In-person workshop · Season 2026–2027
Timber structuresfor earthen homes
In-person workshop to design and build wooden structures and roofs compatible with bahareque and other natural materials.
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Build knowledge with your hands in the dirt.
To design and build wooden structures and roofs adaptable to bahareque with a contemporary approach. You will learn to choose wood, interpret plans, and use tools and materials safely and effectively.
Agenda
From foundation to practice.
- Carpentry for earthen homes
- Types of wood, cuts and commercial measurements
- Traditional assemblies and modern unions
- Posts, beams, guards and structural frames
- Sustainable forest management
- Tilts and criteria for wooden roofs
- Compatibility between timber, earth, and natural materials
- Safety, plans and preventive maintenance
Facilitators
Experience that is shared, community that is built.
Miguel Spindola
Carpentry and structures
Carpenter with 11 years of experience, specialized in wooden structures. For 8 years he has been developing geodesic domes, glamping and cabins; It also carries out custom remodeling and furniture with a balance between technique and artisanal quality.
Halina Nájera
Cultura Regenerativa
Manager of permaculture educational projects and founder of Cultura Regenerativa. Since 2015, he has been researching and designing practical, participatory and systemic thinking experiences to bring self-sufficiency and regeneration closer to everyday life.
Hosts
Ten years learning to regenerate in community.
Cultura Regenerativa is a biocultural education organization. Here you will find practical permaculture and eco-technology workshops that help you reduce pollution, reclaim sovereignty over water and food, and put knowledge at the service of the nature that sustains you.
Schedules
Three days to observe, understand and build.
Friday
- 09:00 · Reception of apprentices
- 10:00 · Welcome, tour and agreements
- 11:00 · Carpentry theory for earthen homes
- 12:00 · Tools and security measures
- 13:00 · Interpretation of plans
- 14:00 · Lunch
- 16:00 · Equipment, measurement, cutting and assembly
- 18:00 · Introduction to Permaculture
- 19:00 · Dinner
Saturday
- 09:00 · Breakfast
- 10:00 · Circle of needs and review
- 10:30 · Dry bath workshop
- 11:00 · Measurement, cutting and assembly practice
- 14:00 · Lunch
- 16:00 · Assembly practice
- 18:00 · Regenerative actions from home
- 19:00 · Dinner
Sunday
- 08:00 · Walk along the river
- 09:00 · Breakfast
- 10:00 · Review and resolution of questions
- 10:30 · Assembly and final detailing
- 13:00 · Supports for applying earth
- 14:00 · Closing and delivery of certificates
- 16:00 · Optional recycling workshop
What to bring?
Come prepared to get dirty, sleep nearby, and learn.
- →Tent; There are tents for rent for $450 for the entire workshop.
- →Thermos, cup or glass, flat plate and deep plate
- →Blanket or sleeping bag
- →Towel and personal hygiene products
- →Sun protection and notebook
- →Safety glasses, work shoes, pencil and tape measure
- →Cordless drill and interchangeable products, optional
What does it include?
A complete experience.
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, coffee and snacks
- 3 days and 2 nights of camping with showers and composting toilets
- 18 hours of theory and accompanied practice
- Dry toilet workshop and introduction to Permaculture
- Talk about regenerative actions from home
- Proof of participation
- Carpentry practice in a real case
Special opportunities
More ways to join the workshop.
Composting community
Special rate for dry-toilet users
$3,900 MXNJoin the workshop for MXN $3,900 after sharing evidence that you use a dry toilet.
- Photos of your dry toilet
- Videos showing how it is used
- A short account of your experience
Halina will review the material and, if approved, send you the discount code personally via WhatsApp.
Message us on WhatsAppPhotography and media
Propose a creative exchange
If you provide photography, video, or editorial coverage, tell us what material you can contribute to the workshop.
Each collaboration is subject to review; the scope of the exchange is agreed individually.
Message us on WhatsAppYour stay
Where to stay.
Camping at Cultura Regenerativa
Three days and two nights of camping are included, with showers and composting toilets.
Optional tent rental for MXN $450 for the full workshop.
Casa Iteri · Lo de Marcos
Nearby accommodation that you can book directly with Casa Iteri.
View accommodationCasa Tatei · San Pancho
Nearby accommodation that you can book directly with Casa Tatei.
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