START AT YOUR BACK DOOR AND WORK OUTWARDS

This weekend workshop is designed to support the student to understand the principles and practice of bio-construction and intensive food gardens. You will have the opportunity to learn simple theory, to work on a straw bale house, and to implement an organic garden. Join us on a tour of four design sites for survey and analysis on Sunday and Monday.

DETAILS

When: Saturday 6th to Monday 8th December
Where: Pirque, RM. Contact us for details.
Facilitator: Daniella Vonriegen, Dallas, Grifen Hope and Javiera Carrión.
Course Cost: $40,000–$88,000.
All course costs operate on the Sliding Scale which is income dependant; please pay what you can afford. Discounts are offered for couples. Scholarships are available for low-income. Price includes all food and accommodation.
Contact: Javiera Carrion
Phone: +56-9-92216967
Address: Casilla 15, Cabrero, Chile
Language: The course will be bilingual with full translation between English and Spanish.
Prerequisite: No previous experience needed.
Applications: Subscribe Now. Click here to Apply, cut and paste the text into an email and send it to us as soon as possible. You will need to be in quick. Numbers are limited.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

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PROGRAMME

Please note; programme is subject to minor change depending on student needs.

FORMAT

Almost all of our Workshops start at 9:00am on Saturday and finish at 6:00pm on Sunday.

CHILDREN

El Manzano is children and family friendly! While we know that students are easily distracted from intensive study by their children we also know that kids can gain a lot from the interactions on a course. Please contact us if you want to bring your family for the weekend.

TRANSPORT

DESIGN CONSULT

Students will have the opportunity to work with experienced Designers and Gardeners during the course, and to get one on one design support before or after on their own site. We charge separately for this service.