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Suryalila Permaculture Project Update- September 12 Day Design and Implementation Intensive
Written by Doug Crouch Background Introduction With the heat of the summer raging on there in Southern Spain and me coming off my most intense teaching schedule of a summer thus far, I spent 12 days at Suryalila Retreat Center in Mid September 2016. … Continue Reading “Suryalila Permaculture Project Update- September 12 Day Design and Implementation Intensive”
July-August 2016: 6 Week Permaculture Internship: Terra Alta, Sintra, Portugal
Source: July-August 2016: 6 Week Permaculture Internship: Terra Alta, Sintra, Portugal Here is a past course blog from the dynamic 6 week program that I co facilitated with the crew at Terra Alta. It was quite an experience and the deeper learning was there… Continue Reading “July-August 2016: 6 Week Permaculture Internship: Terra Alta, Sintra, Portugal”
Suryalila Quick Exit Update
Thanks again for the great times and all the work we accomplished at Suryalila Retreat Centre over the last twelve days IN SOUTHERN SPAIN. It was much more about planning, design, and not just the land based stuff but also social/ legal/ financial big… Continue Reading “Suryalila Quick Exit Update”
Maps: how to procure them, read them, and use them
Source: Maps: how to procure them, read them, and use them Here is the latest EDU article, this time on Maps and how they aid design process. Its been awhile since i released due to the busy summer teaching, but its over now as… Continue Reading “Maps: how to procure them, read them, and use them”
Blog: August 2016: 2 Week PDC: Terra Alta, Sintra, Portugal
This blog covers the PDC at Terra Alta this summer. As i finish this one in Slovakia I recall the past one, think about the one in Spain in some months ahead, and of course the journey of life. Thanks to all who came… Continue Reading “Blog: August 2016: 2 Week PDC: Terra Alta, Sintra, Portugal”
July 2016: Weekend Aquaculture Course: Quinta dos Sete Nomes, Colares, Portugal
Here is the blog from the Aquaculture course that was at the coop but part of our 6 week internship in Portugal. Lots of learning in doing in this weekend course and hopefully we manifested some positive change. thanks to all who participated. https://treeyopermaculture.com/previous-treeyo-courses/july-2016-weekend-aquaculture-course-quinta-dos-sete-nomes-colares-portugal/
Advanced Permaculture Course: Earthworks and Food Forest Land Regeneration: Spain Dec. 2016
Source: Advanced Permaculture Course: Earthworks and Food Forest Land Regeneration: Spain Dec. 2016 This unique course offers a look at the beginnings of a regenerative landscaping work through several techniques related to earthworks and food forests. It is hosted at a beautiful yoga… Continue Reading “Advanced Permaculture Course: Earthworks and Food Forest Land Regeneration: Spain Dec. 2016”
Design and Implementation: Suryalila Yoga Retreat Center, Andalusia, Spain March and June 2016
Introduction to the Site In the foothills of the magical and mystical mountains of Grazalama, Andalusia, Spain, resides a retreat centre focused on Yoga and personal growth; Suryalila. A second branch of their vision, complimentary to this, is the desire to regenerate the land… Continue Reading “Design and Implementation: Suryalila Yoga Retreat Center, Andalusia, Spain March and June 2016”
Raised Beds
Source: Raised Beds Raised beds and the how to’s are the topic of this latest TreeYo EDU article. It’s a staple earthwork when contextually and climactically appropriate but has great advantages when applied and managed appropriately. some nice tips on how to maintain are… Continue Reading “Raised Beds”
Thermal Mass vs Insulation: Materials Choice
So essentially a house that is well designed with proper materials (including thermal mass vs insulation balance), dimensions, glazing placement, roof overhangs, and orientation will provide you with the exact microclimate you are looking for throughout the entire year with only minimal input of… Continue Reading “Thermal Mass vs Insulation: Materials Choice”
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