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Learn how to build with sustainable materials 🎋 Join our Bamboo‒Workshop in Costa Rica

In this 7‒day workshop you’ll learn how to harvest, prepare and build with bamboo and clay – while connecting to natural materials, traditional techniques and modern possibilities.

Become a Master Builder

You’ll leave this workshop with the skills and confidence to bring natural building ideas into reality. Whether you’re deepening your architectural practice or taking your first hands-on steps – this is where theory meets real materials.

You’ll shape, connect and create with bamboo and adobe and walk away prepared to start your own sustainable projects.

Who is this workshop for?

This course is designed for people who want to move from theory into practice – whether you’re in the field of architecture, working on your own projects, or simply want to learn how to build with natural materials the right way.

Students & Graduates

For those who’ve studied architecture, sustainability or design – and want to deepen their knowledge through hands-on experience.

Architects & Professionals

For anyone working in construction or planning, looking to integrate bamboo and clay into modern, sustainable building solutions.

DIY Builders & Creators

For hands-on learners and project lovers who want to work with natural materials beyond YouTube – and gain real skills for their own builds.

Book a free Introduction Call.

Overview of the Course

This 7-day workshop takes place in the jungle of Costa Rica and offers a full experience of natural building, community and cultural immersion. You’ll gain practical skills in bamboo and clay, eat local food and connect with people who share your mindset.

Below, you’ll find a short overview of what’s included.

skill

Bamboo Building

Skill

Clay Work

knowledge

Tools & Techniques

experience

Community

Experience

Local Food

Experience

Nature & Animals

Our Bamboo Master

Rodolfo Sáenz has over 40 years of experience working with bamboo and adobe – combining ancient knowledge with modern possibilities. His mission is simple: To share his skills with passion and empower others to build with natural materials.

For Rodo, bamboo and clay are not just tools – they are the future of sustainable construction.

“Bamboo is the metal of the future.”

Rodolfo Sáenz

Module 1. Recognizing & Harvesting Bamboo

Module 2. Crafting Structural Connections

Module 3. Identifying & Preparing Clay

Module 4. Clay Construction & Surface Work

Module 5. Reflection & Completion

Learnings

Work confidently with bamboo and clay
Build functional structures from raw resources
Develop practical creativity and design thinking
Integrate bamboo and clay into your future building projects
Connect with like-minded builders and creatives
Leave inspired, grounded and ready to build more
Master a skillset that aligns with the growing global shift toward natural building

I did never work with bamboo before and I learned you can do anything with bamboo. You really showed me, that everything is possible.

Kilian

Austria

Me gustó mucho que el curso fuera tan práctico. El programa me parecía ambicioso pero lo cubrimos bien en realidad

Santiago Padilla

Mexico

I really liked the course. We learned many different things and I learned a little bit more how to work with my hands wich is very important.

Kristiyan Genchin

Bulgary

Material Mastery

Learning by doing – from raw bamboo & adobe to real structures and hands-on building experience.

Community

Build, share and grow together with people who care about natural materials and meaningful design.

Vision & Application

Discover how bamboo and adobe can shape your future projects – from small ideas to bold visions.

What is included?

Join our 7-day immersive course in natural building where you’ll work with bamboo and clay, gain real hands-on skills, and learn in a small group surrounded by jungle, tools and traditional knowledge.

The Program

A full 7-day workshop with hands-on modules in harvesting, crafting, and building – all guided by bamboo master Rodolfo Sáenz. Teaching, meals during the workshop and the base accommodation are included in the price.

Local Costarican Flavors

Enjoy traditional Costa Rican meals prepared with love by our in-house cook – fresh, regional and served between workshop blocks.

Accommodation

Standard accommodation is in a tent (1600$). For an additional price (400$) you can upgrade to a shared cabin. Cabin spots are limited – first come, first served.

Bambo & Adobe Workshop

Perfect for those who want to learn and build in a group of up to 15 people, sharing knowledge, tools and creativity.

1600 $ USD

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Consultancy

For individuals, creatives or professionals who want tailored input and guidance.

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Located in the jungle

Finca Renacer

Our finca is located in the middle of the wild jungle roughly 30 min from Tinamastes. If you visit by rental car please be aware that you need a 4x4 vehicle. Transfer from Tinamastes can be aranged.

Welcome to Finca Renacer

A Place you don’t just visit — you experience!

It’s a journey back to the pure nature and abundance. Explore the breathtaking jungle, feel it’s heartbeat, hear it’s symphony, smell and taste it’s richness. Our vision is to cultivate a world where we can live in harmony with nature, integrating sustainable practices and ancestral wisdom to create a regenerative future.