April 14 thru 17, 2010 - Central KY

 

Natural stone foundation, PLUS Cob walls, setting door & windows

 

Disputanta Cob is a group of locals who promote and teach natural building. We build with lime mortars and plasters, cob and other earthen materials, and salvaged items. Located in the gorgeous foothills of Central KY where spring water is plentiful, land is reasonably priced, and there are few building restrictions, the setting is perfect for natural building.

"Cobbing is a process best described as mud daubing. Earth, sand and straw are mixed together and massaged onto the foundation, creating thick load-bearing walls. It's like hand-sculpting a giant pot to live in.

"Becky Bee - The Cob Builders Handbook