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Edible Landscape & Cob Oven Build at Celebration Tree Farm & Wellness Center
Join us for a hands-on, donation-based, learn-by-doing workshop at Celebration Tree Farming and Wellness Center in Durham Maine!
We'll be building a cob oven and planting an edible landscape. You'll also get the change to learn about co-ops and community land trusts supporting equitable land access.
Garden Fest
Friends! 🌱 Permatours & crew is stoked to partner with GardenFest for a weekend of uplifting music, transformation, & community at @thelandkindred ! GardenFest is a music festival, and a celebration of connection, healing, and our shared love for Earth. 🌅🙏🌎🍃
Lions Gate Family Campout Festival
“This is our 3rd year & we couldn't be more excited! We have been grateful for the support, honored by this community that keeps showing up, and excited to continue growing. We maintain a vision for creating a sacred container that helps us all feel connected, honor the land, learn from diverse voices, respect Indigenous traditions and perspectives, and keep discovering our gifts and service in creating a new earth together. We believe in collective sovereignty, inclusivity, self-reliance, and interdependence aka community resourcing.
Our family festival is held on 50 acres near Danby, NY, about 20 minutes from Ithaca. The land has a beautiful creek, forest, and several large cleared areas for gathering, camping, and hosting bonfires and effigy. As always, we will have Vendors Village, Kidz Zone, Healing Grove, Community Wellness, Indigenous Village & the Sacred Fire.“
Hempcrete Building Learning Experience, in Collaboration with John Patterson of Tiny Hemp Houses
Join us at Diggers Co-op in Acton, ME to learn about building with hemp - including sourcing the materials, mixing the recipe, & installing it to form a livable structure.
We’ll be co-creating the structure for a Solviva Greenhouse, which will enable Diggers to grow food year round!
Opt to participate in our hempcrete building interactive ONLINE COURSE before attending the in-person workshop, to learn from our teacher, John Patterson. (Course videos were captured at our event last year, held at Diggers Co-op). More info to follow for access to the online course. Stay tuned!
ShareFest at Blackbird's Daughter Botanicals
We’ve all got talents, connections, and skills to take care of each other and the planet, so let's share them!
Gardening & Carpentry at Orange Peel Bakery
This nature-engulfed creative sanctuary and event space is located on land originally inhabited by the Wampanoag people (also known as Martha’s Vineyard) and it is run and stewarded by Tribal Elder, Juli Vanderhoop.
We invite you to join us for a hands-on workshop centered around cleaning up the land (removing invasive species) and repairing the stage and surrounding benches for hosting community events, which often include live music!
Wildlife Pond & Tree Guild Build at Blackbird's Daughter Botanicals
Plant tree guilds and build with earth herself to create a wildlife pond and educational trail within a botanical sanctuary!
Wise Herbalist Forest Gardening
Wise Herbalist Forest Gardening with Medicinal Herbs
Join us for a hands-on workshop in the forest to learn about cultivating medicinal herbs and creating your own herbal garden!
Maine Fungi Fest
Join us for Maine Fungi Fest 2024!
"All Things Fungi, Plant Based Healing & Evolving Consciousness"
Join us for an experience that celebrates the incredible world of all things fungi, plant-based healing, and evolving consciousness.
Building Thriving Gardens From The Ground Up
Join soil and compost educator Scott Guzman, owner of Diggers Cooperative, a local Maine compost business, to learn how to create abundant soil ecosystems right in your backyard with commonly accessible and affordable materials.
Arbor Day Fruit / Nutty Tree Planting Extravaganza
Get ready for a tree-planting extravaganza! Arbor Day is coming up and we’re gathering to plant Fruit & Nut Trees with ReTreeUS! 🌳🎉
Join us for a day filled with community spirit, environmental action, & fun for the whole family.
This will be a massive tree-planting effort. We'll roll up our sleeves and plant in celebration of nature's beauty and our commitment to preserving Earth for future generations. 🌰🌱
Nursery Prep Party & Tree Potting w/ ReTreeUS
We invite you to join us for a Nursery Preparation Party at ReTreeUS, where we're gearing up for the upcoming Arbor Day Tree Planting Extravaganza (4/26)! 🌿🌈🌻
Get your hands dirty as we prepare the fruit tree nursery for the season. Plus, take home up to 2 large potted fruit trees (5'-6' tall)!
Conflict Transformation in Community
Permatours' "Pathways of Peace" - a community conflict resolution initiative is hosting its 1st online workshop:
"Conflict Transformation in Community" - led by professional communication coach and facilitator, Hava Horowitz.
Please register here to join us:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcumprTMvE9GHwGudXcwFUASWPbGFrraz
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MORE ON THE WORKSHOP:
Conflict has a bad reputation. Some of us avoid difficult conversations like the plague, with our unspoken words weighing heavy on us. Others engage hastily with conflict, without thinking much of the repercussions. Yet, whether we like it or not, the ability to navigate through the tricky terrain of conflict greatly influences the strength of our communities.
In this workshop we’ll discover how conflict is actually an opportunity for collective transformation and deeper connection, using an interpersonal meditation practice called Authentic Relating and the basic principles of Non-Violent Communication. By workshopping the difficult conversations in our own lives, we’ll practice applying techniques for managing conflict, even when the stakes are high.
We’ll also learn a methodology to receive conflict from others, discovering how to fully stay open and listen, while still having the opportunity to say our piece.
While these conversations may be tricky, we’ll discover that they often spotlight what we deeply value and desire personally, and collectively.
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MORE ON OUR WORKSHOP GUIDE, HAVA HOROWITZ:
Hava Horowitz is a professional communication coach and facilitator. She works with entrepreneurs, aspiring leaders, individuals, and communities on expressing the most authentic version of themselves by leveraging communication best practices, acting techniques, shamanic practice, and energy work. With the blazer on, she can be found working for leaders and teams behind the scenes at Harvard Business School, Techstars, KPMG, Citi Bank, MIT, and more.
She is also the co-founder and former CEO of Terraseed, the planet’s most sustainable supplement brand.
Blazer off, Hava offers energy and sound healing work and has lived in a number of intentional communities around the globe. She is extremely passionate about helping build resilient communities of the future in her collaboration with Permatours.
You can learn more about Hava here: https://www.havahorowitz.com/
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REGISTER FOR THE ZOOM MEETING LINK HERE:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpcumprTMvE9GHwGudXcwFUASWPbGFrraz
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BEHIND PATHWAYS OF PEACE:
In an effort to be transparent with our community and to hold ourselves accountable, we wanted to let you know that Permatours has been going through some serious growth - not just in the size of our community, but also in the way that our organization is structured and governed.
We've faced some challenges as a "decentralized" organization, including conflict between our core organizers - in part, due to unspoken expectations, a lack of agreements around how we organize events, and a lack of process around how our meetings are facilitated.
Our commitment to decentralized governance (or a rotating leadership model), our overarching mission, and working through these challenges has led to our developing "Pathways of Peace," an initiative designed to cultivate a culture of harmony and understanding - internally (within our organization) and externally (within our community at large).
This program encourages compassionate conflict resolution, and we're inviting our community of communities to address the inevitable interpersonal challenges that come up between us with empathy and constructive growth.
As we develop this initiative, which will include an online workshop series, a resource center, and a network of professionals, we would love the support and wisdom that you have to offer.
You can learn more and discover ways to get involved here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RidX1tePdVJTZOO2i4QTepAbOam24GP8/view?usp=sharing
You can share your interest in supporting Permatours and other aligned communities with navigating conflict and finding pathways of peace here: https://forms.gle/VgrdHzX1T3EbmtVo6
Thank you!
With love & gratitude,
Permatours & crew
Developing & Deploying Permatokens, A Regenerative Community Currency
Permatours is excited to invite you to dive into the development and deployment of Permatokens, a currency with true utility designed with and by our community.
Join us as we ideate and explore the potential for Permatokens to fuel a vibrant and regenerative economy.
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🌍 Unlocking a Sustainable Tomorrow 🌿
At Permatours, we are driven by a grand vision: solving our fundamental needs of food, water, shelter, and community.
In everything we do, we are striving to create a more regenerative, abundant, and beautiful world for all beings.
Permatokens serve as a stepping stone towards realizing this vision by creating a robust marketplace that empowers individuals to contribute actively to the greater good.
Waterfall Unity Alliance Build & Festival
“We’d like to extend and invitation for you to join us at the 2023 Waterfall Unity Festival, a benefit concert and celebration. Join us as we celebrate, honor, and give gratitude for the Kanien’kehá:ka rematriation and return to ancestral homelands. All proceeds for this years festival go toward our language immersion earth school and programs. Your presence and support will assist us in the creation of our manifestations for our people. To learn more about tickets, registration, vendors and the festival, visit our events page on our website: https://www.waterfallunityalliance.org/?fbclid=IwAR2c7bvk2Mq4Zc1pdUAlZs59sOVaqexhVILCPWC8UZbE891-YAV09I72aos
We look forward to seeing you this July! Nia:wen🍓”
Meeting to Prep For Construction & Festival Production w/ The Waterfall Unity Alliance
JOIN US ON ZOOM 7/13 AT 6 PM ET:
Before departing on our journey to the Waterfall Unity Allaince, we'll gather virtually to prep.
We’ll discuss the projects at hand, logistics, carpooling, and to ignite our spirits for the upcoming event & builds.
A Virtual Concert Celebrating Kanien’kehá:ka (People of the Flint) Culture & Land Rematriation
We are honored to invite you to our virtual concert on Zoom, July 10th at 7 PM ET to:
-Build awareness of the Waterfall Unity Alliance & its mission: "to protect Skóhare (the Schoharie Valley) & our Mother Earth, build alliances across movements & cultures, and create solutions to the existential challenges of our time”
-Celebrate Kanien’kehá:ka (People of the Flint) culture & land rematriation
-Fundraise for the alliance's upcoming festival (in West Fulton, NY, July 28th-30th) being hosted to build awareness & raise funds for their Language & Culture Immersion Center
Building Patch Adams' Vision for a Teaching Center & Clinic in WV
Join us in Hillsboro, West Virginia, for the opportunity to be part of building Patch Adams' vision for a hospital.
We're calling in skilled contractors and helping hands of all kinds!
JOIN US ON ZOOM 6/27 AT 7 PM TO PREP:
Before we embark on this incredible journey, we'll gather virtually to discuss logistics and plan our trip.
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The actual event dates are from 7/6 to 7/13. We'll work side by side, using our skills and passions to bring Patch Adams' vision to life, including building a yurt, helping with site cleanup, and preparing meals for volunteers, amongst other tasks.
The Rainbow Gathering
Join us for the Rainbow Gathering (6/29 - 7/6) in the White Mountains National Forest, NH!
The Rainbow Gathering, also known as the Prayer for Peace, is an extraordinary annual event where diverse individuals gather in a temporary intentional community to celebrate unity, love, & Mama Gaia. This gathering fosters a spirit of harmony with nature and promotes peace among all people. It's experienced by many to be a vibrant and transformative experience, including collective ceremonies, workshops, art, music, and intricate / creative systems for setting up camps & kitchens.
Prep for Building Patch Adams' Vision for a Teaching Center & Clinic (on Zoom)
Join us in Hillsboro, West Virginia, 7/6 - 7/13 for the opportunity to be part of building Patch Adams' vision for a hospital.
We're calling in skilled contractors and helping hands of all kinds!
JOIN US ON ZOOM 6/27 AT 7 PM TO PREP:
Before we embark on this incredible journey, we'll gather virtually to discuss logistics and plan our trip.
Prep For The Rainbow Gathering (Zoom Meeting)
Join us for the Rainbow Gathering (6/29 - 7/6) in the White Mountains National Forest, NH!
The Rainbow Gathering, also known as the Prayer for Peace, is an extraordinary annual event where diverse individuals gather in a temporary intentional community to celebrate unity, love, & Mama Gaia. This gathering fosters a spirit of harmony with nature and promotes peace among all people. It's experienced by many to be a vibrant and transformative experience, including collective ceremonies, workshops, art, music, and intricate / creative systems for setting up camps & kitchens.
Join us on Zoom on Friday, June 23rd, at 6 PM ET to learn about the rainbow gathering & to get prepped & ready for an epic journey! <3
It Takes A Village Festival
A Gathering To Celebrate Our Journey Towards Regenerative Community Living & Thriving -
Let's celebrate the gift of community and the magic that unfolds when we come together to co-create our vision for a more beautiful, abundant, and regenerative world. 🎸🌻🌈🍄💫 🌿
SEE FESTIVAL WEBPAGE HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
Join us as we co-create a festival that celebrates & showcases:
The core permaculture principles of Earth Care, People Care & Fair Share
The power of "many hands making light work" & our collective intelligence / hive mind
The many gifts that members of the community have to share, including in the realm of earth & people-healing arts
We will also highlight the hempcrete wall install (that was finished in workshop sessions held earlier in the week) & provide hands-on opportunities to learn about mixing the hempcrete recipe & installing it in a Solviva Greenhouse.
A Hempcrete Build Experience, Followed by “It Takes A Village Festival”
Do you have a desire to learn more about building with hemp?
Would you like to be involved in co-creating a remarkable, sustainable structure?
Are you looking to enter the hemp building industry?
Join us for a multi-faceted week of education and entertainment centered around building with hempcrete - from sourcing the materials to mixing the recipe and installing it - you’ll apply your newfound learnings, meet people who share a common interest, celebrate the epic structure we’ll create together, & leave with skills to build your own structure or business!
We will be casting hempcrete & installing it onto a wall of a Solviva greenhouse, located on a beautiful 26-acre forested property - home to Diggers Compost Cooperative and the Guzman Family Farm, a 50 min drive from Portland, ME, & 2 hours from Boston, MA.
People of all ages over 18 and of all abilities are welcome to attend, including building professionals, natural & green building advocates, & anyone else excited to partake in this special, one of a kind, training and opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge & practical skills.
Join a movement focused on creating healthier living spaces that can reverse the damaging effects of CO2 emissions! Let’s build our future with Hemp!
CoLab Campout
CoLab Campout is a 3.5 day village-building immersive experience inviting earth lovers, impact leaders, change-makers, artists, musicians, community organizers, and beautiful souls to come together to create the regenerative reality we wish to see!
ReFi Fest | A Journey Towards Thriving In New Regenerative Civilizations
It is with joy that we invite you to join us in person or virtually for a gathering to celebrate our journey towards thriving in new regenerative civilizations.
We’ll share our learnings from co-creating around SEEDS - the movement, community, and the currency - and the ways in which we’re evolving to cultivate more inclusive, adoptable, and deployable systems that reward regeneration of earth, ourselves, and our communities.
Wonderflower Farm Weekend Experience
Gather with us November 4-6 on Wonderflower Farm in Acton, ME to set back the clocks and celebrate fall! Wonderflower farm is an all purpose herb farm taking action towards building community! This weekend’s projects include:
- Hügelkultur garden bed creation
- A Cobb Oven build
- Root Medicine Making
- Fire Cider Making
The suggested donation amount for the later two workshops mentioned above is $20 each to help cover material costs. All activities and workshops are optional 🙂.
We’ll also enjoy yoga in the mornings, guided forest plant walks, and fire-side singing and dancing.
This is a kid-friendly and well-behaved dog-friendly event!
You can view the event schedule & register
Main Street Meadow Soil Science Social
Join us Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am to 2 pm in Everett, MA to transform a barren road side into an abundant ecosystem. We’ll work with organic material - including compost, wood chips, & cardboard, to create an environment where the soil (and the life that it feeds) can thrive!
While we co-create, we’ll hear from Scott Guzman of Diggers Co-operative on what makes healthy soil and celebrate the abundance she provides!
Please register on eventbrite here: https://bit.ly/3Rl7vPH
Soil Science Panel ft. Soil Food Web Educators, Dr. Adam Cobb & Navona Gallegos
Join us on Tuesday, 10/18/2022 at 3pm EST on ZOOM for a free Soil Science panel discussion and Q&A with Soil Food Web stewards, Dr. Adam Cobb and Navona Gallegos, who will speak to their research and findings on what makes healthy soil.
Also known as nature's soil operating system, the Soil Food Web refers to the complex relationships between the diverse groups of fauna and flora found in soil, with the composition of each web influenced by biological, chemical and physical forces in the environment.
Learn more: https://fb.me/e/1UQES5UR6.
Register ahead of time on Zoom for the event by clicking HERE!
This is a free event:)
GardenFest
We are so excited to be joining the Gardenhouse Collective and many other extraordinary musicians at the GardenFest @ The Hive Farm on Labor Day to offer a hempcrete & cobb demo, plus planting black currants, goji berries, thornless raspberries, comfrey, mint, & nettles!!! Plus, we will be sharing about our favorite topics Permaculture and Compost!!! Hope you can join us!
https://gardenhouse.ticketleap.com
Natural Building with Rise-Now
We’ll return to Warner, NH to work on a lime render on an earth bag and cob bench with Bret, co-founder of Rise Now & a part of The Kawasiwajo Community Land Trust. Cob is made from sandy sub-soil, clay, straw and water. Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
RISE Now’s is a non-profit grassroots volunteer organization committed to bringing people together through community-building events, projects, and our publication.
The organization aims to empower individuals as they find ways to take action in service of others and the environment. Recognizing that human connections and relationships are what motivate people to take action, RISE Now is committed to gathering people together to move the work ahead.
“It will not be a strong leader or government that will bring real lasting change, but a multitude of responsible individuals taking action in their own communities. Regenerate, Integrate, Sustain and Enjoy!”
Permatours is also excited for the opportunity to support The Kawasiwajo Community Land Trust, a non-profit organization, in the process of formation, that connects people to place and builds local resilience in the Warner NH area. KCLT creates resilience and connection in the Kearsarge community through the intersection of land and housing.
KCLT serves the community through property stewardship and education, holding lands and buildings in common to provide a framework for:
Stable and equitable housing
Regenerative agriculture
Local economic revitalization
Ecological vitality and open space preservation
Equity, Justice, Indigenous Land Rights