Here is a snippet from the D-Acres Farm list that I’m on:
June 4 Open House. 2pm.
If you’ve been thinking about visiting D Acres, the Open House is a great opportunity to tour the farm and gardens. During the week, staff and learners are busy working around the farm. On weekends, we are likewise occupied with workshops and other projects. You can help us keep organized and productive by planning to visit for an Open House (first Sunday of each month at 2pm) rather than stopping by unexpected. Thanks!
June 10 Earthen Building – Plastering*. 1-4pm $28
At D Acres, we love working with the earth. This includes building with earthen materials – sand, clay and straw – to make a sturdy building material called cob, or adobe. All earthen buildings need an exterior layer – a thin coat of plaster that takes the beating of our harsh New England weather. Just like painted houses need a fresh coat every few years, earthen structures must be replastered from time to time to keep the insides dry and protected.
On June 10th, we will get our hands in the mud replastering our cob oven. Learners will participate in the mixing, applying and brandishing processes involved in earthen plastering.
Interested in learning more about earthen building? This Fall, D Acres will be offering Earthen Building workshops on September 2 and September 30 and another Earthen Plastering workshop on October 14. Workshop handouts from previous years are available on the Articles & Useful Links page of our website.
The website is http://www.dacres.org/
So what do people think about going to the Farm-in Dorcester, NH-as a group and taking part in the earthen building next Saturday?
We could also do an overnight thing on the farm if people are up for it. So let me know. I can organize it if there’s interest.
Overnight Visits
Staying the night is recommended for those who are seriously considering working or volunteering at D Acres of New Hampshire. It will help to familiarize you with the surroundings and facilities. You are welcome to enjoy dinner with us as well, which would give further opportunity to meet other staff members. Accommodations range from treehouses or tent platforms, to beds or futons inside the main facility, and depend on availability. Most visitors bring a sleeping bag, but we do provide clean sheets and a pillow. Parking is available on the premises.
June 2, 2006 at 4:03 pm
Looking at the description (more carefully) I see that June 10 is not a workshop for building things with adobe, but rather a plastering workshop.
Sept 2 & 30 are the dates of the Earth Building workshops. I’ll probably be going up there some point before September to check out the farm and other sustainable enterprising projects they’re doing.
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