! Build a Rocket Heater for a Sauna with Uncle Mud in East Tennessee

Learn how to build a rocket-powered sauna heater that maximizes heat with minimal wood on a brand-new homestead project in the Appalachian Mountains of Flag Pond, TN (only 45 minutes north of Asheville, NC and 30 minutes south of Johnson City, TN).

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What?

Join us for a weekend with world-renowned permaculture expert Chris McClellan, aka Uncle Mud, where you'll go beyond the typical wood stove and dive deep into rocket heater technology. Through a blend of fire science theory and practical building sessions, you’ll leave with the know-how to create your own rocket heater.


This workshop is all about taking heating efficiency to the next level. You’ll not only build a rocket heater but also help create an off-grid sauna using these principles—then relax and enjoy it afterward! It’s a unique chance to learn from Uncle Mud, gain hands-on experience, and take home practical skills for sustainable heating.


When?

The weekend of October 25 - 27, 2024


Where?

Katie´s (brand new) homestead project in Flag Pond, TN  (5 minutes from beautiful Rocky Fork State Park)

Andrés Bernal wrote:

Build an Off-Grid, Rocket-Powered Sauna with Uncle Mud in East Tennessee!

Learn how to build a rocket-powered sauna heater that maximizes heat with minimal wood on a brand-new homestead project in the Appalachian Mountains of Flag Pond, TN (only 45 minutes north of Asheville, NC and 30 minutes south of Johnson City, TN).

to find all the details!

What?

Join us for a weekend with world-renowned permaculture expert Chris McClellan, aka Uncle Mud, where you'll go beyond the typical wood stove and dive deep into rocket heater technology. Through a blend of fire science theory and practical building sessions, you’ll leave with the know-how to create your own rocket heater.


This workshop is all about taking heating efficiency to the next level. You’ll not only build a rocket heater but also help create an off-grid sauna using these principles—then relax and enjoy it afterward! It’s a unique chance to learn from Uncle Mud, gain hands-on experience, and take home practical skills for sustainable heating.


When?

The weekend of October 25 - 27, 2024


Where?

Katie´s (brand new) homestead project in Flag Pond, TN  (5 minutes from beautiful Rocky Fork State Park)

Earlybird promotion ends October 13th

…is this still happening? .. is she okay? I’m in SC if she needs supplies or a generator..

Chris Vee wrote:…is this still happening? .. is she okay? I’m in SC if she needs supplies or a generator..

Yes, it's still happening! Katie is fine, and power is being restored. Now, this workshop is even more important, as rocket mass heaters will be even more needed as winter comes. I'll ask her about supplies and generator needs. Thanks so much!

Andrés Bernal wrote:

Chris Vee wrote:…is this still happening? .. is she okay? I’m in SC if she needs supplies or a generator..

Yes, it's still happening! Katie is fine, and power is being restored. Now, this workshop is even more important, as rocket mass heaters will be even more needed as winter comes. I'll ask her about supplies and generator needs. Thanks so much!

Agreed! I'm not sure what I would do if my sauna didn't work during long-term power outages!!! :-D

But seriously... I'm going to try to make it to this one AND to the California course with Uncle Mud in the beginning of November; but after we got hit and had no power for 8 days I'm not certain that we'll be able to make it work.

Fingers Crossed!!!

This is going to happen next week? That came up fast. It looks like a great event.

Jeremy VanGelder wrote:This is going to happen next week? That came up fast. It looks like a great event.

Yes! Its just around the corner and there are still some spaces available.

I am so bummed I totally forgot about this!!!

If I could snap my fingers and magic happened I'd be there before sunrise.

Crazy busy, messy few months.

I hope someone is doing a video.

Loved this workshop and got so many helpful hints from it. Also go to meet  lots of wonderful like minded people.    Any chance there are pictures of the finished build?

christopher scales wrote:Loved this workshop and got so many helpful hints from it. Also go to meet  lots of wonderful like minded people.    Any chance there are pictures of the finished build?

I'd love to see pictures too!