A place where organic food is grown on-site,
natural, local resources provide all necessary energy,
and a thriving community of conscious-minded people connect with themselves, nature and each other.
This is Sirona Space, Portugal, our first European workshop.
Sirona Space provides an immersive experience in natural and sustainable living, focused on the development of progressive ecological technologies and sustainable building practices.
natural, local resources provide all necessary energy,
and a thriving community of conscious-minded people connect with themselves, nature and each other.
This is Sirona Space, Portugal, our first European workshop.
Sirona Space provides an immersive experience in natural and sustainable living, focused on the development of progressive ecological technologies and sustainable building practices.
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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. Ready to start your career? Create a free profile to post your skills and availability in the forum. |
Location: Castelo Branco
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Sirona Space is located near a small town called Castelo Branco. More details about the exact location will be provided to registered students.
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Learn to build DomeGaia-style!-> Join your hands and heart in a joyous team effort.
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There's plenty of fun for everyone!
BONUS! Each participant will receive Architectural Drawings of Steve's Dome Home
(a 16 page digital download valued at $95)
(a 16 page digital download valued at $95)
We've come a long ways since our first domes which were made of clay bricks and cinder blocks. Now we'll teach you how to build your own dome home with AirCrete - an amazing material that you can make yourself almost as easy as making pancake batter. Learn to build a low cost dome home that is waterproof, fireproof, termite proof, rot proof, insulated, eco friendly, non toxic, and durable against the forces of earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
*Additional notes: During the 10-day workshop we build a basic AirCrete dome structure. We do our best to complete the dome during the workshop, however there is no guarantee of completion. Unexpected obstacles like weather conditions, for example, may prevent the dome’s completion. Plumbing, electrical, and finish flooring etc, will be discussed, however these details will be completed after the workshops.
SPECIAL GUEST INSTRUCTOR: Steve Areen!
We are super excited to announce that our dear friend Steve will be instructing at our Portugal workshop! His famous dome home in Thailand, built for less than $10k, help to put DomeGaia on the map. Check out his newest creation, the Unity Wagon, at his website: SteveAreen.com
Our Instructors: Gabe & Rafa
Gabe, Workshop Coordinator & Instructor
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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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We strive to plan at least one afternoon for the group to enjoy local attractions & outdoor outings.
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Lodging & Meals
Accommodation: Our accommodations will be provided by Merkaba, a community about a half an hour away from our build site. There are a variety of options from bring your own tent to domes, cabins, and converted busses. Please click the button below to choose your accommodation preference.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be shared together, and served in an open-air dining area. All accommodation options include meals.
We highly recommend that you choose to stay on the land with us during the workshop rather than finding your own accommodations off-site. Staying together on-site allows for richer community building and experiences to be enjoyed together.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be shared together, and served in an open-air dining area. All accommodation options include meals.
We highly recommend that you choose to stay on the land with us during the workshop rather than finding your own accommodations off-site. Staying together on-site allows for richer community building and experiences to be enjoyed together.
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Workshop Schedule: September 15-25, 2018
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Day 1
3-4pm: Check-In @ Host Site 6:30pm: Welcome Dinner Day 2 7:00-8:15am: Breakfast 8:30-9:00: Opening Circle 9am-12:30pm: Workshop 12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch 1:30pm-5pm: Workshop 6pm: Dinner |
Days 3-10
7:00-8:30am: Breakfast 9am-12:30pm: Workshop or Outing 12:30pm-1:30pm: Lunch 1:30pm-5pm: Workshop or Outing 6pm: Dinner Day 11 7:30-8:30am: Breakfast 9am-12pm: Workshop 12pm-1:30pm: Lunch 1:30pm: Closing Circle 4pm: Departure |
Tuition & Accomodations
Please note: Workshop tuition is separate from the cost of accommodations & meals. Please register for the workshop and then reserve your accommodations separately with our Host.
If you have any questions, please contact Gabe at workshops@domegaia.com.
We look forward to building with you at our first European Workshop!
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.