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
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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 current price is MXN $3,900 per person; pay 50% today (MXN $1,950) 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 carpentry experience?
No. The program begins with tools, safety measures, plan reading, measuring, and cutting before moving on to joints and guided practice.
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 tools should I bring?
Bring safety glasses, work shoes, a pencil, and a tape measure. A cordless drill is optional. You will also need personal camping gear, sun protection, reusable tableware, and a notebook.
How do I reserve and pay?
Confirm the date via WhatsApp first. Reserve the current MXN $3,900 price with a MXN $1,950 bank transfer.
Can I use Mercado Pago?
Yes, only to pay the full amount over 6 interest-free monthly installments. Request the current link and total 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.
