Ceremonial Sweat Lodge Workshop – Kanab, Utah

This is a private, invite-only event.

Please do not forward the invitation without prior discussion with Eric or Valerie.

If you have been invited and your significant other would like to attend, they must RSVP separately.

Project Summary

We’ll be building a 10-foot interior diameter SuperAdobe sweat lodge with an integrated HyperAdobe interior bench, reciprocal roof vigas, and exterior finished with natural lime plaster. This structure is ceremonial in nature and intended to serve as a permanent container for sweat lodge ceremony on the land.

Arrival Day: May 4th

Bagging & Building: May 5th–11th, 2026

Rest & Arrival Day: May 12th

Plasters & Finishing: May 13th–18th, 2026

🗓️ Workshop Schedule

Week 1

May 4th

Arrival & Orientation

 Set up camp, connect with fellow participants, and settle in.

May 5th–10th

Bagging & Building

• Foundation excavation

• SuperAdobe and HyperAdobe bagging

• Door forms and compass navigation

• Soil testing and materials sourcing

May 11th

Capping the Dome!

• There will be dancing, I am certain.

Week 2

May 12th

Rest & Arrival Day for Week 2 Participants

May 13th–18th

Plaster & Interior Finish Work

• Exterior natural hydraulic lime plaster

• Interior cob pack-out and sculpting

⏰ Daily Flow

7:30 AM – Breathwork, stretching, lymphatic movement

8:00 AM – Breakfast (core foods, vegan)

9:00 AM – Morning connection game / warm-up

9:30 AM – On-site build session begins

12:00 PM – Lunch (core foods, vegan)

1:00 PM – Afternoon build session

5:00 PM – End of scheduled events

🌀 Sharing Circles will be woven throughout the experience.

🧘 Movement & Meals

Movement:

Daily breath-work and movement practice to encourage lymphatic activity and body awareness. Includes elements of Hatha yoga and QiGong.

Meals:

Foundational nutrition designed by Kathryn at White Sage Landing to support healthy digestion and steady energy.

• Breakfast: Simple, nourishing casserole of sweet potatoes and apples.

• Lunch: Gold potatoes, winter squash and seasonal root vegetables.

• Dinners: Self-provided. Grocery stores and restaurants are available nearby. I'm sure we'll all eat out together at some point!

🍲 Meal Rotation: Each participant will be asked to volunteer for one day of meal prep to ensure everyone gets time on the build site.

About the Core Foods

“Heal the digestive system to heal the body.”

Our meals during the workshop will be based on the Core Foods Diet. It is a deeply nourishing, plant-based protocol designed to regenerate digestive health and cellular vitality. Rooted in the use of potatoes, squashes, and other root vegetables, this approach is both gentle and potent, providing everything the body needs to rebuild from the inside out.

• Potatoes contain a complete amino acid profile and are considered by many cultures a survival food for good reason.

• Sweet potatoes are used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to regenerate the large intestine and are highly digestible.

• Root vegetables offer dense stores of trace minerals and nutrients missing from most modern diets.

• Winter squashes provide anti-inflammatory compounds, polysaccharides for blood sugar regulation, and fiber.

🏕️ Lodging & Facilities

On-Site Camping (Included)

• Group base camp for communal fires and evening hangs

• Pit toilets & dry composting toilet

• Outdoor propane-heated shower (please limit water use to protect greywater system)

• Potable water available

• Minimalist outdoor kitchen (gas range, prep area)

• Refrigerator + Freezer on site

Vehicle Camping

• RVs, trailers, and vans are welcome

• Must be fully self-contained: no grey/black water dumping on-site (local dump station available in town)

Nearby Airbnbs

• Plenty of rental options available within a short drive

• Crossroads for nearby search: Highway 89 & Johnson Canyon Road

🌤️ Climate & Conditions

May Weather in Kanab:

 Warm days (70–85°F), cold nights (30–50°F)

 ➤ Bring extra warm layers for nighttime camping

Terrain:

High desert, sandy soils, minimal shade—sun protection highly recommended

Connectivity:

• Cell service is limited, depending on carrier

• Strong WiFi available on site

• Charging station provided for small devices

🛠️ Tools & Materials

• Goggles: This area can be very windy, and goggles such as these save your eyes from wind-blown sand.

• Gloves: Bring a pair of good pair of nitrile-dipped gloves that fit your hands.

• Hat & sunscreen

• Bandana

🚗 Travel & Transportation

• Location: East of Kanab, Utah — near the junction of Highway 89 and Johnson Canyon Road

• Vehicle Required: This is a remote site. No airport pickups will be available.

• Nearest Airports:

  • St. George Regional Airport (2 hours)

  • Page Municipal Airport (1 hour)

  • Las Vegas McCarran International (4.5 hours)

🐾 Important Note

No dogs or pets allowed. I have two dogs, a horse, and many, many cats. They are chaos enough, thank you! 😂

Checkout

Please provide your event discount code at checkout to waive the insane $7,777.00 ticket fee. Did I say insane? Is it actually that crazy? The life experience you'll receive at this event will pay dividends, no doubt 😉 😌