Come and be a part of building our first dome building workshop in the South East!  Join our skilled Master instructors and be a part of history with the Domegaia team.

​Join your hands, heads and hearts in a joyous team collaboration with the Seagraves family at The Ridge. Less than an hour from Nashville, this hidden jewel is filled with hiking trails, waterfalls, and caverns.

Our Host: The Ridge

The Ridge is built on a beautiful hillside surrounded by nature and overlooking  a beautiful chain of lakes. 
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​You’ll find miles of hiking trails, hawks, eagles, deer and more as well as unique alternative building structures and lake access from the property!

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 water-resistant, 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​
  • 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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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: Gabe & Rafa

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Gabe, 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:
  • Morning yoga and meditation
  • Hiking Trails 
  • Nearby Waterfalls
  • Water Ski Lessons
  • Swimming and fishing at the lake shore
  • Boats and Kayaks available for rent
  • ATVs, UTVs, and Motorcycles available to rent (for experienced riders)
  • Less than an hour from Nashville!
  • Live Music and Dinner Boat Cruise for meal plan participants
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​ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS 

From Luxury Mountain Cabins to Basic back to nature camping there are plenty of options for every budget and preference.  Great Airbnbs are available in the area and on The Ridge property there are a variety of glamping options as well as "bring your own tent" options!
The Ridge Accommodations pricing   (First Come First Served)  
 Camping-Tainers
       Bottom Bunks: $250 Total For 9 Nights
       Top Bunks: $150 Total For 9 Nights
Yoga Camp
        Private Container and hang out area $750
Basic Camp Site 
Bring your own Tent, Tarp, Hammock etc
$100 total for 9 Nights
   
Luxury Airbnb Options are available nearby with swimming pools and beautiful views.  Contact The Ridge for more        information!
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 Meal Plan pricing        
Your host site, The Ridge, will offer two primary dining packages that can tweaked cater to practically any budget or palate. Drinking water will be available at all times at no charge.  A canteen/pantry of snacks, fruit, bottled and canned drinks available for individual purchase at reasonable prices. Most meals will be cooked and prepared on site and can be modified, within reason, to accommodate guest requests. The nearest grocery store and area for restaurants is approximately 15 minutes drive from the site.
  • The Omnivore $500 – this meal plan will be the typical “American” diet high in animal protein, dairy, salt, sugar, fat and processed carbohydrates with fewer fruits and vegetables.  
  • The Enlightened One $300 – this meal plan will follow the most recent nutritional research (placebo controlled, double blind, randomized, large sample) and offer mostly whole food, plant-based dishes, with no animal or dairy products. Important - this plan will likely offer MORE protein and energy than the Omnivore plan and will lead to improved health with increased consumption. Elephants and gorillas eat only plants!

Opportunity for a meal plan discount! For those on a budget, we will offer 4 people the option to help cook or clean every meal. You will learn from an experienced cook and will work hard to earn a lower price on your meal plan. Our Sous Chef and KP (Kitchen Patrol) team will work their butts off, probably get yelled at, but will have a blast! These brave individuals will get a 50% discount on their meal plan.
Transportation from Nashville Airport (one way) $75 via Uber, no public transportation available.
For questions about meals, accommodations or transportation, please contact workshop@theridgetn.com or 931-575-7991. 

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Arrival Day | Monday, August 31 
3-4pm: Check-In @ The Ridge
6:00pm: Opening Circle
6:30pm: Welcome Dinner

Days 2-10| Tuesday, September 1 - Wednesday, September 9
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast
9am-12pm: Workshop
12pm-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm-5pm: Workshop, Outing or Farm Tour
6pm: Dinner

Day 11 | Tuesday, September 10
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast
9am-12pm: Workshop
12-pm-1:00pm: Lunch
1:30pm-5pm: Final stretch of workshop
6pm: Dinner and Farewell Party

Departure Day | Wednesday, September 11
Campers check out by 11am
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REGISTRATION
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​10-day Workshop Tuition
$1200 per student or $2200 for two registering together.
Secure your space with a $500 deposit.

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 The Ridge. If you wish to come early or stay longer after the workshop dates, please make those reservations with The Ridge as soon as possible as space is limited. Thank you! 

​***Consumption of Alcohol is prohibited during workshop hours and will not be provided by the Ridge.  Illegal Drugs are not welcome at The Ridge.

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 a 7% processing fee.
  • Those cancelling 2 - 4 weeks prior to the first day of the workshop will receive a half tuition refund, minus a 7% processing 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 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 workshop@theridgetn.com or ​931-575-7991.
We look forward to building and exploring with you in Coconut Ridge, Tennessee!