Permaculture Workshops 2011-2012

by krishna solitude farm on Friday, May 27, 2011



SOLITUDE FARM, AUROVILLE
Experiential Permaculture workshops 2011-2012
( 9 day intensive starting 29th July 2011 )

“…a dream of returning to nature , here there is nothing much be done, no effort is required, not even courage.”  Masanobu Fukuoka.


Solitude is a 6-acre sustainable farming community specializing in natural farming and permaculture methods. We grow a variety of indigenous millets, rice, pulses oil seeds as well as a wide diversity of fruits and vegetables. We build most of our own buildings using natural materials and use solar energy, compost toilets and wind power. We host volunteers from around the world and there is also an organic restaurant 




We have been deeply inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka and his vision of a true road back to nature, growing the food we need in a simple and harmonious way. This lifestyle demands energy and enthusiasm but we also aim at an integrated lifestyle, finding space, equally  for arts, music and inner exploration.


Permaculture is about understanding relationships: These workshops aim at a dynamic, integrated hands- on experience, covering diverse activities that are part of our daily life here at Solitude farm






• The core of the workshop will be the application of Permaculture and Natural farming    techniques (hands-on in the fields!)
• Traditional preparation of indigenous grains and food stuffs.
• Daily reading of the “ One Straw Revolution” by Masanobu Fukuoka.
• Field trips to related projects
• Lectures and discussions
• Morning meditation
• Emersion in local Tamil culture
• Project based learning



There is a community kitchen where we also run an organic restaurant, participants are asked to take turns cooking the evening meals.




Costs: 8,000 rps including all meals, accommodation, fieldtrips and teaching materials.

If you want more information please contact: krishnamckenzie@auroville.org.in

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