Hemp Building Experience 2026
A hands-on workshop, learning to make & work with hempcrete to build a Solviva Greenhouse, which can grow food year round in places like Maine!
Join us at Diggers Co-op in Acton, ME to learn about building with hemp - including sourcing the materials, mixing the recipe, & installing it to form a livable structure.
We’ll be co-creating the structure for a Solviva Greenhouse, which will enable Diggers to grow food year round without the use of fossil fuels!
SLIDING SCALE PRICING:
Abundance - $700
Ideal for those who can comfortably afford this ticket and typically have enough to spend on vacations. This amount not only covers the cost of the workshop but also helps Permatours continue hosting additional educational events.
Sustaining - $550
Suitable for those who can generally cover their basic needs without financial strain. This fee covers all workshop costs.
Accessible - $400
Designed for those who may struggle to meet their basic needs, making participation possible. This contribution covers the cost of food and workshop materials.
**Worktrade & Scholarships also available. See more info below.
ABOUT THE PRODUCERS:
Permatours is a non profit focused on increasing food and housing security by creating joyful learn-by-doing experiences that teach people how to grow food and build structures regeneratively. Additionally, through hosting events at community centers throughout the U.S., we’re weaving together a network of hubs that provide opportunities for people to contribute and share their gifts in exchange for food & housing.
MORE ON THE HEMPCRETE BUILD
Do you have a desire to learn more about natural building?
Would you like to be involved in co-creating a remarkable, sustainable structure?
Are you looking to enter the natural building industry?
Join us for 3 days of education centered around building with hempcrete - from sourcing the materials to mixing the recipe and installing it - you’ll apply your newfound learnings, meet people who share a common interest, celebrate the epic structure we’ll create together, and leave with skills to build your own structure or business!
We will be casting hempcrete & installing it onto a wall of a Solviva greenhouse, located on a beautiful 26-acre forested property - home to Diggers Compost Cooperative and the Guzman Family Farm, a 50 min drive from Portland, ME, and 2 hours from Boston, MA.
People of all ages over 18 and of all abilities are welcome to attend, including building professionals, natural and green building advocates, and anyone else excited to partake in this special, one of a kind, training and opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills. 3 healthy meals per day (Friday - Sunday) are included in your ticket price!
Join a movement focused on creating healthier living spaces that can reverse the damaging effects of CO2 emissions!
Featured Speakers:
John Patterson of Tiny Hemp Houses
Ingrid Jay Martin- Plaster Expert - Northeast Natural Builders Guild
Scott Guzman of Diggers Cooperative,Permatours & Birds Nest Builders
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SCHOLARSHIP & WORK TRADE OPPORTUNITIES:
Apply here for a Scholarship.
Apply here for work trade opportunities.
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RV Accommodations
If you're planning to join us in an RV, please note that we do not have electrical hookups. Please let us know early if you'd like to reserve a spot.
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