Trust on various restoration & education issues. Brock has spoken at numerous major conferences such as Bioneers, EcoFarm & GreenPrints. He has been on national radio programs, published nationally distributed articles on permaculture and widely lectures at local universities, colleges, environmental forums, civic clubs, and public political meetings.
Previous: Bay Area Regional Permaculture Convergence
Laura Fox
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Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Nassim Haramein
Founder & Director of The Resonance Project
Nassim has spent his lifetime researching planetary and hyperdimensional physics, bridging the the worlds of physics, cosmology, archaeology, chemistry, biology, philosophy and religion with his comprehensive investigation into the fundamental wheel-works of nature. His investigation of the geometry of hyperspace combines quantum physics and cosmological understandings of universal forces with a new solution to Einstein field equations, unifying physics and integrating other sciences into a cohesive whole. Through his knowledge of quantum and relativistic physics and his study of ancient texts, Nassim has decoded the Kabalistic Tree of Life, the Flower of Life and many other symbols and artifacts. Nassim leads people along a fascinating discussion geared to a layman's understanding of the fundamental nature of the universe and creation that includes black holes, gravitational forces, dimensions, and the very structure of space itself – all of which are integral parts of his Unified Field Theory. If you are not yet familiar with Nassim Haramein’s exciting work, prepare yourself for an exhilarating odyssey into hyperspace and beyond.
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Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Bruce Horowitz
Bruce Horowitz, a.k.a. "Chef Sprout," is a certified composting educator, permaculture designer, and master raw foods chef dedicated to the global proliferation of sustainable cuisine. Bruce has ten years experience as a live-food culinary artist and instructor combined with a passion for connecting the Raw Food Movement with a deeper ecological understanding, making him one of with the most versatile raw-food chefs in the Pacific Northwest. Bruce is the owner and executive chef of The Sun Kitchen - a live-food catering company and festival concession, a lead retreat chef for Nature’s First Law and Dancing Butterfly Enterprises, and a certified Permaculture Teacher. When not teaching individuals and chefs to lovingly create live-food and to plant organic gardens at Living Light Culinary Arts Institute in Fort Bragg California and PCC Cooks in Seattle, Bruce teaches at the The Oregon Culinary Institute in Portland. Author of the forthcoming book, The Raw Revolution: Healing the Planet One Bite at a Time, Bruce is a regular contributor to Raw Inspirations e-zine. Bruce’s latest project, R.I.P.E. is gearing up to collaborate with others to present a series of Sustainable Living Retreats around the world.
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Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Raw Permaculture Hands-On Practicum
Greg Landua
Eco-Village Training Center Program Coordinator
Greg Landua has studied marine and terrestrial ecology and evolutionary biology in the Galapagos Islands, translated for Amazonian rainforest guides, fought wildfires in the wilderness of Alaska, and studied the nuances of ecology and ethics. Greg has B.S. in Environmental Science and Ethics from Oregon State University, and is receiving a graduate diploma in Organizing Learning for Ecosocial Regeneration from Gaia University. He is currently the Program Coordinator for the Ecovillage Training Center on The Farm in Summertown, Tennessee. He is an active permaculture and ecovillage design educator, founding partner of the Nemawashi Partnership, and core member of the Living Mandala Design Collective. Along with teaching and practicing permaculture, Greg is an active bioregional organizer and NextGEN fellow helping to craft avenues and pathways for intergenerational dialog and collaboration in the shared enterprise of earth regeneration. Greg is also a member of the coordination team for the 10th Continental Bioregional Congress, and author of the blog Gaia Emerging which explores regenerative solutions for the well being of our planet.
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Financial Permaculture & Green Business Summit
Advanced Permaculture Design Practicum at the Farm
Earthworks for Water Catchment, Erosion Control & Clear Cut Remediation
Forest Gardening & Orchard Remediation
Andy Langford
Co-founder and President
Gaia University
Andy brought Permaculture to the UK in 1986 and initiated the Permaculture Association of Britain, as well as the Permaculture Diploma WorkNet upon which the design of Gaia University is based. He has been active in the European permaculture and ecovillage networks, is a member of the European Permaculture Council and has served on the European Council of the Global Ecovillage Network.
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Financial Permaculture & Green Business Summit
Gaia University Orientation, Regenerative Design Institute
Gaia University Orientation, Thriviability Institute
Jay Ma
Jay Ma is a permaculture designer, facilitator, and community organizer committed to cultural healing through Peacemaker Principles. He received his first permaculture design certification through Naropa University in 2001, a B.A. through New College of California in Culture, Ecology, and Sustainable Community with a concentration in Eco-Dwelling/Natural Building, and is a graduate of the pioneering two-year training intensive in Regenerative Design & Nature Awareness. Since then Jay has been developing educational programs, retreats, workshops, and events as well as community land development projects with organizations including the Regenerative Design Institute, the Institute of Noetic Sciences, Earth Circle, Gaia University and others. He is currently an associate with Gaia University in Organized Learning for Eco-Social Regeneration, working on organizing educational courses in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Jay is also a certified Permaculture Teacher, a Fire Walk Instructor through Sundoor International, and is passionate about renewing Rites of Passage experiential programs for people of all ages.
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Earthen Building Weekend Workshop
Earth Activist Training
Aloha ‘Aina 09
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Financial Permaculture & Green Business Summit
Living Mandala at 30th Annual Harmony Festival
Gaia University Orientation, Regenerative Design Institute
Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Raw Permaculture Hands-On Practicum
Mehrunisa Malik
With a Pakistani origin, Mehru has been living in the San Francisco bay area for the last twenty years. Studied international economics in college and then moved her educational focus towards sustainable sciences and permaculture. Using the ecologically sound and holistic approach to design, Mehru has been involved with several permaculture courses and projects in the last couple of years. She has learned under some fine educators including: Benjamin Fahrer, Katherine Steele, Brock Dolman at the Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, and internationally recognized Geoff and Nadia Lawton. She has recently involved herself with international permaculture work in India and in Pakistan.
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South India Permaculture Tour 2009
Julie “Bird” Moore
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Aloha ‘Aina 09
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Living Mandala at 30th Annual Harmony Festival
Gaia University Orientation, Regenerative Design Institute
Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Steve Sakala
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Aloha ‘Aina 09
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Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Penny Livingston-Stark
Director & Founder Regenerative Design Institute
Penny Livingston-Stark is internationally recognized as a prominent permaculture teacher, designer, and speaker. She is the founder of: Sustainable Living Designs (SLD) - a professional permaculture design/build firm integrating landscapes and structures with water, soil, plants and energy efficiency; The Permaculture Institute of Northern California (PINC) - an educational and research organization promoting sustainable technologies and methodologies; and Regenerative Design Institute (RDI) - a non-profit education program focusing on hands-on skills development. Penny has been working professionally in the land management and development field for 25 years and has extensive experience in all phases of ecologically sound landscape design and construction as well as the use of natural non-toxic building materials. She specializes in site planning & design of resource-rich landscapes, integrating rainwater collection, edible landscaping, pond and water systems, habitat development and watershed restoration for homes, co-housing communities, businesses and diverse-yield perennial farms. Penny is currently on the board of the Solar Living Institute in Hopland, California and has served on the Redwood Empire Chapter of the Green Building Council. She co-created the Ecological Design Program and its curriculum at the San Francisco Institute of Architecture and co-founded the West Marin Grower’s Group, West Marin Farmer’s Market, and the Community Land Trust Association of Marin.
Upcoming:
Aloha ‘Aina 09
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Gaia University Orientation, Regenerative Design Institute
Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Tania Strebl
Tanya Strebl is a dynamic permaculture designer and teacher from Australia who has been an adamant practitioner and educator in the movement for a number of years. A detailed description of her teaching experience and projects is quite exceptional. Tanya specializes in tropical permaculture through dynamic hands-on experience, connecting people to the passion of doing the work both within and without with the spirit of life present in Nature. Filled with youthful zest for life and carrying an ancient presence, Tanya embodies ancient wisdom, conveys profound socio-spiritual-ecological insights, and inspires many with the spirit in which which she constantly “walks the talk”. If you have not yet experienced a permaculture practicum with Tanya, prepare yourself for some hands-on, action-learning, spirit-lifting fun and a most profound learning opportunity you will never forget!
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Raw Permaculture Hands-On Practicum
Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Lauren Thomas
Founder & Director Convenient Truths
Lauren Quinn Thomas is a visionary and emerging leader living in Sebastopol, Northern California. Lauren has a Bachelors degree from Sonoma State University in Environmental Studies and Regional Planning, and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in Organizing Learning for EcoSocial Regeneration with Gaia University. She is the founder and CEO of Communecations, an enterprise committed to supporting cooperative communications for a sustainable world. Her background includes community education, planning, fundraising, marketing and sales. Her past accomplishments include being the Los Angeles Regional Campaign Coordinator for CalPIRG in 2001, home-birthing a beautiful baby boy in 2002, organizing a local watershed campaign in 2004, founding the EcoVision Sebastopol coalition in 2006, and supporting strategic development for the Livability Project in 2007. Lauren is a certified permaculture designer with a focus on Invisible Structures, and is most passionate about facilitating cooperation between individuals and institutions committed to evolution and sustainability.
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Living Mandala at 30th Annual Harmony Festival
Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Rick Valley
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Advanced Permaculture Design Practicum at the Farm
Earthworks for Water Catchment, Erosion Control & Clear Cut Remediation
Forest Gardening & Orchard Remediation
Emily Wacker
Upcoming:
Earthen Building Weekend Workshop
Earth Activist Training
Aloha ‘Aina 09
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Financial Permaculture & Green Business Summit
Keala Gaius Young
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Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Jon Young
Inspired by his childhood mentoring with tracker and author Tom Brown, Jr., Jon has pioneered blending Native mentoring techniques from around the world with the tools of modern field ecology.
Under Jon's guidance, Wilderness Awareness School, which was originally founded as a high school nature club, has grown to reach students all around the world with its programs that help people reconnect with their native environments.
Jon has created several popular training tape series, and he is the principal author of both The Kamana Naturalist Training Program and The North American Master Shikari Sequence for CyberTracker.
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Aloha ‘Aina Holistic Permaculture Design Course 08
Richard Rico Zook
Permaculture designer, teacher, consultant, planner and land restoration expert. Mr. Zook is uniquely equipped and experienced to create designs and projects that engender efficient and productive relationships between people and nature. Land Manager for the Lama Foundation, a spiritual community and retreat center in Taos, New Mexico, since 2004, Mr. Zook has concentrated half of each year on building bridges, exchange and relationships with NGOs and communities in India using permaculture as common language and solutions-oriented methodology. The results of his more than two decades of work have been empowering to communities on two continents, restorative of natural habitats and ecosystems, and inspiring to environmentalists, his students and colleagues.
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South India Permaculture Tour 2009:
Living Mandala Social Network
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