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   Ruth | Oct 03, 2005 06:20pm | #1

   Possibly it was Yestermorrow in Warren, Vermont.

   http://www.yestermorrow.org

    

   Ruth Dobsevage
   Taunton New Media

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   roserock | Oct 04, 2005 06:34am | #2

   Thanks. I don't think it was this school, but it looks great; I've bookmarked it for future reference. Have you participated in their classes?

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   Ruth | Oct 04, 2005 03:53pm | #3

   No, I haven't participated in any of their classes. You might want to get in touch with Fine Homebuilding -- perhaps someone on staff remembers the article you are thinking of and can provide more information. Here's a link to the magazine's Contact the Staff page:

   http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/fh_contactform.asp Ruth DobsevageTaunton New Media

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   roserock | Oct 05, 2005 05:57am | #4

   Thanks, Ruth, you have given me a couple of good directions to pursue. I e-mailed Fine Homebuilding today.

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   cmu204 | Oct 16, 2005 11:45pm | #5

   I just happen to be reading "More Small Houses" and have seen the story you mention. ("A Small House on a Rocky Hillside" - June/July 1993.)

   The author mentions Owner Builder Summer Camp in Nevada City, California, which was apparently shut down sometime after this article appeared - see here (http://lists.cohousing.org/archives/cohousing-l/msg02979.html) for more.

   Good luck!
   CMU204

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   roserock | Oct 17, 2005 03:43am | #6

   Thanks. I did find some more info on owner-builder classes in the book, "Build Your Dream House for a Song". There are several of different types across the country, including workshops in rammed earth building, straw bale, adobe, cobb, etc.

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   cmu204 | Oct 17, 2005 03:53pm | #7

   Glad that was of use to you. And thanks for the tip - I'll keep an eye out for the book you mentioned!

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   jep | Oct 18, 2005 06:33pm | #8

   http://www.shelterinstitute.com/

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   roserock | Oct 19, 2005 06:34am | #9

   Wow! This was one of the best sites yet; I want to sign up for classes now.