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Andrew Rettig (Drew) graduated from the Permaforest Trust Accredited Permaculture Training in the Diploma Internship in 2004/2005. During his studies he worked as a Trainee Manager, Commercial Garden Co-0rdinator, and taught Activity Based Training. Since graduating, Drew has returned to Adelaide, South Australia to "give back" to his home town. He is currently a Director and the Treasurer of Permaculture International Limited (PIL). Here's Drew's thoughts...
Hannah and Drew in the Kitchen Hannah and Drew in the Kitchen
Making a Pedal Powered Washing Machine Making a Pedal Powered Washing Machine
Jake, Drew and Hannah building the Cob Oven Jake, Drew and Hannah building the Cob Oven
Antonio, Mark and Drew Seed Saving Antonio, Mark and Drew Seed Saving

"Hmm.a testimonial perhaps...

 Retrospect...

 I feel like I have been blessed with a new perspective on the world since graduating and surviving the Permaforest Trust!  The PFT has been hugely influential with how I operate as a Community Garden Co-ordinator at Picket Fence Community Centre in St Mary's, Adelaide and also my other job as a Bicycle Education Officer with Bike Ed at Primary Schools around South Australia.  The ideas and experience at the PFT really put a lot of things into perspective and certainly helped shape what I am doing now.  The Integral aspects have also filtered into my life and I have been putting energy into pursuing more knowledge of those frameworks and philosophies.  I have been a regular up at Buddha House in Adelaide and continue to visit the 'Learn to Meditate' Class with phenomenal discoveries every time.

Home is...

I am currently living with three other lovely 'homies' just south of Adelaide city about 4kms.  Our house is cranking with compost toilets, chicken runs, vegie patches (there is only about 4sq.m left of lawn out of about 40!), grey water recycling systems (simple style), co-operative food sharing and shopping, a great  set of chores and penalties (essential), we have a house meeting occasionally and generally everyone gets on just fine!

The future....

Although unwritten...I hope for a job that pays in excess of 100k or if that doesn't happen just a job that is fulfilling and helps me achieve my aspirations for land (with orchard and vegie patches!) and potentially communal living or co-housing...

My email for anyone wanting to contact: eatgreens@gmail.com

Anyway running out of time here in sunny Pt Pirie where I am working at the moment....

Sunny days and lead smelters..."

Drew

by Kaylah Ferguson last modified 2006-11-26 05:50