January 20th 2025 ― February 2nd 2025
Cabarete, Dominican Republic
What is natural building?
Natural Building has been given many different definitions by various people. The simplest way to describe natural building is “building a structure with natural materials found in the local area”. But it goes beyond that.
Natural building is the way of constructing in a holistic approach where sustainability, durability, community and natural flow all blend together with the elements of nature. The use of locally sourced, natural materials (like sand, soil, straw, bamboo, …) and avoiding concrete reduces the environmental footprint a lot and contributes to a sustainable and healthy home.
The advantages of natural building are plenty. In the basic building techniques where everybody can help out, the process strengthens the community while working towards a mutual goal. Often materials are available on site and not much needs to be
brought in, which reduces the building costs significantly. If well designed and well constructed, a natural structure outlasts modern building as history has shown already.
And last but not least: „You live in a home that is healthy, breathing and uniquely shaped to your preferences in perfect harmony with the surrounding nature. The options are endless.“
„Natural building was part of the past, but even more it is the future if we want a
healthy and sustainable way of living.″
Who is the Natural Building Course (NBC) for?
• Those who are ready for a new experience. Learning how to apply ancient building techniques with a modern touch.
• Those who are looking to create with like-minded people from all corners of the world, working on the same goal. Uniting our energy to create a sustainable future.
• All who are ready to create new friends and connections.
• Those who want to learn how to build their own healthy and eco-friendly natural house.
• Everybody can join. No previous experience needed. All ages welcome.
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The Taino Farm is a permaculture-inspired, agrotourism demonstration and education center located on the tropical river “Rio Yasica” outside the kitesurfing, surfing and windsurfing town of Cabarete on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
Our aim is to inspire, educate and show people how to live in harmony with nature to produce sustainable healthy food.
We are self-sufficient with over 100 different fruit trees, a large aquaponics system, a vegetable garden, chickens, a worm farm for compost production and our own bee colonies.
The Taino Farm is run by a community of over 10 families.
Order your fruit bags now! We have a weekly option for $80, a bi-monthly for $50 or a trial bag for $25! Includes a minimum of 10 items, a mix of fruits, vegetables or homegrown produce, all from the farm!!! Delivery is on Mondays at Encuentro Beach. Order your bag via WhatsApp:
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Solar Battery for the Taino-Farm DR
Dear family, friends, and supporters,
Today, we come to you with a very special request that is close to our hearts. As many of you know, we are deeply involved in building the Taino Farm—a sustainable farming project dedicated to promoting ecological agriculture, aquaponics, and responsible use of our natural resources.
In our endeavor to make Taino Farm a leader in sustainability and self-sufficiency, we have already installed a solar energy system. This installation was a crucial first step in meeting our energy needs in an eco-friendly manner. However, we have unfortunately found that this solar system alone is not sufficient to cover our entire energy demand. Additionally, frequent power outages from the local utility jeopardize the oxygen supply to our aquaponics system. Moreover, the costs associated with grid electricity are exorbitant, and the agreed-upon reimbursement for excess solar power fed back into the grid is not functioning. This has presented us with another challenge that we are now seeking to address.
To bridge this gap and secure our energy supply, the installation of a battery storage system is imperative. With this expansion, we can store the energy generated during the day and utilize it during nighttime or periods of insufficient sunlight. Furthermore, the battery system can serve as a backup during power outages. This will enable us to achieve a significantly higher level of autonomy and sustainability in the farm’s energy supply, further reducing our ecological footprint.
However, realizing this crucial step requires financial resources beyond our current means. The target amount for the installation of the battery storage system is 15,000 Euros. This includes a battery of 25-30 kWh capacity plus two inverters.
Despite revenues from agriculture and tourism, we are not yet generating surpluses as the project is still in its developmental phase.
Therefore, we humbly ask for your support, our family, friends, and supporters, at this critical juncture. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will go a long way in helping us overcome this challenge and take a significant step towards a sustainable future for Taino Farm.
We firmly believe that together, anything is possible, and with your support, we will be able to realize our dream of a sustainable, self-sufficient farming project. So, we invite you to join us in taking action and making a tangible difference—for us, our community, and the environment.
We sincerely thank you for any form of support, whether it’s through donations, sharing this appeal with others, or simply sending positive thoughts and energy our way. You are warmly welcome to visit us in Los Brazos, Dominican Republic.
With grateful regards and hope in our hearts,
Your Taino Farm Team
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