Dream of Building with Hemp? Join Our Colorado Hemp Building Experience!
Have you ever looked at a traditional home and wondered if there's a healthier, more sustainable way to build? Do you dream of crafting structures with your own hands, using materials that are kind to both your family and the planet? Are you yearning to connect with a community of like-minded individuals, all passionate about natural building?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then we have an incredible opportunity for you!
We're thrilled to invite you to our Hemp Building Experience, September 5-7, 2025, in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado. This immersive event is designed to introduce you to the fascinating world of hempcrete construction and empower you with the knowledge and skills to start your own natural building journey.
Featured Speakers:
John Patterson- Tiny Hemp Houses
Michelle Hindman- Northern Colorado Permaculture Guild
Danny Hesser- Northern Colorado Permaculture Guild
John Anderson- Jona"thins"
COST: $325-$725 - Scholarship available
What is Hempcrete?
Hempcrete is a bio-composite material made from hemp hurds (the woody core of the hemp plant), lime, and water. It's a remarkable building material that offers a multitude of benefits:
Sustainable: Hemp is a rapidly renewable resource that absorbs significant amounts of CO2 during its growth, making hempcrete a carbon-negative building material.
Healthy: Hempcrete is naturally breathable, regulating humidity and reducing the risk of mold. It's also free of harmful chemicals and VOCs, creating a healthier indoor environment.
Durable: Hempcrete is fire-resistant, pest-resistant, and incredibly durable, offering long-lasting structural integrity.
Energy-Efficient: Its excellent thermal mass properties help regulate temperature, reducing the need for excessive heating and cooling.
What to Expect at the Hemp Building Experience:
This three-day event is packed with hands-on learning, expert guidance, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow enthusiasts. You'll learn:
The fundamentals of hempcrete construction, from material sourcing to mixing and application.
Practical building techniques through hands-on exercises.
Best practices for incorporating hempcrete into various building designs.
The ins and outs of working with lime and other natural building materials.
How to integrate hempcrete into your own building projects.