This 6-day Introduction to Ecovillage and Permaculture Design is based on the Global Ecovillage Network’s Ecovillage Design Education, an internationally taught training for sustainability and social change. In an interesting mix of head, heart and hands on experiences we will teach 40+ hours of interactive workshops around the five dimensions of Ecovillage Design.
Social dimension: We will explore the non physical processes necessary for community to thrive; positive communication, decision making, conflict resolution and meeting facilitation will all be covered. We will look at organisational structures of different scales, from intentional community to wider society. By discovering what we believe to be true community we can develop new ways of working and living together.
Ecological dimension: Actively building natural capital throughout the duration of the course we will learn how to live with the earth, restoring and regenerating ecosystems. Workshops will include learning how to save seed, build healthy soil, catch, clean and store water, manage forest sustainably and use appropriate technology.
Economic dimension: We will take a look at the current global economic system. Analysing its strengths and weaknesses, we can explore alternatives and the possibility of a Common Welfare Economy that is truly beneficial to society. We will learn about developing local currencies, gift economy and LETs schemes amongst other ways of being community reliant.
Worldview and Cultural dimension: A diverse mix of community building games and exercises will guide us through the week. An Open Space to share and a World Cafe event will give us the opportunity to explore our collective power as a group.
Design dimension: Discovering concepts of systems theory and pattern language we will learn to observe and recognise patterns in nature, society and ourselves. Once we become aware of these patterns and systems, we are able to incorporate them into intelligent design from garden landscaping to community development. We will focus on Permaculture Design and Dragon Dreaming as integral approaches to project/land design.
This brief overview of the topics that we will cover is by no means comprehensive. Please do get in touch for more information or with questions that you may have. We look forward to hearing from you.
The Panya Project Permaculture and Sustainability Centre offers an optimal and inspiring environment to truly experience living in intentional community, exploring an alternative way of life and reconnecting to a natural state of being. This 6-day workshop will equip participants with the right inspiration and tools to become a force for positive change in this world.
Practical Information
Comfortable accommodation in dormitories or single/double rooms as well as fresh, vegetarian food will be provided throughout the course.
This is designed to be an intimate experience for all, therefore spaces will be limited.
Please feel free to email us on PanyaProject@gmail.com for more information, to ask questions or to register your interest.
Participation Fee
9,000 Thai Bhat ($300US) for dormitory accommodation
10,500 Thai Bhat ($350US) for private room (limited availability)
If you work for an NGO and believe that the course will help your organisation achieve its goals, please contact us about the NGO discounted rate.
