EDE 2019 Netherlands

GAIA ‘The Netherlands’ in partnership with Gaia Education present Eco Design Education A life-changing course. The four dimensions: Ecological, Economic, Social and Worldview are explored in-depth and are implemented in a holistic design for your life, organisation, ecovillage or school Inhoudsopgave

INVITATION ...... 4

WELCOME! ...... 4

AFTER THIS COURSE YOU HAVE GAINED: ...... 5

FOR WHOM? ...... 5

WHERE AND HOW CAN YOU JOIN THIS COURSE? ...... 5

SOCIAL DIMENSION...... 5

WORLDVIEW DIMENSION PART 1 ...... 5

WORLDVIEW DIMENSION PART 2 ...... 5

ECONOMICAL DIMENSION ...... 5

ECOLOGICAL DIMENSION ...... 5

HOLISTIC DESIGN ...... 5

CONTRIBUTION FOR THE EDE ...... 5

MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION ...... 5

ORGANISATION OF THE EDE DESIGN COURSE ...... 6

A COOPERATION OF GAIA ‘THE NETHERLANDS’ FOUNDATION WITH SEVERAL ECOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES...... 6

ABOUT THE CURRICULUM ...... 6

THE DUTCH EDE VISION ...... 6 ...... 7

THE DUTCH EDE PROGRAM ...... 7 Theory ...... 7 Practical skills ...... 7 Field trips ...... 7 Own learning path ...... 7 Day rhythm ...... 8 Exchange system ...... 8 Design assignment ...... 8 Meditation, mindfulness and visualization ...... 8

PARTICIPANTS ...... 8

WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE EDE IN THE PAST ...... 8

LEARNING OUTCOMES ...... FOUT! BLADWIJZER NIET GEDEFINIEERD.

SOCIAL DESIGN ...... 9

ECONOMICAL DESIGN ...... 9

ECOLOGICAL DESIGN ...... 9

WORLDVIEW ...... 9

CERTIFICATION ...... 10

PROGRAM EDE 2019 ...... 11

DATA ...... 11 2 LOCATIE & HOOFDTRAINERS ...... 11

CONTENT ...... 11

INFO ...... 11

TEACHERS ...... 13

...... 13 Paul Hendriksen ...... 13 Katrien van den Bergh ...... 13 Rehab Aly Sharaf ...... 13 Maya van Oosterhout and Mark Huser ...... 13 Henk Petter ...... 14 Monica Petter ...... 14 Henry Mentink ...... 14 Hugo Schonberck ...... 14 Sally Hafez Bahgat ...... 14 Bas Visser, jurist and druid ...... 15 Mali Boomkens ...... 15

ACCOMMODATION AND FACILITIES ...... 16

VEERHUIS VARIK ...... 16

DIE SCHÖPFUNG ...... 16

EARTH AWARENESS TEUGE ...... 17

AARDEHUIZEN (EARTHSHIPS) OLST ...... 18

EDE COURSE FEES AND DISCOUNT...... 19

COURSE FEE ...... 19

DISCOUNT AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ...... FOUT! BLADWIJZER NIET GEDEFINIEERD.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY ...... 20

REFUND POLICY ...... 20

CANCELLATION OF EDE BOOKINGS ...... 20

WITHIN THE 2-WEEK CANCELLATION PERIOD: ...... 20

AFTER THE 2-WEEK CANCELLATION PERIOD: ...... 21

CANCELLATION BY GAIA NEDERLAND ...... 21

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE DUTCH EDE COURSE 2019! ...... 22

3 Invitation

We welcome everyone who feels called to contribute talents and skills in the spirit of co-creation by joining the Eco Design Education course organised by Gaia Netherlands. It is inspired by the Ecovillage Design Education developed by Gaia Education (as offered in many countries worldwide). This course is given in blocks of two to ten days which can be followed as a whole or as separate parts and is organised in and by seven eco-communities. Are you looking forward to it as much as we do?

Welcome!

Are you looking for a clear vision of sustainability?

Join us to find the four pillars of sustainability developed by Gaia Education and how they give clarity in this complex matter.

Do you find it a challenge to move from theory to practice? This course offers coaching in design and implementation of projects.

How to go about working together with others? Our course offers insight in team-building and community forming and is an unique opportunity to further develop your skills during group processes.

Are you ready for change? This course is a life-changing experience. It offers solutions and effective models to transform society. It provides experience in co-creating a sustainable society and in developing designing skills. It helps to create a vision of sustainability education, and you will learn a unique approach to solving problems and effective team-building skills as well as co-operation and deeper contact with nature!

4 After this course you have gained: Where and how can you join this course?

A Gaia Education Certificate as EDE-designer The course is given for the duration of 4 weeks in three Integrative designing skills in four areas of sustainability: ecology, economy, social aspects & different locations in five different blocks of five days. You (holistic) worldview can follow the course as a whole or choose any of the parts Basic skills in Sociocracy separately. Attending a minimum of 90% of all the Basic skills to develop an EDE course in your own area compulsory parts allows you to obtain the certificate. The Personal coaching and leadership development organisers of the EDE intent to offer this course again in the New friends, ideas, inspiration and hope! future, and it will be made a possibility to follow any of the parts you missed out on in order to obtain the certificate. For whom? A brief overview of place, time and content of each part is The course is meant for everyone who wants to work on given here. In the brochure you can also find more details sustainable development, transition activities and/or of all locations and what they offer. sustainability education. It shows the connection between Social dimension social, economic, ecological and worldview aspects in June 22 – 27, 2019. Location: Die Schöpfung (Laar/ Germany). communities. In this way it deepens your vision on Worldview dimension part 1 sustainable development. The course also prepares you for June 27 - June 30, 2019. Location: Die Schöpfung (Laar/ Germany). creating a sustainable way of working and living together Worldview dimension part 2 with a community. June 30 - July 2, 2019. Location: Earth Awareness (Teuge/ The Netherlands).

Economical dimension July 3 – 8, 2019. Location: Veerhuis Varik (Varik/ The Netherlands). Ecological dimension July 9 – 14, 2019. Location: Aardehuizen Olst (Olst/ The Netherlands).

Holistic Design July 14 – 20, 2019. Location: Aardehuizen Olst. (Olst/ The Netherlands).

Contribution for the EDE

Your contribution depends on your choice of private room, dormitory or using your own tent. You can join every separate block or the whole course. In case you sign up for 80% of the entire course before the 1st of March we can offer you a 10% discount. We have a few discount spots for students, but be sure to apply promptly if you like to get a student discount! More information and registration

On the website of the Dutch EDE you can find more info: http://www.dutch-ede.nl. Here you will also find the registration form. If you have any further questions you can contact Henk Petter for more information. Telephone +31 612531816.

Organisation of the EDE design course

A Cooperation of GAIA Netherlands foundation with several ecological communities.

This EDE course is organised by the GAIA Netherlands foundation together with several communities, living together or working together, in Holland and Germany. GAIA Netherlands offers sustainability education. promoting flourishing communities within planetary boundaries. You can read more about our vision, mission and goals on the website of GAIA Netherlands - www.gaia-nederland.nl.

About the curriculum

The curriculum of the EDE is based on experience and expertise developed by a network of teachers of some of the most successful ecovillages and ecological community projects. The curriculum is the result of years of cooperation with teachers from all over the world. These teachers are members of 'GEESE' which means 'Global Ecovillage Educators for Sustainable Earth'.

The first EDE course was offered in 2005 in Findhorn, Scotland. Since then it has been organised more than 200 times all over the world in 34 countries, enriching the lives of more than 5000 participants. The curriculum is an official contribution to the UN decennium of education for sustainable development. The foundation of the training is the 4-D framework for holistic design which goes beyond the conventional three-dimensional sustainability model. The framework integrates social, ecological and economic solutions with a more holistic approach where the critical approach of a holistic worldview and change of values are recognised as the main drivers for behavioural change and cultural transformation. You can read more about the curriculum on GEN (Global Ecovillages Network) and on the website of GAIA Education: http://gaia.org/gaia-education/ede-curriculum/

The Dutch EDE vision

In this EDE we try to create a close interaction between teachers and students and between students themselves. Participants with expertise in specific fields are invited to share their knowledge with the whole group. Hands-on activities will also be facilitated by course participants. We as teachers will often participate in group – and other processes, partly as supervisors/counsellors, but also co- discovering the actual teachings and the learning process as result of the current (socio-cultural) situation.

Authenticity is achieved by using real situations within learning environments. The exercises will draw on real situations from participants’ and facilitators’ lives, so that the learning will be both an understanding of theory and abstract concepts and – often more important – a deepening experience of the applied concepts in concrete socio-cultural situations. The several levels of learning environment are;

• your individual inner universe with your personal imprints from your past life, your world-views, your stories, feelings, possibilities of thoughts.

• the participants as a group with its inter-individual dynamics like shared cultural backgrounds as well as inter-cultural dynamics; personal reactions on one another; co-creations like mutual support and potential shared ideas as well as conflicts and misunderstandings.

• the different ecovillages and excursions, with all its existing and tangible examples.

The Dutch EDE program

The program consists of several components:

Theory The theory is explained on the basis of the twenty themes as illustrated in the sustainability mandala, with the help of exercises and examples. The theory is linked to the experiences gained during the exercises and the knowledge, skills and personal experiences of the participants.

Practical skills The EDE uses many different methods. The theory is also applied in practice. From the beginning, the group forms a community in which tasks are divided among the participants. In addition, we regularly practice practical skills, such as working with clay, gardening in the permaculture garden, making art and making designs.

Field trips The training is given at various locations. A guided tour is organized at each location. Excursions in the area are also part of the curriculum. The following locations are included:

• Earthships in Aardehuizen Olst • Natural Temple at Earth Awareness Teuge • Veerhuis Varik • Hof van Wolda • Mas Con Menos • Trip to the Waddensea • Transition Town Olst

Your own learning path At the beginning of the EDE training you get the opportunity to formulate the goals you want to work on during the course. During the EDE training we will concentrate on different ways to work on our own goals. We work with peer-to-peer groups, where you can reflect on your own processes in pairs. We also work with 'home' groups (CLANS), which reflect on group processes, the content of the EDE, personal goals and feedback. CLAN time of half an hour is scheduled every day.

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Day rhythm • Breakfast 08.00-08.30 • Mindfulness 08.30-09.00 • Check in / practical issues 09.00-09.15 • Community work 09.15-09.45 • Break 09.45-10.00 • Course 10.00-11.15 • Course 11.30-13.00 • Lunch 13.00-13.30 • Course 15.00-18.00 • Dinner 18.00-18.30 • Clan time / sharing 19.30-20.00 • Course 20.00-21.30

Exchange system At the beginning of the economical course each participant receives a number of coins. All participants are challenged to develop activities for the other participants. Participants can earn coins by organizing activities. By participating in activities of others, coins can be issued again. Who has earned the most coins at the end?

Design assignment In the final block of the training, design groups are created that work together on an assignment. The assignment is based on real problems and on the targets that the participants have set themselves. At the end, the participants present the results to each other.

Meditation, mindfulness and visualization Every day we pay attention to relaxation through meditation, mindfulness and visualization.

Participants who participated in the EDE in the past • Students with an interest in sustainable design • Teachers who want to educate on sustainability • People who are interested in developing sustainable group projects • Residents or builders of sustainable communities and eco villages • Urban and rural activists, organizers and designers • Urban planners and municipalities who want to bring about a positive change for their citizens • University faculties that want to offer their students a holistic approach • Professionals in architecture, engineering and construction • Local businesses and multinational companies interested in social, sustainable and ethical issues

8 Learning outcomes

Social design Economical design In the Social Dimension module participants learn; In Economic Dimension module participants explore; • to develop a common vision for a collective project, • The dominant pattern and possible leverage points including and transcending individual perspectives, for change within today’s globalized economy, • to make decisions that everyone can accept and • Ways to bring economic life into alignment with support, ecological values, • to improve communication skills and communicate • Right livelihood & social enterprise; in a more compassionate way, • How money works; community banks and local • to deal with conflict and diversity as an invitation to currencies, growth. • Relevant legal and financial issues for Ecovillage projects.

Ecological design Worldview In Ecological Dimension module participants explore; In the Worldview Dimension module participants learn; • Whole Systems Approach to Ecological Design, • to recognize and communicate sustainability to • Benefits of Bioregionalism, diverse worldviews, • Key principles in the application of Appropriate • to create a deep connection with Nature through Technologies for clean energy, living water, green personal experience, buildings and healthy soils, • to develop a regular spiritual practice that facilitates • ‘hands on’ play with earth materials and mini eco- the ability to balance inner and outer work, kits to purify waters, tours of local gardens and eco- • to design ceremonies for the most significant buildings, calculating carbon footprints and moments in their projects, opportunities for artistic expression. • to apply transition principles and ingredients in their project.

9 Certification

The Dutch EDE 2019 is certified by GAIA-Education. Since 2005, more than 240 Ecovillage Design Education (EDE) programmes have been formally certified or re-certified in 48 countries on six continents.

Gaia Education has recently been invited to become a Key Partner of UNESCO Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development- ESD, amongst 70 selected worldwide educational institutions.

Because of the certification by Gaia Education and UNESCO our course meets the following programme criteria

Programme Criteria

• A minimum of 125 contact hours (e.g. 20 course days; 6.25 hours/day) • A strong intention to cover all 20 modules within each of the four dimensions of sustainability • A minimum of 15 hours devoted to applying design methods and processes into real-life scenarios • A skilled team of educators with sufficient knowledge and experience and at least one who has completed a Gaia Education certified programme • An appropriate venue, ideally demonstrating integrated application of design for sustainable settlements • A commitment to complete and submit course evaluations and reports • A commitment to follow international branding guidelines • A commitment to contribute to Education for Sustainable Development activities in your region

When participants have completed the EDE course for at least 90% at the end of the EDE course they get a certificate, connected with the system of EDE certified participants of GAIA Education.

Participants of one or more modules (1 dimension = 1 module) of the EDE course can get a certification per module of GAIA ‘The Netherlands’ if they have attended the module for at least 90%. After completing all five modules, the participants can also get a certificate of GAIA Education.

10 Program EDE 2019

Data Locatie & Content Info hoofdtrainers Sa 22 June Location: Arrival; community building, explanation You can arrive between 09.00 and 19.30. Please report at 2019 20.00 Die Schöpfung at the reception of 'Die Schöpfung'. In addition to camping and 4D-framework & course. Laar in Germany sleeping in a dormitory, there are possibilities to stay overnight in a bed and breakfast at the 'Hof van Wolda', fifteen minute’s walk from the location. The extra costs are five to ten euros, depending on the room. Please let us know if you want to use a bed and breakfast room.

Sunday 23 Location: Social dimension and sociocracy June 09.00 Die Schöpfung Guided tour Die Schöpfung and Hof van until 27 Wolda, deep listening, deep sharing, June 2019 Trainer: Katrien van storytelling, strong leadership, 18.00 den Bergh, Sally Compassionate communication, Hafez Bahgat, community formation, sociocracy, Monica Petter improvisation stage, introduction to self- management and leadership. Thu 27 Location: Cultural dimension (worldview) New participants for block 2 can register on June 27 June 19.30 Die Schöpfung Introduction to the cultural dimension, between 2 and 5 PM Please report at the reception of the until Tue 2 (27-30 June) and mindfulness, Tour Earth Awareness, 'Die Schöpfung'. At 18.00 there is a dinner and at 19.30 the July 21.30 Earth Awareness Youth education, Deep Ecology, Theory program starts. In addition to camping and sleeping in a (30 June- 3 July) U, Dragon dreaming, Intense nature dormitory, there are possibilities to stay overnight in a bed experience (Wadden walk), creative and breakfast at the 'Hof van Wolda', fifteen minute’s walk Trainers: Mark en workshops, the river of life, herbal from the location. The extra costs are five euros to ten Maya van Earth healing, Spiral dynamics. euros, depending on the room. Please let us know if you Awareness Teuge, want to use a bed and breakfast room. Mhaelchior, Katrien van den Bergh, Mali Boomkens and Monica Petter Wed 3 July Location: Traveling to Varik New participants for block 3 can register at the reception 10.00- Veerhuis Varik at from 12.00. At 13.00 there is a lunch at Veerhuis Varik. 13.00 Varik Dividing rooms is between 14.00 and 18.00. Dinner is at 18.00. At 19.30 an introductory meeting with the new participants starts. You will spend the night in the ferry house or in a hiker's cabin nearby.

Wed 3 July Location: Economic dimension to 19.30 to Veerhuis Varik Transition from old to new economy, 8 July 21.30 local money flows, creating eco-villages Trainers: Henry with Social Permaculture, transition: Mentink, Bas Visser, global thinking, local action, legal Hugo Schonberck aspects, Unobox (3D business plan), new Sally Hafez Bahgat economy models ferry house Varik. and Paul Hendriksen

Tue 9 July Location: Traveling to Olst New participants for block 4 can register at the reception 10.00 to Aardehuizen from 12.00. There is a lunch in Aardhuizen Olst at 13.00. 13.00 at Olst Dividing rooms is between 14.00 and 18.00. Dinner is at 18.00. At 19.30 an introductory meeting with the new participants starts. We spend the night in a group accommodation near Olst ('t Ooievaarsnest), near the Earth Houses. Tue 9 July Location: Ecological dimension 19.30 to so Aardehuizen Olst Tour Aardenhuizen Olst and Transition Town Olst. Introduction ecological dimension, permaculture, green building, 14 July Trainer: Paul healthy soil, food circles, off-the-grid 13.00 Hendriksen, Sally techniques, sustainable water Hafez Bahgat, Rehab management, sustainable energy, Aly Sharaf ecological green management. Sunday 14 Location: Holistic designs New participants for block 5 can register at the reception July 19.30 Aardehuizen Olst Fundamentals holistic designs, 4-D from 12.00. At 13.00 there is a lunch in Aardhuizen Olst. to Saturday framework and the 2o themes shortly Dividing rooms is between 14.00 and 18.00. Dinner is at 20 July Trainers: Paul repeated, From own dream to joint 18.00. At 19.30 an introductory meeting with the new 10.00 Hendriksen, Sally project, co-creation, presentation participants starts. We spend the night in a group Hafez Bahgat, Henk techniques, teambuilding. accommodation near Olst ('t Ooievaarsnest), near the Earth and Monica Petter Houses.

Picture: Walking in the Wadden sea.

12 Teachers

Paul Hendriksen Paul started his working career as a journalist, before working for 13 years for COS Overijssel (regional centre for educational projects on international cooperation and sustainable development). For ten years now, he is an independent consultant, project manager and teacher on local sustainability issues. Above all Paul is a typical do-thinker. He is nationwide co-initiator of various sustainability organisations and projects, such as Transition Towns Netherlands, Transition Town Deventer, Olst in Transition, Association Earthships East Netherlands, and village coop Goed Veur Mekare. He has been a member of the international task group that made the international translation of the successful British REconomy Project

Katrien van den Bergh Katrien has been living on Vlierhof since February 2017. Working here gave her much experience in sociocratic decision-making, self-management and community building. She has completed several courses in non-violent communication, community building and group facilitation. Katrien grew up in Basel, Switzerland, studied sociology and English and then went exploring. Her experiences in Esalen, a living and working community in California led her to search for further community experiences and land on Vlierhof. She graduated from the Dutch EDE in 2017.

Rehab Aly Sharaf Rehab uses her past experience in Architecture and environmental design, Project management, and Renewable Energy along with her passion in research to contribute to the sustainable development field in Egypt. She is the Country Director of Maxx solar academy in Egypt. http://maxx-energy- academy.org/maxx-solar-academy-egypt/. Rehab is responsible for preparing Maxx solar academy courses in Egypt including off-grid and grid-tied PV systems for technicians, engineers, and decision makers. She is revising the content of DGS prepared material to make sure that they fit the Egyptian market and coordinating with German and Egyptian instructors to prepare courses, marketing courses, evaluation and follow up.

Maya van Oosterhout and Mark Huser Maya van Oosterhout and Mark Huser are the driving force behind Earth Awareness foundation. Both have a wealth of practical experience and knowledge in off-grid living, recycling and upcycling. They lovingly take care of a part of a former military estate and have been able to magically transform this into a beautiful and creative inspiration centre, where many events take place. The zenith of their creation power is the Temple of Nature they have been building together since 2012. This eco-art project is an expression of their holistic worldview, recognisable for every human being and fitting for a society in transition. As artists with imaginative power they are looking for ways to express what’s living within society. They get inspiration from years of cooperation with indigenous tribes and their traditions. During many international meetings, Mark & Maya have developed a different worldview which they express in the Temple. Mark can be seen as a multidisciplinary artist, all-round technician, musician and a visionary and truthful speaker. Maya is an energetic, creative spirit with love for natural, simple and healthy life. She works for re-honouring female heritage. Together they have followed much shamanistic training and contribute in an authentic way to creating paradise on earth.

13 Henk Petter Henk works as a teacher sustainable engineering for the Ecolyceum in Deventer and on the Twents Carmel college in Oldenzaal. He is also coordinator sustainability for higher education and works together with Cleantech Regio, sustainable companies in the Apeldoorn – Zutphen area, and teachers on sustainable challenges. They organise a large yearly event where schools present their challenges and the best win prizes. Henk is a member of the Jury. Henk is initiator of starting Ecovillage initiative Akasha and chairman of GAIA Netherlands. He is actively producing magazines, movies and projects that fit the 4D framework of GAIA Education and are also suitable to contribute to the challenges.

Monica Petter Monica is certified GEESE teacher at GAIA Education. She is a Trustee of GAIA The Netherlands. She writes articles for the magazine, develops educational material, does marketing and promotion and supports various working groups within the foundation as well as its projects. Monica is co-initiator of the Akasha initiative; a group starting a sustainable living and working community. For ten years, she has been a teacher in agricultural colleges, in horticulture and biology. She has been editor of various professional magazines like Terugkoppeling and Floristry Magazine. She also had a practice in integrative children therapy and coaching with horses.

Henry Mentink Next to being founder and Director of MyWheels henry took the challenge of founding Het Veerhuis Varik. Together with others it’s there that he gives meaning to the new economy. His mission is to give awareness and love a practical place. With this aim he founded the first Village Trade Centre. The Veerhuis is also the home of the Club of Budapest, Global Ecovillage Network Netherlands and is connected with Damanhur in Italy. Practical work in the village of Varik as well as being connected with the world. He developed the first 3D business plan, the UNO-Box with Source plan and a new legal form of legal entity that is easy to establish and still meets legal requirements. This is called the Participantship.

Hugo Schonberck Hugo Schonberck is an inspired entrepreneur and experienced consultant in various projects, research and consultancies. He brings a practical and warm hearted approach to sustainability and a large international network. He loves the challenge of bringing together the best people for any given task. He is an expert in sustainability and behaviour change, designing programmes and facilitating teams in communities, local authorities and companies for Global Action Plan, Nuon Energy, British Gas and currently partner in GPX Energybank, a sustainable energy and smart grid start-up, as well as promoting the very low energy sustainable block chain Energy party from the Energy Coin Foundation. Co-founder of a Dutch think-tank on climate change with government officials, NGO’s and representatives from industry that did ground-breaking work on carbon reduction and compensation.

Sally Hafez Bahgat Sally established the Oasis Community Centre as a sustainability education centre, a 10,000 square meters’ piece of greenery and desert land, with eco-friendly buildings and facilitating children’s environmental activities. In order to help solve the problem of scarcity of energy, water, and food, the Oasis Community Centre provides curricula-based-education, hands-on training, and practical show-casing to school kids on sustainability issues. This is done through Oasis Green Day and Green Camp for children from national and international schools, and university undergraduates.

In order to provide the same standard of environmental education to all Egyptian kids, Sally founded Khadra, a long-term education project for children from public schools and orphanages, about environmentalism, where children learn about gardening, up cycling and recycled fashion. Through Khadra, and in collaboration with PwC, Oasis aspires to be part of the solution for environmental sustainability in Egypt by educating and encouraging school children to make lifestyle changes and to adopt simple habits to manage solid waste, conserve energy and water. Sally wishes to see this centre replicated nation-wide as satellites, acting as local flagship for sustainability education all over Egypt, and thereafter for all Arabic-speaking countries. The satellites shall be operated by women from the locality, serving the neighbouring schools, and university students. Satellites will then be a game-changer of the education scheme nation-wide, as well as opportunities for women’s employment.

14 Bas Visser, jurist and druid "Do not ask me who I am. If I am already ... then I am emptiness ... emptiness through which that breathes what breathes through everything. '

Bas is co-initiator of the ecological home-work initiative De Zwerm in Winterswijk and co-owner of Levensland, a 3.5 ha large food forest laid out according to permaculture and Anastasia principles. He lives in a farm (starting home-work group) in Winterswijk.

Bas is a lawyer and, among other things, uses his knowledge to supervise starting ecological home-work initiatives and eco- villages. In addition, he has immersed himself in all sorts of cultures and shamanism. The teachers he names are Dave Hegglun (Maori), Ayako Goh (Japan), Ahamkara (Altai), Erik Berglund (USA), Daniel Crane (Tsuu Tina, Canada), Wai Turoa (Maori), Moon Deer (Objibwaj, USA), Elliot Rivera (Cuba), Suvalaq (Inuit, Alaska), Philip Carr-Gomm (Druid, England), Inti Cesar (Peru), Kiesha / Little grandmother (USA), Tulku Lobsang Rinopoche (India), Ayangat (Mongolia) ), Anastasia (Siberia) and all who live close to nature, close to the Source.

Mali Boomkens Mali Boomkens is a happy inhabitant of mobile Ecovillage Ppauw in Wageningen, and currently works as a coordinator for OtherWise Foundation, organising lectures, courses, workshops and trainings around environmental and social (in)justice and alternative ways of thinking and doing.

Just as her sirname (in English: “little trees”) indicates, Mali became passionate about nature and all that is connected to her from a young age onwards. The academic world and travels around the globe taught her all about sustainable and participatory (tropical) forest and nature management. Followed up by some years of practical schooling in biodynamic farming – after getting involved with co-initiating the Dutch 'Toekomstboeren' (Future Farmers) association, and moving in closer contact with nature with the year training at Living By Nature. Nature skills, primitive crafting, social skills, self-knowledge and observation taught her how to live in nature for a longer period of time, purely on the basis of using natural materials old – native – skills.

Mali is currently walking the path to develop as a facilitator in the fields of nature connection and (eco-)community building, strongly supported and inspired by workshops, (Erasmus+) trainings and European youth exchanges that introduced her to various methods, like Dragon Dreaming, The Work that Reconnects, Deep Ecology, Theory U and Non-Violent Communication.

After co-facilitating some elements of the cultural dimension in this year's EDE, Mali will integrate her noval inspiration in organising the second edition of an intensive, 8-day long summer training on nature connection and inner sustainability for students and youth.

15 Accommodation and Facilities

Die Schöpfung Die Schöpfung, Am Schöpfwerk 2 in Laar / Germany, just across the border at Coevorden.

Mhaelchior and Mharoeska live on 'Die Schöpfung' and live from the idea that if you are who you are, then you will receive the life that belongs to you. They like to share this with people who also experience this. Mhaelchior and Mharoeska have guided their children for years through homeschooling, and from this experience they have discovered that it is important for children, that a child becomes familiar with his own space and in that way becomes familiar with him- or herself.

Program During this section, the social and cultural dimension of the 4D framework will be discussed. Katrien van den Bergh is head coach of the social dimension. The program of the weekend social dimension is based on the following themes:

• Decision-making: Introduction to sociocracy, examples of sociocratic decision-making from the residential community Vlierhof • Leadership: Self-management and leadership with practical examples from the organization of the Vlierhof • Community formation: Different methods for community formation such as sharing circles, trust building and compassionate communication

The focus in all parts of the program is on experiential exercises. After short theoretical inputs we will do a lot of practical exercises together. The cultural dimension is provided by Mhaelchior and Monica Petter. Mhaelchior explains how he started 'Die Schöpfung'. What developments there have been over the years are experiences with home education and awareness development. Monica takes you as a trainer on a journey to your own inner world and connects inner experiences with theoretical models from various cultures and mindfulness. She provides, among other things, nature coaching sessions in nature, an herbal walk and an intense trip through the Wadden Sea Region. Other topics discussed include:

• Theory U technique • Dragon dreaming • Education for sustainable development • Deep ecology • Healing Circles (Exercise by Joana Macy)

Accomodation You can spend the night in your own tent, a caravan, a place to sleep in a dormitory / mini courtyard or for an additional fee a bed and breakfast room at the holistic horse farm 'De hof van Wolda', which is a fifteen-minute walk from 'Die Schöpfung'.

16 Veerhuis Varik

Waalbandijk 8 Varik http://www.veerhuis.nl/

Het Veerhuis the first Village Trade Centre in the world, founded to make our environment richer. Local products, local services, a trade centre for the village. They have started with the new economy. The future is in the village, with space, clean air and internet. Working and doing business can take place in the village, and by addressing tourism the Veerhuis creates new trade. People come from outside and products come from within, because the village is the largest supplier. The Veerhuis, which means ferry house, has a ferry function towards the future. The Veerhuis has the ambition to be a national and international centre for the new economy. Pieter Kooistra, the artist, lived here, invented Art Rental in the Netherlands and wrote a plan for a world basic income in the eighties. This he explained by: “Be realistic – think the impossible”.

Program

Transition from old to new economy, local money flows, creating eco-villages with Social Permaculture, transition: global thinking, local action, legal aspects, Unobox (3D business plan), new economy models ferry house Varik.

Accommodation It is possible to stay in the bed and breakfast part of the Veerhuis, as well as a cottage that sleeps four people close by.

Earth Awareness Teuge Ambonstraat 2, Teuge http://www.earthawareness.nl/

Earth Awareness Teuge is one of the oldest and largest off- grid centres of Holland. Visiting offers an unforgettable experience, full of inspiration and connection. Earth Awareness is a cultural breeding ground and functions as a nursery for a sustainable world. It is established in 2005. It is a green laboratory where we can learn by doing and playing how to cooperate with the intelligence and character of the earth. A fertile experimental garden to inquire how to live in symbiosis with nature. A practical school for synthesis of related skills. They see it as their communal task to get in tune with the earth again and relate with her. The knowledge centre actively contributes to realistic, local and practical solutions for global issues like energy, food, and living alternatives. Earth Awareness is building a very inspiring and special work of art, the Temple of Nature. A round space of thick, organically shaped tree trunks, curly branches, lime plaster and coloured windows. In this experience space, they can keep on wondering about the beauty in which nature reveals itself. The Temple of Nature is a focal point for contemplation and connection and helps truth-seekers that want to find their deepest core of being. The centre is situated in a wooded area and is an exceptional paradise of birds. The beautiful colossal trees make it a very pleasant place to be.

Accommodation The special ambiance of the location quickly brings you to another era. You will sleep on the spacious art studio upstairs with many windows and a beautiful view. Take your own camping mattress and bedding. There is space for some small tents at request when you book.

17 Aardehuizen (Earthships) Olst Rietgors 22 Olst http://aardehuis.nl

In 2012 about forty adults together with a growing group of volunteers started building their future eco-houses. In the summer of 2015 the communal Middenhuis was finished. At that moment, everyone was living in their own house. Around 75 people in 23 households, including children. The Aardehuizen are a building unicum: built by the people themselves, assisted by nearly 2000 volunteers from 27 countries. It is the Dutch adaptation of the Earthship concept: fully self- sufficient houses, largely built from waste and natural material, and using sunlight as main source of energy for electricity and heating. The people are a community with ‘freedom in connection’ as guiding principle. Decision-making is done by sociocracy. De Aardehuizen are located on the South border of Olst village, 9 km North of Deventer. The train station is at eight minutes walking distance.

Accommodation In the vicinity of the Aardehuizen is a rural group accommodation (‘t Ooievaarsnest), a converted farmhouse, half an hour cycling or ten minutes’ drive from Aardehuizen Olst. This offers eight rooms for a total of 32 people, a double bedroom and a dormitory.

18 EDE course fees and discount

Course fee Course section Application before the first of March Application after the first of March

Section 1: Social 220 euro (1 section) 242 euro (1 section)

22-06 t/m 27-06 2019

Section 2: Worldview 220 euro for only this section 484 euro (2 sections)

28-06 t/m 03-07 2019 44o euro (section 1 and 2)

Section 3: Economy 220 euro for only this section 726 euro (3 sections)

03-07 t/m 08-07 2019 660 euro (section 1, 2 and 3)

Section 4: Ecology 220 euro for only this section 968 euro (4 sections)

09-07 t/m 15-07 2019 880 euro (section 1,2,3 and 4)

Section 5: Holistisch design 220 euro for only this section 1210 euro (5 sections)

15-07 t/m 20-07 2019 1100 euro (section 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)

You can choose to participate in as many or as little of sections as you like. The fees cover each section, excursion transport and materials. The price of the meals is an additional 22 euros per day and shared lodging or a tent pitch costs 15 euros a night. If you prefer your own accommodation we can organise a local B&B for an additional € 100,– to € 200,– per section.

Discount and grant opportunities Some participants from abroad may be eligible for subsidy. Besides this there is an arrangement for students. A limited number of students can take the EDE course with a discount. Be quick to register! A discount can also be earned as a volunteer for the EDE course. Here too, a limited number of places are reserved for this. Contact us to ask for the conditions for subsidy and / or discount.

19 Refund and cancellation policy

You may cancel a course booking at any time. After the 14-day cancellation period has expired, the standard EDE course cancellation policy will apply. Refund policy For courses running from June 2019 onwards (unless otherwise stated). This policy shall apply to all courses within the course types listed below.

You may cancel the Course Booking at any time. After the 14-day cancellation period has expired, the course cancellation policy (as specified below) shall apply.

If you are acting as a consumer, and you cancel the course booking within 14 calendar days of receiving your order confirmation without giving any reason, you are entitled to a full refund of the price paid. If you are not acting as a consumer, the refund and cancellation policy provisions shall apply.

Cancellations and refunds in circumstances outside those described above, and/or following the expiry of the 14-day cancellation period, are subject to the terms and conditions set out in this Information and Refund policy. For the avoidance of doubt, the cancellation period will expire 14 days after the date of the Order Confirmation.

To cancel the Course Booking, you must inform us by calling our helpline on +31(0)612531816, and let us know of your decision to cancel the Contract by mailing [email protected] In your e- mail you must clearly state your intention to cancel the course. To meet the cancellation deadline, it is not sufficient for you to send your communication concerning exercising the right to cancel before the cancellation period has expired. We will reply to your message within 2 days. The booking is cancelled at the moment you receive our cancellation confirmation.

We will make the reimbursement using the same means of payment as you used for the initial transaction, unless you have expressly agreed otherwise.

Cancellation of EDE bookings

Cancellations are subject to the policies detailed in the table below. Cancellations due to an unsuccessful visa application are not eligible for a refund. All fees are non-transferable to another year or another student.

Within the 2-week cancellation period:

Tuition fees Accommodation fees

Cancellations made Full refund Full refund (unless

within 2 weeks of cancellation period falls

receiving your Order within 4 weeks of the

Confirmation start of the programme,

in which case not

refundable).

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After the 2-week cancellation period:

Weeks before beginning of Programme Tuition fees Accommodation fees

More than 8 weeks Full refund of the balance Full refund

8 to 2 weeks 50% refund of the balance payment 50% refund of the balance payment

Less than 2 weeks Not refundable Not refundable

Cancellation by Gaia Nederland

Whilst every effort is made to avoid changes to our programme, the Institute reserves the right to withdraw any course. If for any reason the Institute cancels a course, all course fees will be returned in full. We cannot however reimburse the cost of any pre-booked travel arrangements and suggest that you might like to consider travel insurance to cover any significant costs incurred.

21 We hope to see you at the Dutch EDE course 2019!

Foundation GAIA Nederland Postal address: Beukenlaan 63,

1231BW, Loosdrecht, The Netherlands

Headquarters : Noorderhavenstraat 49, 7202DD Zutphen, The Netherlands

Phone: 0031 612531816

KvK (Commerce number): 69009074

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