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Dome BUILD

18' Courtyard Dome

June 14 - 21, 2025

Earthen Dome Workshop

The goal of this workshop is to complete a dome in the SuperAdobe construction style. 

This type of building is one example of natural building we teach from the Mojave Center and is utilized in various parts of the world because of the affordability, easy construction technique, and overall strength of the structure. This is a great opportunity if you are interested in gaining a more in-depth understanding of SuperAdobe building techniques to create earthen homes.  

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Inspiration Courtyard from Dome Home Retreat

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Project

18' Dome labeled courtyard

This dome will not close at the top. It will stay open to be a courtyard space.

Still learn all componants of superadobe dome building.

This dome will be another link in the large Casa Zata Dome complex.

A kitchen, bathroom, shower, bedroom, office and closet dome will already be built. 

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DOME CAMP

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participation options

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Schedule

Dome Build

June 14-21

Hands on building, Lectures, Soil Mix, Bagging Technique,

Height Compass, Design, Capping the Dome

Volunteer Finish Work

June 22 -29 

Interior and Exterior Plasters, Doors, Windows, Basic Electrical

Pro - rated Days

We understand that not everyone can take off weeks at a time to attend this workshop. We are open to folks joining for days that fit their schedule. With that, know that joining a workshop mid week after the dome is very tall can be intimidating to learn to bag on. If you choose this participation option, we suggest coming at the beginning of the project so you are able to feel comfortable on the build.

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Dome Curriculum

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Introductions to Design

Center Compass

Foundations

Superadobe Design & Rules Lecture

Hands on Superadobe Building

Height Compass Navigation

Door & Window Forms

Material mixing

Soil-testing

Material sourcing

Arches

Drafting & Design

Work Day Schedule 

7:30 -  Breakfast

8:30  - Game / Morning Stretch

9:00 - Morning On Site Build Session

12:00  - Lunch

1:00 - Afternoon On Site Build Session  

5:00 - Work Day End

6:00 - Evening Lecture

7:00 - Dinner

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Logistics

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Location:

Southern Arizona  -2 hours southeast of Tucson, AZ

The property is about a 10 minute drive on a dirt road from the main paved road.

 2wd vehicles can make it to the property on the dirt roads.

Exact location sent after sign up!

Transportation:

Tucson, Arizona: 

Flights must land before 4pm on June 13th in Tucson if you'd like to be picked up from the airport by a staff member. 

Private Transport from airport to the property is $80 round trip

You can also get to Tucson with the Groome shuttle from the Phoenix Airport.

Get dropped off at the university location Here

Flight Departure June 22nd after 11am or June 30 after 11am

Food:

Lunch is included for the dome workshop only.  

These will be group meals provided by our chef.

Breakfast and Dinner are a personal meal.

You will have access to the kitchen.

Bisbee is 20 mins away with great restaurants.

Sierra vista is 20 mins away with groceries and restaurants.

Most meals will include meat with a veggie/vegan option. We will do our best to accommodate for all dietary needs, but it always good to plan ahead & bring additional protein supplements & vitamins as we will be working physically. 

Food is only included during the Dome Build portion only from June 14-21. If you are attending the apprentice portion or plaster portion, food is on your own. You will have access to the camp kitchen. 

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Build Site

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Join us for an immersive workshop nestled in the serene landscapes of Southern Arizona. 2 hours southeast of Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Sky Islands section of the Sonoran Desert, participants can expect to embark on a journey of discovery and inspiration.

The workshop site is a raw piece of land. The land will be the first expansion of the Mojave Center's second campus! This campus gets twice as much rain as our Mojave Campus as it will be another example of natural buildings in a different ecosystems. 

Our workshop offers the unique opportunity to engage with nature firsthand, as we explore the rugged terrain, lush canyons, and vibrant flora and fauna that define this enchanting region. 

The land sits right under 5000ft of elevation. 

Exact building location will be sent after rsvp

 

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Air Bnb

Check Sierra Vista for near by rentals

The property is about a 10 minute drive on a dirt road from the main paved road. A 2wd vehicle can make it to the property on the dirt roads.

Camping at Build Site 

Use the land as base camp. Plenty of land for camping. Will have access to composting toilet, camp shower and camp kitchen. 

Tent Camping, RV & Vans Ok!

Lodging

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Pricing

Dome Camp

June 14 - 21, 2025

$900

  • Full payment required upon arrival

  • Alumni enjoy 25% off 

  • Bring a friend & enjoy 15% off - (one friend only, discount goes to you!)

  • Discounts for returning students & bring a friend discounts are by cash payments only

  • Cancellation policy: if you need to cancel we will refund 50% of the payment made if cancellation is made 1 month prior to workshop. If cancellation is after 1 month, we can roll over your payment to a future workshop.

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