February 2012
CASBA SPRING CONFERENCE May 4-6, 2012
"How to still build your dream in a struggling economy" and Straw Bale Home Tour on Sunday Afternoon.
Come join us as we return once again to Walker Creek Ranch for our annual Spring Conference; get together, networking and learning about the straw building world. This gathering is also a social event so bring your drums and/or musical instruments for some celebration time Saturday night.
Scheduled speakers so far are:
Dan Johnson- Home energy performance and testing
Phil MGoohan and Bill Donavan- Building process of a strawbale project from foundation to slip coat.
Yoshi Makino- Natural Plastering in Japan
Martin Hammer- Update on International codes
Micheal Couvreux- Lime Plaster demonstration
CASBA Panel- "What would you do to make a difference" and other subjects
Contact us if you want to be on the schedule or just bring your ideas to share
* As usual we request that you bring your personnal coffee/tea mug and water bottle. Also there will be a swap and share table so bring your excess magazines, books, seeds etc....
Registration Prices include all meals starting with dinner Friday night through lunch on Sunday) All prices are for CASBA members. If you are a non member then add $75 to the full conference price.
The ranch offers 3 choices for accommodations: Semi-Private Lodge (2 or 4 single beds per room with bathroom down hall), Economy (communal rooms w/ bunk beds) and Camping sites (with no hook-ups). Shower/bathroom complex is conveniently located to lodging and camping. You bring your own linens and/or sleeping bags, pillows,towels etc.. More info on their web site http://www.walkercreekranch.org
Prior to March 15, 2012
Semi Private - $255, Economy- $200, Camping - $150
From Mar 15 to April 1, 2012
Semi Private - $275, Economy - $230, Camping - $175
After May 1, 2012 and at the door
Semi Private - $300, Economy - $265, Camping - $190
Saturday only (lunch and dinner Sat, no accommodations) $75
Children 1-9 Free, Children 10-17 - 50% adult rate,
Students (high school or college) 25% discount
Pay either by Paypal or check and Mail Registration Form to
CASBA
POB 1293
Angels Camp Ca
95222
