Natural Builders

The Natural Building Network (http://www.naturalbuildingnetwork.org) A wonderful directory of natural builders from all over the world.

Natural Building Northeast (http://www.nbne.org) A great network for all northeastern natural builders. This site has wonderful information on natural building philosophy and techniques.

Fjord Timber Frames (http://www.timberwrightscafe.com) A wonderful timber frame company specializing in custom and traditional frames and a big supporter of natural building. He is located right outside of the Folk School in Brasstown, NC.

 

Teachers

Seven Generations Natural Building (http://www.sgnb.com) A wonderful group of natural builders who specialize in teaching introductory workshops in cob, straw bale, and more, here in the U.S. and all over the world.

Kleiwerks (http://www.kleiwerks.org) Natural builder institute in Ashville, NC. They are doing amazing things in the Appalachian Mountains and all over the world.

Yestermorrow Design/Build School (http://www.yestermorrow.org) An amazing design/build school nestled in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont. They specialize in sustainable design and build practices.

Cob Cottage Company (http://www.cobcottage.com) A great company, led by some of the elders of the natural building revival in the United States. They teach cob and natural building philosophies and practices.

Heartwood School (http://www.heartwoodschool.com) A great school specializing in timber framing. Located in Massachusettes, they have a very well-respected apprenticeship program.

Fox Maple School of Traditional Building (http://www.foxmaple.com) Specializing in timber framing and other traditional building methods. Located in western Maine, Fox Maple is one of the oldest schools of its kind in North America.

The Timber Framing Guild (http://www.tfguild.org) A great resource for anyone who loves timber framing. They host guild events and workshops regularly.

Hudson Valley Natural Builders (http://www.hvnb.net) Natural builders and educators located in Albany, NY.

Bare Foot Builders (http://www.barefootbuilder.com) Cob builders located next door in Tennesee. They host workshops all over the country.

Cob Works (http://www.cobworks.com) Cob builders teaching on permitted projects around British Columbia, Canada.

Cob Workshops (http://www.cobworkshops.org) A great resource for finding workshops all over the world.

 

Think Locally
Athens, GA

Common Ground Athens (http://www.commongroundathens.org) A wonderful community resource in Athens for people working for progressive social change.

Athens Farmers Market (http://www.athensfarmersmarket.net) The site for the local farmers market! Yummy, fresh, local, and organic.

P.L.A.C.E. (http://www.localplace.org) A wonderful group in Athens, GA, promoting local food and culture.

Roots Farm (http://www.rootsfarm.org) A wonderful small organic CSA farm, providing good food for us in the Athens area.

Full Moon Farm (http://www.fullmooncoop.org/farm.html) Another wonderful CSA farm supporting us in the Athens area, host farm for The Farm 255.

Locally Grown Athens (http://athens.locallygrown.net) A great site for finding what is locally grown here in Athens, GA.

Earthsong (http://www.earthsong.cc/index.html) A wonderful eco-spiritual retreat center located right here in Athens on the bank of the Oconee River. They promote healing for people and the Earth.

Holder Brothers Timber Frames (http://www.holderbros.com) A well-established and respected timber frame company, located next door in Monroe, GA. They do all types of amazing work, including hand-hewn timbers and historical reproductions.