Permaculture

A design system based on the common sense principles of nature and often used to design gardens, landscapes, buildings and even social systems.

‘Dynamic Groups’ Creative Facilitation Course Feedback

“Hi RobinRemember we (Ruth and Tommy) did both the Permaculture Design Course and the Facilitators Course with you in …. Oct/Nov 1994 I think it was. Since then my life has gone in perhaps a different direction, as I realised my skills are in working with people rather than with plants.So now I am a holistic counsellor offering various vibrational energy based ways of helping others, plus I run small groups offering similar skills – either self care or practitioner skillsI also taught at Sophia College for a while, teaching people to become holistic counsellors.In all my work I have been significantly influenced by what I learned with you on those courses, especially the facilitators course. So much so, that really I just take your approach ‘for granted’ – take it as normal.All my work that I offer is experiential in nature, actively engaging the people in their own processStaying clear of …

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Permaculture Weekend Course at Crystal Waters Eco-Village. A Photographic Recount

Have a look at this great document that Rumi put together after attending and supporting me with my ‘Permaculture  Meets Creative Design’ Weekend back in August. Rumi (Rut Noemi Nicolau Ordinas) is from Spain and has been WHISPing (my version of WWOOFing – Willing Helpers in Special Places) with me since May. This is her recount of the workshop and it has great photos and active sequences of Sheet Mulch Gardening, Hot Composting, Small Garden Design with instructions so people can re-create these for themselves and a few other interesting bits of information. https://dynamicgroups.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Permaculture-Weekend-Rumi-Report-2012.pdf

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Youtube Video of Crystal Waters

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMeSN5gUnPI&feature=plcp An interesting interview by 2 French Visitors to Crystal Waters asking Robin Clayfield about her time living at Crystal Waters. Thanks to Philippe and Audrey of Association Bio-logiques for their initiative with this.

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Dynamic Groups, Dynamic Learning Courses for 2012

Step into one of Robin’s Creative Teaching and Facilitation Courses for your continued Professional Development and to support a more positive world. *Receive abundant content, processes and tools as part of exploring this ‘Cutting Edge’ Learning Methodology *Develop more confidence with your group work *Be inspired to create successful outcomes, engagement,  fun and motivation in all your groups and courses. *Weave creative design, effective planning and magic into all your courses, workshops, presentations, meetings and learning environments. *Step up, Step into a dynamic adventure and enjoy the journey. Click for flier for SA 18th Aug to 23rd Aug Click for flier for WA 28th Aug to 2nd Sept Click for flier for Crystal Waters Q’ld 1st Oct to 6th Oct Click for flier for Narooma NSW 5th Nov to 10th Nov.

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Permaculture Meets Creative Design – Weekend Adventure

Join Robin Clayfield and Friends for 2 full days of experiencing a Hands-On Intro to Permaculture and Creative Design Course. Explore Crystal Waters Permaculture Eco-Village through tours and hosted experiences. Enjoy feasts, garden visits, lots of learning about plants, patterns, plans and having fun and being creative in the garden.  Click here for the flier

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