[Cob] Invitation to Natural building work/learning weekends in Wisconsin

[Chuck & Linda]

Hi Ho Cobbers and lovers of Natural dwellings,

I hope some of you can make it to one of our four weekends this summer and
fall.
Chuck Learned

Come Join Us for . . .

Natural Building Work/Learning Weekends

July 24,25

August 21,22

September 10,11

October 2,3

at the Learned/Farmer Homestead near Mt Horeb WI

You can expect to. . .

be inspired with lots of ideas of how to build a natural home ...or a
project in your yard ...or how to renovate part of your existing home with
natural materials.

get covered in mud and enjoy every bit of it and cool off in a pond or under
a hose. Working has never been so much fun!

meet interesting people, perhaps someone who can help you build your dream
or perhaps someone who would like you to build theirs.

enjoy on site camping with wide open spaces, quiet, fires, singing/music and
beautiful scenery.

Help the Learned/Farmer family build their home

Home Description . . .

It is a strawbale home with a long southern exposure and a flowing curve for
much of the northern exposure. Large cherrywood tree's, old barn timbers,
recycled, salvaged and locally milled wood make up much of the framework
including a plank ceiling. It has a double roof system with trusses built to
follow the flowing design. Raw wool from local sheep is above the ceiling
sitting on a cob substrate. The roof is in the process of becoming a living
roof - shed style, with wrap around porches. There will be an 86' greenhouse
across the front that will be used to treat grey water. The top of the
greenhouse will have custom built solar hybrids to power and heat the home
and greenhouse. The heat will be pumped into a deep heat sink radiant floor
with R30 insulation. The foundation was built utilizing the Nearing or Flag
form work system which creates an attractive rock wall foundation. The home
will have earthen plasters inside and out and adobe/earthen floors.

Summer/Fall Work Learning Projects . . .

Establish the Soil and plant systems for the living roof Install earthen
floors throughout the house

Build the Greywater Greenhouse system Plaster walls 2 coats inside and out

General Weekend Schedule . . .

Friday Evening Set-up Camp for those coming from a distance

Saturday

8am arrival

8:30-9:30 am Breakfast and Overview of the work/learning projects for the
day.

9:30-12:30 Project Time

12:30-2pm Lunch and Overview of the techniques used in building this house
and why they were chosen

2-5 pm Project Time

5-7pm Recreation Time - swimming, biking, relaxing, setting up tents

7-9pm Dinner and Natural Building group discussion around topics of most
interest to the participants present.

9 -10pm Fire, music, informal discussions

Sunday

8:30-9:30 am Breakfast and Overview of the work/learning projects for the
day.

9:30-12:30 Project Time

12:30-2pm Lunch and group discussion around topics of most interest to the
participants present.

2pm . . . People are welcome to stay and relax, swim, bike, hike. If there
is interest, we will likely arrange tour opportunities of other natural
building projects.

Registration and other Details . . .

Please contact Linda to register and receive further details regarding the
weekend(s) you would like to be a part of. Registration 10 days prior to
participation would be great if possible. This will help a lot with planning
and organization.

Work email: lei at bminet.com Work Cell 608 577-8507 (this is a Mt. Horeb
number)

Directions: Come to Mt Horeb from Hyw 18 take Hyw 78 exit south. Go about
3.4 miles to Mayflower rd turn right follow till end of rd. Turn right on
Cty E. Take the first drive 1814 fire number.

Linda Farmer
Business Manager
Learned Enterprises
1-800-462-0411
www.experientialeducator.com

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