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SUMMARY:🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone Foundations for Drainage & Erosion Control in Chattanooga\, TN
DESCRIPTION:🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone Foundations for Drainage & Erosion Control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \nReady to build stone walls that are beautiful and built to last? \nJoin us this August at Talking Water Nature Retreat in Chattanooga\, TN for a hands-on deep dive into dry-stacked stone foundation work. This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to combine aesthetic\, long-lasting walls with smart water management—whether you’re planning a cob\, cordwood\, or hybrid structure. \nWe’ll be working on two real-world applications: \n🔹 50′ perimeter mortared stone foundation (for cob walls) \n\n\nTrenched gravel base with runoff tubing \n\n\nClassic stacked stone wall techniques for vertical builds \n\n\n🔹 65′ linear mortared stone retaining wall (for cordwood walls) \n\n\n2–3 ft high with 6 ft load-bearing buttress supports \n\n\nWater management with landscape fabric\, French drains\, and compacted gravel \n\n\nYou’ll learn how to:\n✅ Select and balance stones \n✅ Frame for openings like doors and transitions✅ Build with long-term structural integrity \n✅ Create 100-year walls that manage water like pros \n✅ Use simple tools and techniques that honor tradition and function \nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series\, a collection of focused weekend intensives at our family-run nature-based retreat\, Talking Water\, on Suck Creek Mountain—just 15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga and next to Prentice Cooper State Forest. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping available: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (while they last!) \nThis is for the builders\, the land-lovers\, the folks who want to do it right from the ground up. Whether you’re just getting started or bringing years of experience\, you’re welcome here. \n📩 Questions? Reach out: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 More info & full workshop schedule: talkingwatertn.com🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n — — —- — — — — — —- — — —  — — —- — — —  — — —- — — —  — — —- — — —  — — —- — — — \nThis workshop is part of a series of workshops constructing a bluff-top amphitheater from the ground up. Topics include:\n🪨 Dry-stacked stone foundations for drainage & erosion control \n\nAugust 25 to August 28 (4 days)\n$480\n\n🪞 Bottle-log windows for beauty & light diffusion \n\nAugust 30 to August 31 (2 days)\n$315\n\n📐 Load-bearing cordwood walls \n\nSeptember 13 to 14 (2 days) OR September 20 to 21 (2 days)\n$315\n\n🌀 Scultpural cob walls \n\nSeptember 5 to September 14 (10 days)\n$815\n\n🪷 Natural plasters with breathable\, weather-ready finishes \n\nSeptember 24 to September 28 (5 days)\n$580\n\n🏡 Reciprocal green roof for thermal mass & elegant structure \n\nOctober 12 to October 16 (5 days)\n$580\n\n🌿 Performance meets creativity. Function meets nature. And you meet a community of hands-on learners ready to build the future together.
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/chattanooga-cob-cordwoord-construction-workshops/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260406T104020
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SUMMARY:🪞 Windows & Bottle-Logs – Cutting & Installing Colorful Light Features
DESCRIPTION:🪞 Windows & Bottle-Logs – Cutting & Installing Colorful Light Features📅 August 30 to August 31\, 2025💰 $315 \nWant to bring color\, light\, and artistry into your walls? This hands-on workshop is all about bottle-log windows and floating window frames – techniques that make natural buildings glow. \nWe’ll dive into every step\, from sourcing bottles to installing frames that will last for ages. \nWhat we’ll cover: \n\n\nSourcing\, selecting\, cutting\, and disinfecting bottles \n\n\nDrying and taping techniques for bottle-log assembly \n\n\nCreating custom window frames that work with cob and cordwood walls \n\n\nPrepping for proper flashing and weatherproofing \n\n\nInstalling and floating frames in unbuilt walls for a seamless\, artistic look \n\n\nYou’ll get the full picture: how to marry design\, light\, and durability with plenty of time for hands-on cutting\, prepping\, and building. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat in wild Chattanooga\, TN\, where we’re creating a mini forest amphitheater using cob\, cordwood\, and stacked stone. It’s beginner-friendly\, creative\, and full of muddy magic\, healthy meals\, and forest camping. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials (yes\, bottles are provided!) \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\nDiscounts available: 10% off for group sign-ups\, 15% off for attending multiple workshops\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited spaces) \nBring your ideas\, your hands\, and maybe a few bottles you’ve been saving for something special. \n\n📩 Questions? Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com \n🔗 Details & sign-up: talkingwatertn.com \n🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n📍 Chattanooga\, Tennessee – next to Prentice Cooper State Forest\, just 15 minutes from downtown \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one—or come for the whole journey. \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n📐 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%9e-windows-bottle-logs-cutting-installing-colorful-light-features/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
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SUMMARY:🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls: Shape\, Structure\, and Soul
DESCRIPTION:🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls: Shape\, Structure\, and Soul📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \nWant to build with your hands\, your heart\, and a big pile of mud? \nIn this extended\, hands-on workshop\, we’ll guide you through the entire process of building load-bearing cob walls (from base to bond beam) with a focus on strength\, creativity\, and flow. This is where function meets sculpture\, and you’ll leave with the confidence to build something truly your own. \nCob is tactile\, forgiving\, expressive\, and strong. Perfect for cabins\, studios\, garden walls\, and structures that feel alive. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nSoil testing and mixing cob by hand and foot \n\n\nFoundation-to-wall transitions \n\n\nCob wall building\, shaping\, and structural sculpting \n\n\nIncorporating curves\, niches\, benches\, shelves\, and arches \n\n\nThermal mass and wall thickness \n\n\nEmbedding bottles\, stones\, wood\, and window frames during organic construction \n\n\nDaily hands-on practice with expert guidance \n\n\nWe’ll be working on a real structure in a forest setting\, with plenty of time for both technical learning and creative expression. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, our family-run forest retreat on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN. Together\, we’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using natural and repurposed materials\, each element teaching skills you can take home. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & workshop info: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one or come for the whole journey! \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%8c%80-sculptural-cob-walls-shape-structure-and-soul/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260406T104020
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UID:9901-1757721600-1757894399@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls – Strong\, Simple\, and Beautiful\, 1st weekend
DESCRIPTION:🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls – Strong\, Simple\, and Beautiful📅 September 13–14 (2 days)💰 $315 \nReady to stack wood and mortar into something that stands for generations? \nIn this hands-on workshop\, we’ll teach you how to build load-bearing cordwood walls that are structurally sound\, weather-conscious\, and full of natural charm. Whether you’re building a full structure or a garden wall\, you’ll walk away with the know-how to do it right. \nThis method is approachable\, sturdy\, and perfect for cabins\, saunas\, studios\, or integrating with cob and timber frames. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nSite prep and base layer setup \n\n\nMortar mixing and ratio basics \n\n\nLog selection\, trimming\, and stacking \n\n\nKey techniques for leveling\, spacing\, and alignment \n\n\nLoad-bearing integration and buttress reinforcement \n\n\nManaging shrinkage\, air gaps\, and water flow \n\n\nWe’ll be working on a real build\, using local\, repurposed cedar and hardwoods—learning the small details that make cordwood walls beautiful and strong. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, our family-run forest retreat on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN. We’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using all natural and repurposed materials\, and this is one of the central elements. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & workshop info: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one—or come for the whole journey. \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n📐 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%b5-load-bearing-cordwood-walls-strong-simple-and-beautiful-1st-weekend/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTSTAMP:20260406T104020
CREATED:20250805T185525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T190045Z
UID:9906-1758326400-1758499199@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls – Strong\, Simple\, and Beautiful\, 2nd weekend
DESCRIPTION:🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls – Strong\, Simple\, and Beautiful📅 September 20-21 (2 days)💰 $315 \nReady to stack wood and mortar into something that stands for generations? \nIn this hands-on workshop\, we’ll teach you how to build load-bearing cordwood walls that are structurally sound\, weather-conscious\, and full of natural charm. Whether you’re building a full structure or a garden wall\, you’ll walk away with the know-how to do it right. \nThis method is approachable\, sturdy\, and perfect for cabins\, saunas\, studios\, or integrating with cob and timber frames. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nSite prep and base layer setup \n\n\nMortar mixing and ratio basics \n\n\nLog selection\, trimming\, and stacking \n\n\nKey techniques for leveling\, spacing\, and alignment \n\n\nLoad-bearing integration and buttress reinforcement \n\n\nManaging shrinkage\, air gaps\, and water flow \n\n\nWe’ll be working on a real build\, using local\, repurposed cedar and hardwoods—learning the small details that make cordwood walls beautiful and strong. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, our family-run forest retreat on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN. We’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using all natural and repurposed materials\, and this is one of the central elements. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & workshop info: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one—or come for the whole journey. \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n📐 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%b5-load-bearing-cordwood-walls-strong-simple-and-beautiful-2nd-weekend/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cobworkshops.org/wp-content/uploads/Cordwood-Flyer-April-2025-Version-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260406T104020
CREATED:20250805T184716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T184716Z
UID:9896-1758672000-1759103999@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🪷 Natural Plaster - Clay & Lime Finishes for Earth Walls
DESCRIPTION:🪷 Natural Plaster – Clay & Lime Finishes for Earth Walls📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \nReady to turn raw earth walls into polished works of art? \nThis hands-on workshop will teach you to create breathable\, durable\, and beautiful finishes using natural materials like clay\, lime\, sand\, straw\, and pigments. Whether you’re going for sleek and subtle or sculptural and expressive\, you’ll learn how to apply functional\, artistic plasters for cob\, cordwood\, or hybrid structures. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nMixing clay\, sand\, straw\, and natural pigments \n\n\nBase coats\, finish layers\, and prepping different surfaces \n\n\nBurnishing\, tooling\, and adding texture \n\n\nIntro to lime plasters for weather resistance \n\n\nSculpting\, patching\, and blending repairs \n\n\nNo prior experience needed – we’ll guide you from the trowel up! \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, a family-run gathering place on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN\, where we’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using all natural and repurposed materials. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ Camping available for $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & full workshop details: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one—or come for the whole journey. \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n📐 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%aa%b7-natural-plaster-clay-lime-finishes-for-earth-walls/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cobworkshops.org/wp-content/uploads/2025-Fall-Earthbuilding-Workshops-TWNR-3-4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Bobbie%20Such":MAILTO:Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTSTAMP:20260406T104020
CREATED:20250805T192401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T193801Z
UID:9913-1760227200-1760659199@cobworkshops.org
SUMMARY:🏡 Reciprocal Green Roof: Structure\, Geometry\, and Living Roof Design
DESCRIPTION:🏡 Reciprocal Green Roof: Structure\, Geometry\, and Living Roof Design📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580 \nCurious about building a self-supporting roof system that’s both elegant and engineered to last? \nJoin us for this hands-on deep dive into reciprocal green roofs\, led by the talented Josh and Sarah of Clay Sand & Soul\, skilled natural builders known for their thoughtful design\, precise joinery\, and living roof expertise. \nWe’ll focus on the math\, mechanics\, and materials behind reciprocal roofs: spiral-framed structures celebrated for their strength\, symmetry\, and ability to support living systems. \nWhether you’re dreaming of a garden pavilion\, ceremony space\, or green-roofed retreat\, this workshop will give you the confidence and skill to build it right. \nWhat we’ll cover:\n\n\nReciprocal roof geometry and load-bearing calculations \n\n\nTimber selection\, angle cuts\, and center joinment \n\n\nFraming on cob and cordwood wall systems \n\n\nTension distribution and structural stability \n\n\nLayering systems for green roofs: waterproofing\, drainage\, insulation\, and soil \n\n\nIntro to roof planting and long-term maintenance \n\n\nYou’ll walk away with a full understanding of how to engineer\, frame\, and finish a reciprocal roof that’s both functional and stunning. \n\nThis workshop is part of our Fall Earthbuilding Series at Talking Water Nature Retreat\, a family-run gathering space on Suck Creek Mountain in Chattanooga\, TN. Together\, we’re building a bluff-top amphitheater using only natural and repurposed materials—this roof will be its crown. \n🌿 Pricing includes: \n\n\nAll tools and materials \n\n\nDaily breakfast\, lunch\, snacks\, and drinks \n\n\nOne homemade\, healthy group dinner \n\n\n💸 Discounts available: \n\n\n10% off for group sign-ups \n\n\n15% off for attending multiple workshops \n\n\n🏕️ On-site camping: $20 per tent🏡 Discounted cabin rentals available (limited availability) \n📩 Email: Bobbie@TalkingWaterTN.com🔗 Sign-up & workshop info: talkingwatertn.com📍 Suck Creek Mountain – Chattanooga\, TN (15 mins from downtown\, next to Prentice Cooper State Forest)🔗 Facebook share link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1H1dgCprih/ \n\n🛠️ Fall 2025 Earthbuilding Workshop Series at Talking Water\nEach workshop is a hands-on\, focused session. Join just one or come for the whole journey! \n🪨 Dry-Stacked Stone FoundationsFor drainage & erosion control📅 August 25–28 (4 days)💰 $480 \n🪞 Bottle-Log WindowsFor beauty & light diffusion📅 August 30–31 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🪵 Load-Bearing Cordwood Walls📅 September 13–14 or September 20–21 (2 days)💰 $315 \n🌀 Sculptural Cob Walls📅 September 5–14 (10 days)💰 $815 \n🪷 Natural PlastersBreathable\, weather-ready finishes📅 September 24–28 (5 days)💰 $580 \n🏡 Reciprocal Green RoofThermal mass & elegant structure📅 October 12–16 (5 days)💰 $580
URL:https://cobworkshops.org/event/%f0%9f%8f%a1-reciprocal-green-roof-structure-geometry-and-living-roof-design/
LOCATION:Talking Water Nature Retreat\, Chattanooga\, TN\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clay%20Sand%20Soul":MAILTO:claysandsoul@gmail.com
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