California Straw Building Association
presents the
CASBA
West Coast Natural Building Conference
April 5-7, 2019
Westerbeke Ranch
2300 Grove St, Sonoma, CA 95476
Keynote Speaker - Jacob Deva Racusin
Jacob is a founder of New Frameworks, a Vermont based worker owned design-build cooperative committed to building with locally sourced natural materials like native hardwood, clay, and straw. He has taught in several natural building programs (Endeavor Centre, Yestermorrow), and is the author of a book about building science and natural buildings.
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This year’s session topics include developing lower cost building methods, better understanding fire resistant building features, finding experienced contractors (and work) in natural building , and hands-on clay finish plaster activities.
As in past years, there will be fast paced and fun 5 x 5 (five slides, one minute per slide) or 20 x 20 (20 slides, 20 seconds per slide) sessions—a great way to showcase your projects, overview a natural building technique, or present beautiful natural building work.
Don't forget about our Silent Auction! We've been really thrilled with the support that attendees have given to this since we started it. Any item or service you can donate (or get someone else to donate!) to CASBA's mission is deeply appreciated.
Schedule & Speaker list to be posted ASAP - check back soon!
If you would like to participate by giving a presentation, please submit your proposal to
Jim Reiland
Call for Speakers
Help make this conference great by gracing us with your presence for a weekend of learning, sharing, camaraderie & fun!
Our full conference fee includes Friday dinner through Sunday lunch. Accommodation is separate. We also offer an Offsite option for the weekend if you'd prefer to make your own lodging arrangements. (You can note this choice in the registration form)
Early bird Registration ends March 10th!
Online Registration Ends March 25th
After March 25th you'll have to contact us for availability.
(we have to supply the headcount to the venue weeks in advance, so please help us out by registering as soon as you can!)
Members Early Bird - $275
Members Regular - $350
Non-Members - $375
Students - $150
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Conference Accommodation - per head/ 2 nights
If you prefer to stay offsite please check that option on the registration form.
Offsite - $0
Sleeping bag - $0
Semi-private room - $75
Private room - $125
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Membership:
Individual - $50 / Family bundle for 2 - $75
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