Jimmy Jamers wrote: Some additional logistics info (travel, lodging, food, etc.) for those unfamiliar would be helpful. Thanks!
What to Know When Visiting Wheaton Labs
Here's some general information about visiting Wheaton Labs. In general, we prefer that you ask questions in these threads or other relevant threads, because odds are others might have the same questions. If, after reading everything, you still have questions, and/or are not comfortable asking a question there, you can e-mail permiespa AT gmail DOT com. (If you're new to the forums, there's a great intro at How Permies.com Works.)
lodging - There are bunks, tenting, and cabin rentals listed in the SEPPers thread. During events and for all Boots, camping is a free option, for pictures and more info see tenting at Wheaton Labs. Bring your own camping gear, though we do have limited extras for rent or trade. RVs, campers, trailers, tiny homes - for information about camping with your RV or other mobile accommodations. No noisy/stinky generators or hook-ups to the grid. food - in most cases you are on your own for food. There are community cooking options in Allerton Abbey, others possibly by special arrangement, and, in the winter, Taco Tuesdays with Paul in the Fisher Price House. toilets - At Base Camp, community toilets are the off-grid, unplumbed willow feeders (the Willow Bank andwillowwonka. There is also a bathroom in Fisher Price House. At Base Camp, there is a restroom in Cooper Cabin, and the Chateau de Poo is another willow-feeder. The great outdoors is always an option here for peeing! showers - in the summer (roughly May/June to September), we have the shower shack at base camp. It must be taken offline once freezing weather begins. When the shower shack is not available, weekly showers are available at Taco Tuesdays at the Fisher Price House. More than weekly access to the plumbed bathroom and shower at the FPH is available by special arrangement what to bring when visiting Wheaton Labs FAQ for women visiting Wheaton Labs - got a question? Ask it here! Choreography - information on chores, day-to-day life, where to find things, etc What is a Willow Feeder -- what it is, how to use it, and what to do if it's "that time of the month" Dogs at Wheaton Labs - information on bringing your dogs to Wheaton Labs Kids at Wheaton Labs- information on bringing your kids to Wheaton Labs Non-paying spouses/kids at events - information on bringing your non-paying family to events (let's not) tobacco, pot, drugs, booze - nope, nope, and nope.... and a small amount of hooch in recyclable containers if drunk responsibly and cleaned up afterward
Alexandra Malecki wrote:[I've built one of each of these rockets and can guide you through your build.
paul wheaton wrote:
- an indoor rocket oven in the outdoor kitchen
- rmh in the yoga yurt
- finish bun warmer
- something for kai's cob cottage
- upgrade cob hat in dog star
o hey how's the fence? could it hold a dog?
- more with the hot tub
- add a portable cob hat in fph
- cob hat at cooper
- upgrade rmh in fph
paul wheaton wrote:(and some people will stick around the following week)