[Scpg] Bale raising and workshop - Sunday 7/23 El Dorado CA

[Wesley Roe and Marjorie Lakin Erickson]

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>Join us for a bale raising and straw bale workshop on Sunday July 23rd, 
>near the town of El Dorado, just west of Placerville.
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>We will install bales for a 3500 sq.ft. residence in a beautiful setting 
>in the foothills of the Sierras.  The house is designed with a light post 
>and beam system with straw bale infill shear walls, and is off the grid 
>with active and passive solar features.
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>Come and experience what straw bale and other natural building is about.
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>The instruction and work will begin at 9am, but participants are welcome 
>to arrive later as well.  Work will continue throughout the day.
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>Architect and workshop instructor Martin Hammer has been involved with the 
>design and construction of straw bale buildings since 1995.  He is the 
>lead author of the proposed straw bale building code for the State of 
>California.
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>Beverages and snacks will be provided by the owners, but please bring your 
>own lunch.
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>A $25 fee is required of workshop participants.
>
>Please RSVP with Martin Hammer at 
><mailto:mfhammer at pacbell.net>mfhammer at pacbell.net  or by phone at 
>510-684-4488 (cell)
>
>Bring work clothing appropriate for sun and warm weather and protective of 
>legs and arms as necessary.  Work gloves are helpful.
>
>The address is 3021 Balmaceda Drive, El Dorado, CA.  Obtain directions by 
>Mapquest or as follows:
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>Hwy. 50 from Sacramento or Placerville
>El Dorado Rd. exit (NOT El Dorado Hills Blvd. exit)
>At end of exit ramp - Right (from Sact'o) or Left (from Placerville)
>2 stop signs, Left on Pleasant Valley Rd.
>1 stop sign, Right on Hwy 49
>Approx. 7 miles, Left on Sandridge Rd.
>Approx 1/4 mile, Left on Balmaceda
>Follow signs to 3021 along unpaved road
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>(Owner's phone - 916-813-3349)
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>Hope to see you there!
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