Sustainable Shelter Workshop Registration

All courses in the Sustainable Shelter Workshop Series take place on Aprovecho’s beautiful 40 acre campus in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range.  We provide either a room in our Strawbale dormitory or camping facilities depending on your preference and the order in which you sign up.  All students have access to showers, kitchen, library, hiking trails, and relaxation space.  All courses include three organic meals a day sourced (as much as possible) from the campus or surrounding areas.  There is a limited number of positions for this course.  Tuition is a sliding scale based on ability to pay.

Tuition: $2975-$3475 ($500 deposit)

Registration Instructions

Register by filling out the form below.  You can submit your deposit through the online system or avoid a 3% visa tax and send your $500 deposit through the post to:

Aprovecho – SSWS Program
80574 Hazelton Rd.
Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Your Name

Your Age

Your Email

Mailing Address

Best phone # to reach you at

Which aspects of the program most interest you?

Tell us about yourself and your goals, and how they relate to the program you are applying for.

Tell us about your educational background, special skills, or anything else you consider important as it relates to the program.

During your program, you will be living in a group setting with shared facilities. Are you open to helping with household responsibilities (for example, cooking a meal/doing dishes once per week and daily chores)?
 Yes No

Do you have any food allergies or special dietary needs?. All meals will made with organic or local ingredients, and prepared with love.

Would you prefer a shared room in the strawbale dormitory or a camping space? (Dorm rooms are limited to the first 10 participants and are secured with your deposit)

How did you learn about Aprovecho?

We would like to share your contact information with other registered course participants. This can be useful for arranging rides to your program. Are you OK with your Name and Email address being shared on this list (which you will also have access to once we receive your deposit)
 Yes No

Do you intend on paying your deposit online here or by post (check or money order)?

I understand that this program is based on a sliding scale fee (a non-refundable total of $2,975-3,475 according to the income of the person(s) paying for the tuition. The balance is due the first day of class, unless I’ve made other arrangements with the Facilitator. We encourage you to pay according to your means. Aprovecho offers a quality programs for a minimal cost and relies on some individuals paying the high-end of the scale.

I will pay a total tuition of : $

To use the pull-down below select the Full Series option and click “Add to Cart”.

Use the pull-down below to select the workshop series you are registering for and click “Add to Cart”.




Email Chris Foraker with any questions.  Aprovecho’s refund policy can be found here.

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