Join us for Phase 2 of our Bioconstruction Workshop series! Description: 2 weeks 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: Tool safety including chainsaw use and maintainence Basics of felling trees, wood milling, and lumber storage. 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 Sanctum 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 ✓ healthy lunch ✓ free tent camping onsite ✓ Internet access Lodging in Vinton -AirBNB Glamping tents available 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) REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/HRPearthchurch