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Come Cob with Us!
at the Lightwork Ecovillage
Hope Point, Gambier Island |
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Weekend Workshops are being postponed.
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if you are interested in upcoming future workshops.
The Lightwork Ecovillage Sustainable Building Workshops focus on internal and external sustainability by combining natural building with daily meditations. These workshops are sure to invigorate and inspire!
We are building a structure with a north straw bale wall and the remaining 3 walls of cob. This structure will be a stand alone building to start and then later become a room in a larger structure. In the 2006 summer workshop we laid the foundation, put in the straw bales and built about half of the cob walls. In the summer of 2007 we continued building up the west and east walls, anchored the straw bale wall into place.
What is Cob?
Cob is an ancient sustainable method of building with earth, clay, sand, rock and straw that is normally applied by hand. The traditional way of mixing the clay/sand/straw is with bare feet. Cobbing can be enjoyed by all ages. It's very connected to the Earth and fun.
Check out the blogs from past workshops:
Life at the Ecovillage during a Workshop
Accommodations
Camping in Paradise! Bring your own tent.
Group Meals
Vegetarian meals will be prepared by our head chef. Assistance with meal prep and dish washing will rotate between the group participants. Meals will be enjoyed together on the beautiful Hawk House dining deck complete with spectacular views of Howe Sound.
Getting there:
Group arrangements will be made for the water taxi departing from Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver. $40 round trip - price subject to change (water taxi not included in workshop fee).
Things to bring:
• camping gear
• work gloves
• solar shower, towel
• water bottle
• biodegradable soap and sunscreen (widely available, we're Eco friendly!)
• hat/bathing suit
• flashlight
• snacks
• rain gear
• musical instrument (optional)
Please note: The Lightwork Ecovillage is a drug and smoke-free zone.
Schedule
Saturday
Morning
- Depart from Horseshoe Bay
(exact departure time T.B.A.)
- Arrive at the Lightwork Ecovillage
- Orientation and Camping Set up
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch
2:00 - 2:30 Meditation Foundation Tools
A 30 minute guided meditation session.
2:30 - 5:00 Cob!
6:00 - 7:00 Dinner
7:30 - 8:30 Evening Circle
Sunday
7:00 - 8:00 LMM
LMM flows from one position to the next focusing on specific parts of the energy system (chakras, channels) while stretching and strengthening the body. LMM cultivates clarity and presence.
8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast
9:00 - 12:00 Cob!
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 Meditation Foundation Tools
A 30 minute guided meditation session.
1:30 - 3:00 Cob!
3:00 - 4:00 Pack Up
5:00 - 6:00 Approximate departure time
Registration:
Fee is $55 per weekend. You are welcome to attend both and take the skills deeper.
Kids 8 and over are welcome and pay only $25.
Fee includes camping, 2 meals/day and instruction (does not include transportation)
To register please fill out this form and return it to Lightwork along with cheque or cash payment. Please make cheques payable to Lightwork Ecovillage.
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604-733-8776
3996 West 21st Ave. Van. BC. V6S 1H6
