Rammed Earth Sauna Workshop
July 17th, 18th & 19th, 2026
South Burlington, VT
Objective- Learning the Art and Craft of using an ancient technique of building with Rammed Earth, stabilized Rammed Earth and Saunas.
Course Overview - Outdoor Classroom Learning Environment, with lots of hands on experience and take home constructed earthwork forms. Learning start to finish rammed earth construction and sauna building techniques with an optional sauna sweat on Saturday evening!
Course Cost & Energy Exchange
3-Day Pricing
(Sliding Scale $111-$222)
Single Day Pricing
(Sliding Scale $55-$88)
Led by Brenden McBrier of RegenerativeRetrofits.design. This offering is for anyone who wants to deepen their connection to the Earth through building, sweating, storytelling, and skill-sharing. Whether you are brand new to natural building construction or looking to refine your craft, there’s a place for you here.
RSVP @ dreamteamregenerativeretrofits@gmail.com
or (303) - 941 - 3514
PERMACULTURE
~IN THE CITY COURSE~
Inviting you reading this to join a 3-day Micro Permaculture Design Course for those local, living in the city of Burlington or nearby areas. Please come learn how to start small in living life with the Permaculture Principles! It will be well Enjoyed.
Course Overview - Outdoor Classroom
Learning Environment on a ¼ Acre
Permaculture Demonstration Site in South
Burlington & Local Properties Nearby
Observation of sites and conversations
of planning & building systems on a small
scale to start. Alchemy in slow expansion
in creating a diverse and abundant garden
Oasis in your own backyard and community.
Tangible lessons and practical steps to
begin on your journey to design or
enhancing what you already have, where
you are currently at.
Location : South Burlington, Vermont
Dates & Time : August 21st-23rd, 2026
10am-4pm (Limited Space Available)
Energy Exchange & Cost of Course :
$333- $444 w/Light Lunch Offering Daily
About The Teacher: Brenden McBrier
As a kid, I always dreamt of building my own home and living surrounded by nature. In my younger years, I spent an ample amount of time outdoors having connection with the Earth in my mother's garden. I slowly started my building career learning about different natural building techniques after high school. Permaculture began being my main focus years later as a lifestyle and career choice. Uplifting and putting energy toward a life of growing food in symbiosis with the surrounding ecosystem.
RSVP @ dreamteamregenerativeretrofits@gmail.com
or (303) 941-3514
Little Free “Library“ Workshop
September 12th, 2026
South Burlington,Vermont
In this workshop, we’ll go through the process of designing and building a small enclosed, weather tight structure for books, give away items, pantry offerings, or for seed sharing & veggie starts.
This workshop will be a hands-on design/build space to plan out and put together your very own imagination station for the community to gather around and enjoy for years to come.
Come with an open mind and ability to be flexible using repurposed and resourceful materials. Please bring fun ideas and the joy of reciprocity!
Cost Of Workshop
A Sliding Scale $100-150 for 4-6hours
Timeframe 12 pm-6pm w/ Snacks
All Ages, Limited Space & RSVP Required
Call/Text Brenden McBrier @ (303)-941-3514
Natural Building Wattle Workshop
September 26th, 2026 South Burlington,Vermont
In this comprehensive wattle workshop, we’ll take you through the process of building a secure and long-lasting wattle fence, from preparation to construction techniques. We’ll cover everything you need to know, including choosing the right materials, designing your fence, and assembling the panels. We will also be teaching the process of building a wattle cone/tree form with a simple to construct jig from an amazing teacher out of Maine!
Cost Of Workshop
A Sliding Scale $80-100 for 6hours
TimeFrame 10 am-5pm w/ Lite Lunch
Limited Space Available, RSVP Required
Call/Text Brenden McBrier @ (303)-941-3514
Guest Teacher - Crow Boutin
Born Nicholas Boutin and adopted by his grandparents when he was nine, he grew up on a seaside farm without running water or electricity in the down east township of Trescott. In the beginning, he ran away so often to the narrow dirt road where he’d lived with his mother, called Crows Neck, that his grandmother nicknamed him Crowsneck — or simply Crow. Hard work inscribed his days: clamming with his grandfather, wiring wreaths with his mother and grandmother, blueberry raking with friends. His grandfather taught him to weave wattles, and he fell in love with the meditative blend of physical and mental challenge.
