Liv Smith

Gerald Leclair wrote:where do I find my kickstarter rewards? Gerald Leclair

Gerald, which kickstarter are you inquiring about? Paul created 16 of them!

This is a special offer of the 4-DVD "better wood heat" plus the 4-DVD set "wood burning stoves 2.0" - all 8 videos as Physical DVD's

HD instant view	$10	$25	$25	$30
tiny (SD) download	$15	$40	$40	$45
physical DVDs (US shipping)	$20	$45	$45	$30
physical DVDs (non-US shipping)	$45	$70	$70	$100

Here are some of the benefits of rocket mass heaters:

• cheap to run. About a tenth the cost of natural gas, electric or conventional wood heat.
• clean. They emit about a hundredth of the smoke of a conventional wood stove.
• good for the environment. Less than 2% of CO2 emissions of natural gas or electric heat. Can reduce your carbon footprint as much as parking 7 cars.
• sustainable. It uses a renewable fuel which is easy to find and store.
• cheap to build. About $200 to $600.
• quick to build. Often built in a weekend
• luxuriant. Like the luxury of a heated floor but without all that standing.

Watch the intro video:



wood burning stoves 2.0

This was the first 4-DVD set created by Paul Wheaton and his merry band of rocket mass heater innovators. It is a great introduction and shares lots of good information about fire in general, and what can be done with rocket mass heaters.

DVD 1: fire science



This is where Ernie and Erica set stuff on fire in all sorts of wacky ways. This is the foundation for understanding how rocket stoves and rocket mass heaters work the way they do.

DVD 2: sneaky heat



The wood burning stove built in this DVD is the result of a collection of experiments that led to a rocket mass heater an order of magnitude better than any previous rocket mass heater. For the first time ever we have a shippable core.

DVD 3: boom squish



Named after a series of podcasts where we discuss the dangers and strategies of alternative hot water. Caleb Larson and Ernie work together to talk about how to do this right. Caleb is a professional alternative hot water installer and is very familiar with the explosive properties of steam, flash point and vapor lock.

DVD 4: hot rocket




We set out to prove that a few twigs can outperform a huge propane turkey cooker. Mission accomplished. This is with a J-tube style rocket stoves. Other rocket stoves feature an L-tube style the requires constant manual feeding. The J-tube style is self feeding. This DVD will also have information on some tiny home made cookstoves, and several different pocket rocket designs.


better wood heat


DVD 1: cob style



This is all about the ol' reliable cob style rocket mass heater. Watch how a couple spent a winter in a tipi with only a rocket mass heater for heat, and how comfortable they were. Even at 26 below! This DVD works as a stand-alone purchase, or can be purchased with the rest of the set.

DVD 2: pebble style



Watch the construction of three pebble style rocket mass heaters. This style of construction is easier to deconstruct and move than the traditional cob style heaters. They are also better for installing on wood floors as they are generally much lighter.

DVD 3: shippable core



This DVD shows an early prototype, and some how-tos for a variety of techniques for building one.

DVD 4: innovators event



This event has been captured on film, featuring the best of the best in the rocket mass heater arena. This video shows a variety of builds such as a rocket mass heater shaped in a circle with glass to show the burn; an outdoor rocket mass heater/cooker/smoker; A "batch box style" rocket mass heater with measured output cleaner than anything we have ever encountered; and an indoor rocket stove, griddle and water heater. Very cool stuff.



For more information, see the official pages:  Better Wood Heat and Wood Burning Stoves 2.0

Join permaculture innovator Paul Wheaton for a presentation on Rocket Mass Heaters (ultra-efficient, wood-powered heaters that store warmth in a thermal mass and dramatically reduce fuel use and emissions.)

After the talk, there will be a Q&A  session to dig into your designs, builds, and “will this work in my place?” questions.


When: November 23 at noon to 2PM
Where: Free Cycles, 732 S. 1st St. West, Missoula, MT 59801
freecycles.org

Free Cycles is Missoula’s community bike shop and gathering space in the heart of town—an ideal spot to swap ideas about low-tech, community-scale solutions.
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November 8th, 2025 at 1 PM


From  the host, Mark:

Paul Wheaton returns
Paul initially came on Sunday, Sept 7, for a potluck, a talk, and an afternoon of sharing. We had a wonderful visit with 29 attending, with some children.
He is a wealth of knowledge, Wisdom, and a great speaker, full of insight on self-sufficiency and alternative living, permaculture, and just a fascinating person.
We are excited to announce he is returning on Nov 8
Space will be limited, as due to the weather, we will be having this event indoors
We will start at 1 pm. We won't have a potluck, but we will have  snacks and drinks
Being self-sufficient will be increasingly important in these trying times
Do you have land and want to learn natural alternative ways to develop and nurture it? Or just a backyard. Permaculture is an approach to land management and settlement design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems.
Children are welcome
Come learn how to work with nature, explore our 40-acre property, and discover how we care for our gardens, animals, forest, and the unique healing, coaching, and counseling work we offer
And the many alternative health devices we have available
and the knowledge we have developed  on alternative health and how to live and stay healthy outside of the Western medical system
We are developing an alternative community of people interested in self-sufficiency and growing healthy food. Healthy living, personal and spiritual growth. Do you have land and want to learn natural alternative ways to develop and nurture it? Want to work towards a backyard where you can grow your own food? Permaculture is an approach to land management and settlement design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems
Emotionally clear and centered, and spiritually connected
We host a gathering every  two weeks at our home and center for personal inner work
And we are working on having regular events like Paul Wheaton talking about their areas of expertise in health, personal and inner growth, and healthy living on the land. Come and participate in whatever way works best for you.
We are also seeking other speakers with specific areas of expertise.
If you know someone with expertise in homesteading, alternative health, or healing, etc., we would love to learn about them and invite them to give a talk.
Blessings and love
If interested, please RSVP
You can text  or call  503 709 0706
Respond on Facebook Messenger'
Email at Healingponds@gmail.com
Also, you want to join our email list to learn about future events

Florian Becquereau wrote:

Liv Smith wrote:

Florian Becquereau wrote:Any chance anybody made a flyer for that event?

If they did, we’re not aware of it.

The address and time and date are posted above.

Bring a dish to share and your cheerful self - and friends or family😁

Thank you Liv!

Was a flyer made for another potluck with Paul? If so I could use it as an inspiration to make a Facebook event for this one

I don’t think we made any flyers, I only made the collage you see in this post, you can use it if you want to:

https://permies.com/wiki/283953/Meet-Paul-Wheaton-Person-Host

Florian Becquereau wrote:Any chance anybody made a flyer for that event?

If they did, we’re not aware of it.

The address and time and date are posted above.

Bring a dish to share and your cheerful self - and friends or family😁

Everyone who backs this kickstarter at $100 level or more, gets these goodies:

Maple Syrup for Beginners by Mike Haasl
https://permies.com/t/maple-syrup

Building an Earthbag Round House: A Step-by-Step, Illustrated Guide by Morgan Caraway
https://permies.com/t/270835/EBOOK-Building-Earthbag-House-Step#2838928

Living Woods is a quarterly magazine for everyone who loves woodland, trees and timber. So whether you dream of owning your own woodland, want to learn new and exciting woodland skills and activities or simply want to enjoy the therapy of quiet, green woodworking, Living Woods Magazine will show you the way.

The magazine was founded in 2008 by Nick Gibbs to provide a community journal for those who, like him, love woodlands and the outdoor life. In the following years it flourished and has proved a universally loved hub for woodland folks around the world.





Nick Gibbs has also started a new magazine, all about working wood by hand! You can read more about it here: Quercus Magazine


In this issue:

Branching Out
Julia Rolf tells us how Woodland Burial Parks works and we look at how farms are diversifying with Care Farming

New Careers
Matt Kenyon becomes a forester, fells trees, clears woods and loves it

Ireland’s Makeshift Homes
The remarkable dwellings on Cool Mountain in Co. Cork

Milling by Eye
Nick Gibbs planks a pear tree without a jig

Tony Kirkham’s Tree-Hunt Hero
Find out how the Head of Kew’s Arboretum followed the footsteps of EH Wilson to find trees photographed 100 years ago

Carving a Bowl by Hand
Raph Taylor joins a Robin Wood course and learns a thing or two about carving, tools and teaching

How to Tan Leather
Follow Rob Exton to Devon where he learns about leather

Stuart King Whittles a Flower
The Chilterns bodger (below) shows how gypsies would fashion a flower from green wood with just a knife

Upgrade a Pole Lathe & Sharpen an Axe
Bill Graham uses his lathe to improve his pole lathe, while Sean Hellman sharpens his axe ready for a new handle

Drum Stalk
Geoffrey McMullan introduces a game for woodlands

Living Woods is a quarterly magazine for everyone who loves woodland, trees and timber. So whether you dream of owning your own woodland, want to learn new and exciting woodland skills and activities or simply want to enjoy the therapy of quiet, green woodworking, Living Woods Magazine will show you the way.

The magazine was founded in 2008 by Nick Gibbs to provide a community journal for those who, like him, love woodlands and the outdoor life. In the following years it flourished and has proved a universally loved hub for woodland folks around the world.





Nick Gibbs has also started a new magazine, all about working wood by hand! You can read more about it here: Quercus Magazine




In this Issue:

Small Houses - Jay Schafer’s way round US planning laws
Stitch a Knife Holder - Rob Exton learns some leatherwork
Restoring an Old Axe - Sean Hellman on cleaning up an axe head
Slow-Cooked Muntjac - Jane McCall reports on poaching and explains how she cooks smaller deer
Burning Wood Dust - How to make briquettes with Chris Power
Which Hazel? Kat Morgenstern on the many properties of witch hazel
Growing a Roof - Planting grasses on the roof
Boys’ Toys - Steven Haines buys a dumper truck
The Maritime Pine - Hilary Burke visits the remarkable forests of Portugal
And much more!

This is Paul Wheaton's 16th Kickstarter!

When you’re bonkers about permaculture, you might seem a bit crazy to your friends and family.

Twelve years ago, we came out with a deck of Permaculture Playing Cards.
The idea was simple: give these decks to people as gifts so you seem a little less crazy.

And it worked.

People loved them so much that they kept asking for another deck.
So we started a long list of ideas, over a hundred in total, and chose the best ones to bring you something new:
the Purple Deck.


Why It Works

Here’s the magic: You hand someone a deck, maybe that cousin who thinks you’ve lost it because of your bizarre gardening techniques. They open it up, pull out two random cards, and spend about seven seconds looking at each.

That’s all it takes. Two cards. Fourteen seconds. And suddenly, they’re hooked on permaculture.

Each card is designed to spark curiosity and share one fascinating slice of the gardening, homesteading and permaculture world, from rocket cooktops to willow feeders, from forage gardening to cleaners you can eat.

What’s Inside the Purple Deck




Kickstarter kickback program!

You can get paid to share this project!

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