Here is a cordwood workshop in Poland that you might find interesting. Here is the link http://naturalhomes.org/hamlet/whatson.htm
Building a Low Impact Round House with Reciprocal living Green Roof, July 2010 A Workshop lead by Tony Wrench, 5th - 30th of July, Poland
Tony Wrench, the author of 'Building a Low Impact Roundhouse', is leading this four part workshop building a low impact cordwood roundhouse. Each of the four parts is a five day session beginning Monday at 10am ending Friday at about 6pm.
Part 1: Build a straw bale shelter, measure & erect the henge, prepare materials for roof
Part 2: Build the reciprocal roof, fit the rafters and planking, fit roof insulation and its cover
Part 3: Build the Cordwood walls and the insulated floor.
Part 4: Continue cordwood walls and fit the door, window frames, green roof and skylight.
Only £150 for five days with camping or £255 with six day's full board. You are welcome to stay longer and continue your stay as a volunteer after the workshop.
The entire workshop for only £360 with camping. Offer details here. The weekends are left free for rest or courses and events in the community. Please see the Green Hamlet Calendar for more details. Flip through the dates to July 2010 to see what's available.
Green Hamlet is an ecoVillage in Poland just 20km from the fortified medieval city of Olsztyn. Being located in Poland's lake district means that there are a wide range of leisure activities to enjoy such as swimming, horse riding and hiking. Our ecoVillage sits on 5 hectares of land a short walk from the nearest village, wonderful woodlands and lakes.
Book your place... Places are limited to fourteen people per part. Booking closes 31st May. Send us an email or call Paulina on tel: +44 (0)1932 352129 or Oliver on tel: +44 (0)191 2811489 or skype oliver.blake.swann if you have any questions. You can pay in GBP, EUR or PLN (using the exchange rate at payment on xe.com).
Find out more about the round house on Tony's website thatroundhouse.info and That Roundhouse on Wikipedia with many references to press articles. You can also read an article by Tony, 'Planning for a Low Impact Society'
Happy Trails,
Richard Flatau
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