2018 Programming starts with

The WINTERNSHIP !

          A month long live-in program from Jan 7 to Feb 7, 2018 …  

includes Room & Board, classroom & hands-on Natural Building & Sustainable Skills + Weekend Workshops for Wintern & Public.

Thatching & Reed Collection  Jan 13 & 14. 

Round Pole Jan 20+21, 

Rocket Stove 27 & 28,

Earth Plaster  & Sculpting Feb 3 & 4.

Community Events
Jan 10  Permaculture Meetup, Jan 31 Full Moon Potluck & Bonfire.

During the week :  Natural Building & Sustainability Activities + 2 days off. Classes will cover the basics of natural building: foundations, framing, wall systems, design+. Local Community includes a Full Moon Potluck & Bonfire, monthly Permaculture Meetup, visits to local farms.  And throughout, we will explore fermenting, cording, hay-box cooking, and other sustainable fun skills.

• EXPECTATIONS for living and working together.  READ OVER – see if it is a fit!
• MORE INFO on the land, regional opportunities, instructors +
• APPLICATION FORM – brief application includes 3 references
• WHAT PAST INTERNS HAVE TO SAY

Check out previous years Winternship !  2016 Winternship Activities List   Winternship 2016: Thatching  Winternship 2016: Week 1  2015 Winternship Outline & Schedule   Winternship 2015 Blog & Pics     Pictures below are from previous years’ adventures.

PARTICIPATION OPTIONS for the Winternship

• Intern  = Focus on the Projects.  Cost for the month $950 or $850 prepaid 1 month in advance.
• 1/2 Pay Worktrade = 10 hours Worktrade per week toward upkeep (office, grounds, gardens, based on participants skills & needs of Strawbale Studio).  The rest of the time, participate in the Internship & all classes.    Cost for the month: $475 or $425 prepaid 1 month in advance.BOTH options include lodging and meals, daily activities and weekend classes. 

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