Join Domegaia this coming April in Marengo, Indiana, on the beautifully secluded Happy Hollow Homestead .
​Together we'll build an Aircrete dome in these wondrous wooded rolling hills

 Our Host: Kerry Barbato
"I have been a traveler for most of my life. I have been to 50 states and 7 continents. For some of my traveling years I traveled in a converted school bus which broke down near here. I put the bus in storage and continued traveling. About 6 months later a friend asked if I wanted to chip in on buying some land. I was in California and he was from Florida so we met in the middle at the bus. We didn't plan on getting land in Indiana but while looking at classified ads we saw an ad "60 acre wooded getaway, owner financed" so we decided to look. 3 days later i had 30 acres of land. 
 I then started working at music festivals around the country. I found myself being near my land so I decided to buy an old tractor. It seemed like it would be a fun way to kill some time between festivals so I started cleaning up the land. I first just cleared some space to park my van that I was traveling in, then decided to build a tree house to stay in. 
Traveling and working at music festivals for a lot of my life has influenced the way I have developed the land so far.
I started hosting campers 5 years ago and we have been voted best camping in Indiana the last 4 years."

Marengo, Indiana
Marengo, Indiana is a quaint town in the southern part of the state just a 45 minute drive to Louisville, Kentucky. Though small, Marengo attracts many from all over due to it's plethora of caves to explore, including the most popular, the Marengo Cave. When visiting, if you're not too busy caving, hiking in one of the many state parks, or canoeing down the Blue River, then you're probably enjoying a meal at one of the locally owned cafes in town. Marengo is a great place to disconnect from all your troubles and worries for a while while you soak in all the beautiful nature it has to offer.

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 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 a round, sit-in window
  • Build a custom wooden door
  • Apply reinforcement fabric-mesh with stucco
  • "Classroom" exercises and discussions
    • Topics: Foundation pouring, compass arm assembly, skylight ideas, window installation, door and door jam construction & installation
  • 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 witness the walls of our dome go up!
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Steve's Areen's Thailand Dome Home
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An Aircrete dome built in Port Townsend, WA by one of our graduates Karen W.
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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 ​

April 19th
5:30 - 7pm: Check-in

April 20 - 29 (with one off day or half day)
9am: Opening Circle
9am - 1pm: Workshop
1pm - 2pm: Lunch break
2pm - 6pm*: Workshop

​We will plan one afternoon off or full day off (depending on our rate of progress) for students to rest and enjoy local attractions!
*Some days may run later than 6pm depending on work flow

April 30th
Departure

Tuition Rates

$1200 per student
$2200 for two students registering together
$3200 for three students registering together
 Secure your space by submitting a deposit!
 Please note - Accommodations and meals are not included in the workshop tuition.
For accommodations and meals contact our host - setlist@gmail.com or make your own arrangements. 
Lodging & Meal Plan Options
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 Our host Kerry will be offering a few onsite accommodations including his Cozy Camping     Cottage and a glamping cabin, as well as ample space for tent camping. Space is limited so please reach out to our hosts to inquire about availability. 
A hearty and nutritious meal plan will be available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options can be provided if needed.  Please contact Kerry to express your interest in participating in the meal plan and to communicate any dietary restrictions. You do not have to stay on-site to take advantage of this meal plan, any and all are welcome!
Check out Kerry's beautiful property here

Breakfast: $15 | Lunch: $15 | Dinner: $20 | Full meal plan for all 10 days: $500
 
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For those who prefer to arrange their own lodging and meals, check out these local suggestions from Kerry: 
  • Marengo Cave Cabins
  • Paoli, IN for hotels and the lovely Lost River Acres Guest Rooms
  • For Airbnb's search in Milltown, Paoli, and Corydon, IN
  • For places to eat, check out Van's Restaurant, Pepenos Pizza, The Happy Hive, and Sullivan's Foods

Transportation Options

  • Rental cars (parking will be available on property)
  • Kerry will kindly be providing a round-trip shuttle service from and to the Louisville Kentucky airport for $25 each way on April 19th and 30th. He will do one pick up and drop off at 1:00pm and another at 5:00pm, so please plan your flight accordingly and book your spot with him.
Contact our host Kerry at: Setlist@gmail.com

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!