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Following the devastating flood of 2005, which destroyed the interns beloved 'dome home', the staff and board of the SLI committed to upgrading the infrastructure for our hard-working interns.
Following a design charette in March of 2006, construction began on our new intern village, which now accomodates the interns in a sustainable and organic manner as possible.
As of this writing, projects completed include: - construction of the "Great Wall of Hopland," a roofed, hand-plastered strawbale wall that separates the village from Highway 101
- completion of a cob bench, fire circle and earthen oven
- installation of two yurts, including one bunkhouse and a 30-foot kitchen and living space
- completion of our new kitchen inside the large yurt
- a naturally built showerhouse with indoor and outdoor shower facilities
- chicken coop with 10 laying hens
- and naturally built intern bunkhouse.
- new solar hot water system for the large yurt
- village landscape design and implementation
- new greywater system for kitchen and showers
- composting toilets
- and village kitchen garden
Stop by to look, make a contribution to future intern life, or volunteer to help out in a work party!
Thanks to our generous village patrons, including the Colorado Yurt Company, Flooring Alternatives, and Sonoma Tile Works.
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