Visit some good friends of Blue Rock Station...

"The instruction seemed paced to the needs/abilities of the participants.  Very empowering to accomplish so much in a day or two.  The techniques AND ideas behind them were both taught so the techniques can be used for other structures."

- Laura Wies, Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association (OEFFA), Columbus, Ohio.

"The course was done well and very professionally."

- Ambrose Capps, Louisville, Kentucky

"Keep on doing what you’re doing!!!  I wish real life was like this!"

- Terrence Hilton, Detroit, Michigan

"Ah, this is the way a workshop SHOULD go! I really felt comfortable with the presentation and I walked away with a bunch... a bevy of ideas.

Usually if I get one or maybe two ideas I intend to act on, I think the workshop has been worth the effort.

I just counted them, and I really have a couple dozen that I am going to work on.  Really.

So thanks"

- Will Dewees, Amesville Ohio

“Greetings Jay and Annie,

The workshop which I attended was just what the "Doctor" ordered.  This

was a valuable learning experience.”

God Bless,

- Richard Laber

Dallas, TX

“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”

- Mark Twain

“Jay & Annie,

Thank you so very much for your hospitality over the weekend at the straw bale workshop. I had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing a bit of your lives, and all your wisdom on straw bales, rammed earth  tire foundations, and more. The time spent together, both with you  and the fellow participants, was very inspiring.

I look forward to  how I might put into practice this type of building in my community.  

I appreciate the road you have taken -- the road less traveled so to  speak -- I know that it is certainly not the easiest road, but I'm sure one that will be rewarded.

All the best to you and your family at Blue Rock Station.

Thank you.”

- Craig Hammond  Philadelphia, PA

Jay, Annie & Friends ~ Thank you all so much for an unbelievable weekend of fun, good hard work, meeting new friends, good food, getting back to basics and simple green living at its best!!

- Rita Lacey

Founder - Close the Loop

Kunkletown, PA

Hey Everybody!

It's Nathan. Just wanted to reiterate what a grrrreat time we had at the workshop. Everyone was amazing and I myself feel like I grew immensely in education towards natural building. Annie and Jay, "You were GREAT!"

- Nathan Janes

Port Clinton, OH

We have great events, workshops and work days planned for the coming year.  Below is our list of upcoming events:

2009 Events:

July

• July 4th - 5th: The Very Very Basic Straw Bale Weekend Workshop
• July 11th:  Llama Trek - Care, feeding, grooming and a trek in the woods at Blue Rock Station, followed by High Tea 
• July 25th:  Llama Trek - Care, feeding, grooming and a trek in the woods at Blue Rock Station, followed by High Tea  

August

• August 1st - 2nd: The Very Very Basic Straw Bale Weekend Workshop 

September

• Sept 7th: Ohio Green Living Fayre, an old-fashioned fair with a sustainable twist...
• Sept 12-13th - Green Living Weekend Retreat
• Sept 13th - Llama Trek - Care, feeding, grooming and a trek in the woods at Blue Rock Station, followed by High Tea 
• Sept 26th - 27th: The Very Very Basic Straw Bale Weekend Workshop 

October

• October 3rd - Building a Greenhouse from Plastic Pop Bottles
• October 10th: Llama Trek - Walk the trails and marvel at the fall colors, followed by High Tea 
• October 18th:  Harvest Time Open House at BRS, Tours and food.
• October 24th: Llama Trek - Walk the trails and marvel at the fall colors, followed by High Tea 
• October 25th -  Webpage Workshop, ACENet, Athens, Ohio

November

• November 11th -  Creating a Web Page in 15 Minutes
• November 14th: Llama Trek - Special rate for Girl Scouts
• November 15th -  Webpage Workshop, ACENet, Athens, Ohio

December

• December 27th: The 12 Months of Green Living