Join us for our 2nd AirCrete Dome Building Workshop at
​Saoirse Learning Center in Blanco, Texas!

OUR HOST: Saoirse Learning Center

Saoirse, pronounced seer-shuh, means freedom in Irish and speaks to the mission of our host; sharing permaculture and low cost housing methods with people all around the world.  Join us on over 9.5 acres to help build a beautiful AirCrete Dome Demonstration site!

OVERVIEW: Aircrete Dome Building, Domegaia-style!

CURRICULUM & STUDENT MATERIALS

Learn how to: Build a dome home with Aircrete: an amazing material that is easy to make yourself. Learn to build a low-cost home that is fireproof, termite-proof, rot-proof, insulated, eco-friendly, non-toxic, and durable against forces of earthquakes, floods, winds and fire. 
  • Make AirCrete with DomeGaia's unique equipment​: Dragon XL, Bender, and Mixers!
  • Create forms for blocks, archways and round windows
  • Make and use a compass arm
  • Build an archway
  • Build a multi-faceted cupola skylight 
  • Build a fabric formed single-pour round window
  • Build a center pivot, oval-shaped wooden door
  • Practice techniques to build custom furniture & countertops out of cement & concrete​
  • Work as a team to co-create a sacred space, join hands and hearts in a joyous team effort
  • ​And much more!

Student Bonuses

BONUS 1: Each workshop participant will receive Architectural Drawings of Steve Areen's Famous Dome Home for FREE! (a 19-page download valued at $195)
Bonus 2: All Domies will receive a PDF and printed copy of our Aircrete Dome Building Student Manual with step-by-step guidance and all of DomeGaia's Favorite Recipes for making Aircrete, Mortair and more!
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Built by one of our workshop students: Nate Deschenes
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Photo by Lilys and Horns, Location Cedar Bloom Farm
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GET CREATIVE! Domegaia-style is very hands-on with free-flowing. Learn at your own pace and choose how you want to be involved. There is plenty of time to explore your creativity!
During our 10 day workshop we usually build a basic Aircrete dome, with installed oval front door, window openings and skylight. The exterior is finished and ready for final coating. The interior is unfinished.  We explain how to install plumbing, electricity, windows, and flooring etc. but these details happen after the workshop. 

OUR INSTRUCTORS:
​Gabriel and Rafa

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Gabriel, Domegaia Instructor
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Rafa, DomeGaia Instructor
Read more about our enthusiastic instructors on Our Team page!

Local Attractions and Outings

​      Available activities on-site and nearby:
  • "The Narrows"
  • Blanco State Park Waterfalls
  • San Antonio Riverwalk is an hour South
  • Austin is an hour East, Fredricksburg is 40 minutes which is considered "Texas wine country"
  • Jacobs Well: A historic artisan spring
  • Guadalupe River State Park
  • Real Ale, Ben Milam and Andalusia Whiskey Distilleries and Breweries
  • Stone Wall and Kendalia Distilleries
  • Horse Trail Riding!
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 ​ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS

Accommodations pricing:        
Bring your own tent and bedding - $22 Per Night
Camping tent and air mattress provided - $27 Per Night
Indoor housing Queen beds (4) - $59 Per Night
Indoor housing Twin beds (4) - $49 Per Night
Bring your own Camper, (full hookups)(Contact host) - $45  

Meal Plan pricing: 
Lunch and Dinner - $235 Total
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner - $335 Total
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The Meals will be rich in organically grown meats and vegetables and will try to accommodate special dietary needs.  Please email our host for more information and to book your housing and meal plan :).  jebs217@yahoo.com
Transportation from San Antonio Airport (one way) $30
For questions about meals, accommodations or transportation,  please contact Jennifer at:  jebs217@yahoo.com

 WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Arrival Day | Tuesday, May 19 
3-5pm: Check-In @ Saoirse Learning Center
6:00pm: Welcome Dinner

Days 1-11 | Wednesday, May 20 - Saturday, May 30
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast
9:00am: Opening Circle
9am-12pm: Workshop
12pm-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm-5pm: Workshop, Outing or Farm Tour
6pm: Dinner
*We usually plan for one free afternoon for leisure during the whole 10-day workshop* 

Departure Day | Sunday, May 31
Campers check out by 11am
*Breakfast not provided*

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION 

Tuition: $1200
Double Domie Discount (2 People) $2200
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Important note: Registration for workshop and accommodations are separate. Please secure your workshop space with a $500 deposit via the link below and then reserve your accommodations with Saoirse Learning Center. If you wish to come early or stay longer after the workshop dates, please make those reservations with Saoirse Learning Center as soon as possible as space is limited. Thank you! 

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. Otherwise, our policy shown below remains. 
  • Folks cancelling more than 4 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop will receive a full tuition refund, minus any processing fees.
  • Those cancelling 2 - 4 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop will receive a half tuition refund, minus fees.
  • 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 some reason, you will receive an immediate full refund. 
If you have any questions about the workshop
please contact: workshops@domegaia.com

For questions about meals, accommodations or transportation
please contact Jennifer: jebs217@yahoo.com
We look forward to building and exploring with you in Blanco, Texas!