EcoNest 2-Day Seminar

Turning Your Dream Into Reality

Few things in life will give us as much fulfillment as building and owning our own home. For many of us, this is something we have dreamed of since we were children. It is something that becomes part of our legacy, anchors the core of our "wealth," and gets passed down for generations. As we approach the point in life when we can see this happening for ourselves, we realize how daunting a challenge it can be. This seminar is for you if you know you want to live in a healthy house that is ecologically sound and beautifully designed. There are several "green" building technologies out there. If you're not sure which one to pursue, this seminar will help you decide. If you think you know how much square footage will make you happy, this course will invite you to think again. Been looking for land in all the wrong places? This seminar will help you develop a sharper vision for place.

Plan now to join two of the most highly respected professionals in the field: architect and author Paula Baker-Laporte and EcoNest Building Company founder and author Robert Laporte. Together, they have over forty years experience in the field of green design/build. Prepare to be inspired as Paula and Robert teach from the soul of their own EcoNest in enchanting Tesuque, New Mexico, minutes from Santa Fe. They will be your personal guides as you tour their EcoNest campus and help you come closer than you've ever been to turning your dream into a reality. This seminar is kept small in size so as to maximize the individual attention each participant receives and to foster a sense of genuine community amongst participants.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this inspiring weekend seminar you will have:

  • Come to experience the earth, its natural healing capability and its wonder in new and profound ways
  • Reviewed the many green alternatives available for home building today, including cob, straw/bale, rammed earth and light clay/straw and determined which one resonates most with you
  • Reviewed a variety of guidelines that will help you build for health naturally and will help you understand the differences between living in a healthy house and living in a sick house
  • Participated in a conversation about quality versus quantity as it relates to home building
  • You will have gained new insights into how much living space you really need
  • Learned how to see potential building sites with more discerning eyes
  • Toured EcoNest homes and talked with their owners/builders
  • Gained clarity about all that home means to you and deepened your commitment to call forth your dream into reality
  • Reviewed a possible timeline for making it all happen

Instructors

Paula Baker-Laporte and Robert Laporte

Seminar Fee

$199 per person, $358 per couple (includes handouts, Saturday lunch and Sunday home tours)

Register for this seminar.

Note: The fee for the one-day version of this seminar is $110 or $198 for couple (includes handouts, lunch)

Seminar Dates and Locations

Tesuque, New Mexico

Nearest commercial airport: Albuquerque, New Mexico

See the Calendar for dates and locations. Several workshops are offered in 2007.

Seminar Timeframe

Saturday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Sunday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Recommended Reading

EcoNest: Creating Sustainable Sanctuaries of Clay, Straw and Timber, by Paula Baker-Laporte and Robert Laporte (Personalized, autographed copies are available through our bookstore!)

Prescriptions for a Healthy House, by Paula Baker-Laporte, Dr. Erica Elliott and John Banta (Personalized, autographed copies are available through our bookstore!)

Testimonials

Comments from those who attended the 2-Day EcoNest Seminar: Turning Your Dream Into Reality, Dec. 3-4, 2005

"Genuine experience, warm environment, gentle teaching, lovely people."

"A grand weekend. This seminar was a wonderful stop on my journey of healing; to feel and see space that is sustainable, practical and beautiful and within reach in my lifetime. Thank you. Namaste." Dan

"After watering the soil for the past few years, even with the ongoing evidence of grace and an out-of-control imagination, I still was not quite prepared for the exquisite vision of the perfect sprout that broke through the soil of my concepts this weekend." Anthony

"I enjoyed imagining the possibilities!"

"I have found the simplicity of the design and of the results that I hoped for, as well as the inherent artistry. I want to explore more the applications and variations."

"This weekend has been most informative. Filled with a wealth of ideas and how to get started. We look forward to working with you in our future. You both create very beautiful spaces. Thank you for our time well spent." Jerry Fleener

"Thank you for being so conscientious in your approach to living. The seminar was informative enough to begin "the process" and the hands-on and tour of homes complimented your presentation. Thank you." Ruthanne

"This experience has shown me the possibilities, real possibilities for creating a perfect living environment for my family - healthy, clean, and natural. Thank you."

"I loved it. It was full of practical and beautiful appreciation of an excelling application of breath to this world. Thanks." Tom

"This weekend showed me many possibilities. Thank you for your generosity, and I look forward to seeing how the network will grow." Elisha

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