 Join us Oct 14 - 16 in Sequim WA in person or on Zoom for the Fall NW Permaculture Retreat and ... Shoulder events 13th and 16th and 17th! This volunteer-run, community envisioning and making it happen camp out retreat is going to be fun. Check out the draft Schedule here and if you can't come live, register to get the Zoom session schedule and changes. Pre-Retreat Camp Setup Potluck, Bonfire and Music. We are planning a pre-retreat camp setup party, potluck, bon-fire to get the compost toilets built, and fire wood stacked, barn awnings up, outdoor kitchen built, barn office ready, etc. We need to invite the "young bucks" to join us. Join us early! The 11th, 12th and 13th. Contact us - info@northwestpermacultuer.org A Small Gathering Only a few spots open (6) for our Oct 14-16th Retreat Campout. Read more here and Register now before we "sell" out or close registration at capacity physically (30). Zoom is open to register up to 100. Rideshare offered to those who register. Lets be clear what we are offering (out door camping/meeting in wood heated Yurt, fire rings, under big awning and covered eating in fall weather), so you can decide if they want to participate in our camping retreat or to join from the comfort of zoom. With a large sail extended from the front or back of the barn, there is lots of room to stay dry for circles and the barn, topography and surrounding trees give lots of protection. The goal is to make a container for more folks to participate in the planning process, and to feel included and welcome to join our leadership.
Volunteer & Help: These last open spots to attend live with us need to be for volunteers:
We are still organizing this volunteer sign up sheet. Feel free to pitch in and sign up. If a few of you can come a day or 2 or even a few hours early we could use help setting up the farm site (awnings, bathrooms, outdoor kitchen, firewood, meeting and camping/sleeping spots, checkin, etc). A few of us will be there on the 12th-14th to setup. Can you join us? We have a Food donation and Meal help sign up here if you can bring things for our community made and shared Breakfasts and Dinners. Friday night potluck too. We hope to have a meal plan soon and possibly a sign up for specific staples to bring. Contact us if you can help. Email us at info@northwestpermaculture.org. Global Earth Repair  Register here for the Global Earth Repair Summit.
The earth is calling us to get together and achieve collective consciousness. "Its not about an event. Its about growing our shared intention to work together." ~ John D. Liu No-one turned away for lack of funds. Please donate what you can. Pitch in some help too. Help Needed:
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Check your email 9/15/22 for the Sept Newsletter. It has lots of inspiring pics and a poem from the New Era Convergence last August 2022. If you didn't get it, try subscribing above. Hi friends! We welcome you to join in Northwest Permaculture gatherings this fall! Join us and register free for the fall community campout. Oct 14-16, Fall Retreat in Sequim WA at Goodness Tea Farm (15th online option). There is limited onsite parking, limitless opportunity to join in through zoom or parking/hiking in through nearby trails and carpools. Please register by Oct 5-8th here - spaces limited. View the Draft Schedule Here Want to help? Here's our Volunteer Form if you want to help make this great! Thanks.  Fall Happenings...
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Reminder: Community Meeting May 12, 2022 @ 7pm
Hello Dear NWPCC Permaculture Friend,
and Welcome to the new subscribers too!
Spring - Loving all the New Green and New Hope ….
This spring is an exciting time of new hope! We are excited to announce collaborative ventures for our convergence this year. Please join us at our community Zoom meeting on May 12 (Thursday 7-8pm) and our BOD meeting (next Thursday May 19, 6-7pm) to add some energy into making these events fantastic! Zoom details on the home page here.
New Era Convergence in August near Eugene...
First, we are proud supporters of the New Era Convergence at Skycamp It's August 21-24, 2022. Register early here. This gathering will bring together thinkers and activists to chart a holistic sustainable norm. NWPCC will share more soon on the sessions we are sponsoring and hope to see you there!
Fall NWPCC Event - Land Restoration Project...
Second, we’re almost ready to announce our fall conference - centered around a work party! We are partnering on a land restoration project in or near Oregon this year. It’s really exciting to have a place to camp together and get our hands dirty building up the soil, and our community, while we learn together.
Our theme for 2022 is Activate Mutual-Aide. We’re leaning into this through letting our convergence energy support affinity organizations who share our heart for people, planet and justice.
Join us 7pm this evening May 12, 2022 and next Thursday's BOD Zoom to support the projects and make this years gatherings a blast!
Yours,
President Shaelee, Julie (Community Coord.) and Team NWPCC
Also: seeking new board members! Most of our team members terms are up; we will be voting in new folks at the fall event. Get involved now and discover what your favorite way to carry on this organization is. Thanks!
P.S.S. From Julie. Farm Raising for Shaelee's Farm in Sequim. It's working! Please share and support as you are able. It's on a New Awesome Crowd-Funding platform here.
Announcements From Community
Hello Dear NWPCC Permaculture Friend,
and Welcome to the new subscribers too!
Spring - Loving all the New Green and New Hope ….
This spring is an exciting time of new hope! We are excited to announce collaborative ventures for our convergence this year. Please join us at our community Zoom meeting on May 12 (Thursday 7-8pm) and our BOD meeting (next Thursday May 19, 6-7pm) to add some energy into making these events fantastic! Zoom details on the home page here.
New Era Convergence in August near Eugene...
First, we are proud supporters of the New Era Convergence at Skycamp It's August 21-24, 2022. Register early here. This gathering will bring together thinkers and activists to chart a holistic sustainable norm. NWPCC will share more soon on the sessions we are sponsoring and hope to see you there!
Fall NWPCC Event - Land Restoration Project...
Second, we’re almost ready to announce our fall conference - centered around a work party! We are partnering on a land restoration project in or near Oregon this year. It’s really exciting to have a place to camp together and get our hands dirty building up the soil, and our community, while we learn together.
Our theme for 2022 is Activate Mutual-Aide. We’re leaning into this through letting our convergence energy support affinity organizations who share our heart for people, planet and justice.
Join us 7pm this evening May 12, 2022 and next Thursday's BOD Zoom to support the projects and make this years gatherings a blast!
Yours,
President Shaelee, Julie (Community Coord.) and Team NWPCC
Also: seeking new board members! Most of our team members terms are up; we will be voting in new folks at the fall event. Get involved now and discover what your favorite way to carry on this organization is. Thanks!
P.S.S. From Julie. Farm Raising for Shaelee's Farm in Sequim. It's working! Please share and support as you are able. It's on a New Awesome Crowd-Funding platform here.
Announcements From Community
- Ecosystem Restoration Course – June 7-17, 2022 Atlan Community, White Salmon, WA - Register Here.
- NW Herbal Fair! Aug 19-21 near Port Townsend WA - Visit here.
- New Era Convergence - August 21st-24th 45 min from Eugene OR- Register here.
- Inspiration Farm courses and gatherings this & next weekend - click here.
- Jan Spencer is always doing good permaculture events in Eugene - City Permaculture. Check out his YouTube here. and write to him at <janrspencer@gmail.com> for his latest virtual and on land events.
- Meetings tonight and next week. Learn how you can help the community - come to the Zoom meetings to talk. Every 2nd and 3rd Th evenings - Zoom Details here.
- Farm Fund Raiser - This Needs Our Permaculture Community Support - please take a moment to share with your people - details here - Help us meet Shaelee's goal to save her Farm. We have a bit over 2 weeks left- every little bit helps. Share share...
Find our full Newsletter here on a shared Google Doc. In summary...
Welcome to Spring in the Northwest!
Join us at our Monthly Zoom Meetings the 2nd and 3rd Thursday evenings ...
See home page for more Zoom meeting info.
Bring your ideas for 2022 and Your Spring Pictures and videos....
We have baby goats and Rooster pens to share with you!
Find our full Newsletter (with links) here on a shared Google Doc.
Welcome to Spring in the Northwest!
- We need your help in finding a 2022 location - farm, education center, eco-village, etc venue.
- NWPCC needs fresh volunteers to facilitate our events and education channels
- New Northwest Permaculture Roles - a work in progress - you can help with too.
- Monthly Meetings - 2 of them: Community Meeting and Board Meeting
- Handy Spring Tips!
- Suggested Reading
- Announcements From Community ...
- More then once a year collaborations on offer - lets talk idea and interests!
- Send us you stories, announcements, resources to share and request...
- Courses:
- Inspiration Farm courses and gatherings
- Holistic Design Course
- Inland Northwest Permaculture offerings
- HopFrog Farm - Farm Collaboration on Olympia
- Doctrine of Discovery Course
- Economics for Peace Institute offering and invites
Join us at our Monthly Zoom Meetings the 2nd and 3rd Thursday evenings ...
See home page for more Zoom meeting info.
Bring your ideas for 2022 and Your Spring Pictures and videos....
We have baby goats and Rooster pens to share with you!
Find our full Newsletter (with links) here on a shared Google Doc.
Hello All!
I apologize if the email we sent last night felt off-putting in regards to Sahale's Covid and dog policies.
The good news is that Northwest Permaculture has organized this gathering to create safety with the unknown. To respect the residents and create out time in the unregulated spaces where Covid doesn't have to be our focus. All our meeting spaces are open-air, outside or in breezy buildings where masks are optional. The only time vaccination status comes up is when picking volunteer duties, either in the kitchen (Sahales main food hub- vax only folx volunteer here) or at the rest of camp.
I have been very diligent to setup our time so that we all can feel welcome and like full participants all weekend! I look forward to camping in the woods, visiting with you all and enjoying the wilderness of the hood canal.
Thank you,
Shaelee, president NWPC
I am rather preoccupied with final bits and getting there, but feel free to email if you are concerned or have questions.
I apologize if the email we sent last night felt off-putting in regards to Sahale's Covid and dog policies.
The good news is that Northwest Permaculture has organized this gathering to create safety with the unknown. To respect the residents and create out time in the unregulated spaces where Covid doesn't have to be our focus. All our meeting spaces are open-air, outside or in breezy buildings where masks are optional. The only time vaccination status comes up is when picking volunteer duties, either in the kitchen (Sahales main food hub- vax only folx volunteer here) or at the rest of camp.
I have been very diligent to setup our time so that we all can feel welcome and like full participants all weekend! I look forward to camping in the woods, visiting with you all and enjoying the wilderness of the hood canal.
Thank you,
Shaelee, president NWPC
I am rather preoccupied with final bits and getting there, but feel free to email if you are concerned or have questions.
Hello NW Permaculture Friends,
The Sahale Shindig starts tomorrow. There are still a few tickets left if you would like to join, register here , we will share digitally post-event and can include your permaculture projects! Email us if you'd have like to be a part.
Arrivals begin at beautiful Sahale starting Friday Noon. Registration will be inside the big-top tent just past parking, which also houses the main schedule, our Permandala Project and FreeLand (gifting exchange tables). You can still add ideas/comments to our Schedule; feel free to print a blank one out here. This weekend we will collectively fill it in with sticky-notes on a large schedule on the main tent's wall. We plan to hear from Kitsap Harvest at 4pm, have dinner at 7pm, closing the evening with a circle of introductions and intentions in the Tea-Saloon.
Please take pictures and notes, share on our discord and slack groups so our greater community that can't make it can still learn and play along with us. Directions to Sahale, and community join links are on the NWPCC website.
What to Bring:
We are stoked to be crafting this weekend with you.
Best,
Team NWPCC
Remember to bring things to share, like seeds, ideas, homegrown and handmade! (art credit Ben Bunk)
The Sahale Shindig starts tomorrow. There are still a few tickets left if you would like to join, register here , we will share digitally post-event and can include your permaculture projects! Email us if you'd have like to be a part.
Arrivals begin at beautiful Sahale starting Friday Noon. Registration will be inside the big-top tent just past parking, which also houses the main schedule, our Permandala Project and FreeLand (gifting exchange tables). You can still add ideas/comments to our Schedule; feel free to print a blank one out here. This weekend we will collectively fill it in with sticky-notes on a large schedule on the main tent's wall. We plan to hear from Kitsap Harvest at 4pm, have dinner at 7pm, closing the evening with a circle of introductions and intentions in the Tea-Saloon.
Please take pictures and notes, share on our discord and slack groups so our greater community that can't make it can still learn and play along with us. Directions to Sahale, and community join links are on the NWPCC website.
What to Bring:
- Food for use in meals: Lots of Vegetables, ferments, condiments, eggs, cheese, sauces, dips, soups, anything you love to eat (thats not in a package). Please add to the Contributions List here.
- Rain gear and warm clothes
- Sleeping bags, blankets and tents/tarps. Campers are welcome to shelter in our gathering spaces overnight to stay dry. (and Sahale has an abundance of mattress pads that can be used for extra comfort.)
- Garden Gloves and one favorite garden tool with your name on it.
- Clothes to mend (a project planned)
- Pen and paper
- Items to trade at the Trade Blanket Ceremony
- Items to sell at a Bazaar one afternoon
- Give away items for Courney's giveaway table or Kristie's pop up bank
- Cell/Camera with Media storage/battery if you want to be one of our citizen videographers for story telling later.
- Musical instruments for sharing around open circle time! Instruments, DJ equipment and dance shoes to rock that floor
- Fire toys for the campfire, and songs to sing
We are stoked to be crafting this weekend with you.
Best,
Team NWPCC
Remember to bring things to share, like seeds, ideas, homegrown and handmade! (art credit Ben Bunk)
The Sahale Shindig
Hi NW Permaculture Friends,
We are so excited the unique community driven format this year. Its non-hierarchical giving everyone a space to share, from formal presentations to open mic and trade-blanket. Meals and camping are provided, indoor sleeping option at low additional cost. The large tent hall is also open to lay your mat on the floor if you'd like to camp light. Children are free, our youth program is fun, and the venue is spectacular.
Are you joining us? There’s still time to sign up for the 2021 gathering on the hood canal, Oct 15-17 at Sahale Retreat Center.
A community collaborative event, we are riffing on the theme of open space and emergent design. Our team has created a basic structure, the schedule getting filled out as enthusiastic individuals join our meetings to share their stories. We are an all volunteer board and community collective, creating the event through the passions we have to offer, making space for you to do the same. Could be music. Could be mending clothes (bring something you have that needs mending - this is a real offer for a group activity!). Check out the schedule and offerings we expect so far. Are you coming and want to present? Use the comment function to add your session, or add it during the event! What are you excited about? Bring it!
You are welcome to add your piece at our next meeting! Zoom meeting join info on the NWPCC website, usually 7-8pm PT. Next meetup is Oct 12th, a Tuesday. The NW Permaculture 2021 Questionnaire is another portal to speak your mind and shape the event.
We are so excited the unique community driven format this year. Its non-hierarchical giving everyone a space to share, from formal presentations to open mic and trade-blanket. Meals and camping are provided, indoor sleeping option at low additional cost. The large tent hall is also open to lay your mat on the floor if you'd like to camp light. Children are free, our youth program is fun, and the venue is spectacular.
Are you joining us? There’s still time to sign up for the 2021 gathering on the hood canal, Oct 15-17 at Sahale Retreat Center.
A community collaborative event, we are riffing on the theme of open space and emergent design. Our team has created a basic structure, the schedule getting filled out as enthusiastic individuals join our meetings to share their stories. We are an all volunteer board and community collective, creating the event through the passions we have to offer, making space for you to do the same. Could be music. Could be mending clothes (bring something you have that needs mending - this is a real offer for a group activity!). Check out the schedule and offerings we expect so far. Are you coming and want to present? Use the comment function to add your session, or add it during the event! What are you excited about? Bring it!
You are welcome to add your piece at our next meeting! Zoom meeting join info on the NWPCC website, usually 7-8pm PT. Next meetup is Oct 12th, a Tuesday. The NW Permaculture 2021 Questionnaire is another portal to speak your mind and shape the event.
Covid Precautions: Sahale follows state mandates, and protects the health of its elder and at-risk residents through a diligent covid safety protocol. Our event will be totally outside or in open-air tent and open-wall spaces. Masks are required when passing through indoors, such as pickup up meals. While in the dining hall we must wear a mask, wash hands upon entering, get our meal and exit to eat outside, covered areas provided. Indoor bunk accommodations are for vaccinated folks in Sahale's group housing, unvaccinated folks seeking provided accommodations will be given a tent with a bed or other solo space, like a sunroom or have option to camp in the large outdoor tent. Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be abundant, with designated bathroom facilities for vaccinated and unvaccinated folks. Outside, masks and social distancing are encouraged as befits your own beliefs and comfort zones.
2020 Online Conference Videos: Our 1st ever virtual event, now on our new YouTube channel. Be sure to leave us a comment there and subscribe! We welcome community input. If you have anything to share, send it our way or tag northwest permaculture. We’d love to share your story and promote what permaculture looks like across our landscape. There is desire for a followup online gathering this fall focused around building connections and sharing gratitude. Let us know if you’d like to help.
Scholarships and Work-trades: We kept our cost as low as possible this year, only charging a few dollars over the base room + meals cost of the venue for our annual administrative fees to sustain the organization. As such we have have limited work trade and scholarships. Please, don't hesitate to ask if you are in need and want to join! We have 50% off tickets available for those who can help with promotions and documentation. Northwest Native community members, we have a few 100% off tickets available for you! We are in gratitude for the chance to facilitate the landscape this weekend and thank your ancestors for tending the soil before us. Please email info@northwestpermaculture.org for work-trade and scholarship codes.
Thank you for the time Beloveds, we hope to hear from you and see you soon!
- Shaelee, on behalf of team Northwest Permaculture
2020 Online Conference Videos: Our 1st ever virtual event, now on our new YouTube channel. Be sure to leave us a comment there and subscribe! We welcome community input. If you have anything to share, send it our way or tag northwest permaculture. We’d love to share your story and promote what permaculture looks like across our landscape. There is desire for a followup online gathering this fall focused around building connections and sharing gratitude. Let us know if you’d like to help.
Scholarships and Work-trades: We kept our cost as low as possible this year, only charging a few dollars over the base room + meals cost of the venue for our annual administrative fees to sustain the organization. As such we have have limited work trade and scholarships. Please, don't hesitate to ask if you are in need and want to join! We have 50% off tickets available for those who can help with promotions and documentation. Northwest Native community members, we have a few 100% off tickets available for you! We are in gratitude for the chance to facilitate the landscape this weekend and thank your ancestors for tending the soil before us. Please email info@northwestpermaculture.org for work-trade and scholarship codes.
Thank you for the time Beloveds, we hope to hear from you and see you soon!
- Shaelee, on behalf of team Northwest Permaculture
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