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Miracle
at Merzouga: Re-building camp in Morocco Fall 2008
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In 2006 villages in the Merzouga area of Morocco were severely damaged by flash
flooding, destroying a hundred houses of the local
Berber people. Government support has been lacking
and villagers to this day live in tents waiting to
rebuild their homes.
Miracle at Merzouga is an effort to support the people
of Merzouga in their reconstruction effort. Elke and
team are planning a re-building camp with participants
who raise funds towards the houses and in exchange
will learn local natural building techniques. Our
lead team will work with local builders and owners
to provide a unique opportunity to practice hands
on, with theory and background info offered for those
interested in deepening their learning.
Please visit www.miracleatmerzouga.org
for more information or write to elke@cobworks.com |
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New! Carpentry
and Roof Workshop just added! June 1-7
See Workshop listings |

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Welcome
Home, Trasviña Family, Welcome Home!
Jose Juan and Yady's cob house is finally finished!
Click here to see photos from our February
Baja project and final
photos of the newly completed home. |
Participant
blog!
<Read the blog>
of James Rodgers, a participant from our Cob and Community
course. It's fun to read about one of our workshops from
the participant's
perspective!
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Kate's
Cob House
Cobworks and friends are building a Cob House on Mayne
Island. Check out Kate's website about the experience.
http://www.katesmaynecob.com/
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Houses
That Love You Back.
For updated news and workshop listings for Elke Cole please
go to
www.elkecole.com |
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NEWS
2008 Cob House Tours
on Mayne Island
Cob house tour:
Sunday July 20, 2008
Spend a day with Elke Cole and Pat Hennebery on the Island,
visiting houses and meeting owners and builders. We have stories to tell
and knowledge to share. You will come home with new ideas, a unique experience
and maybe even a new network of friends. Funds raised go to projects in
Africa and Mexico.
$ 35/ person includes a delicious picnic lunch
Click
here for info and registration
Looking for a place to stay
while visiting Mayne Island.
Rent Cobworks Cottage. If
you are interested in natural building and cob in particular, this is
a perfect opportunity to try one out.
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