As you read these notes or listen to the accompanying podcast, I’m on a sabbatical. With all these years of producing long interviews, I need to take some time to experiment with new ideas, while reading, writing, and exploring what working with permaculture means. What do our practices look like in a world substantially changed since these ideas were first shared more than 40 years ago. How does the Zone model of permaculture shift when we don’t have access to land, particularly with more than half of the world living in cities and urban environments. When those spaces become their own unique ecosystems, some that we can walk through and others that demand motorized transportation. Some with green spaces and others the epitome of the concrete jungle.https://www.thepermaculturepodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/Sabbatical.mp3

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What new stories do each of us have to craft and tell to create personal and societal transformation?

Those questions, and others, lead me to this place of reflection, reskilling, and planning the future of podcast.Visit Our SponsorsFood Forest Card GameBuilding a Better World In Your BackyardUtopia: a permaculture vision

At the moment I have some ideas of what the show may look like when I return from this break, but am not setting anything in stone for now. Instead I want to focus on taking this time to come back with clear thoughts and intentions. I also don’t know how long this sabbatical will last. I want to take at least three months away, though others have suggested taking a year to work on this.

With that said, however, I’m still going to be around sharing resources to further permaculture journeys. That includes the podcast Patreon community, where I share weekly updates about what’s going on with the show, as well as what I’m reading and listening to. There is also a monthly Ask Me Anything thread, Patreon discounts on consultation and meandering sessions, and access to a Patreon Discord server. I also host live streams there twice a month to talk about recent events behind the scenes and whatever comes up in our chat.You can find all of that at: patreon.com/permaculturepodcastI’m also live streaming on YouTube a few times a month and continue to post on Twitter and Instagram.Find me on Social Media:YouTubeTwitterInstagramFor people who would like to work one-on-one regarding their permaculture project or to discuss their personal permaculture path, I also have regular consultation and meandering sessions available during this break from the show. You’ll find more information about those via the links and can sign up for the podcast newsletter, where I’ll be sharing information about classes and workshops, at thepermaculturepodcast.com.

Finally, I’m here if there is anything I can help you with. My email and phone line remain open throughout this period. You can send me a message at: show@thepermaculturepodcast.com Send a text message or call: 717-827-6262.You can also reach me by mail:Scott Mann210 E. Fairfax St. #300Falls Church, VA 22046

I don’t know where this break from the podcast will take me, but I’m looking forward to having you join me on this experience, in whatever way fits your journey. Find me somewhere in the world and until we meet again, spend each day taking care of Earth, your self, and each other.

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