Learn to build an earthen oven good for cooking pizza, bread, and much more! Participants will get hands on experience all the steps needed to build a functional earthen oven. Cob ovens are inexpensive and beautiful wood fired ovens that anyone can build. These ovens can be used to bake bread, cook pizzas, and anything you could normally do in a conventional oven, but with the fun of being outdoors. 

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Participants will also receive a tour of four complete structures; a balecob home, strawbale workshop, balecob guest studio, and pallet cob chicken coop. Included in the tour are 3 Rocket Mass Heaters (batch and J-style) for winter heat,  earthen floors, and many other natural elements for discussion. Learn how you can build a home for less than a year of rent and still be comfortable and warm.​

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A first come first serve guest cottage (sleeps 2)  and pop up camper (sleeps 4) is available to rent on upon request on a first pay first serve basis. Camp sites are available at no cost. Please inquire ahead about availability for parking live in vehicles. Composting toilet and an outdoor shower are available for use.​

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Those joining us are welcome to explore the 5 acre property, forage, swim in the ponds, and walk to the frisbee golf course just down the road.

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We love animals, but unfortunately no pets are allowed.

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Food: 

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An outdoor kitchen is available for community use with staples provided (rice, bread, sugar, tea, coffee, etc.) as well as many greens from the garden. 

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Date: June 20-21, 2026

Start Time: 11am

Cost: $290

5% discount for family + friends participating together

Maximum 10 participants