Tag Archives: natural building

‘Lease-proof’ farm construction – with Natasha Danenhower

Posted by Danika Watson on April 22, 2025

Natasha Danenhower is a Red Seal Carpenter operating in the southern interior of BC, on the unceded territory of the Syilx and Sməlqmíx peoples. She currently operates SUN MUD JOY studio, where she executes custom carpentry projects using natural building approaches. Her recent work includes small-scale infrastructure for farmers on leased land, as well as renovations, a house deconstruction and custom furniture.  Natasha called in to speak with us from her home in Cawston, BC, after a day of pruning peaches for her neighbour. Natasha has always had one foot in the agricultural world, but her journey in carpentry began … Continue reading ‘Lease-proof’ farm construction – with Natasha Danenhower →

FARM THE BASIN: Back to the Biointensive Basics with the Kootenay Society for Sustainable Living (VIDEO)

Posted by Hailey Troock on February 01, 2019

Sharon and James are sustainable mini-farmers, natural builders, and environmentalists. Over the last five years they have been on a journey to become self-reliant and to transition towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Amongst meeting and learning from a variety of experts in their fields, as interns at Ecology Action they studied under John Jeavons to learn how to not only grow their own complete diet, but to bring sustainable agriculture back to their community as teachers. All of their experiences have led them back to what’s most important: to help build a strong, healthy community of localized and sustainable living. … Continue reading FARM THE BASIN: Back to the Biointensive Basics with the Kootenay Society for Sustainable Living (VIDEO) →

SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES: Natural Building with Dreamweavers Collective

Posted by Darcy Smith on June 16, 2017 2 Comments

COB OVEN WORKSHOP JUNE 24th – 25th 2017 SALT SPRING ISLAND, BC 200$/person Spend two days getting your hands dirty while learning the basics of cob, natural building, and how to build a traditional, earthen, wood fired oven! Covering both technique and theory, you will walk away with the confidence and inspiration to take on your own natural building project. We will also go over various principles of heat and fire, including rocket stoves, and simple earthen stoves you can make while camping. The workshop will be taking place at a beautiful farm near Ganges. A great opportunity to spend a weekend … Continue reading SUMMER WORKSHOP SERIES: Natural Building with Dreamweavers Collective →

June 10-11: Celista, BC – Slip Straw Building Workshop at Spotted Moose Farm

Posted by Emily Jubenvill on May 26, 2017

Curious about natural building? This hands-on workshop at Spotted Moose Farm will teach you how to build with clay and straw, while actually getting to construct a new building that will be used for farm gate sales. When: June 10 & 11, 9am-5pm Where: Spotted Moose Farm, 5067 Line 17 Road, Celista, BC Cost: $100 per person (includes food and a camping spot) **Note: Correct phone number to register is 250-859-6206 Check it out on facebook!