How to Design ...
FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING!  FULLY BOOKED

Not so many generations ago people were living more simple, natural and sustainable lifestyles. Our future offers greater security and quality when our old traditions are combined with a holistic view.
         Visit our Eco-Community in Alentejo, Portugal * Learn Permaculture Essentials
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On this workshop and working holiday opportunity we will use the Centre to:-

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This is a practical experience for people who are interested in 
living more self-reliant and sustainable lifestyles.

Cost:___               working exchanges are offered on following days

Experiencing Sustainable Living - Our two-week Programme will enable young people to fully realise and appreciate being part of the culture, traditions and way of life in community with people who together meet their needs from local and regional resources.

Home-stay - Up to half the visiting group at any one time will be hosted by neighbouring families on a daily basis.

Home base (Quinta Arco-Iris). Our activities focus on:
       — Creating and maintaining food sources,
       — Management of natural resources and diversity,
       — Building "Taipa" Rammed Earth practical work using traditional and modern technology.

Community Outreach – local and regional diversity: 
Practical activities designed to help work with local people in supporting sustainable livelihoods.We will survey the land for soil quality, drainage, natural contours and resources and develop our design for sustainability. On the last day we will share our ideas integrating all we have learned.

You will have great opportunities to enjoy fine walks and beautiful countryside, appreciate the centre and what it offers, share a fireside celebration (please bring stories, jokes + music), discover more about yourself and your natural resources.

Jonathan Evelight runs a renewable energy business. He supports co-operative community building toward sustainable living, and is helping to set up a community land project in Portugal with his partner Jennie who is trained in Permaculture Design and Ayurvedic Medicine.

To ensure your place on this workshop, please send a non-refundable deposit of £15 per person at least one month prior to the date, made payable to "Rainbow Communities". Thank you.

I would like to book ___ places on the "Art of Sustainable Living" Workshop.

Name: ............................ Address: .......................................................................................
Tel: ................................ Email: ...........................................................................................

PLEASE BRING food to share for two days and be willing to help with domestic arrangements!
I will bring a tent (free): ___. I would like accom at the centre first come first serve basis ___
I prefer local B&B (please send me a contact list): ___
Please tell me about other workshops ____ and/or working holidays ____