• We'll teach you how thermally appropriate, efficient buildings can be hand-built for very little money, virtually anywhere in the world, by anyone, using natural and recycled materials.

• We'll show you how natural structures have healing effects on the environment and the people who build and inhabit them.

• We'll connect you to other people interested in transitioning from a fuel based economy.

• And finally, our workshops are always filled with fun, great people, and good food.

I like yurts, baking bread, growing food, composting toilets, and making just about anything out of mud. I come from the the Midwest and have an interest in building cold weather bale-cob structures that are comfortable in subzero temperatures. Over the last 6 years I have taught Natural Building workshops at the Cob Cottage Co. and wherever else I go; California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Ohio. My interest lies in creating gatherings where people are inspired, engaged, and transformed. I enjoy showing people how to take back many aspects of their daily living on this planet, things that we as a culture seem to have forgotten. For me, building one's own home is where the DIY spirit begins. With a little guidance and a little help anyone can experience this truly remarkable and simple act.

I'm a native Californian with a love of critters, fire, and mud. I've been a natural builder for over a decade and have been teaching at Cob Cottage Co. and around California for the last 9 years. For me, exploring the possibilities and pushing the boundries is where it's at. While Natural Building is ancient, for our culture it's new, there's still a lot of room for discovery and experimentation. Over the years, my focus has shifted towards teaching full time. The world needs more natural builders, and I love the work.