The Ashevillage Institute

The Ashevillage Institute creates sustainable living solutions through education, demonstration and action. We are based in Asheville, NC.

The Ashevillage Institute promotes urban sustainability through:

• Hands-on sustainability workshops for local leaders & citizens
• An eco-demonstration center that serves local needs
• Community outreach, organization & advocacy
• Educational documentation & presentation

2010 Calendar of Events

• Legacy Center's BRING IT HOME PROJECT
• Permaculture volunteer opportunities – Ongoing in 2010
• Permaculture Apprenticeship – 6 seats ONLY - Tuesdays through Thursdays; August 10 - October 26
  

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Support sustainability in action!

The Ashevillage Institute is a project of Kleiwerks International. 

Donations are 100% tax-deductible & go to AVI.

Other bioregional opportunities

Permaculture Design Certification Course at Laughing Waters -- August 21 -September 5

Timeline

2007: Complete house retrofit including clay plasters & paints; get Certificate of Occupancy; shed relocation; establish greenhouse & tent area; exterior grading; complete garottage (adobe out building); design outdoor classroom; kudzu management; site design begins

2008: Establish gardens, compost & humanure; host educational programs; install  courtyard; organize citywide event - Ashevillage Building Convergence

2009: Design & install demonstration site master permaculture plan; host PDC & other workshops

2010: Install edible landscape, host PDC Internship, and other programs

Parent organization

The Ashevillage Institute thanks it's parent nonprofit, Kleiwerks International, an organization that empowers communities to be more sustainable by teaching hands-on natural building and whole-systems solutions. Since 1998, Kleiwerks International has trained thousands of people from 34 countries.

Support us

Your contribution makes our work possible

• Sustainability Education Fund
• Eco-urban demonstration center
• Educational documentation & media
• Community events, outreach & advocacy

Donations welcome

Send checks to: Ashevillage Institute, 80 Buchanan Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801. 
By credit card: http://www.kleiwerks.org/support_us.php.

All donations are 100% tax-deductible.