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SUMMARY:Bioconstruction Natural Building Techniques Workshop SW Louisiana
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Phase 2 of our Bioconstruction Workshop series November 15 – 23\, 2025. \nPlease register HERE \nDescription:  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. \nWhat you learn: \n\nBasics of mixing & installing cob\, light clay straw\, and bousillage\nMixing and applying earth-based and lime-based finishing plasters\nMaking and installing bottle bricks\nBenefits of clay walls and material science\nBasics of building envelope construction\nHands on building experience\nMaterial sources and circularity\nMaterial carbon embodiment and decarbonization tactics\n\nProject: 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. \nThis course is for you if… you want a holistic perspective on alternative building techniques and processes \nWhat’s Included:\n✓ hands-on experience in various bioconstruction techniques\n✓ hands-on education in tool use and maintenance including lumber mill\n✓ one-on-one guidance from experienced female builders\n✓ presentations for local environmentally-rooted community members\n✓ three meals a day\n✓ free tent camping onsite\n✓ Internet access \nHabitat Recovery Project  \nSnow White Sanctuary\nVinton\, LA\, 70668 \nFAQs \nLodging in Vinton \n– AirBNB Glamping tents available onsite https://www.airbnb.com/users/show/46553986\n– Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino\n– Cobblestone Inn \nClosest Airports \n– Lake Charles\, Louisiana (30 min\, we can provide pickup)\n– Houston\, TX (2 hours drive\, can take a FLIX bus to Beaumont or Lake Charles for pickup)\n– New Orleans (4 hours drive\, can go to Mardi Gras and take a FLIX bus to Lake Charles for pickup) \nLunch & Water: Provided on site \nAvailable the farm: \nFarm Fresh Eggs\, Gulf Coast Shrimp & Oysters straight off the boat\, Small outdoor stove available\, Animal Experiences\, Goats\, Horses\, Pigs\, Bees and more! \nThere’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. \nIn Vinton:\nAmazing Sausages\nJenn’s Southern Kitchen\nRestaurants at Delta Downs Racetrack\nArby’s Fast Food \nOrange\, TX Options:\nOlde Orange Cafe\nThe Hut BBQ\nBarry’s Greek Grill\nMi Casa Mexican\nTia Juanita’s \nSulphur:\nVillage Coffee House\nJoe’s Italian Pizzeria\nEl Tapatio Mexican \nLake Charles:\nCoffee:30\nRestaurant Calla\n121 Bistro\nPujo St Cafe \n+ so many more! \nHighly recommended nearby attractions to check out (and they’re FREE!): \n-Shangri La Botanical Garden\n-Stark Museum of Art\n-Delta Downs Racetrack \nAlso help plan your visit to SWLA with this resource:\nhttps://www.visitlakecharles.org
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/bioconstruction-ii/
LOCATION:Snow White Sanctuary\, 1636 Arledge Road\, Vinton\, LA\, 70668\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Habitat%20Recovery%20Project":MAILTO:misha@habitatrecovery.org
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 2025: Bioconstruction II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Phase 2 of our Bioconstruction Workshop series. \nWith Habitat Recovery Project\, we are creating a hexagonal Sanctum as a spiritual beacon. This project brings together folks from near and far to learn to construct with nontoxic materials. In Phase 1\, we used many bioconstruction techniques: cordwood\, cob\, light clay straw\, Bousillage (a Louisiana regional cob method)\, bottle-bricks\, roundwood framing\, natural plasters. We had additional education sessions on chainsaw safety and felling trees. We held classroom sessions with special guests about environmental racism\, local indigenous history\, and construction sites culture. \nDuring this time frame\, we we will doing \n\nFinishing Plasters\nNatural Paints\nGlass Bottle Bricks\nCob Construction\nBuilding envelope education\n\nNatural Building Materials Used \n\nLand-Harvested Wood\nLocal Clay\nLocal Sand\nStraw Bales\nSpanish Moss\nUpcycled Glass\nUpcycled Hardware\n\nJoin Us to touch clay\, meet new friends\, and sing a few campfire songs.\nREGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/HRPEARTHRISE \nReach out with any questions: +1 540.908.0218
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/bioconstruction-ii-natural-paints-plasters/
LOCATION:Snow White Sanctuary\, 1636 Arledge Road\, Vinton\, LA\, 70668\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Habitat%20Recovery%20Project":MAILTO:misha@habitatrecovery.org
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SUMMARY:Bioconstruction & Natural Building Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Bioconstruction is a sustainable building method that uses natural materials & techniques to minimize a building’s environmental impact. \nJoin us for a very special two weeks as we come together to learn & honor Indigenous natural building techniques on a 24-acre 68 animal Farm & Nature Sanctuary in Southwestern Louisiana. \nThis workshop is priced on a sliding scale in daily increments: come for a weekend\, or the whole two weeks. Two meals a day and a campsite provided with reservation. Optional upgraded accommodations are available\, as well. For more information\, check out our form at bit.ly/HRPHOMB
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/bioconstruction-natural-building-techniques/
LOCATION:Snow White Sanctuary\, 1636 Arledge Road\, Vinton\, LA\, 70668\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Habitat%20Recovery%20Project":MAILTO:misha@habitatrecovery.org
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