Bioconstruction Natural Building Techniques Workshop SW Louisiana

Join us for Phase 2 of our Bioconstruction Workshop series November 15 – 23, 2025.

Please register HERE

Description:  9 days  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:

• 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 Earth Church 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
✓ three meals a day
✓ free tent camping onsite
✓ Internet access

Habitat Recovery Project 

Snow White Sanctuary
Vinton, LA, 70668

FAQs

Lodging in Vinton

– AirBNB Glamping tents available onsite 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)

Lunch & Water: Provided on site

Available the farm:

Farm Fresh Eggs, Gulf Coast Shrimp & Oysters straight off the boat, Small outdoor stove available, Animal Experiences, Goats, Horses, Pigs, Bees and more!

There’s a few nearby restaurants in our town of Vinton for close and affordable meals. If you’re a foodie it’s worth driving out of town to experience the exquisite food Louisiana is known for.

In Vinton:
Amazing Sausages
Jenn’s Southern Kitchen
Restaurants at Delta Downs Racetrack
Arby’s Fast Food

Orange, TX Options:
Olde Orange Cafe
The Hut BBQ
Barry’s Greek Grill
Mi Casa Mexican
Tia Juanita’s

Sulphur:
Village Coffee House
Joe’s Italian Pizzeria
El Tapatio Mexican

Lake Charles:
Coffee:30
Restaurant Calla
121 Bistro
Pujo St Cafe

+ so many more!

Highly recommended nearby attractions to check out (and they’re FREE!):

-Shangri La Botanical Garden
-Stark Museum of Art
-Delta Downs Racetrack

Also help plan your visit to SWLA with this resource:
https://www.visitlakecharles.org