10 Day
Earth Building Immersion
natural building course
August 20-31, 2025 in Freeport, Trinidad and Tobago
by:
One Regeneration + Wa Samaki Ecosystems
Learn to create using Earth. Immerse yourself in hands-on natural building and Art.
Explore using materials from your ecosystem for construction and artistry. Create earthen walls, bricks, and cookers. Learn the art of natural plastering and paints. Start building from the very first day!
This 10-Day program is a collaboration between Wa Samaki Ecosystems and OneRegeneration.
No prior experience required!
There’s no distinction between art, work, meditation and education ...everything done with intention, care and in the best possible way, every action a sacred process.”
What will we learn?
Learn to use many elements as building materials and explore natural building techniques around the world
Connect with clay, sand, lime, and fibers as building materials
Build Earthen walls from start to finish
Make earthen bricks that last (Adobe)
Create natural plasters and paints for final finishes to structures of any size
Learn field tests to determine how to use materials
Learn how to use recycled materials in building
Practice preparing mud and creating mixes for Cob, Adobe, Wattle and Daub and other applications
what is Earth Building?
The art and science of creating structures and items using materials available in your ecosystem , based on soils. It includes modern and ancient techniques to create buildings, furniture, and items for life using local resources that take into account social justice and the wellbeing of the planet.
venue
Wa Samaki Ecosystems
Freeport, Trinidad
The Course will be hosted at Wa Samaki Ecosystems in Freeport, Trinidad and Tobago. Wa Samaki Ecosystems, created in 1997, offers a working example of a Permaculture operation producing cut flowers for the local market, organic food for household consumption, wildlife conservation, watershed rehabilitation, Permaculture Design Courses, workshops and volunteer and internship opportunities. Wa Samaki has several earthen structures across the property plus an abundant supply of heavy clay soil that we will be using.
We shape our buildings. Thereafter, they shape us.
cost
Couse Only: US $420 / TT $2,850
Retreat (Course + Camping): US$570 / TT $3,870
We have two options to participate. Both include lunch on-site, hands-on activities, and a great time.
*Payment plans and funding available on request.
Course Only
$420
($2,850 TTD)
• 10 days of learning & immersion
• Lunch provided on-site
• Build relationships with others
• Manage your own transportation
Retreat
$570
($3,870 TTD)
• Camping space with access to bathroom and kitchen space. Tents not included. Tent rental at additional cost
• Breakfast & dinner on your own
details & FAQs
lead instructor
Celine Ramjit
@red_jepp
Celine is a multi faceted artist whose work embodies the practice of Natural Building. Working primarily with clay and lime, she draws inspiration from the rich and diverse scapes of the natural world and the spiritual and mythical realms that exist within it, harnessing the earth's own materials to create sustainable structures.
Celine's conscious use of natural resources highlights the delicate balance between human existence and the preservation of nature. Through her work, she hopes to evoke a deeper sense of consciousness and connection to the environment, as well as a return to traditional building methods that honor the earth and its resources.
She hopes this serves as a reminder of the beauty and importance of sustainability within our modern world.
