Straw Bale Home Building Workshop

Upcoming Dates: No upcoming classes. Contact us to schedule a group class.

Costs: $270 for 6 days & 6 nights which includes breakfast, dinner, camping fee and all instruction needed to build a fine unique home. $45/day which includes breakfast and dinner.

Length of Time: 6 days and 6 nights

Class Description

Robin & Mike from the "EARTHKNACK" Stone Age Living Skills School in Colorado help run this class. They have built numerous straw bale homes and are friendly, good-natured, knowledgeable people who we feel honored that they want to share their experiences with us.

We will learn to construct a beautiful, natural, earth friendly, energy efficient home! Foundation, walls, windows, framing and roof construction will be taught. Natural plasters will also be covered as well as poured adobe floors.

Breakfast and dinner will be provided. Vegetarian Fare Available - just let us know. Bring your own lunch food and camping gear, ie tent, sleeping bag, plate, bowl, mug, eating utensils, chair, flashlight. We have outdoor showers to wash up in.

Families & groups welcome. We need plenty of helping hands to complete a 20 foot round structure within the week-long workshop.

We have a swimming pond and outdoor showers, so bring provisions to enjoy.

NOTE : All classes have a minimum number of registrants to make or sorry to say it will be cancelled. So bring your friends and tell everyone you know. Some classes are listed but are not currently on the schedule for the upcoming year. If your group has an interest we can schedule a date for you.

Large Family Rates are available.

Scout and other large groups of 12 or more are eligible for a group discount, contact us for more information.