Blue Paradise Farms is a start-up eco-farm-cum-training site in Friendship District, Westmoreland, Jamaica.
The project aims to transform 15 acres of former sugarcane plantation into a tranquil haven:
where teachers of agriculture-related subjects (Permaculture, organic farming, beekeeping etc.) and others can run courses and events
where guests can come to relax and destress
which visitors to the island can use as a base from which to explore the island - a home away from home
where persons of goodwill are welcome.
To kick off the development of the site, we are holding our first-ever Permaculture Design Course! Permaculture is a branch of ecology encompassing design for sustainable human living systems: organic farming, eco-construction, site surveying, community regeneration, forestry, education, trade and economics etc. This course, led by dynamic and inspirational International Permaculture Teacher Peter Cow, promises to be a fun-filled yet educational experience and will tackle such vital issues as Water Management Systems and Soil Techniques.
Course Details available at: www.blueparadisefarms.com/jamaica-permaculture-course
In addition to this 72-hour PDC course:
We have our own professional Jamaican chef, Chef Kevin who caters for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters
Apart from being a Permaculture tutor, Peter Cow is also a musician and will share his talent with us.
We have a field trip to an idyllic eco-resort which has an organic farm, river, off-grid energy etc. etc.
There will also be a talent show
Come along to learn, enjoy and assist with this very exciting and worthy project.
Contact us now at: blueparadisefarms@gmail.com or call: 0743 207 2677 (UK Mobile)
COST
Resident Jamaicans
Full Course US $170.00
Intro to Permaculture (March 13-14) US $100.00
Residential Jamaicans are given the option of attending the first 2 days (i.e. March 13-14) which forms the Introduction to Permaculture course (not certified) or attending the Full Permaculture Design Certificate Course which is certified.
International Students
Full Course £400.00
DATES
Intro to Permaculture: 13-14th March 2014
Full PDC Course: 5:00 pm, 13th March – 8:30 pm onwards, 23rd March 2014
Departures: Morning of 24th March 2014
Optional Permablitz: 25-26th March 2014
CONTACT
Email: blueparadisefarms@gmail.com
UK Mobile: 0743 207 2677
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