In-person workshop · Season 2026–2027
Bioconstructionof earthen homes
Three-day in-person workshop to learn the ancestral technique of bahareque, from material analysis to finishes and maintenance.
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Build knowledge with your hands in the dirt.
Build earthen homes with the ancestral bahareque technique: explore foundations, structures, and roofs, then work with local materials to apply earth mixes, reliefs, and weather-resistant finishes on a real project.
Agenda
From foundation to practice.
- Bioconstruction and vernacular architecture
- Bioclimatic design and comfort
- Clay compatible foundations and structures
- Experimentation and analysis of materials
- Preparation of mixtures and application techniques
- Integration of recycled materials
- Reliefs, waterproof finishes and maintenance
Facilitators
Experience that is shared, community that is built.
Alan Rodríguez
BIDA Bioconstruction
Bioconstructor with more than 12 years of experience. He founded BIDA Bioconstrucción in 2020 and has developed more than 20 projects in Bahía de Banderas, integrating design, ecology, functionality and techniques learned in ecovillages in Colombia and Mexico.
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
- 10:45 · Dry toilets workshop
- 11:00 · Theory of bioconstruction
- 12:00 · Practice: materials analysis
- 14:00 · Lunch and rest
- 15:30 · Introduction to Permaculture
- 16:00 · Practice: mixture preparation
- 18:30 · Presentation of the project
- 19:00 · Dinner
Saturday
- 09:00 · Breakfast
- 10:00 · Circle of needs and review
- 10:30 · Practice: applying earthen plaster
- 14:00 · Lunch and rest
- 16:00 · Practice: applying earthen plaster
- 18:30 · Regenerative actions from home
- 19:00 · Dinner
Sunday
- 09:00 · Breakfast
- 10:00 · Review and resolution of questions
- 10:30 · Earthen finishes and paints
- 13:00 · Rake operation
- 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 clothes to get very dirty
- →Notebook to take notes
- →Products or services to exchange, if you wish
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
- Observation walk along the river
- Proof of participation
- Bioconstruction practice in a real case
Special opportunities
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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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Build your experience before paying.
Choose your date. The single price is MXN $3,900 per person; pay 50% today to reserve your place and the balance when you check in on the first day.
Before you reserve
Frequently asked questions.
Find answers to the most common questions about the experience, accommodation, and payment methods.
Do I need previous construction experience?
No. The workshop combines explanations and guided practice so you can learn about materials, prepare mixes, and apply earth with support from the facilitation team.
What does registration include?
It includes 18 hours of theory and practice, the meals listed in the program, two nights of camping, showers and composting toilets, an introduction to Permaculture, a dry-toilet workshop, and a certificate of participation.
Where is it held and how does accommodation work?
It takes place at Cultura Regenerativa in Lo de Marcos, Nayarit. Camping during the workshop is included; you can also rent a tent or book one of the nearby accommodation options listed on this page.
What should I bring?
Bring your personal camping gear, a blanket or sleeping bag, toiletries, reusable tableware, sun protection, clothes that can get dirty, and a notebook.
How do I reserve and pay?
Confirm the date via WhatsApp first. Reserve with a MXN $1,950 bank transfer. To pay by card, request the current payment link and review its fee before confirming.
Can I use Mercado Pago?
Yes, but the payment link must match the current total. Confirm the date and request the link via WhatsApp before paying. The bank-transfer deposit is MXN $1,950.
What happens if I cannot attend?
Workshop bookings are non-refundable. Confirm the date and any questions before paying, and review the terms and conditions published on the site.
