Join Domegaia this July under Alaska's midnight sun - our farthest northern workshop to date!
Together we'll build an Aircrete dome on a
professional job site in a positive community setting.
Our Host: Shpongolia Farms on Sunshine Road
Bill Thomas and Kirsten Geiger are cultivating a homestead in beautiful Talkeetna, Alaska where they grow their own organic food, sell start-up plants, accommodate travelers, host community workshops and play disc-golf on their own 18-hole course!
The Alaska Railroad
Downtown Talkeetna
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Talkeetna, which means 'where the rivers join', is a quaint town nestled in the foothills of the Alaska Range at the convergence of the Talkeetna, Chulitna and Susitna rivers. It began with the rise in gold prospecting and was chosen as a district headquarters for the Alaskan Railroad in 1915. It is now known as a climbing hub with the best view of Mt. Denali in the state - mountaineers hoping to summit North America’s highest peak all catch flights out of Talkeetna! As the saying goes, this beloved little Alaskan town is “where the road ends and life begins.”
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Workshop Learning Objectives
*Please Note: During the 10-day workshop, we will build a basic dome structure. Instruction includes the fundamentals of pouring, stacking and structural reinforcement of the dome but does not include plumbing, electrical or finishing installations. We will do our best as a team to complete the Aircrete dome during the workshop; however, we do not guarantee completion. Unexpected obstacles such as adverse weather conditions, for example, may affect our progress and prevent the dome’s full completion. 
The beautiful interior of a dome in progress!
Learn to stack in teams and watch the walls of our dome go up!
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Steve's Areen's Thailand Dome Home
A completed workshop dome in Wildwood, Georgia
Cultivate lasting friendships and partnerships with your fellow workshop students
Build a unique custom door!
An Aircrete dome built in Spain by one of our graduates, Nate D.
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Domie Bonus Material!
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Workshop Schedule
July 19
5:30 - 7pm: Check-in
8pm: Welcome Dinner (for all students)
July 20 - 29*
9am: Opening Circle
9am - 1pm: Workshop
1pm - 2pm: Lunch break
2pm - 6pm: Workshop
July 30
Departure
* We will plan one afternoon or full day off (depending on our rate of progress) for students to rest and enjoy local attractions!
5:30 - 7pm: Check-in
8pm: Welcome Dinner (for all students)
July 20 - 29*
9am: Opening Circle
9am - 1pm: Workshop
1pm - 2pm: Lunch break
2pm - 6pm: Workshop
July 30
Departure
* We will plan one afternoon or full day off (depending on our rate of progress) for students to rest and enjoy local attractions!
Tuition Rates
$1200 per student
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$2200 for two students registering together
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$2200 for two students registering together
Secure your space by submitting a deposit!
Please note that Domegaia is not responsible for providing accommodations and meals - these elements of your workshop experience are a separate investment and up to you to arrange directly with our host! See below.
Lodging & Meal Plan Options
Our host, Sphpongolia Farms, will be offering a few on-site accommodation options including space for tent-camping for those wishing to stay on property. Space is limited. (Your reservation includes a round of disc golf!) Please reach out to Kirsten directly to inquire about availability of on-site accommodations.
An on-site meal plan will be available with vegetarian options. Please reach out to Kirsten directly to express your interest in participating in the meal plan. You not have to stay on-site to take advantage of the meal plan!
An on-site meal plan will be available with vegetarian options. Please reach out to Kirsten directly to express your interest in participating in the meal plan. You not have to stay on-site to take advantage of the meal plan!
For those who prefer to arrange their own lodging and meals off-site, you are welcome to contact Kirsten for recommendations and links to the closest rentals and campgrounds. Here are a few of her suggestions:
- Talkeetna Wilderness Lodge - 5 minute drive, (907) 733-8700
- Montana Creek Campground - 8 minute drive, (907) 733-8255
- Check with your favorite vacation rental agency! - Shpongolia Farms is located right next to Denali Brewing Company at Mile 2. There are several Airbnb and hotel options in the Talkeetna area to choose from.
Cancellation Policy
IMPORTANT REGARDING COVID-19: If the COVID-19 pandemic leads us to cancel any workshop, we guarantee you will receive a full refund. We understand that there are unforeseen travel restrictions arising all the time and will work with you on case-by-case basis to determine your refund eligibility upon your cancellation request. Please reach out as soon as possible with any concerns. For cancellations unrelated to COVID-19, please refer to our refund policy below:
- Those cancelling more than 4 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop will receive a full tuition refund, minus a 7% processing and administration fee.
- Those cancelling 2 - 4 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop will receive a half tuition refund, minus a 7% processing and administration fee.
- No refunds for cancellation requests made less than 2 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop.
- If the workshop has to be cancelled for any reason, you will receive an immediate full refund.
Contact Us
We look forward to building with you in The Last Frontier State!