Community Tour of La'akea Intentional Community, Pahoa
Where: La'akea Community, meet at Main House
When: 8/15, Saturday 9:30 - 11:30AM
Cost: Donation, suggested $5-15 if you can. No one turned away.

More Info: call Tracy for more info at 443-4076 or reply to this email.

Description: Take a fun and informative tour of our land, including our organic gardens, alternative building methods, off grid solar system, animals and orchards. We are a committed group of people working together closely in community, on our 24 acres organic permaculture farm. We integrate the social aspects of sustainability into daily life: how to live together with honesty, love and peace, and share power and leadership. We do not have one central leader, but instead share the cost of the land and the leadership equally. This is a great time to tour the land and ask questions about community.

Let us know if you are coming. Thanks!

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1st Annual Hawai'i Island Women's Deep Renewal and Spiritual Sustainabilitly Gathering
Where: Kalopa State Park
When: September 24th - 28th
Cost: $270 including food, classes and accomodations. Partial work-trade available
More Info: Tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com, 808-443-4076

Description:
Come and play in the misty, magical forests of Hāmākua. Meet funky fungi, spiraling ferns, and native trees, and wander wild, winding trails. Enjoy a variety of daily classes. Rejuvenate and nourish the body with revitalizing yoga and whole foods. Lighten the heart with song, dance, laughter, and play.
Calm the mind with meditation. Release, purify, and energize with breath. Go deep inside with a guided drum journey. Rest and be soothed by the tranquility and beauty of Mother Earth. Learn and practice Hawaiian, naturecentered, spirituality. !

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12 Weeks of Permaculture
Where: Hawaiian Sanctuary
When: Thursdays 9am - 1pm
Cost: Drop in: $25 + tax, see website for additional options
More Info: HawaiianSanctuary.com or call 800-309-8010

Description:
Class Format: 9am, Lecture with Q & A | 10-12:15: Field Work-12:30
Gratitude Lunch from the Farm

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East Side Seed Exchange & Harvest Festival!
Where: La'akea Permaculture Community Meadow Space, Puna (see contact for directions)
What: Seed and Plant Exchange AND Local Foods Potluck
When: Saturday, October 4th, 2014 9:30am - 2:30pm
Cost: FREE!
More info: More information and schedule in future emails
Contact : tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com

Description:
Bring Seeds, Plants, Cuttings, or Keiki - MUST BE FIRE ANT TESTED prior to transporting to La'akea
Bring your favorite dishes using only locally grown food for the 3rd Annual 100% LOCAL FOOD CONTEST AND POTLUCK!!

Fall 2014 Weekend Permaculture Design Course
Designing For Sustainability and Food Security

Where: La'akea Community - Meadow Space
What: Permaculture Design Course
When: Fall of 2014: Oct 18-19 and 25-26, Nov 8-9 and 22-23, Dec 6-7 and 13-14: lunch included
Cost: Early bird registration only $797 if paid by September 1st! After = $897
More information: www.permaculture-hawaii.com or
contact: tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com 808-443-4076

Description:
This unique, exciting permaculture design course is designed especially for Hawaii Island residents!
* Weekend class format – no need to use vacation or take time off work to complete a permaculture design course.
* Acquire the skills to achieve food security and create sustainable home systems.
* Learn locally proven designs and methodologies from instructors and presenters who understand Hawai’i's varying microclimates
* Develop supportive relationships with like-minded neighbors, established organizations and professionals in your area.
* Design for your property during the course with professional support.

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Description: Participants will enjoy workshops on permaculture and communication/interpersonal skills. This is in addition to daily participation in community life and immersion in permaculture modalities.