Ernest Hancock’s Occupy the Land Workshop

Join Ernest and Donna Hancock for a hands-on, 10-day workshop on their 18-acre Occupy The Land project in the Sonoran Desert, where they’re building attainable, off-grid housing with their own hands. Learn by doing alongside a small group of like-minded people!

November 5–15, 2026 (the weekends of Nov 7–8 and Nov 14–15 are expected to be the most popular days)
About 90 minutes west of Phoenix, AZ (remote: 12 miles of dirt road from pavement)

Projects include:
– Fence building with a tractor auger and railroad tie posts
– Hyperadobe building, dome roof work, and root cellar coatings (Aircrete & Lavacrete)
– Hyperadobe check dams for water retention
– Hands-on tractor experience
– Building an electric trommel for soil separation (designing, plasma cutting, and welding)
– Food production: tree planting, orchard prep, and a 30′ greenhouse dome
– Geodesic dome strut production
– Campfire conversations and idea sharing

There is no cost except your labor!

Please note:
– Space is limited, and attendance is by approval only.
– You must be fully self-contained during your visit (water and electricity are limited).
– This is a construction zone, not a family outing: no young children or pets, please.

To attend, contact Ernest on Telegram (@OccupyTheLand, preferred)

Learn more: www.OccupyTheLand.org