Deep in the Costa Rican rain forest at the base of the majestic Mount Arenal volcano, Domegaia will build a fifth Aircrete dome in collaboration with Brave Earth, an amazing biodynamic, regenerative farm and community retreat center.
We're thrilled to offer another workshop with our dear friends at Brave Earth.
Costa Rica is leading the way as the first country to officially permit an aircrete dome. Each workshop we evolve farther. With the skilled craftsmen at Brave Earth we've innovated doors and window, furniture and more. Join us and new friends from around the globe in Costa Rica!
We're thrilled to offer another workshop with our dear friends at Brave Earth.
Costa Rica is leading the way as the first country to officially permit an aircrete dome. Each workshop we evolve farther. With the skilled craftsmen at Brave Earth we've innovated doors and window, furniture and more. Join us and new friends from around the globe in Costa Rica!
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Career Opportunities
Interested in becoming a professional Aircrete builder or a workshop instructor? Our workshops are the best way to learn to build DomeGaia-style! You'll meet people from all over the world with whom you can collaborate. Our Community Forum has a growing list of folks who need help with their projects. |
LOCATION: La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Brave Earth is nestled amidst a lush tropical rainforest near La Fortuna, “The Fortune”, aptly named for its exceptional biodiversity. Adjacent to 110,000 acres of protected rainforest and just a short distance from Arenal Volcano.
Many consider Arenal to be the spiritual center of Costa Rica. Others go to enjoy some of the worlds most exquisite hot springs. |
One of many hot springs near Arenal
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Airport: San Jose International (SJO)
Brave Earth is 2.5 hours from San Jose International Airport. Click here for directions to the land. Private or shared transport can be arranged. For transportation costs and other info see the Brave Earth brochure to the right. |
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OUR HOST: Brave Earth
Brave Earth is a regenerative biosphere. Their mission is to be a thriving regenerative model of co-evolution with Nature. Their long-term vision is to inspire a network of communities globally that are united through a shared vision to move from an extractive, capitalist model to a regenerative system.
Brave Earth is adjacent to an affiliated with Finca Luna Nueva Lodge, rated one of the top ten ecolodges in Costa Rica. Founded by members of Green Peace over 40 years ago the ecolodge is a living laboratory, regenerative farm, and recreational paradise.
Finca Luna Nueva offers a farm-to-table restaurant, miles of hiking trails through the lush rainforest, a Sacred Seed Sanctuary featuring 300 plants prized for their medicinal or sacred uses, spa services, and an ozonated pool and jacuzzi. There are several on-site activities such as night wildlife hikes, birding, and tours of the Sacred Seed Sanctuary and cacao production.
Finca Luna Nueva offers a farm-to-table restaurant, miles of hiking trails through the lush rainforest, a Sacred Seed Sanctuary featuring 300 plants prized for their medicinal or sacred uses, spa services, and an ozonated pool and jacuzzi. There are several on-site activities such as night wildlife hikes, birding, and tours of the Sacred Seed Sanctuary and cacao production.
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 waterproof, fireproof, termite-proof, rot-proof, insulated, eco-friendly, non-toxic, and durable against forces of earthquakes, floods, winds and fire.
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Student BonusesBONUS 1: Each workshop participant will receive Architectural Drawings of Steve Areen's Famous Dome Home for FREE! (a 19-page download valued at $195)
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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
Gabe, Workshop Coordinator & Instructor
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Rafa & Gabe
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Rafa, DomeGaia Instructor
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Read more about our enthusiastic instructors on Our Team page!
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS & OUTINGS
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Finca Luna Nueva Lodge
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We have planned outings for the group to enjoy local attractions.
Please see the Brave Earth brochure for more information.
Please see the Brave Earth brochure for more information.
ACCOMMODATIONS
For accommodations and camping options see the Brave Earth Brochure
Brave Earth Cuisine
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be shared together at Brave Earth's newly constructed leaf shaped restaurant with a special guest chef.
The kitchen prepares delicious and healthy foods with the organic greens, vegetables, fruits, herbs, and dairy from Finca Luna’s Demeter-certified biodynamic, regenerative farm. Many different selections are offered, as the menu varies depending on the weekly harvest. Probiotic-rich and fermented indulgences, such as kefir, kombucha and kimchi will be offered daily. Turmeric and ginger, known for their anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant potency, are infused into juices, dressings, and smoothies.
The kitchen prepares delicious and healthy foods with the organic greens, vegetables, fruits, herbs, and dairy from Finca Luna’s Demeter-certified biodynamic, regenerative farm. Many different selections are offered, as the menu varies depending on the weekly harvest. Probiotic-rich and fermented indulgences, such as kefir, kombucha and kimchi will be offered daily. Turmeric and ginger, known for their anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidant potency, are infused into juices, dressings, and smoothies.
WORKSHOP SCHEDULES
Arrival Day 1 | Friday, May 3
3-4pm: Check-In @ Brave Earth
6:00pm: Opening Circle
6:30pm: Welcome Dinner
Days 2-10 | Saturday, May 4 - Sunday, May 12
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast
9am-12pm: Workshop
12pm-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm-5pm: Workshop, Outing or Farm Tour
6pm: Dinner
Day 11 | Monday, May 13
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast
9am-12pm: Workshop
12-pm-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm: Closing Circle
3-4pm: Check-In @ Brave Earth
6:00pm: Opening Circle
6:30pm: Welcome Dinner
Days 2-10 | Saturday, May 4 - Sunday, May 12
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast
9am-12pm: Workshop
12pm-1:30pm: Lunch
1:30pm-5pm: Workshop, Outing or Farm Tour
6pm: Dinner
Day 11 | Monday, May 13
7:30-8:30am: Breakfast
9am-12pm: Workshop
12-pm-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm: Closing Circle
REGISTRATION
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 Brave Earth. If you wish to come early or stay longer after the workshop dates, please make those reservations with Brave Earth as soon as possible as space is limited. Thank you!
CANCELLATION POLICY
- 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. We have never had to cancel a workshop, so this is highly unlikely.
If you have any questions about the workshop
please contact workshops@domegaia.com
For questions about meals, accommodations or transportation
please contact alykhan@braveearth.com
please contact workshops@domegaia.com
For questions about meals, accommodations or transportation
please contact alykhan@braveearth.com
We look forward to building and exploring with you in Costa Rica!