Introduction to Earthbag Construction

“Earthbags is a sustainable construction technique. Developed by the architect Nader Khalili. This technique is resistant to earthquakes, insects, and fires. it also offers an excellent thermic resistance, a good acoustic insulation, and a low-cost/sustainable option.”

 

This training center for the “earthbag” is divided into four options. This allows anyone interested to choose between an introductory course on the theory and a hands-on approach to these constructions. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to sleep in the earthbag structures we built for our project.

4 Options:

  • 1 day of theory + 1 night in our accommodation
  • 3 days of theoretical and practical training + 2 nights in our accommodation
  • 6 days of theoretical and practical training + 5 nights in our accommodation
  • Consulting and project monitoring over 3-4 weeks

We need to know in advance if someone wants to accompany the participant of the training without attending the workshops and just enjoy the location. An additional amount may be requested.

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Vermicomposting and Dry Toilet

“The ecological fertilizing toilet, which requires little maintenance, is low cost and above all, easy to build.”

 

This short training course will give you two options to learn more about vermicomposting and dry toilet systems. This ecological alternative uses worms to decompose human waste, coupled with a flushing system. These ecological systems offer a level of user comfort comparable to conventional toilets. The worms digest the waste, significantly reducing its volume and producing reusable humus, a rich soil amendment.

2 Options:

  • 1 half day of theory + a visit to one or more systems on our project

  • 1 days of theorical and practical training + a visit to one or more systems on our project

AND A 5% to 10%  discount on our accommodations if you wish to stay with us.

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Making Ointments, Creams and Soaps

“Making your own cosmetics is about taking care of yourself, reducing your waste production, taking care of the planet, and personalizing your products.”

These training courses offer various options, from morning workshops to full-day sessions. These workshops will allow you to create your own cosmetics and gain valuable independence. Say goodbye to chemicals; your skin will be treated properly with natural ingredients. This training will use organic and local products.

2 Options:

  • 1 day: Workshop on homemade balms and creams with organic properties, made from natural ingredients. This workshop will teach you more about the local plants that surround you and are easy to find depending on the season. 
  • 1 day: Workshop on homemade soap with organic properties, made from natural ingredients. This workshop will teach you more about the local plants that surround you and are easy to find depending on the season.

AND A 5%  discount on our accommodations if you wish to stay with us.

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Introduction with Julien to self-defense, mixed martial arts inspired by Systema and Wing Chun, art of breathing and pain control with a stay in our accommodation

A stay in one of our unique cottages, including a day of introduction to various martial arts that will allow you to learn certain types of self-defense while becoming aware of your body through breathing, contact, and accepting “pain.” There are no technical movements, everything will be based on four principles “breathing, relaxation, movement and structure” . The body allows itself to be guided by its abilities, its difficulties, its size, its weight, its flexibility, its stiffness, its history. We let ourselves be lulled by this dance of “combat,” respecting ourselves and setting limits for ourselves and others. No brute force.

Between October and March, depending on each person’s physical condition, the training will also be combined, weather permitting, with a cold water immersion to cultivate body awareness and focus on breathing. This is a muscle recovery and wellness practice that, in the long term, reduces inflammation, stimulates circulation, and has a positive impact on mood. All this for a euphoric and energizing effect.

Contraindications: cardiovascular diseases (hypertension, angina), asthma, epilepsy, or Raynaud’s disease; pregnancy.

The 2 options WITH ACCOMMODATION (1 peoples minimum)

This option include the lunch ((mainly vegetarian, local and homemade food) and small basket for your breakfast will also be available in your house for your stay (egg, jam, cheese, bread, butter).

  • 2 nights and 1 day (10h00 to 16h30) of workshops : 280 euros/person
  • 3 nights and 2 days (10h00 to 16h30) of workshops: 480 euros/person

We need to know in advance if someone wants to accompany the participant of the training without attending the workshops and just enjoy the location. An additional amount may be requested.

OPTION WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION:

150/person/day 10h00 to 16h30 with the lunch

 

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