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SUMMARY:Cob Oven Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a great introduction to natural building materials and methods. We will build a wood-fired cob bread/pizza oven from start to finish. Students will build the stone foundation\, firebrick hearth\, cob structure\, and finish the oven with earthen plasters. We will also build an attached straw bale and cob wall and a cast in place concrete countertop. You will learn the skills to go home and build your own oven\, as well as take on other building projects with natural materials! The class is very hands-on but there will be time for focused discussions/presentations on a range of natural building topics. \n  \nWhat to expect:  \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich weekend of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\, and relax with each other in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant background chatter throughout the weekend. Evenings are typically unscheduled so folks have time to enjoy the site\, explore nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. \nWe will make time for a few focused discussions on related natural building subjects such as straw-bale construction\, passive solar design\, wood framing\, roofing\, permits and codes\, and more. Michael may give an interesting slideshow presentation. \n  \nThe Site:  \nOur site is the Mones homestead\, a beautiful rural property with opportunities for hiking and exploring in the fields and woods. The property includes a house with toilet and shower facilities\, a fire pit gathering area\, and abundant camping space. The address will be provided upon registration. \n  \nMeals/Food preferences:  \nWe will serve meals from lunch on Friday through lunch on Sunday\, cooked on-site by staff. The food will be healthy and filling cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options on request. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration. \n  \nSchedule:  \nThe workshop will begin at 9am on Saturday the 26th. We will break for lunch around 1pm and work again until 5pm. The evening is informal and unscheduled\, although a campfire hang-out will be available. Breakfast will be served at 8am with the workshop to follow. Camping participants may arrive Thursday evening to set up camp\, but no meals will be provided until lunch Saturday. \nInstructor:  \nMichael McDonough is a Troy\, NY based building contractor\, designer\, and educator. His work can be found at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science\, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Oxmoor Farm\, and a number of happy homesteads around the east coast and upstate NY. He has taught over 20 natural building workshops. \n  \nWhat to bring:  \n* Camping equipment including tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlight \n* Work clothes and shoes. Slip on/off shoes are recommended\, such as crocks\, sandals\, etc. \n* Work gloves \n* Sunscreen\, bug spray\, hat\, water bottle\, rain gear \n* Notebook\, building plans or sketches to discuss \n  \nTo Register:  \nTuition is $550 and includes the camping fee\, workshop experience\, and all meals. There is an early enrollment discount. If tuition is paid in full before September 5th\, Tuition is $490. \n  \nPlease contact Michael via email\, text\, or phone call if you’d like to register. We accept paypal\, venmo\, cash\, or checks. \n  \nYou may register via paypal by sending the tuition to michael@risingearthbuilding.com \nOr venmo at @Michael-McDonough-140 \n  \nOr mail your tuition cash/check to the address below and we will confirm your registration via email. \n  \nRising Earth Natural Building \n403 3rd St. \nTroy\, NY 12180 \nCall or email with questions:  \n(518) 217 5592 \nmichael@risingearthbuilding.com
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-oven-workshop-2/
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SUMMARY:Cob Outdoor Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is a great introduction to natural building materials and methods. We will build a wood-fired cob bread/pizza oven from start to finish. Students will build the stone foundation\, firebrick hearth\, cob structure\, and finish the oven with earthen plasters. We will also build an attached straw bale and cob wall and a cast-in-place concrete countertop. You will learn the skills to go home and build your own oven\, as well as take on other building projects with natural materials! \nWhat to expect: \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich weekend of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\, and relax with each other in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant background chatter throughout the weekend. Evenings are typically unscheduled so folks have time to enjoy the site\, explore nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. \nWe will make time for a few focused discussions on related natural building subjects such as straw-bale construction\, passive solar design\, wood framing\, roofing\, permits and codes\, and more. Michael may give an interesting slideshow presentation. \nThe Site:  \nOur site is Chisels & Ginger\, a 22 acre property in Richfield\, Springs\, NY. It is part of the Black Land Ownership Eco Hub. The property was purchased just over a year ago. Hosts Melissa and Chris have been working with the help of community and grants\, to renovate and build a nature institute and artist residency for exploration\, learning\, and creative endeavors that empower change. They are dedicated to working with natural materials and learning/implementing alternative design and building methods that support integration and connection to nature. They are excited for you to be a part of their project! \nMeals/Food preferences:  \nWe will serve three meals daily\, cooked on-site by staff. The food will be mostly vegetarian with a vegan option. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration. \nSchedule:  \nThe workshop will begin at 9am on Sunday the 25th. We will break for lunch around 1pm and work again until 5pm. The evening is informal and unscheduled\, although a campfire hang-out will be available. Breakfast will be served at 8am with the workshop to follow. Participants may arrive Saturday evening to set up camp\, but no meals will be provided until breakfast on Sunday. \nInstructor:  \nMichael McDonough is a Troy\, NY based building contractor\, designer\, and educator. His work can be found at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science\, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Oxmoor Farm\, and a number of happy homesteads around the east coast. He has taught about 20 natural building workshops. \nWhat to bring:  \n* Camping equipment including tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlight \n* Work clothes and shoes. Slip on/off shoes are recommended\, such as crocks\, sandals\, etc. \n* Work gloves \n* Sunscreen\, bug spray\, hat\, water bottle\, rain gear \n* Notebook\, building plans or sketches to discuss \nTo Register:  \nTuition is $850 and includes the camping fee\, workshop experience and materials\, and all meals. Group rates\, discounts for previous students\, or for taking multiple courses are possible. \nYou may register via paypal by sending the tuition to michael@risingearthbuilding.com \nOr mail your tuition check to the address below and we will confirm your registration via email. \nRising Earth Natural Building \n363 3rd St. \nTroy\, NY 12180 \nCall or email with questions:  \n(919) 685-0123  \nmichael@risingearthbuilding.com
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SUMMARY:Cob Oven Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Cob Oven Weekend – $500 \nJuly 8th-10th (From 9am on the 8th to 3pm on the 10th) \nThis workshop is a great introduction to natural building materials and methods. We will build a wood-fired \ncob bread/pizza oven from start to finish. Students will build the stone foundation\, firebrick hearth\, cob \nstructure\, and finish the oven with earthen plasters. We will also build an attached cob wall and a \ncast-in-place concrete countertop. You will learn the skills to go home and build your own oven! \nWhat to expect: \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich \nweekend of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\, and relax with each \nother in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant \nbackground chatter throughout the weekend. Evenings are typically unscheduled so folks have time to \nenjoy the site\, explore nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. \nWe will make time for a few focused discussions on related natural building subjects such as \nstraw-bale construction\, passive solar design\, wood framing\, roofing\, permits and codes\, and more. \nMichael may give an interesting slideshow presentation. \nThe Site: \nOur site is Stablegate Farm\, a beautiful family owned winery\, wedding venue\, and spiritual center. \nLocated at 10-12 Linda Way Castleton-on-Hudson\, NY 12033. Camping facalties include a bathouse \nwith toilet/sink\, a hot/cold water outdoor shower\, and a fire pit gathering area. \nMeals/Food preferences: \nWe will serve three meals daily\, cooked on-site by staff. The food will be healthy and filling vegetarian \ncuisine with a vegan option. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any \nfood allergies upon registration. \nSchedule: \nThe workshop will begin at 9am on Friday the 8th. We will break for lunch around 1pm and work again \nuntil 5pm. The evening is informal and unscheduled\, although a campfire hang-out will be available. \nBreakfast will be served at 8am with the workshop to follow. Saturday we have to end early\, around 3pm \nto accommodate a wedding that day. Participants may arrive Thursday evening to set up camp\, but no \nmeals will be provided until lunch Friday. \nInstructor: \nMichael McDonough is a Troy\, NY based building contractor\, designer\, and educator. His work can be \nfound at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science\, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Oxmoor \nFarm\, and a number of happy homesteads around the east coast. He learned a great deal by working with \nleading natural builders including Ianto Evans\, Clark Sanders\, Thea Alvin\, Ben Simpson. He has taught \nabout 20 natural building workshops. \nWhat to bring: \n* Camping equipment including tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlight \n* Work clothes and shoes. Slip on/off shoes are recommended\, such as crocks\, sandals\, etc. \n* Work gloves \n* Sunscreen\, bug spray\, hat\, water bottle\, rain gear \n* Notebook\, building plans or sketches to discuss \nTo Register: \nTuition is $500 and includes the camping fee\, workshop experience and materials\, and all meals. Group \nrates\, discounts for previous students\, or for taking multiple courses are possible. \nYou may register via paypal by sending the tuition to michael@risingearthbuilding.com \nOr mail your tuition check to the address below and we will confirm your registration via email. \nRising Earth Natural Building \n363 3rd St. \nTroy\, NY 12180 \nCall or email with questions: \n(919) 685-0123 \nmichael@risingearthbuilding.com
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-oven-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Stable Gate Farm\, Linda Way\, Castleton on Hudson\, NY\, 12033\, United States
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SUMMARY:Earth Plasters and Finishes
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make and apply your own earth-based finish materials as we put the finishing touches on an earth and straw bale building! We will make earth plaster from site-harvested clay\, as well as finish plaster from pottery clay\, mix and apply lime plaster\, and pigmented plasters and paints. \nWe will also mix and install an earthen floor\, giving students the opportunity to learn different ways to incorporate earth finishes into their more conventional home. \nWhat to expect: \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich week (or weekend) of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\, and relax with each other in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant background chatter throughout the week. We’ll work on-site every day with a scheduled mid-week rest. Evenings are typically unscheduled so folks have time to enjoy the site\, explore quaint nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. \nWe will make time to tour the finished natural buildings on-site\, and have a few focused discussions on building subjects such as foundations\, passive solar design\, wood framing\, roofing\, permits and codes\, and more. Michael may give an interesting slideshow presentation on a rainy night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Site: \nOur site is Heart Song Sanctuary\, a beautiful 45 acre property with beautifully constructed natural buildings. The site features many acres of woods\, a cleared meadow\, swimming creek and pond. Accommodations for camping include an outdoor shower\, compost toilet outhouse\, and firepit gathering area. \nMeals/Food preferences: \nWe will serve three meals daily\, cooked on-site by staff. The food will be mostly vegetarian with a vegan option. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/earth-plasters-and-finishes/
LOCATION:Heart Song Sanctuary\, 658 Co. Rt. 6\, High Falls\, NY\, 12440\, United States
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SUMMARY:7-Day Cob Oven and Natural Building Overview
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed to be a broad overview of natural building techniques. The class includes participating in the cob oven workshop\, and continues with a more thorough immersion into natural building. In addition to the oven\, we will build a cob bench\, plaster an existing straw bale building\, and complete the living roof of an adjacent structure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich week (or weekend) of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\, and relax with each other in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant background chatter throughout the week. We’ll work on-site every day with a scheduled mid-week rest. Evenings are typically unscheduled so folks have time to enjoy the site\, explore quaint nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. \nWe will make time to tour the finished natural buildings on-site\, and have a few focused discussions on building subjects such as foundations\, passive solar design\, wood framing\, roofing\, permits and codes\, and more. Michael may give an interesting slideshow presentation on a rainy night. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Site: \nOur site is Heart Song Sanctuary\, a beautiful 45 acre property with beautifully constructed natural buildings. The site features many acres of woods\, a cleared meadow\, swimming creek and pond. Accommodations for camping include an outdoor shower\, compost toilet outhouse\, and firepit gathering area. \nMeals/Food preferences: \nWe will serve three meals daily\, cooked on-site by staff. The food will be mostly vegetarian with a vegan option. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/7-day-cob-oven-and-natural-building-overview/
LOCATION:Heart Song Sanctuary\, 658 Co. Rt. 6\, High Falls\, NY\, 12440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cob Oven Weekend
DESCRIPTION:In this class we will build a wood-fired cob bread/pizza oven from start to finish. Students will build the stone foundation\, firebrick hearth\, cob structure\, and finish the oven with earthen plasters. You will learn the skills to go home and build your own oven! \n  \n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect: \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich week (or weekend) of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\, and relax with each other in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant background chatter throughout the week. We’ll work on-site every day with a scheduled mid-week rest. Evenings are typically unscheduled so folks have time to enjoy the site\, explore quaint nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. \nWe will make time to tour the finished natural buildings on-site\, and have a few focused discussions on building subjects such as foundations\, passive solar design\, wood framing\, roofing\, permits and codes\, and more. Michael may give an interesting slideshow presentation on a rainy night.\nThe Site: \nOur site is Heart Song Sanctuary\, a beautiful 45 acre property with beautifully constructed natural buildings. The site features many acres of woods\, a cleared meadow\, swimming creek and pond. Accommodations for camping include an outdoor shower\, compost toilet outhouse\, and firepit gathering area. \nMeals/Food preferences: \nWe will serve three meals daily\, cooked on-site by staff. The food will be mostly vegetarian with a vegan option. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration. \nSchedule: \nWork on-site will begin following breakfast the morning of the date listed. Participants are encouraged to arrive the preceding afternoon or evening to set up camp\, and commence the week with an informal dinner and visiting with the team around the fire. \nInstructor: \nMichael McDonough is a Troy\, NY based building contractor\, designer\, and educator. His work can be found at the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science\, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Oxmoor Farm\, and a number of happy homesteads around the east coast. He learned a great deal by working with leading natural builders including Ianto Evans\, Clark Sanders\, Thea Alvin\, Ben Simpson\, and Greg Allen. He has taught 15 natural building workshops. \nWhat to bring: \n* Camping equipment including tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlight\n* Work clothes and shoes. Short rubber boots or old sneakers for cob\, gloves * Sunscreen\, bug spray\, hat\, water bottle\, rain gear\n* Toolkit including tool belt\, knife\, tape measure\, pencil\, hammer\n* Notebook\, building plans or sketches to discuss \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Register: \nTuition includes a week of camping\, workshop experience\, meals. \nGroup rates\, discounts for previous students\, or for taking multiple courses are possible\, let’s chat.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-oven-weekend/
LOCATION:Heart Song Sanctuary\, 658 Co. Rt. 6\, High Falls\, NY\, 12440\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cob Oven Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join instructor Michael McDonough in the construction of a wood fired cob oven. We’ll also take time to explore clay and lime based plasters and floors. \nWhat to expect:\nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich\nweekend of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\,and relax with each other in\na positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant\nbackground chatter throughout the weekend. \nThe Site:\nOur site is Heart Song Sanctuary\, a beautiful 45 acre property with two completely finished natural\nbuildings. The site featuring many acres of woods\, a cleared meadow\, swimming creek and pond.\nAccommodations for camping include an outdoor shower\, compost toilet outhouse\, and fire pit/gathering\narea. \nMeals/Food preferences:\nWe will serve three meals daily\, cooked on site by our staff. The food will be mostly vegetarian with a\nvegan option. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies\nupon registration. \nInstructor:\nMichael McDonough is a Troy\, NY based building contractor\, designer\, and educator. His work can be\nfound at the NC Museum of Life and Science\, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Oxmoor Farm\, and a\nnumber of happy homesteads around the east coast. \nWhat to bring:\n* Camping equipment including tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlight.\n* Work clothes and shoes. Short rubber boots or old sneakers for cob\, gloves\n* Sunscreen\, bug spray\, hat\, water bottle\, rain gear\n* Tool kit including tool belt\, knife\, tape measure\, pencil\, hammer.\n* Notebook\, building plans or sketches to discuss. \nTo Register:\nTuition includes a week of camping\, workshop experience\, meals.\nGroup rates\, discounts for previous students\, or taking multiple courses are possible.\nMail your tuition check to the address below and we will confirm your registration via email.\nRising Earth Natural Building\n40 Springwood Manor
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-oven-workshop-9/
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SUMMARY:Earthen Building Overview
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we’ll work on finishing an existing straw-bale and cob hybrid building. Students will gain a thorough understanding of building with earth in various forms. Including building cob walls\, earthen floors\, making and applying earth plaster finishes. In addition we will learn about green roofs by installing the drainage and soil layers of our building’s roof. \nWhat to expect:  \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich week of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\,and relax with each other in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant background chatter throughout the week. We’ll work on site every day with a scheduled mid week rest. Evening are typically unscheduled so folks have time to enjoy the site\, explore quaint nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. Depending on interest\, we will schedule discussions and/or presentations on topics such as foundations\, wood framing\, permitting and codes\, fine finishes for after dinner. \n  \nThe Site: \nOur site is Heart Song Sanctuary\, a beautiful 45 acre property with two completely finished natural buildings. The site featuring many acres of woods\, a cleared meadow\, swimming creek and pond. Accommodations for camping include an outdoor shower\, compost toilet outhouse\, and fire pit/gathering area. \n  \nMeals/Food preferences: \nWe will serve three meals daily\, cooked on site by our staff. The food will be mostly vegetarian with a \nvegan option. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration. \n  \nSchedule: \nWork on site will begin following breakfast the morning of the date listed. Participants are encouraged to arrive the preceding afternoon/evening to set up camp\, and commence the week with an informal dinner and visiting with the team around the fire. \n  \nYour Instructor and staff: \nMichael McDonough will lead the workshop. He has been working as a natural builder since his 2008 apprenticeship with Ianto Evans at the Cob Cottage Company. He has taught 15 natural building workshops and has worked with a number of natural building leaders including Clark Sanders\, Thea Alvin\, and Greg Allen. His work can be found at a number of happy homesteads on the east coast\, The NC Museum of Life and Science\, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Oxmoor Farm in Louisville\, KY. \n  \nWhat to bring: \n* Camping equipment including tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlight. \n* Work clothes and shoes. Short rubber boots or old sneakers for cob\, gloves \n* Sunscreen\, bug spray\, hat\, water bottle\, rain gear \n* Tool kit including tool belt\, knife\, tape measure\, pencil\, hammer. \n* Notebook\, building plans or sketches to discuss. \n  \nTo Register: \nTuition includes a week of camping\, workshop experience\, meals. \nGroup rates\, and discounts for previous students\, or taking multiple courses are possible. \n  \nMail your tuition check to the address below and we will confirm your registration via email. \n  \nRising Earth Natural Building \n40 Springwood Manor \nTroy\, NY 12180
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/earthen-building-overview/
LOCATION:Heart Song Sanctuary\, 658 Co. Rt. 6\, High Falls\, NY\, 12440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20190601T080000
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SUMMARY:Cob Outdoor Kitchen and Earth Oven
DESCRIPTION:We will build a cob outdoor kitchen under an existing roof structure. Students will build a stone foundation and cob walls that will support a countertop\, cob benches\, and construct a cob bread/pizza oven from start to finish. We will spend time learning about and working with earth and lime based plasters and paints also. We will have led discussions/presentations on oven design\, foundations and site planning\, wood framing\, and roofing. \nWhat to expect:  \nOur days will be spent engaged in hands-on building and learning with natural materials. Expect a rich week of natural and community building with the group. We’ll work\, learn\, eat\,and relax with each other in a positive\, hard-working\, fun atmosphere. Conversation on natural building will provide constant background chatter throughout the week. We’ll work on site every day with a scheduled mid week rest. Evening are typically unscheduled so folks have time to enjoy the site\, explore quaint nearby towns\, or relax around the fire. Depending on interest\, we will schedule discussions and/or presentations on topics such as foundations\, wood framing\, permitting and codes\, fine finishes for after dinner. \n  \nThe Site: \nOur site is Heart Song Sanctuary\, a beautiful 45 acre property with two completely finished natural buildings. The site featuring many acres of woods\, a cleared meadow\, swimming creek and pond. Accommodations for camping include an outdoor shower\, compost toilet outhouse\, and fire pit/gathering area. \n  \nMeals/Food preferences: \nWe will serve three meals daily\, cooked on site by our staff. The food will be mostly vegetarian with a vegan option. Many of the ingredients will be sourced from local farms. Please indicate any food allergies upon registration. \n  \nSchedule: \nWork on site will begin following breakfast the morning of the date listed. Participants are encouraged to arrive the preceding afternoon/evening to set up camp\, and commence the week with an informal dinner and visiting with the team around the fire. \n  \nYour Instructor and staff: \nMichael McDonough will lead the workshop. He has been working as a natural builder since his 2008 apprenticeship with Ianto Evans at the Cob Cottage Company. He has taught 15 natural building workshops and has worked with a number of natural building leaders including Clark Sanders\, Thea Alvin\, and Greg Allen. His work can be found at a number of happy homesteads on the east coast\, The NC Museum of Life and Science\, Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival\, Oxmoor Farm in Louisville\, KY. \n  \nWhat to bring: \n* Camping equipment including tent\, sleeping bag\, flashlight. \n* Work clothes and shoes. Short rubber boots or old sneakers for cob\, gloves \n* Sunscreen\, bug spray\, hat\, water bottle\, rain gear \n* Tool kit including tool belt\, knife\, tape measure\, pencil\, hammer. \n* Notebook\, building plans or sketches to discuss. \n  \nTo Register: \nTuition includes a week of camping\, workshop experience\, meals. \nGroup rates\, discounts for alumni\, or those taking multiple courses are possible. \n  \nMail your tuition check to the address below and we will confirm your registration via email. \n  \nRising Earth Natural Building \n40 Springwood Manor \nTroy\, NY 12180
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/cob-outdoor-kitchen-and-earth-oven/
LOCATION:Heart Song Sanctuary\, 658 Co. Rt. 6\, High Falls\, NY\, 12440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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