Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture 2014 Course Catalog

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COURSECATALOG

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The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children. Cooperation, not competition, is the very basis of future survival and of existing life systems. Permaculture is guided by the following three overarching ethics:

Care of the Earth: includes the care of all living and non-living things, plants, animals, land, water, air

Care of People: promotes self-reliance and community responsibility and access to resources necessary for existence

Benevolent Distribution of Goods and Resources: setting limits to population and consumption; sharing and distributing any surplus yield

Generally, any actions that demonstrate the Three Ethics can be considered Permaculture in practice. Come and learn how you can put Permaculture into practice in your life.

The Three Ethics of Permaculture


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Welcome to Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture! We are dedicated to supporting the community of family, farm, town, and city that we are intrinsically part of. Along with our extended and advanced Permaculture courses we offer one and two day workshops for those wishing to learn a new craft or skill. Children are a big part of every community and are included in a variety of fun half-day and one-day art and adventure activities based on observation and interaction with nature.

Our mission is to provide an educational space for the regeneration of the human spirit while teaching how to regenerate living systems through hands-on application of Permaculture ethics and principles.

Come enjoy and learn at our spectacular site on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. We are located just 10 minutes from Winona, MN, 30 minutes north of La Crosse, WI, 2½ hours southeast of Minneapolis/Saint Paul, about 3 hours northwest of Madison, and an easy train ride from Chicago. We look forward to seeing you here!


Regenerate . Relearn . Revive

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Kids

Plant a Pizza Garden.......................................................................................................................07

Harvest a Pizza.................................................................................................................................08Autumn Art for Kids I-II***............................................................................................................08

Who Says That’s Garbage? Sculpture Art..................................................................................08Mosaic Madness..............................................................................................................................08All Things Paint................................................................................................................................08Magical Musical Mix.......................................................................................................................08

KeynotesSo, What Is Permaculture Anyway?.............................................................................................06Shelter: A Look at Natural Building.............................................................................................06Spotlight on Basic Necessities.....................................................................................................06Introduction to Animals in Permaculture..................................................................................06

Natural Building Workshops2-Day Post & Beam Framing Workshop.....................................................................................092-Day Cordwood Workshop - The Sauna...................................................................................09

2-Day Cordwood Workshop - The Sauna continued...............................................................10

ConferencesIllinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism and Organic Conference............................................05Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service (MOSES)...............................................05

Permaculture

Spring PDC........................................................................................................................................12

Three Epochs of Humanity PDC...................................................................................................12

Designing & Redesigning the City..............................................................................................13Plants in Permaculture...................................................................................................................13Hunter Gatherer Skills....................................................................................................................13

Energy Fair at Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)..........................................05

Permaculture for Kids I-IV***.......................................................................................................07Creative Construction I-III***.......................................................................................................07

4-Day Cob Workshop - The Kiosk continued............................................................................10

Earth Exploration for Kids I-IV***................................................................................................07

One-Day Fun Days

Summer Camps

PDC Courses

Summer PDC....................................................................................................................................12

Short Courses

Advanced Teaching.........................................................................................................................14Advanced Design.............................................................................................................................14Advanced Farming...........................................................................................................................14

Advanced Courses

3-Day Cobwood Workshop - The Kiosk (Yes, Cobwood!).......................................................09

*** These are separate one-day classes.

10-day Stone Workshop with Thea Alvin..................................................................................11Natural Stone Workshop

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Herbs for Women (2 evenings)....................................................................................................21

Beekeeping Fundamentals I.........................................................................................................17

Making Maple Syrup.......................................................................................................................18

Raising Backyard Chickens............................................................................................................17

Traditional Hand Quilting..............................................................................................................20

Organic Gardening at Home.........................................................................................................20

Basic Plant Propagation Workshop............................................................................................20

Spring Woodlands Plant ID Walk.................................................................................................21

Weekend/ Evening Workshops

Coiled Basketry - Coiling with Pine Needles............................................................................20

Aquaponics Workshop...................................................................................................................19

Beer, Wine, Mead & Soda Making..............................................................................................18

Home Cheese Making Basics........................................................................................................18

Special Events2nd Annual Kinstone Open House..............................................................................................15

Calendar...................................................................................................................................................25

Registration Form..............................................................................................................................28

Herbs and Food Fermentation for Health, Nourishment and Fun!......................................18

Cob Oven Workshop (2 days)......................................................................................................19

First Aid Herbalism.........................................................................................................................21Flower Essences..............................................................................................................................21

Composting Basics.........................................................................................................................21

Water Collection / Rainwater Harvesting.................................................................................19

Beekeeping Fundamentals II........................................................................................................17

Wildcrafting Edibles & Medicinals..............................................................................................21

Small Livestock

Food & Drink

Clay, Sun and Water

Arts & Crafts

Landscape Fabric Art......................................................................................................................20

Gardening, Herbs, Flowers

Practical Information........................................................................................................................22

Visits & ToursKinstone Express: Permaculture Train Tours.............................................................................16Visits, Scheduled Tours & Private Tours....................................................................................16

Build a Rocket Mass Heater Workshop (3 days)......................................................................19

Registration Information...............................................................................................................27

This catalog is printed on 100% post-consumer content, recycled paper.

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CONFERENCES

Come join the Kinstone Academy team at the following conferences and trade shows. We may also attend others later in the year – keep an eye on our website for updates. Come see us at our booth!

Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism andOrganic Conference, Springfield, IllinoisThis conference features nearly 100 speakers and 60 exhibitors and will host four concurrent preconference workshops, general sessions and breakout sessions aimed at helping specialty growers cultivate their operations. Major topics of the conference include agritourism, fruits, vegetables, herbs, organic foods, and emerging issues and opportunities. Find us in Booth #30 where we will have our catalogs, a drawing for prizes, books for sale, and lots of photos and information to share with you.

Wayne Weiseman will present Permaculture Principles and Methods for Farmers: An Introduction on Friday, January 10, at 10:30am.

Dates: January 8-10 (Wednesday-Friday) Location: Springfield, Illinois

www.specialtygrowers.org/iscaoc-conferences.html

Midwest Organic & Sustainable EducationService (MOSES) Conference MOSES is a farmer education and outreach organization working to promote organic farming. Last year, one of the big topics that kept coming up among attendees was Permaculture! We are very happy to announce that Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture is a Geranium Sponsor of The MOSES Conference for 2014! In addition, Wayne Weiseman will be speaking. Find us in booth #310 where we will have our catalogs and an exclusive give-away available only at our booth! We will have books for sale, a drawing for great prizes, and lots of photos and information to share with you. Come on along!

MOSES was started 25 years ago by 90 people who wanted to learn more about farming organically. It has grown to become the country’s foremost educational and networking event for the organic community.

Wayne Weiseman will present Keylining and Water Management for Farmers on Friday, February 28, at 2:00pm.

Dates: February 27-March 1 (Thursday-Saturday)Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin www.mosesorganic.org/conference/

Energy Fair at MREA(Midwest Renewable Energy Association)Each year the MREA Energy Fair transforms rural Central Wisconsin into the global hot spot for renewable energy education. The Energy Fair brings over 20,000 people from nearly every state in the U.S. and several countries around the world to learn, connect with others and ready them for action at home. The Energy Fair is the nation’s longest running energy education event of its kind and features over 200 exhibitors, over 200 workshops, clean transportation show, green home pavilion and green building demos, and much more. Find us in Booth #C14 where we will have our catalogs, a drawing for prizes, books for sale, and lots of photos and information to share with you.

Wayne Weiseman will be presenting. Details about specific topics and times will be available on our website closer to the date of the show

Dates: June 20-22 (Friday-Sunday) Location: Custer, Wisconsinwww.midwesterrenew.org/energyfair

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KEYNOTES

So, What is Permaculture Anyway?

Have you heard of the term Permaculture and wondered what it means? Come listen to master Permaculture designer, Wayne Weiseman, present an introduction to Permaculture and its concepts. Do you want to live in a more sustainable way? Are you looking for a comprehensive ethical system you can use to achieve this? Do you want to learn some practical strategies and techniques you can use now in your daily life? Permaculture encompasses all of this. Come join us for an evening introduction to this comprehensive design system. You will gain a basic understanding of permaculture, some useful strategies and techniques for applying permaculture in your life, and resources for learning more about permaculture.

Date: Friday, April 4Time: 7:00pm-9:00pmCourse Fee: Free/ Open to the Public

Wayne Weiseman

Location: To Be Announced

Shelter: A Look at Natural Building

What is natural building? How did cultures throughout history provide shelter for their people? This presentation will provide a survey of natural building styles including contemporary styles that utilize local natural materials, passive solar strategies, simple, beautiful designs, and leverage the relationship between the buildings and the landscape. We will look at how natural building is making a come-back, even into our industrial world culture and outline the process of creating an energy efficient natural structure that is climate appropriate.

Date: Friday, June 27Time: 7:00pm-9:00pmCourse Fee: Free/ Open to the Public

Wayne Weiseman


Spotlight on Basic Necessities

The basic necessities of food, fresh water, shelter, clothing, health care, and education are the keys to health and well being for all human beings. In this lecture we will take a detailed look at how to meet our needs in a balanced and health giving manner. Keep it simple! Seek out ways to produce what you need at the back door. Reskill and learn! Join us for an informative and enlightening evening.

Date: Friday, August 15Time: 7:00pm-9:00pmCourse Fee: Free/ Open to the Public

Wayne Weiseman


Introduction to Animals in Permaculture

Animals are important members of permaculture farm and garden ecosystems. In this lecture we will discuss how to integrate animals seamlessly into your system. We will cover many topics including rotational grazing, silvapasture, animal care, selection, and the needs, products and behaviors of animals for small and large holdings.

Date: Friday, September 12Time: 7:00pm-9:00pmCourse Fee: Free/ Open to the Public

Wayne Weiseman


These lectures are free and open to the public and will be held at various locations. As each date approaches, watch our website for announcements of details regarding location.

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KIDS

Planting a Pizza Garden

Hey kids! Come get your hands in the dirt and create a garden that includes all your favorite veggie pizza toppings! In this fun gardening day we will learn about seeds, plants and soil as we plant a garden. Participants will get to take home a plant to put in their own garden. This class is for children ages 5-12.Note: This class sets us up for another class later this summer during which we will harvest the produce from this garden to create personal pizzas and cook them in the cob oven. See the Harvest a Pizza class listing in this catalog.

Date: Saturday, June 7Time: 12:30pm-4:30pmCourse Fee: $40

Niky Duxbury

Discount Fee: $270 total when signed up for all 4Course Fee: $75/day

Permaculture for Kids I-IV

Permaculture is for everyone! Permaculture gives us a unique way of looking at ourselves and the world around us. Come explore the natural world, building, gardening, and our own interactions with each other through the lens of the three Permaculture ethics: care of earth, care of people, and giving back. Each day will have new activities and games. Come for one day, two, three or all four! When registering, indicate which date(s) you are signing up for. There is a discount when signing up for all four days. These classes are for children ages 5-12. Free lunch available for registered students. Held rain or shine. (These are 4 separate one-day classes.)

Niky Duxbury

Dates:

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

II: Friday, June 13III: Saturday, June 14IV: Sunday, June 15

I: Thursday, June 12

Creative Construction for Kids I-III

In these classes, kids have the opportunity to build with natural materials such as sticks, recycled wood, clay and hay. We will also explore other fun and creative ways to “construct” with fabric and colored polymer clay. Come for one day, two, or all three! When registering, please indicate which date(s) you are signing up for. There is a discount when signing up for all three days. These classes are for children ages 5-12. Free lunch available for registered students. Held rain or shine. (These are 3 separate one-day classes.)

Dates:

Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCourse Fee: $75/day

Niky Duxbury

Earth Exploration for Kids I-IV

Come be a Nature Explorer at beautiful Kinstone! During these classes we will go bird watching, identify local plants, study bugs and cook over a fire. Activities will vary depending on weather. Please dress for the weather as we will be outside even in light rain. Come for one day, two, or all three! When registering, indicate which date(s) you are signing up for. There is a discount when signing up for all three days. These classes are for children ages 5-12. Free lunch available for registered students. Held rain or shine.(These are 4 separate one-day classes.)

Niky Duxbury

II: Saturday, June 28III: Sunday, June 29

I: Friday, June 27

Discount Fee: $200 total when signed up for all 3

Dates:

Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCourse Fee: $75/day

II: Friday, July 25III: Saturday, July 26

I: Thursday, July 24

Discount Fee: $270 total when signed up for all 4

ONE-DAY FUN DAYS

Participants: Min: 8 / Max: 18

IV: Sunday, July 27




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KIDS (cont.)

Harvest a Pizza

Calling all kids that love fresh air, gardening and pizza! Come harvest fresh veggie toppings from our Pizza Garden and create your own pizza. We will learn about the garden, harvesting produce, preparing it for eating, and then each participant will create a personal pizza. We will cook the pizza in our wood fired cob oven and eat it for lunch! This class is for children ages 5-12. Parents and siblings are welcome to join the kids for pizza lunch at noon for a fee of $6/person. Indicate how many will join us for lunch when registering your child for this class.

Date: Saturday, September 6Time: 9:00am-1:00pm (pizza lunch: 12:00 noon)Course Fee: $60

Niky Duxbury

Autumn Art for Kids I-II

Come and join Niky for a fun day of art projects and activities based on the bounty of nature in autumn. Come for one day or both! When registering, please indicate which date(s) you are signing up for. There is a discount when signing up for both days. This class is for children ages 5-12. Free lunch available for registered students. Held rain or shine. (These are 2 separate one-day classes.)

Dates:

Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCourse Fee: $75/Day

Niky Duxbury

Who Says That’s Garbage? Sculpture Art

How many uses can you think of for an old tin can? How about paper towel tubes? What about egg cartons? Come have fun creating 3-dimensional art with yours or someone else’s garbage! Students will get to let loose their creativity as we make sculptures from a variety of recycled materials. This camp is three consecutive afternoons and will be held rain or shine. This camp is for children ages 5-12.

Dates: June 23-25 (Monday-Wednesday) Daily Schedule: 12:30pm-4:30pm

Niky Duxbury

Course Length: 3 half-daysCourse Fee: $110

Mosaic Madness

Tile mosaics are beautiful and so much fun to make. In this camp, students will learn how to create a tile and mortar mosaic from the first step of breaking tile with a hammer to grouting and polishing a finished piece to take home. Please dress to get messy. This camp is three consecutive afternoons and will be held rain or shine. This camp is for children ages 5-12.

Niky Duxbury

Dates: July 14-16 (Monday-Wednesday)Daily Schedule: 12:30pm-4:30pmCourse Length: 3 half-daysCourse Fee: $110

All Things Paint

Okay parents – do you ever groan (just a little) when your child asks to get out the paint? Bring them to Kinstone for All Things Paint where they can have fun exploring different painting techniques with no clean up for you! Please dress to get messy. Kids will be using some non-washable paints. This camp is three consecutive afternoons and will be held rain or shine. This camp is for children ages 5-12.

Dates: July 28-30 (Monday-Wednesday)Daily Schedule: 12:30pm-4:30pmCourse Length: 3 half-daysCourse Fee: $110

Niky Duxbury

Magical Musical Mix

Grab a friend and come make a mix of magic and music at magical Kinstone! Students will make simple instruments, record original music and have the chance to try out various “real” instruments such as electric guitars and ukuleles. This camp is three consecutive afternoons and will be held rain or shine. This camp is for children ages 5-12.

Dates: August 4-6 (Monday-Wednesday)Daily Schedule: 12:30pm-4:30pmCourse Length: 3 half-daysCourse Fee: $110

Niky Duxbury

II: Sunday, October 19I: Saturday, October 18

Discount Fee: $135 total when signed up for both

SUMMER CAMPS

Extra Participant Lunch Fee: $6/person

ONE-DAY FUN DAYS (cont.)

Student Participants: Min: 8 / Max: 18






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NATURAL BUILDING WORKSHOPS

3-Day Cobwood Workshop - The Kiosk (Yes, Cobwood!)

Come join us in this cobwood workshop. This unique building style is gaining favor around the country. It is a natural synthesis of cob, cordwood, insulation, and thermal mass. Learn how to build your own home, cottage or cabin with dry wood and cob. It’s economical, energy efficient, environmentally friendly, green, and visually attractive! We will be participating in limited classroom sessions including general cordwood and cob information, powerpoint presentations, and discussions of the various styles of cordwood and cob houses, as well as the various species of wood and how long to dry them. Hands-on sessions include instructor demonstrations and individually supervised hands-on practice. Students will be able to see the completed cordwood Kinstone Chapel and the new cordwood sauna building in progress while working on a new information kiosk on the Kinstone campus. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students.

Richard & Becky Flatau, Cliff Davis & Wayne Weiseman

2-Day Post & Beam Framing Workshop

Come join us as we build a post and beam framework for a sauna. We will learn about the simplicity of post and beam construction and how this direct building style allows for infinite creativity. Having vertical posts that hold up horizontal beams, all made of wood, allows for a visual beauty that opens up the resulting structure revealing striking forms and patterns, while defining rooms. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students.

Dates: June 12-13 (Thursday/ Friday)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pmCourse Length: 2 days

Richard Flatau, Wayne Weiseman & Jarad Barkeim

We are constructing two natural buildings at Kinstone in 2014, a sauna and an information kiosk. The sauna will be built with cordwood masonry walls and a shed roof. We will build the information kiosk using cordwood and cob made with local straw, sand and clay. The sauna will have a simple post and beam framework. This series of hands-on workshops will teach

you these building techniques from foundation to rooftop.

*Multiple Workshop Discount: When you register for more than one Natural Building Workshop get an additional 10% off of your total Natural Building Workshop fees. This cannot be used with any other discount except the Early Bird discount.

Dates: June 14-15 (Saturday/Sunday)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pmCourse Length: 2 days

Dates: June 27-29 (Friday-Sunday)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pmCourse Length: 3 days

Course Fee: Early bird: $265After May 12: $295

Max Participants: 18

2-Day Cordwood Workshop - The Sauna

Learn how to build your own home, cottage or cabin with dry wood and mortar. It’s economical, energy efficient, environmentally friendly, green, and visually attractive! We will be participating in classroom sessions including general cordwood information, powerpoint presentations, and discussions of the various styles of cordwood houses, as well as the various species of wood and how long to dry them. Hands-on sessions include instructor demonstrations and individually supervised hands-on practice. Students will be able to see the completed Kinstone Chapel while working on a new sauna building on the Kinstone campus. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students.

Richard & Becky Flatau





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Richard & Becky Flatau, Cliff Davis & Wayne Weiseman

NATURAL BUILDING WORKSHOPS (cont.)

4-Day Cob Workshop - The Kiosk continued

This is a 4-day workshop in which you will learn the basics of building with cob through first hand experience and practice. Be prepared to get dirty! We will be alternating hands-on and classroom lecture as we cover the basics including safety, building siting, planning, walls, windows, doors, roofs, plasters, creative sculptural possibilities with this versatile material, and more. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students.

Cliff Davis, Wayne Weiseman & Jarad Barkeim

Dates: July 24-27 (Thursday-Sunday)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pmCourse Length: 4 days

Dates: July 19-20 (Saturday/Sunday)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pmCourse Length: 2 days

2-Day Cordwood Workshop - The Sauna continued

Learn how to build your own home, cottage or cabin with dry wood and mortar. Its economical, energy efficient, environmentally friendly, green, and visually attractive! We will be participating in classroom sessions including general cordwood information, powerpoint presentations, and discussions of the various styles of cordwood houses, as well as the various species of wood and how long to dry them. Hands-on sessions include instructor demonstrations and individually supervised hands-on practice. Students will be able to see the completed Kinstone Chapel while working on a new sauna building on the Kinstone campus. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students.

Richard & Becky Flatau

Course Fee: Early bird: $265After June 19: $295






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NATURAL STONE WORKSHOP

10-Day Stone Workshop with Thea Alvin

Do you love stone? Join stone mason & artist, Thea Alvin, as she teaches us the basics of stonework. We will build a permanent stone sculpture on the Kinstone campus. Thea Alvin was featured in the New York Times and in O Magazine in 2013. Her work can be seen on her website at www.myearthwork.com. Come join us for this unique and fun course in the art of stonework. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Dates: September 27-October 6 (Sat., Sun., Mon.-Mon.)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-6:00pm

Course Fee: Early bird: $1,350

Thea Alvin

Course Length: 10 days

After August 27: $1,500

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PERMACULTURE - PDC COURSES

Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC)

The Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) course is a training program that utilizes the teachings of Bill Mollison’s Permaculture Design System. The goal is to achieve a working understanding of ecologically based planning, site design and management. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Permaculture principles, applications and design practices and meets a common international standard as a foundational study for Permaculture practitioners and teachers. Special attention in our Permaculture training is given to climatic zones represented by course participants. Kinstone Academy is offering three separate PDC courses in 2014, take any one of them to earn your certification. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Dates: April 5-13 (Sat. thru following week Sun.)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-6:00pm,

Course Length: 72+ hours over 9 daysCourse Fee: Early bird: $1,215

Wayne Weiseman, Dan Halsey & Jarad Barkeim

Spring PDC Course

plus some evening activities

After March 5: $1,350

Dates: August 16-24 (Sat. thru following week Sun.)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-6:00pm,

Course Length: 72+ hours over 9 daysCourse Fee: Early bird: $1,215

Summer PDC Course


After July 16: $1,350

The Three Epochs of Humanity PDC Course

This unique program contains the creative and experiential application of living skills passed down by our ancestors into the present time and beyond. It incorporates the full 72-hour PDC and much more. Students will earn their Permaculture Design Certificate upon completion of the full program. The three areas of concentration are: the Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle, Agricultural Settlement & Pastoralism, and Appropriate Technology & the Ecological Epoch. This course will teach you to utilize what is available in the immediate landscape in a conscious and ecologically astute manner. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Dates: April 30-May11 (Wed.-Sat., Sun.-Sun.)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-6:00pm,

Course Length: 12 daysCourse Fee: Early bird: $1,620

Wayne Weiseman, Jarad Barkeim & C. Milton Dixon


After March 30: $1,800

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PERMACULTURE - SHORT COURSES

Designing & Redesigning the City

This course is a marriage of the City Building Curriculum of Doreen Nelson and the Permaculture system of design delineated by Bill Mollison and David Holmgren. This is a concentrated program focused on designing and building a scale model of an ecologically based suburban/urban environment. We look deeply at urban social, cultural, political, economic, ecological systems through the eyes of Permaculture. Come prepared for some serious play and learning. This course is conducted primarily in an indoor setting and focuses on planning, drawing, drafting, and modeling. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Dates: January 30-February 2 (Thursday-Sunday)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm plus some evening activities


Wayne Weiseman

Plants in Permaculture

In this intensive short course we will learn to identify trees and plants and come to an understanding of their significance in the landscape and delineate how to use plants for food, medicine and utility. We will observe trees and plants in their natural environment, and through observation, find methods to employ them as windbreaks, shelterbelts, habitat for animals, and companions for other plants that contribute to health and increased yields. We will discuss and examine plant guilds, gardening, food forests, basic biology, basic botany, effects of weather on vegetation, interactions with animals, and the processes of various habitats and ecosystems (including farm ecosystems). We will cover plant propagation, grafting, seed saving and more. We will explore prairie, woodland, savanna, pasture, gardens, farm fields, and other ecosystems found at or near Kinstone. Come join us! Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Dates: July 30-August 3 (Wednesday-Sunday)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm plus some evening activities


Wayne Weiseman & Dan Halsey

Hunter Gatherer Skills

Come learn the ways of our ancestors. In order to learn the intricacies of the local terrain and the origins of technology, for homesteading purposes and a general understanding of the immediate environment, it is important to become familiar with the lay of the land. Learning about folk and life ways, tools and hand skills, settlement configurations, geology, plants, animals and weather patterns will give us the ability to hone our observation skills and develop creative hand and eye coordination. This entire course takes place in the field in the outdoors. Dress for the weather. Wear sturdy walking shoes or boots. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Dates: September 17-21 (Wednesday-Sunday)Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm plus some evening activities


Wayne Weiseman

Course Fee: Early bird: $540After December 30: $600


Course Fee: Early bird: $675After August 17: $750

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PERMACULTURE - ADVANCED COURSES

Advanced Teaching

Permaculture, as an idea, has reached its prime. As courses flourish all over the world, there is a pressing need for experienced and well-trained instructors. Based on years of teaching the Permaculture curriculum, we have identified the areas of training and the most salient points in bringing the principles and methodologies home to students in a clear and accessible manner. Come learn how to be an effective Permaculture teacher from those who have taught dozens of PDC’s around the country and around the world.Note: This program consists of three sessions that are spread out over the year. When signing up for this program, you are signing up to attend and complete all three sessions. Students taking this course must already hold their Permaculture Design Certificate. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students.

Dates: Session 1: February 6-9 (Thursday-Sunday)

Daily Schedule: 9:00am-6:00pm

Course Length: 12 days (three 4-day sessions) Course Fee: Early bird: $1,620


Session 2: July 17-20 (Thursday-Sunday)Session 3: November 6-9 (Thursday-Sunday)

Prerequisites: PDC


Advanced Design

Learn ecological landscape design language and technique using the Permaculture design process to create an ecologically balanced residence and abundant lifestyle. Forest gardening, landscape design techniques, and other topics covered in the course will insure a life changing experience and provide enhanced skills for ecological design. Learn how to design property infrastructure, the built environment, work with animals and plants, and seamlessly merge all of these elements into a designed landscape of your creation. This course will give you the skills and foresight needed to assess, conceive and design your property.Note: This program consists of two sessions held at two separate times during the year. When signing up for this program, you are signing up to attend and complete both sessions. Students taking this course must already hold their Permaculture Design Certificate. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students.

Dates: Session 1: February 19-23 (Wed.-Sunday)


Course Length: 10 days (two 5-day sessions) Course Fee: Early bird: $1,350


Session 2: November 12-16 (Wed.-Sunday)

Prerequisites: PDC


Advanced Farming

In this program we will focus on small intensive and broad-acre farming techniques and learn how these differences in scale reflect what a Permaculture farm looks like and how it is managed and maintained.Note: This program consists of two sessions held at two separate times during the year. When signing up for this program, you are signing up to attend and complete both sessions. Students taking this course must already hold their Permaculture Design Certificate. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students.

Dates: Session 1: May 7-11 (Wed.-Sunday)


Course Length: 10 days (two 5-day sessions) Course Fee: Early bird: $1,350


Session 2: October 22-26 (Wed.-Sunday)

Prerequisites: PDC


After April 7: $1,500

After January 6: $1,800

After January 19: $1,500

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SPECIAL EVENTS

Kinstone Open HouseCome visit Kinstone during our annual Open House event. We will be giving tours of the property and our work here. There will be food, music, slideshows, and time for conversation and wandering the land. Check our website as the date approaches for updates. This event is open to the public. Free will donations are accepted.

We invite you to bring a bag of spring flower bulbs to donate to our growing spring flower display. Any variety or color is great. Thank you in advance!!

Date: Sunday, October 12Time: Noon-5:00pm

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VISITS & TOURS

Kinstone Express: Permaculture Train Tours

Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture, in cooperation with SouthWoods Forest Gardens and The Permaculture Train, presents the Kinstone Express Permaculture Train Tour departing from the Amtrak Station in Saint Paul, Minnesota on the second Saturday of each month from April to November. Come along and spend the day with us on this scenic rail adventure. You will enjoy Permaculture presentations, demonstrations, and guided tours of the spectacular Kinstone campus with its megalithic stone circle, classic 7-circuit labyrinth, thatched cordwood chapel, straw-clay cabin, its many Permaculture projects in process, and more. Kinstone Academy will provide a pizza supper made in the wood-fired cob oven (weather permitting). Ingredients are organic and locally sourced to the greatest extent possible. Iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Please bring your own lunch, snacks and any other favorite soft drinks. Dress for the weather. Sturdy walking shoes, a notebook, and a camera are highly recommended. Children may attend at the fares listed below. Every child must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Dates:

General Itinerary:

Fee: $149/day (includes train fare)

May 10June 14July 12

August 9September 13October 11November 8

April 12

1:00-4:00pm tours4:00-6:00pm presentations/demonstrations6:00pm dinner (provided by Kinstone)

7:50am train departs Saint Paul, MN Amtrak Station

7:50pm train departs Winona10:50pm arrive at Saint Paul Amtrak Station

A general itinerary is provided below. Times shown are approximations. For more details and registration information please visit the Permaculture Train website: www.Permaculturetrain.com.

10:05am arrive at Winona, MN

12:00pm lunch break (bring your own)

7:00pm shuttle to Winona Amtrak station

10:15am shuttle to Kinstone

VisitsIf you or your group wish to visit Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture you may arrange this in advance by calling the Kinstone Academy office at 608-687-3332.

Scheduled Tours: Tea & Tour at Kinstone Scheduled guided tours of the spectacular Kinstone campus with its megalithic stone circle, classic 7-circuit labyrinth, thatched cordwood chapel, straw-clay cabin, its many Permaculture projects in process, and more are available on the second Sunday of the month from April through November at 1:00pm. Tea (beverage and dessert) will be served immediately after the tour and a short slideshow presentation about the building of Kinstone Circle will be shown. Dress for the weather. Sturdy walking shoes and a camera are highly recommended. Each tour lasts approximately two and one half hours and allows a maximum of 25 participants. First come first served.

Private ToursPrivate guided tours of the school and the unique Kinstone property are available for a fee. Please call the Kinstone Academy office at 608-687-3332 for details and to arrange an appointment for a private guided tour.

Children ages 2-15: $75/day (includes train fare)

Date:

Time: 1:00pm-3:30 pm

May 12April 13

June 15

July 13August 10September 14

(none in October)November 9

Fee: $10/day Maximum participants: 25Children ages 5-12: $5/day Children under 5: Free

Children under 2: Free

Note: There will be no Tea & Tour in October due to the Open House on October 12.

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WEEKEND/ EVENING WORKSHOPS

Becoming a Hobby Beekeeper

Beekeeping is an integral part of Permaculture and sustainability strategies. This two-day workshop gives you a practical hands-on approach to become a novice beekeeper. This two-part class will teach you about pollination, decline of the native bee habitat, Colony Collapse Disorder and provide you with the knowledge and practices to help you succeed in the fascinating hobby of beekeeping. Note that the first course is in January and the second course is in May. You may sign up for either one or both courses.

**Multiple Class Discount: When you register for both of these Beekeeping courses at the same time, receive a $20 discount on the combined fee. Please mention the Multiple Class Discount when registering.

Beekeeping Fundamentals I

The instructor will discuss the history and importance of honeybees, the colony and culture of the honeybee, the behavior and biology of the honeybee, products and services provided by honeybees, pests and diseases that impact the bees, equipment and tools for keeping bees, how to care for your hives throughout the year, how to harvest honey as well as some topics about the business of beekeeping such as marketing. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Saturday, January 18Time: 8:30am-5:30 pmCourse Fee: $95 (**Multiple Class Discount applies)

Joerg Kessler

Beekeeping Fundamentals II

The instructor will guide students in performing individualized hands-on learning of basic hive management, including, identifying bee castes, brood stages, hive structure, hive division, counting mites and learning to use basic tools and techniques. Protective clothing, hive tools, smokers and other tools will be provided, or bring your own. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Saturday, May 3Time: 10:00am-3:00pmCourse Fee: $75 (**Multiple Class Discount applies)

Joerg Kessler

Raising Backyard Chickens

Have you wanted to have chickens in your backyard? These domestic creatures can provide you with entertainment, fertilizer, fresh eggs, and meat produced just for you right out your back door. Chickens are one of the most functional animals to introduce into your life and homestead. Come learn the basics about chickens including their personalities and the best breeds for various uses. We’ll cover hatching, feeding, sheltering and otherwise caring for and raising these amazing, beneficial creatures. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Saturday, March 15Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCourse Fee: $70

Sara Gabrick

SMALL LIVESTOCK

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WEEKEND/EVENING WORKSHOPS (cont.)

Beer, Wine, Mead and Soda Making

Join John Holzwart of Moonwise Herbs for this fun and inspiring day. Learn how easy it is to make beer, wine, mead and soda in your own kitchen. Learning hands on participants will leave feeling confident in making their own beverages at home. Discussions about influencing your beverages with herbs for promoting health as well as instruction on how to make your own vinegar will be included. Each person will leave with a bottle that we cork together as well as a soda culture to get you started! Free lunch available for registered students.

Date: Sunday, October 19Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCourse Fee: $70

John Holzwart

Herbs and Food Fermentation for Health,Nourishment and Fun!

Fermentation is a food preservation technique first and foremost. Making fermented food is also fun, simple and nutritious. This workshop will offer information as well as hands-on experience transforming vegetables, fruit, milk, flour, grains and other food items into delicious, healthy, nutrient dense food that can be put up for use throughout the year. You will be amazed at the taste and simplicity. Participants will take home some of the items we make as well as cultures to get them started at home. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Saturday, October 18Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCourse Fee: $70

Linda Conroy

Home Cheese Making Basics

Join Cheese Maker and Whole Food Cook Linda Conroy for this introduction to home cheese making. Find out how simple it is to make cheese in your own kitchen. This introduction will offer an opportunity to explore this lost art. We will create and sample several simple cheeses that can be cultivated at home. We will make cultured butter, feta cheese, mozzarella and several varieties of soft cheese. After learning to make kefir, we will transform this fermented milk beverage into soft spread able cheese and a soft condiment that can be used in place of sour cream. You’ll also learn some cooking ideas for whey, a by-product of cheese making. Students can build on this introduction to create many varieties of cheese at home. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Sunday, October 19Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCourse Fee: $70

Linda Conroy

FOOD AND DRINKMaking Maple Syrup

Collecting sap and making maple syrup has been a traditional activity in this part of Wisconsin for generations. Spend the day experiencing first hand how to tap a tree for its sweet sap and then how to process it into syrup. At the end of the day you will take home a taste of your efforts to share with your friends and family. Dress warmly and wear your extra wool socks and boots! Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.


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Aquaponics Workshop

Learn how to build a small aquaponics system! This workshop will teach the fundamentals of aquaponics, including a brief classroom lecture and hands on construction of a personal, apartment sized aquaponics system. We will cover theory, system components and sourcing, aquaponics design and location considerations, grow-bed, plant crop, fish tank size, stocking density and feed ratios, hands-on construction, daily operations and maintenance, and more. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.


Wayne Weiseman & Jarad BarkeimCob Oven Workshop (2 days)

This workshop will teach you the skills needed to build an earthen oven in your own backyard. Using clay, sand and straw, we will build an oven from start to finish, exploring the entire construction process. We will also cover topics such as soil analysis for sand and clay content, variations on the oven design, how to care for and maintain the oven, as well as how to fire it up and cook in it. The use of the cob oven encourages a new way of relating to our food and the processes we use to cook and create it. The first day will include a pizza lunch cooked in a cob oven already existing at Kinstone. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Jarad Barkeim

Dates: September 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday)

Course Fee: Early Bird: $225

Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pmCourse Length: 2 days

CLAY, SUN AND WATER

After August 6: $250

Water Collection/ Rainwater Harvesting

Water is a precious resource that we all too often take for granted. This is a primer course on rainwater collection techniques, the creation of simple rainwater collection systems and creating a basic water plan for your home. We will cover a brief history of rainwater collection and the multiple uses of captured rainwater as well as general information about household gray and black water. Additionally, you will learn about safe water storage principles, calculating rain volume yields from roofs and other impermeable hard surfaces, using gravity fed water transfer systems (gutters, pipes, hoses), cistern and water tank basics, and more. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Jarad Barkeim

Date: Sunday, July 13Time: 9:00am-1:00pmCourse Fee: $60

Build a Rocket Mass Heater Workshop (3 days)

This workshop will focus on building a cob style rocket mass heater. It will be constructed inside the straw-clay cabin at Kinstone and will include a bench. This beautiful heater will be used to keep this cabin warm on chilly Wisconsin evenings. A rocket mass heater can heat a living space with a fraction of the firewood that would be used in a more traditional wood stove. Wood burns so efficiently in this style of heater that there is virtually no smoke, simply steam and carbon dioxide. The stove’s thermal mass stores and may radiate heat for days after a single firing. Over the course of this weekend workshop you will build a rocket mass heater and by doing so, learn how to: mix and apply cob and earthen mortars from sand, clay and water; lay bricks for the combustion chamber and manifold, use clay slip and perlite to insulate around the combustion chamber and heat riser, safely install and connect stove pipe for the exhaust/chimney, and more. Daily free breakfast, lunch and dinner available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Dates: September 12-14 (Friday-Sunday)

Daily Schedule: 9:00am-5:00pm Course Length: 3 days

Wayne Weiseman & C. Milton Dixon

Course Fee: Early bird: $400After August 12: $445

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Traditional Hand Quilting

Come learn how to hand quilt like your grandmother did in the “good old days”! Bring your small pieced project that you wish to quilt or choose a simple panel from our workbasket. Learn the basics, practice under the eye of our expert, and take home the knowledge and confidence needed to continue on your own. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.


Sara Gabrick

Basic Plant Propagation Workshop

Have you ever wondered how to split or divide a favorite tree or shrub or other plant? This workshop will teach you basic terms and principles of plant propagation and how to use some simple techniques to propagate plants in your home and yard. Come get your hands dirty learning how to make more plants from grafting, root divisions, stem cuttings or simply from seeds. Techniques learned will help you save money filling the empty spots in your yard, as well as being able to give favorite plants away as gifts to friends and family. Bring cutters, pruner, grafting knife or other knife to cut and snip with. Note: We will have limited extra tools available for participant use. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Saturday April 26Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCourse Fee: $110

Dan Halsey

Coiled Basketry - Coiling with Pine Needles

Coiling is one of the oldest forms of basketry. This class will offer participants the opportunity to learn this traditional art, using pine needles. Each person will craft his or her own unique basket to take home. Discussion about other basket styles and decorative options will be included. This class is taught by John Holzwart of Moonwise Herbs. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.


John Holzwart

Landscape Fabric Art

Come learn about landscape fabric art! We will each create a 16” x 16” wall hanging inspired by the natural beauty of the bluff lands of Wisconsin and the Kinstone campus. Learn the basics and take home your completed project. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Saturday, January 25Time: 9:00am-4:00pmCourse Fee: $70

Sara Gabrick


ARTS & CRAFTS

Minimum Participants: 10

GARDENING, HERBS, FLOWERS

Organic Gardening at Home

Do you want to garden? Do you wonder if it is best to go the organic route? Do you want to grow healthy food? Join us in learning organic gardening basics! We will provide an overview of gardening in cooperation with the ecosystem of the home garden. We will learn ways to build soil tilth, maintain plant nutrition organically, grow a garden that is naturally resistant to pests and disease, and work with nature to correct garden problems. Participants will get hands-on experience with soil, seedlings and planting. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Sunday, April 27Time: 12:30pm-4:30pmCourse Fee: $65

Dan Halsey

Minimum Participants: 10

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Composting Basics

Composting is nature’s way of recycling. Green waste from your kitchen, yard and garden accounts for much of the material being hauled from your home each week. Composting helps reduce your “waste” stream, improves your soil to support a healthier and more productive vegetable or flower garden, and helps your community at the same time. This workshop covers the importance of composting, setting up a compost pile, proper maintenance and ways of using finished compost. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Saturday, July 12Time: 9:00am-1:00pmCourse Fee: $60

Jarad Barkeim

Herbs for Women (2 Evenings)

In this class we will discuss the properties and uses, both traditional and modern, of various local herbs that relate specifically to women’s health. Participants will learn to identify certain plants as well as create and take home preparations to use and share. This class is held on two consecutive evenings. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Dates: August 7-8 (Thursday-Friday) Daily Schedule: 6:00pm-8:30pmCourse Length: 2 evenings

Niky Duxbury

Course Fee: $60

Flower Essences

What, exactly, is a flower essence and how do you use one? The answer to this question will be discussed in this course. Participants will identify and harvest flowers to create their own flower essences as well as learn the properties and uses for these infusions and others. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Niky Duxbury

Date: Saturday, May 17Time: 9:00am-1:00pmCourse Fee: $60

First Aid Herbalism

There are hundreds of medicinal plants right at our fingertips. Come learn how to identify, collect and prepare common plants and herbs you can use for basic first aid. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Sunday, June 8Time: 9:00am-1:00pmCourse Fee: $60

Niky Duxbury

GARDENING, HERBS, FLOWERS (cont.)

Spring Woodlands Plant ID Walk

Join us for an afternoon walk in the Kinstone woods and enjoy a short presentation about the spring flowers and ephemerals of Wisconsin. This is the best time of year for enjoying the abundant wildflowers that grow here. We will identify plants and flowers native to this area and hear about their medicinal, edible and utility uses. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Sunday, May 18Time: 12:30pm-3:00pmCourse Fee: $25

Mary Schmidt

Wildcrafting Edibles & Medicinals

Do you realize how many of the common plants and “weeds” we walk by or yank out everyday are actually very nutritious and healing? This class will introduce participants to the world of the edible outdoors. We will identify and harvest some edible and medicinal local plant species. Harvesting techniques, various properties of the plants discussed, as well as basic preparation techniques will be covered. With our harvest, we will prepare tinctures and salves to share together and take home. Free lunch available for registered students. Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.

Date: Saturday, August 9Time: 9:00am-3:00pmCourse Fee: $70

Mary Schmidt

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

General Class TimesClasses generally run on the following schedule unless specified otherwise in the class description:

Full day classes: 9:00am - 5:00pmMorning classes: 9:00am - 1:00pmAfternoon classes: 12:30am - 4:30pm

Class Location / DirectionsAll classes take place at the Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture campus that is on the Kinstone property in rural Fountain City, Wisconsin unless otherwise specified in the class description.

IOWA

WISCONSINMINNESOTA

When coming through Winona, MN, follow these directions:• Once in Winona, follow MN-43 onto the bridge to Wisconsin• Once across the river, go to the stoplight at the “T” where MN-43 N meets WI-35/54• Turn Right (south/east) onto WI-35/54 (note: this will be turning AWAY from Fountain City, this is CORRECT!)• Go about 1 mile; turn Left onto County Road M (can only turn left)• Go about 3 miles to the top of the ridge (winding, steep hill)•Pass two farm houses at the top of the hill; one on each side of the road• Go about 1000 feet past the farmhouse on the left and see Cole Bluff Lane which is the first left turn on County M (can only turn left)• Turn Left onto Cole Bluff Lane• Go about a quarter mile; Kinstone is the first place on the right• The office is in the red and brown pole building. You have arrived!

We are located at S3439 Cole Bluff Lane, Fountain City, Wisconsin 54629. You can put this in your GPS device but there is not always service for GPS devices in the hills and valleys around this area. So, remember to check out the map before you go.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION (cont.)

When coming through Fountain City, WI, follow these directions:• While on WI-35, go about 1 mile or less south of the city of Fountain City and look for County Road YY• When going south on WI-35, turn Left onto County Road YY – go about 2 miles (winding, steep hill)• Turn Right on to County Road M – go about 3 miles (rolling, winding country road)• Turn Right onto Cole Bluff Lane • Go about a quarter mile; Kinstone is the first place on the right• The office is in the red and brown pole building. You have arrived!

More detailed directions from all points of the compass to Kinstone can be found at our website at www.kinstonecircle.com/directions.

MealsA free lunch is made available for participants enrolled in classes that are scheduled for one full day (i.e. 5 hours or more in one day). Up to three free meals per day are made available for participants enrolled in courses that are scheduled to occur over two or more consecutive days with 5 or more hours scheduled per day. The first day and the last day of multiple-day courses may have a different meal schedule and may include fewer meals. Further details about meal schedules for multiple-day courses will be included in the confirmation email you will receive upon completing your registration.

Families & ChildrenKinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture recognizes the value of families learning and playing together. We have an extensive offering of Kids programs; some of which are offered specifically to align with various weekend courses and workshops to allow parents to come and learn while also registering their kids to participate in a fun class themselves. Please see our Age Policy regarding the ability for children under the age of 18 to participate in other courses.

LodgingIf you require lodging while participating in a course, there are several options. There is free camping available at Kinstone in our designated camping area; for registered students only. Campers must bring their own tent and camping equipment. Please see our website for additional information regarding accommodations (www.kinstonecircle.com/accommodations). There are hotels and B&B’s nearby (within 5-10 miles). We will include a listing of local hotels and B&B’s in the confirmation email you will receive upon completing your registration.

Age Policy With the exception of the offerings listed under the Conferences, Keynotes, Kids, Special Events, and Visits & Tours sections of the Table of Contents, all classes at Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture are designated for and open to students 18 years of age and up. For clarity, these classes are herein referred to as “adult” classes. In the interest of encouraging intergenerational and family learning, some adult classes are open to children ages 13 through 17 provided that a fully registered adult accompanies each registered child. All classes that offer this option are designated as such in the course description with the words “Children ages 13-17 may register with a registered adult.” If you have any questions about the appropriateness of a class for a particular child, please contact the Kinstone Academy office.

We make every effort to use organic and locally sourced food and ingredients in our meals. We offer a general menu that is suitable for omnivores as well as for vegetarians. We offer water to drink for all meals. If the one(s) registering for a course (you and/or your child) have any food allergies or have any special dietary requirements, please bring your own meals and snacks.

In all cases, please feel free to bring your own meals and/or snacks if you wish to do so. If you have a favorite soft drink, feel free to bring that as well. We recommend that you bring your own drinking vessel (i.e. water bottle and/or travel mug). There are several restaurants in nearby Fountain City, WI and Winona, MN where you may obtain meals on your own. We will include a listing of local restaurants in the confirmation email you will receive upon completing your registration.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION (cont.)

ParkingParking is limited. As you approach Kinstone see signs for parking and follow posted directions.

PetsNo pets of any kind are allowed.

You may use tobacco; however, smoking is not permitted in any building or structure on the Kinstone property. Please be considerate of others and dispose of all tobacco, cigarette butts and matches responsibly.

Alcohol is not permitted at Kinstone except as may be allowed during certain designated Kinstone Academy courses or special events sponsored by Kinstone from time to time.

Illegal drugs are not permitted at Kinstone at any time.

Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs

ScholarshipsScholarships may be available based on demonstrated financial need. Call us at 608-687-3332 for more information.

DisclaimerKinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture offers a variety of courses reflecting interests and topics that complement our core Permaculture focus. The views, beliefs, and/or philosophies presented by course instructors are not necessarily those of Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture, its board or volunteers.

Non-DiscriminationIn the operation of Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture programs, no individual or group will be discriminated against because of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, and/or disability.

Contact Us To find out more about Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture, please visit our website www.kinstoneacademy.com.

You may also contact us as follows:

Phone: 608-687-3332 Email: [email protected] U.S. Mail: S3439 Cole Bluff Lane, Fountain City, WI 54629 Find & like us on Facebook! facebook.com/kinstoneacademy

Mobility Impairment / Accessibility If you use a wheelchair or have any other mobility impairment please let us know in advance. If you have specific requirements please contact us before registering for your course to ensure we can meet your needs.

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CALENDAR

January We’ll be at the Illinois Specialty Crops, Agritourism & Organics Conference!Beekeeping Fundamentals ILandscape Fabric ArtPermaculture Short Course: Designing & Redesigning the City

8-10182530-Feb 2

Permaculture Advanced Teaching Session 1 of 3Permaculture Advance Design Session 1 of 2We’ll be at the MOSES conference!

6-919-2327-Mar 1

Making Maple SyrupRaising Backyard ChickensTraditional Hand Quilting

Kinstone Keynote: So, What is Permaculture Anyway? Permaculture Design Certificate Course: Spring PDCKinstone Express: Permaculture Train TourScheduled Tour: Tea & Tour at KinstoneBasic Plant Propagation WorkshopOrganic Gardening at HomePermaculture Design Certificate Course: Three Epochs of Humanity PDC

Beekeeping Fundamentals IIPermaculture Advanced Farming Session 1 of 2Kinstone Express: Permaculture Train Tour Scheduled Tour: Tea & Tour at KinstoneFlower EssencesSpring Woodlands Plant ID Walk

KIDS: Plant a Pizza GardenFirst Aid HerbalismNatural Building: 2-Day Post & Beam Framing WorkshopKIDS: Permaculture for Kids I-IV***Natural Building: 2-Day Cordwood Workshop - The SaunaKinstone Express: Permaculture Train Tour Scheduled Tour: Tea & Tour at KinstoneWe’ll Be at the Energy Fair sponsored by the MREA! KIDS: Who Says That’s Garbage? Sculpture Art Kinstone Keynote: Shelter: A Look at Natural Building Natural Building: 3-Day Cobwood Workshop - The Kiosk (Yes, Cobwood!)KIDS: Creative Construction for Kids I-III***

81529

45-131213262730-May 11

37-1110111718

7812-1312-1514-15141520-2223-252727-2927-29

February

March

April

May

June

***These are separate one-day classes.

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Composting BasicsKinstone Express: Permaculture Train TourScheduled Tour: Tea & Tour at KinstoneWater Collection/ Rainwater HarvestingKIDS: Mosaic MadnessPermaculture Advanced Teaching Session 2 of 3Natural Building: 2-Day Cordwood Workshop - The Sauna continued KIDS: Earth Exploration for Kids I-IV***Natural Building: 4-Day Cob Workshop - The Kiosk continuedKIDS: All Things PaintPermaculture Short Course: Plants in Permaculture

1212131314-1617-2019-2024-2724-2728-3030-Aug 3

KIDS: Magical Musical MixHerbs for Women (2 evenings)Wildcrafting Edibles & Medicinal PlantsKinstone Express: Permaculture Train TourScheduled Tour: Tea & Tour at KinstoneKinstone Keynote: Spotlight on Basic Necessities Permaculture Design Certificate Course: Summer PDC

4-67-899101516-24

KIDS: Harvest a PizzaCob Oven Workshop (2 days)Kinstone Keynote: Introduction to Animals in PermacultureBuild a Rocket Mass Heater Workshop (3 days)Kinstone Express: Permaculture Train TourScheduled Tour: Tea & Tour at KinstonePermaculture Short Course: Hunter Gatherer Skills10-Day Stone Workshop with Thea Alvin

66-71212-14131417-2127-Oct 6

Kinstone Express: Permaculture Train TourSecond Annual Kinstone Open House KIDS: Autumn Art for Kids I-II***Herbs & Food Fermentation for Health, Nourishment and Fun! Coiled Basketry - Coiling with Pine NeedlesHome Cheese Making BasicsBeer, Wine, Mead and Soda MakingPermaculture Advanced Farming Session 2 of 2Aquaponics Workshop

111218-191818191922-2625

Permaculture Advanced Teaching Session 3 of 3Kinstone Express: Permaculture Train Tour Scheduled Tour: Tea & Tour at KinstonePermaculture Advanced Design Session 2 of 2

6-98912-16

July

August

September

October

November

CALENDAR (cont.)

December - Happy Holidays ***These are separate one-day classes.

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration for a Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture course is easy. We give you several ways to register: by mail, phone, or email as described below. Upon receipt of a completed registration form and payment of the tuition deposit, your space in the selected course is reserved. Within two weeks we will send you a confirmation email including a confirmation letter, a materials list, other course specific information that may be applicable, a list of local accommodation options and a liability release form that must be signed prior to the start of class.

How to Register

For courses with a published course fee under $150, full payment for the course fee and the materials fee (if any) is required at the time of registration. For courses with a published course fee of $150 or more, a deposit equal to at least 33% of the course tuition is due upon registration. Any remaining amount is due two weeks before the start of the class. Special payment arrangements may be possible; contact the Kinstone Academy office to discuss. Payment must be in US funds only and may be made by cash (in person), check, money order, or credit card via Paypal. Do not send cash through the mail. Please make checks and money orders payable to Kinstone. You will find a link on our website to pay for each course using PayPal or using a credit card via PayPal. You can also call us for specific PayPal instructions if you prefer. Please contact us directly if you have any questions regarding these payment options.

Payment and Deposit Information

Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture offers many courses at two different rates: a less-expensive “early-bird” rate available to those who sign up for a course more than four weeks before it begins and a “regular” rate for those signing up within 4 weeks of a course’s start date. See the individual course descriptions for specific rates. We offer an additional 10% discount for certain courses that have a multiple-course discount associated with them, for military personnel and for couples who register for a course together; however only one of these discounts may be applied per person per course. These discounts apply to tuition only, not materials or supply fees.

Tuition Discounts

Classes at Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture are intentionally kept small and may fill quickly. We recommend that you register early to ensure your participation. The registration deadline for any course is two weeks before the start of the course unless otherwise specified in the Course Description. We reserve the right to cancel courses if there is insufficient enrollment by the registration deadline. Cancellations will be posted on our website and registered participants will be notified via email or phone. Late registration may be possible due to student cancellations; please call the office regarding last minute openings.

Course Sizes and Registration Deadline

Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture will maintain a waiting list for those wishing to sign up for classes that are already full. We will contact the persons on the waiting list only if space becomes available. Further, we will use these lists to determine if and when to offer another course on a given topic. Persons on the waiting list are given first priority should we decide to run an extra session of a given course.

Waiting List

1. By Mail Complete the Registration Form and send it to our mailing address.2. By Phone Have your credit card and PayPal website ready (you can only pay by credit card via PayPal) and call the Kinstone Academy office at 608-687-3332.

Cancellations/RefundsIf you cancel fourteen (14) or fewer days in advance of the course start date, you will receive no refund. If you cancel more than 14 days prior to the start date of a course, you will receive a refund of 50% of the total course fee paid minus the 33% deposit which is non-refundable. Any refunds due will be paid by check within two weeks after receiving a written cancellation notice from you.

3. By Email Complete the Registration Form, scan it, then email it as a PDF or JPG to us at [email protected].

The Registration Form can be found at the back of the Course Catalog or it can be downloaded as a PDF from our website; find the link to the form on the “How Do I Register?” page at www.kinstonecircle.com/registration/.

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28REGISTRATION FORM

Instructions: Complete one Registration Form per Student. Print clearly.Student’s Full Name _________________________________________________________________________________________Street Address ______________________________________________________________________________________________ City, State & Zip ____________________________________________________________________________________________Phone (best) _______________________________ E-Mail Address ___________________________________________________If under 18: Age: _______ Name of accompanying adult: _________________________________________________________How did you learn about Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Have you registered for Kinstone Academy courses before? If so, which? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Enrollment Information Course Title Date(s) Tuition Materials ____________________________________________________________________________________ $__________ $______________________________________________________________________________________________ $__________ $__________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ $__________ $__________

To register, please complete and mail or scan and send via email this form and send the appropriate payment to the address listed below. Note that your enrollment in each course is subject to space availability. If space is available, a confirmation letter will be mailed to you within two weeks. If the course is full, Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture will add you to the waiting list and will contact you to clarify your options. Calls regarding registration and space availability are welcomed; we can be reached at 608-687-3332.

This form must be signed by the Student or by the Parent of Students under age 18

Signature: ___________________________________________________________________ Date: _________________________Printed Name (if signed by someone other than the Student): ________________________________________________Payment Information __ Check enclosed (payable to Kinstone)__ Money order enclosed (payable to Kinstone)__ Payment made by Credit Card via PayPal (you may use a credit card only through PayPal)

Send this Registration Form and Any Payment/Deposit to:Kinstone Academy of Applied PermacultureS3439 Cole Bluff LaneFountain City, WI 54629

EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 608-687-3332 WEBSITE: www.kinstoneacademy.com

SubTotal $__________

*Deposit (due upon registration, see below) $_____________

Military or Couples Discount (10%) $__________ Totals $__________ $__________

*For courses with a published course fee under $150, full payment for the course fee and the materials fee (if any) is required at the time of registration. For courses with a published course fee of $150 or more, a deposit equal to at least 33% of the course tuition is due upon registration. Any remaining amount is due two weeks before the start of the class. Special payment arrangements may be possible; contact the Kinstone Academy office to discuss. Payment must be in US funds only and may be made by cash (in person), check, money order, or credit card via Paypal. Do not send cash through the mail. Please make checks and money orders payable to Kinstone. You will find a link on our website to pay for each course using PayPal or using a credit card via PayPal. You can also call us for specific PayPal instructions if you prefer. Please contact us directly if you have any questions regarding these payment options.

GRAND TOTAL (Tuition + Materials): $__________

Remaining Amount (due 2 weeks prior to start of class) $_____________

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Kinstone Academy of Applied PermacultureS3439 Cole Bluff LaneFountain City, WI 54629

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Kinstone Academy of Applied Permaculture 2014 Course Catalog