Natural Building Workshop

I had the pleasure of hosting meals and community gatherings in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona at private natural building workshops. These are raw, off-grid environments, filled with dust, sun, laughter, and purpose.

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As participants learn to build earthen structures by hand, I prepare and host shared meals that become a kind of soft landing — a place to rest, reflect, and recharge. Feeding people in these spaces has been one of the most grounding and joyful things I’ve ever done.

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So far this year, I’ve served participants across three immersive 10-day workshops. Together, we’ve built four of five domes on a 10-acre homestead — spaces made from the earth they stand on, shaped by the hands of a community.

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We are set to complete the fifth and final dome this November. 

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It was clear from the start that mealtimes were the glue holding the project together, as members of the community and beyond rallied together to build a home from the ground up.  The intimate gatherings and meals I create in these settings aren’t just about feeding people, they’re about fueling momentum. They’re about creating connection and reminding each person that even in the most remote places, a seat at the table is always waiting.