Natural Building and Permaculture Convergence (was Re: [Strawbale] Re: Strawbale Digest, Vol 4, Issue 11)

[Catherine Wanek <blackrange@zianet...>]

Dear friends and
colleagues --

I hope you will find this announcement of interest.  I am again
helping to organize the Build Here Now! event for June 2006.  This
is a truly joyous event in a spectacular setting, and a great place to
meet like-minded people.
regards,
Catherine Wanek


Build Here Now, Grow Here Now, Live Here Now:
A Natural Building, Permaculture and Sustainable Lifestyles
Convergence

June 11 ­ 18, 2006  Cost:  $495 until April 1, 2006, $650
thereafter (children 16 and under half-price)

The Lama Foundation?s 7th Build Here Now! Convergence
features the construction of an earth-plastered straw-bale "cottage
industry" building, among many other hands-on projects.  Join
us near Taos, New Mexico, for a dynamic week of  workshops, slide
presentations, discussion, music and networking with the committed
practitioners of natural building, permaculture, and sustainable
lifestyles.  Included are car/tent camping and three delicious
vegetarian meals daily.

The Convergence is set amidst Lama?s thriving summer community: 
off-the grid living, incredible natural beauty, heart-felt group
activities, and ample opportunities to study, learn, and make new
friends.  A 1996 forest fire destroyed much of the community
infrastructure, making the Lama Foundation an exceptional natural
building and permaculture classroom.  The new event title represents
Lama?s shift from ?survival? into ?sustainability? ­ come see how six
summers of natural building and permaculture activities have transformed
the site, and help us celebrate our rising from the ashes!

Visit

www.LamaFoundation.org/BuildHereNow2006.htm for the most recent
schedule and more information.


And, if you want a serious start-to-finish hands-on experience
consider:

A Natural Building Apprenticeship with Steve Kemble and Mollie
Curry
Apprentices will also attend and assist with ?Build Here Now?,
which is included.

May 27 (Sat) ­ July 12 (Wed):  6 1/2 weeks
Cost:  $1001, minimum 6 students, maximum 12 students

We will focus on constructing a straw bale building, and investigate
how other natural building methods work, using Lama?s existing
structures as examples.  Guided with ample instruction,
apprentices
will learn by doing:  stacking and trimming bales, framing window
and
door openings, sculpting cob details, and plastering with earth and lime.

Please visit:
http://www.LamaFoundation.org/nat-bldg-apprentice.htm


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