Course Dates : March 1st – 10th 2023
Course Fee : 13,500 THB (Food & Accommodation included)
what is earthen building?
Earthen Building is building that use raw earth(unfired, un threaten) as main building material. Building an earthen house is a process that reconnects us to the mother earth as we have to observe, feel, touch and learn about the dirt and the natural materials. The building processes help us to realize, understand and respect the dirt, its qualities and characteristic. In this Earthen Building Workshop, A part from learning building techniques you will also build a new perception towards dirt and nature.
why earthen building?
Earthen building has the least impact on the environment in the process of building or dismantling. Earthen houses are suitable for tropical climate because it keeps the house cool during the day when the weather’s hot and keeps the house warm when it’s cold outside during the night.Earthen building allows you to be creative.Earthen buildings use natural and local materials. Building an earthen house is a process to deepen your connection with the earth. This course will also empower you to build your own house.
What is Earthen Building workshop covers?
This Earthen Building Workshop will cover in theory and practices on the following
- making earthen bricks
- building/constructing walls with earthen bricks technique
- building/constructing walls with earth bag techniques
- natural plaster and paint
- building a green roof
What project we will be working on in this course
We will be working on an Eco School building project at Suai Long Village school near to Gaia Ashram. See information about this project and the design of the building HERE.
workshop schedule
DAY 1 (March 1st 2023) : Please plan to arrive in the morning or the day before
12:30 Lunch
14.30 – 17.30 Afternoon session: self-introduction, introduction to earthen building and the building project
18:30 – 19:00 Quiet time/ Meditation
19:00 Dinner
DAY 2 : (March 2nd 2023)
6:00 – 7:15 Yoga (optional)
07:30 Breakfast
8:45 – 12.00 am Morning session: Making bricks
12:30 Lunch
14.30 – 17.30 Afternoon session: Making bricks
18:30 – 19:00 Quiet time/ Meditation
19:00 Dinner
DAY 3 : (March 3rd 2023)
6:00 – 7:15 Yoga(Optional)
07:30 Breakfast
8.45 – 12.00 : Morning Session: Wall building with adobe bricks
12:30 Lunch
14.30 – 17.30 Afternoon session: Wall building with adobe bricks
18:30 – 19:00 Quiet time/ Meditation
19:00 Dinner
DAY4 : (March 4th 2023)
6:00 – 7:15 Yoga(optional)
07:30 Breakfast
8.45 – 12.00 : Morning session: Wall Building with Earthbag
12:30 Lunch
14.30 – 17.30 Afternoon session: Wall building with Earthbag
18:30 – 19:00 Quiet time/ Meditation
19:00 Dinner
DAY 5 : (March 5th 2023)
6:00 – 7:15 Yoga (optional)
07:30 Breakfast
8.45 – 12.00 : Morning session: Wall plastering, wall painting
12:30 Lunch
14.30 – 17.30 pm Afternoon session: Wall plastering, wall painting
18:30 – 19:00 Quiet time/ Meditation
19:00 Dinner
Day 6 : (March 6th 2023)
6:00 – 7:15 Yoga (optional)
07:30 Breakfast
8.45 – 12.00 : Morning session: green roofing
12:30 Lunch
14.30 – 17.30 pm Afternoon session: green roofing
18:30 – 19:00 Quiet time/ Meditation
19:00 Dinner
Day 7 : (March 7th 2023)
6:00 – 7:15 Yoga (optional)
07:30 Breakfast
8.45 – 12.00 : Morning session: Green Roofing
12:30 Lunch
14.30 – 17.30 pm Afternoon session: Green Roofing
18:30 – 19:00 Quiet time/ Meditation
19:00 Dinner
Day 8 : (March 8th 2023)
6:00 – 7:15 Yoga (optional)
07:30 Breakfast
8.45 – 12.00 : Morning session: Green Roofing
12:30 Lunch
14.30 – 17.30 pm Afternoon session: Green Roofing
18:30 – 19:00 Quiet time/ Meditation
19:00 Dinner
Day 9 : (March 9th 2023)
6:00 – 7:15 Yoga (optional)
07:30 Breakfast
8.45 – 12.00 : Morning session: Green Roofing
12:30 Lunch
14.30 – 17.30 pm Afternoon session: Green Roofing
18:30 – 19:00 Quiet time/ Meditation
19:00 Dinner
Day 10 : (March 10th 2023)
6:00 – 7:15 Yoga (optional)
07:30 Breakfast
8.45 – 12.00 : Morning session: Green Roofing/Wrap up, Q&A and closing
12:30 Lunch & Departure
If you want to stay after the course please let’s us know in advance. You can continue to stay as Guest or Volunteer or Intern.
cancelation policy
Cancellation 45 days prior to the course, Gaia Ashram refunds 75% of the fee.Cancellation after 15 days pior to the course, Gaia Ashram refund 50% of the fee. Cancellation 15 days before the course, Gaia Ashram reserves the right to not refund the full fee.
Food & Accommodation
Included in the fee is accommodation in our dormitory, 3 vegetarian/vegan meals per day, two tea breaks a day as well as yoga and meditation.
We also have private accommodation available that can be booked for an additional fee.
Accommodations :
- Dormitory : hostel style. Mosquito nets, cushions, bedding, and blankets are provided.
- Private double room for an extra fee of 3,150 THB for course duration(9 nights) please check availability before booking. Ideal for couples and/or small family).
- Private single room for extra fee of 2250 THB. for course duration (9 nights) please check availability before booking.
- Private Family house for 4-5 guests for extra fee of 9,000 THB for course duration (9 nights) Please check availability before booking.
Food :
Healthy local vegetarian and vegan food will be served by local cooks.
Contact us for inquiry :
gaiaschoolasia@gmail.com
WhatsApp : (+66)(0)805791006
common space for class
Indoor sessions will be held in our naturally built sala or our mini sala out of bamboo. Practical sessions will be happening on the land.
Toilets & showers
Showers :
Common showers are available. There are two closed shower rooms and four simple outdoor showers.
Toilets :
Common toilets are available. Two dry compost toilets and two vermi-compost toilets.
other facilities
- GAIA CAFE on our land. Here you can get your daily dose of coffee and tea, and have a look at our GAIA ESSENCE natural products.
- The ponds to swim and enjoy boating
- Internet: We provide Wi-Fi in our cafe and you usually get good reception with AIS.
where Gaia Ashram is located
We are located in the Northeast of Thailand, in between Nong Khai and Udon Thani. Where exactly we are and how you can get to us can be found here.
Covid19 policy
The covid19 situation is different at time which effect our policy to response to it. Please check it us at the time you want to join or make a visit to our program.
how to register
Introduce yourself, your name, why you want to join and how long you want to stay at Gaia Ashram. We will reply and confirm the availability.