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The School of Environmental and Vocational Arts is a private, nonprofit educational Center situated on 50 acres of land in the heart of the Catskill Mountains of New York State. Our campus is set among beautiful natural forests, herb gardens, waterfalls and wildflower meadows. Founded in 1982, SEVA opened its doors offering workshops that focused on the use of alternative energy (solar and wind power) systems, sustainable living, earth–integrated building designs, the cultivation of healing herbs and organic agriculture.
SEVA honors a relationship of integrity with our environment. As our way of life becomes increasingly complex, it is vital that we learn to live and work in harmony within ourselves, with each other and with our environment.
SEVA offers a wide array of programs and workshops that we can use to cultivate wholeness and well being. Some of our workshops are in Complementary Healing Therapies, Art and Creativity, the teachings of Native American Traditions, as well as classes in Meditation and Yoga, Nutrition and Vegetarian Cuisine.
We serve simple vegetarian cuisine. To honor the environmental sensitivities of all visitors, we thank you for not bringing your pets and for not wearing perfumes or scented oils.
SEVA is a drug-free, alcohol-free, nonsmoking campus that offers classes to all regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, or handicapped status.
Our schedule is always expanding. Keep in touch to find out what we are doing next.
2013 SEVA Class Schedule
MAY 11 ~ Saturday – 12:30 pm– 5 pm
Raising of the Tipi
The Tipi is the most versatile mobile home ever invented.
Learn about the skills and materials needed to raise a Tipi. Hands-on-experience. Come spend the day and make new friends.
Presenter: Esther Tzoumas and friends.
For more information and for confirmation of date and time contact Esther Tzoumas at etearthwalk@yahoo.com
Fee: Free
June 1-2 ~ Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
JULY 6-7 ~ Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
AUGUST 3-4 ~ Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 7-8 ~ Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
OCTOBER 5-6 ~ Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
NOVEMBER 2-3 ~ Saturday- Sunday, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Creating a Greenhouse Bioshelter
Join us in the design and reconstruction of Seva’s greenhouse.
Learn the value of passive solar heat, thermal mass, vertical gardening, hydroponics and more.
Presenter: Esther Tzoumas
For more information and for confirmation of date and time contact Esther Tzoumas at etearthwalk@yahoo.com
Fee: Donation.
JUNE 15 ~ Saturday, 10 a.m.– 12 noon
Aromatherapy Class
Introductory class on essential oils.
Topics include a history of the application of oils, purchasing therapeutic grade oils, the specific properties and applications and benefits.
Some benefits discussed will include improved vitality, stress reduction and improved clarity of thought.
Specific oils will be available during the class to experiment with.
No prior experience is required to attend this class.
Presenter: Carey Lubow a practicing aroma therapist has studied with Gary Young, Young Living Oils and Mikael Zayat, an Egyptian Aroma therapist.
To register email Carey Lubow at careylubow@gmail.com
Fee: $25
JUNE 15 ~ Saturday, 1 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Weeds, Leaves, Seeds & Shoots: Balance Your Budget-Steward the Land
Class will be on foods, plant identification and wellness.
Nature experience with hands-on out door experience that traverse placid woods and field landscapes. The focus will be on edible wild foods and how to prepare into a table food. Indoor discussions will revolve around what our responsibilities are in supporting and nourishing the land that feeds us, interfaced with healthy eating principles.
Presenter: Marguerite Uhlmann-Bower, Registered Nurse, Herbal Educator, Wild Foods Forager
Herbal Educational Services
For more information and for confirmation of date and time contact Esther Tzoumas at etearthwalk@yahoo.com
Fee: $15
JUNE 26-30~ Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – Sunday, 2 p.m.
Balance the Body’s Energy: Jin Shin Jyutsu 5-Day Retreat
Jin Shin Jyutsu is the ancient art of harmonizing the life energy in the body. It brings balance to the body’s energies, which promotes optimal health and well-being, facilitating our own profound healing capacity.
For more information, contact Jed Schwartz at SevaPrograms@gmail.com or call 845-679-5177.
Preregistration required: maximum 18 participants.
Fee: Single Room $1300, Double Room $1125. Fee includes 9 sessions, room & board.
July 20 ~ Saturday, 10 a.m.– 12 noon
Stress Reduction Class
This class will help you to learn practical techniques in releasing accumulated stress within your body. Experience the power of intention and movement as a way of locating stress in the body and releasing it.
Presenter: Carey Lubow, a practitioner and author in the field of bio-energetics will be presenting techniques from his latest seminars
To register email Esther Tzoumas at etearthwalk@yahoo.com
Fee: $25.
JULY 20 ~ Saturday, 1 P.M.- 5 p.m.
Dance of Universal Peace
These dances are part of the timeless tradition of body prayer and sacred dance.
Using simple movements and sacred phrases, we all join the dance as we uncover the light within ourselves and within each other as we meet in the circle.
Dances of Universal Peace embrace the Unity that lies at the heart of all paths to Source.
For more information and to register email. Esther Tzoumas at etearthwalk@yahoo.com
Presenter: Karuna Foudriat.
Fee: Donation.
July 27-28 ~ Saturday and Sunday
Bringing a New World to Life: Transition 101 www.TransitionUs.org.
The Transition movement represents one of the most promising ways of engaging people and communities to take the far-reaching actions that are required to mitigate the effects of peak oil, climate change and the economic crisis.
Learn what we can do to create a life that is more fulfilling, more socially connected and more equitable than the one we have today
Presenter: Pamela Boyce Simms, A social change activist for over 30 years, She is a proponent of activism that transforms anger and despair into compassion as the foundational intention of environmental advocacy work. Pamela works closely with the Mid-Hudson Valley and Mid-Atlantic Transition
Contact and information call 845-679-9258 Mercedes Cecilia
Fee: See Room and Board schedule for availability
AUGUST 17 ~ Saturday, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Absent Healing Workshop
You will be introduced to Ron Wilding’s work, wisdom and knowledge about absent healing. Ron has been practicing his healing work for over a half century, having taught workshops in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to work with distance and absent healing.
For more information, contact Jed Schwartz at SevaPrograms@gmail.com or call 845-679-5177.
Presenter: Rita Heap is a student of Mr. Wilding, who has chosen her to teach this work. She has been practicing healing work for over 25 years.
Fee: $20. Please bring your lunch.
AUGUST 24-25 ~ Saturday- Sunday.
Healing with Nutrition: Restore optimal health by preparing delicious Gluten free-Sugar free-Vegan meals.
We will develop a complete menu with three dishes and dessert. There will be time for questions & answers and time to delight in what we have learned!
We will discuss the benefit of herbs as well as create gentle detox programs.
This fun hands on workshop will be held in the Seva kitchen
Presenter: Mercedes Cecilia, Certified since 1988 in Traditional Naturopathic Medicine. She has studied Macrobiotic Diet & Philosophy with Masters Michio and Aveline Kushi; the principles of detoxing – Wheat Grass and Raw Foods at the Hippocrates Institute; Ayurveda Medicine A way of Life; Images & Visualizations for Healing as well as Principles of Traditional Oriental Medicine.
To register, email mercedesartjsj@gmail.com or call Mercedes at 845-679-9258.
Fee: $30 includes lunch and dinner.
SEPTEMBER 21 ~ Saturday, 12 noon- 4 p.m.
Photography Essentials: Getting the Most from your Digital Camera
& Basic Photo Enhancements
Do you want your digital photos to look their best? Come learn about: how cameras work, exposure, shutter speeds, ISO settings, focus, aperture, and depth of field. Learn how to tweak your photo files – adjust for color balance, tonal balance, exposure, and sharpening. Learn about color management, monitor calibration, workflow, and how to size your photos for the web or for printing.
Be sure to bring along one to three photo files you would like to work on, if you have any.
This is the perfect course for beginner and intermediate photographers.
For more information about the class, contact Bill Glass at 607-875-5541.
To register, contact Jed Schwartz at SevaPrograms@gmail.com or call 845-679-5177.
Presenter: Bill Glass, owner of “The Frame Shop” and “The Computer Doctor” in Walton, NY, is a freelance photographer who has been making photographs since age 11. He has expanded from working in the traditional darkroom to using advanced techniques in the digital darkroom.
Fee: $30. Preregistration required. Class size limited to 10.
OCTOBER 12–13 ~ Saturday & Sunday.
Relaxation and Revitalization
Have a retreat from your active life. Pamper and nourish your mind, body and spirit, with home made facials and footbaths, juicing, sprouting harmonizing movement exercises…
To register, email. Esther Tzoumas at etearthwalk@yahoo.com.
Presenter: Barbara Lubow, Esther Tzoumas and friends.
Fee: $25 per day plus room
OCTOBER 26 ~ Saturday, 1 p.m.– 4 p.m.
Biomimicry
Do you know what biomimicry is? Come and learn about the people who are reshaping the way we design things.
For more information, contact Esther Tzoumaz at etearthwalk@yahoo.com.
Presenter: Esther Tzoumas.
Fee: Donation.
OCTOBER 19 ~ Saturday, 12:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m.
Basic Computer: An overview of how a computer works
Learn everything from the beginning…how to use a mouse and keyboard; learn terms used in the computer world, explore Windows 7, and learn how to use common program features.
Learn how to create and organize your files and folders in Windows Explorer and My Computer.
Step-by-step instruction for moving, copying, and saving your files and folders.
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to protect your system from outside attacks such as malware, spyware, and scams.
Learn how to use the Internet to browse web pages, search for websites, sending and receiving email and email attachments. (This last section will be somewhat limited since we do not have an Internet connection at SEVA.)
For more information about the class, contact Bill Glass at 607-875-5541.
To register, contact Jed Schwartz at SevaPrograms@gmail.com or call 845-679-5177.
Presenter: Bill Glass, owner of “The Frame Shop” and “The Computer Doctor” in Walton, NY, has been repairing and building computers for satisfied customers for 15 years in Delaware County. Bill has been asked by his clients to teach a basic class for years and now we have one.
Fee: $30. Preregistration required. Class size limited to 10 registration information
School of Environmental and Vocational Arts
SEVA Programs, 365 Seva Lane
South Kortright, New York, 13842
For more information and to register, write or call:
Phone: 607-538 -1130, Email: SevaPrograms@gmail.com
*Fees for room and board per night (if not specified in the workshop fee):
Double–$80 ~ Single–$90 ~ Dorm–$65
Commuter–$35 (includes meals)
Meal ticket–$15 (lunch or dinner)
Keep in touch to find out what we are doing next. We are always adding classes.
To register, please fill out form completely and send to:
SEVA Programs, 365 Seva Lane, South Kortright, NY 13842
If you still have questions about a class, please call Seva at 607-538-1130. Leave a message and
someone will return your call. We are always adding classes, and our schedule occasionally changes.
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