Posted by Ancient Earth

Instructor: Eli Adadow of Ancient Earth

Tuition: $500

website: www.WildernessCollege.com

Location: The beautiful Alderleaf campus at 18715 299th Ave SE, Monroe, WA 98272

What you will learn: Design, foundations, walls, framing, roof systems, thermal performance, strength and integrity, use of local materials, and tricks for building fast, sturdy structures—the skills you will need to create your own earth bag structures

Earth bag structure uses: Homes, garden, tool and bike sheds, wine and root storage, play houses, emergency shelters, and more

Sustainability & self-reliance: These inexpensive, easy-to-build, beautiful buildings have offered self-empowerment and real solutions to sustainability and homelessness around the world.

Accommodations: Free tent or car camping available on site with access to running water, fire pit and bathroom. Limited room rentals may be available. Bare rooms (no furniture) rent for $15 per person per night.Includes bathroom and kitchen access. Local hotel information is available on our website.

Meals: Daily organic lunches (vegetarian options) are provided. Breakfast and dinner are on your own.

Cost & Discounts: $500 per person. 15% discount for extra adult family members Teens (13-17) may attend for $300 when accompanied by an adult.

More information:

Pre-registration required—register online or by phone. 360.793.8709

Visit our website for more information about this class and other Alderleaf programs for both wilderness skills and sustainable living. Space is limited. www.WildernessCollege.com

Whidbey Island, Wa

Be part of history!This will be the FIRST code approved and permitted cob structure in Island County to date.
Spend 9 days in a beautiful location learning one of the simplest building methods on the planet. In this workshop, participants will learn the art of building with the earth and will leave with the confidence to build their own natural home or shelter. Mornings will be packed with hands on building, and afternoons will be a mix of more building, tours and relaxing. In the evenings there will be presentations and time to enjoy good food, music and the exploration of ideas with new friends. We will be building an 80-100 square foot cob vegetable stand from the ground up using a variety of techniques from foundation to roof. In this way, everyone will gain a sense of integrating the materials of sand, clay, soil and straw into the whole building process. We will be using local, abundant materials and discussing how to find these materials in most any location. We will also emphasize using human powered building techniques so participants will know what to do when oil and gas are scarce.We will work as a community team, taking care of our bodies and having fun.This workshop will be a key component in a world with fewer fossil fuels. Through this experience, participants will walk away with a sense of empowerment to build in a natural way.

Cost  $850

$25.00 discount if paid in full by June 15.
$25.OO if two or more people sign up together. (Each person receives discount.) Total possible discount $50.00 per person.

Teens 12-18 $400.00

Children 5-11 $150.00

Questions?Please email: ancientearth@whidbey.com or call: 360-331-7621