Join us for Phase 2 of our Bioconstruction Workshop series!

REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/HRPearthchurch

Description:  2 weeks on a 24-acre 68-animal Farm and Nature Sanctuary as we learn bioconstruction techniques, material science, and alternative ways of building together.

What you learn:

• Tool safety including chainsaw use and maintainence

• Basics of felling trees, wood milling, and lumber storage.

• Basics of mixing & installing cob, light clay straw, and bousillage

• Mixing and applying earth-based and lime-based finishing plasters

• Making and installing bottle bricks

• Benefits of clay walls and material science

• Basics of building envelope construction

• Hands on building experience

• Material sources and circularity

• Material carbon embodiment and decarbonization tactics

Project: With Habitat Recovery Project, we are creating a hexagonal Sanctum as a spiritual beacon. We will be expanding upon the structure that was built in our Phase 1 Bioconstruction Workshop.

This course is for you if… you want a holistic perspective on alternative building techniques and processes

What’s Included:

✓ hands-on experience in various bioconstruction techniques

✓ hands-on education in tool use and maintenance including lumber mill

✓ one-on-one guidance from experienced female builders

✓ presentations for local environmentally-rooted community members

✓ healthy lunch

✓ free tent camping onsite

✓ Internet access

Lodging in Vinton
-AirBNB Glamping tents available
https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/46553986
-Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino
-Cobblestone Inn

Closest Airports
-Lake Charles, Louisiana (30 min, we can provide pickup)
-Houston, TX (2 hours drive, can take a FLIX bus to Beaumont or Lake Charles for pickup)
-New Orleans (4 hours drive, can go to Mardi Gras and take a FLIX bus to Lake Charles for pickup)

REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/HRPearthchurch