Join Domegaia this August on Maine's wild Atlantic coastline!
​Together we'll build an Aircrete dome on a
​professional job site in a positive community setting.

Our Host: Alexandra Wollins's Homestead
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Maine has over 2 million acress of national and state park land!
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Old Port, Portland, Maine
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Workshop Learning Objectives

  • ​Learn our methods of building a dome home that is fire and rot resistant, insulative, sustainable, strong and durable against the forces of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
  • Work in a friendly and respectful team setting to co-create under the guidance of our instructors
  • Work with power tools, hand tools and construction materials and equipment
  • Build bricks forms, archway forms and a round window form
  • Mix Aircrete with Domegaia's unique tools - Aircrete is an amazing, material that you can make yourself at home - almost as easily as making pancake batter!
  • Stack bricks with our mortar recipe to construct a dome using a compass arm
  • Build and install a round, sit-in window
  • Build a custom wooden door ​& pour door jam
  • Apply reinforcement fabric-mesh with stucco
  • "Classroom" exercises and discussions
    • Topics: foundation pouring, compass arm assembly, skylight, design ideas and some basic finishing processes. 
  • We will offer an inspirational and informative slideshow presentation and dedicated Q&A time!
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*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.  ​
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The beautiful interior of a dome in progress!
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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
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A completed workshop dome in Wildwood, Georgia
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Cultivate lasting friendships and partnerships with your fellow workshop students
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Build a unique custom door!
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An Aircrete dome built in Spain by one of our graduates, Nate D.

Domie Bonus Material!
​Each of our students will recieve:

  • Architectural Drawings of Steve Areen's Thailand Dome Home (a 16-page digital download) as well as additional pdf resources and material.
  • A 20% discount on Tools and Equipment valid for 3 months after the conclusion of the workshop.
  • A 20% discount on future Domegaia workshops - this offer doesn't expire!
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Workshop Schedule ​

August 22
5:30 - 7pm: Check-in
8pm: Welcome Dinner (for all students)

August 23 - 31*
9am: Opening Circle
9am - 1pm: Workshop
1pm - 2pm: Lunch break
2pm - 6pm: Workshop

September 1
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
or
$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
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 Our host will be offering a few on-site accommodation options including space for tent-camping for those wishing to stay on property.  Space is limited.  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 Alexandra 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!
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For those who prefer to arrange their own lodging and meals, feel free to reach out to Alexandra for recommendations on the closest Airbnb rentals, hotels and campgrounds.  Here are a few of her suggestions:
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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

 If you have questions about the workshop, please contact us!  workshops@domegaia.com
We look forward to building with you in The Pine Tree State!