Build a Cottage with Finnbuilder
This is a live, hands-on workshop in the Kammanassie mountains.
Learn how to build a house at half the cost, and three times as strong as a conventional brick structure, and in super fast time.
The workshop is for 5 days (6 nights)
Limited to 4 applicants
3-7 November 2023


Who should apply to attend the workshop
This workshop can only accommodate 4 able-bodied adults. We are not discriminating between sexes, however, applicants must be aware that this is a hands-on building workshop where the capacity to lift a heavy shovel of building mix is one of the requirements.
This is a great opportunity to learn by experience, how to build yourself a house, or a rentable cottage that is stronger than brick, and at a lower cost, with limited building experience.
Workshop attendees will leave with knowledge of:
- Planning the design
- How to measure
- The foundation
- The material mixes
- The actual build
- Provision for electrical conduit and plumbing pipes
- Installing doors and windows
- Installing a floor
On request additional information will be available
Costs and options
The cost of the 5-day workshop is R2000.



Accommodation options on the property are:
- Camping bring your own tent or small caravan
- Heath House in the dormitory, or in the one private room
- The Poplar Cabins
See accommodation and meal costs below.
Meals
The options are as follows:
- Self catering at the campsite or the cabins: Plant-based meal preparation is mandatory in this area (No animal products are permitted).
- All dietary option self catering: There are no restrictions for self-catering at Heath House.
- Catered meal options (100% Plant-based)
- Three meals a day
- Light lunch and dinner
Accommodation Rates
Camping: Tent or caravan
Standard rate: R2160
Special discounted rate: 6 nights for R1500
Poplar Cabins:
Standard rate: R3000
Special discounted rate: 6 nights for R2100
Heath House:
Dorm Standard rate with linen: R2700Special discounted rate: 6 nights for R1800
Dorm Standard rate – no linen: R2340Special discounted rate: 6 nights for R1400

Extended stays
Extended stays can be arranged, or discuss the volunteer option.


Meal Rates
Breakfast, Light lunch and Dinner
R1200 – Cereal breakfast (x6), Light lunch (x5) and dinner (x6)
Light lunch and Dinner
R900 – Light lunch (x5) and dinner (x6)


