We were very encourage by the feedback from the event “The Earths Pilgrim Retreat” held at the hotel in October and so have decided to offer more courses in April and October for 2011. Three of these courses are being organised by our son Sebastian and his company Gaia y Sofia, a social company engaged in organizing transformative events, pursuing holistic research and offering socio-ecological consultancy. The three courses are:
Mindful Earth
Exploring our inner and outer Nature
Yvan Rytz, Rupert Hutchinson & Sebastian Burch
28th of March - 3rd of April Language: English
During this course, participants will find themselves immersed in a journey of awareness, that conveys the underlying dialogue we all have with Nature. Further Information
The Way of Food
Walking, Agriculture and Cooking
Hotel Posada del Valle's Working Community
17th - 23rd of October Langauge: English
In this course participants will live as part of Posada del Valle's community. Getting involved in the processes and activities that give life to the Organic farm and the kitchen. Learning how to grow and cook our own organic vegetables. Discussing about the role of Organic farming in todays socio-ecological world crisis, as well as how to be part of the solutions from our own home communities. Further Information
Enlightened Agriculture
How and Why Feeding People is Easy
Colin Tudge (www.colintudge.com) & Hotel Posada del Valle's Working Community
24th - 29th of October Langauge: English
During this course, participants will enjoy the company and experience of Biologist and writer Colin Tudge, as well as Hotel Posada del Valle's Working Community. In a unique and enriching environment we will explore the innovative ideas with which Colin Tudge has started the "Campaign for Real Farming" (www.campaignforrealfarming.org), and how each one of us can be part of it. Further Information.
We will also be organising the following events at the hotel for 2011
Cookery Workshops
Organic & Vegetarian Food
Samantha y Joann Burch
9th & 10th of April Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
This will be an informal hands-on course taught by Joann and Samantha Burch and with a maximum of 6 participants. For two days participants will enjoy and learn about the organic and vegetarian food that we serve at Hotel Posada del Valle. There will be about 3 to 4 hours cookery classes each day with lots of opportunity to cook and eat. Further Information
Farm Open Days
Nigel Burch
14th May & 17th of September
Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Finally, as in previous years, for 2011 we will be having two farm open days in May and September. On these open days we will show and discuss with the local community (and hotel guests if interested) what we are doing on the farm. The main emphasis will be on small scale vegetable production, but there will be the possibility to look at the orchard, meadows, chickens and sheep. Further Information
Further information on all these courses and events can be found on our web page www.posadadelvalle.com
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In 2011 Hotel Posada del Valle is celebrating the change we are all looking for.
It is proving itself, more than ever, that sustainability and ecological awareness are fundamental to the every day running of this special family business.
All my best wishes and gratitude,
Seb @ www.gaiaysofia.com
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