The sixth annual Natural Building and Sustainable Living S

Sustainable Living

From natural building and permaculture techniques to water and energy conservation . . . from alternative fuels to sourcing your food locally . . . this event is important for everyone concerned about how their lifestyle impacts our Earth.

It's the sixth year that the PeaceWeavers have hosted this family-friendly event at the Thunder Mountain Retreat Center near Bath, New York, offering very full days of teaching, learning, building, and networking. Top experts, authors, educators, innovators, designers, and builders offer hands-on experience and educational presentations with "close to the earth" building materials and lifestyle choices.

But in the end, there's one really important thing that makes these events amazing. Sure, there's all kinds of new, fun, valuable things to learn - tactile, hands-in-the-mud stuff that you just don't get from the books or the internet. Sure, people can pick up tricks and tips to save precious days and months of misdirected time and effort, as well as thousands of dollars of misspent money, on their own projects and in their lives. Sure, there's the great food, the beautiful natural setting, the music, and so much more. But in the end, the most rewarding and inspiring thing is the rare privilege of being with so many talented, smart, caring, willing, extraordinary people... some of whom just happen to be world-class natural builders, sustainable thinkers, and do-gooders. It's the people - all of them - who come together at Thunder Mountain that are the best thing of all.

Join us for our 6th Natural Building Colloquium!
- a hands-on event with an emphasis on natural building and sustainable living in the northeastern climate. Meet and be inspired by some of the movement's foremost natural builders, designers, and sustainable living educators.

Workshops, demonstrations, and presentations include such topics as:
Strawbale · cob · cordwood · timber framing · earth sheltered buildings · straw-clay infill · permaculture · community-supported agriculture · living roofs · thatching · renewable energy (wind, solar, and more) · natural plasters & finishes · building with hemp · alternative fuels · log cabin construction · international building projects · building codes · and much more...
(Presenters, workshops, & presentations are subject to change.)

· On-site camping and all meals (vegan) are included
· Arrive between 1-5 pm on Sunday, July 26th to set up camp;
   opening ceremonies are at 5:00, with dinner and an evening
   presentation to follow
· Event ends mid-afternoon on Saturday, August 1st

Register early for substantial savings!

Adults (18+)
College Students
Kids* (5-17)
Before June 1st
$625
$425
$225
Before July 15th
$675
$475
$275
After July 15th
$725
$525
$325
· 50% deposit due at time of registration - balance due by July 15th.
· * Must be accompanied by an adult; otherwise college prices apply.
· Deposit less $150 processing fees refundable through July 15;
     no refunds after this date.
· Visa/MC/Discover/AMEX accepted.

Link to the registration form (.doc format).

Contact the PeaceWeavers at 607-776-4060
or pw@PeaceWeavers.com