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Learn about art and experimental building in the Mojave Desert, USA

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Última actividad : 13 ene 2025

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This is an off-grid junk art residency in the Mojave desert. Our mission is to build & maintain a sustainable, free, and nurturing environment for people to create art, strengthen community, connect with nature, learn about SuperAdobe / Earthbag Building, and other radical poverty technology, and have fun.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Proyectos artísticos
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
You will learn the principles of earthbag construction, and gain special insight just from spending time in the inspiring landscape of the Mojave desert. Volunteers are encouraged to bring or develop an art project while visiting. The local dive bar (the only business in town) is an enchanting place where neighbors and artists commune, carouse, and share their work (limited hours).
Ayuda
Tasks are often shifting. Currently we are focused on organizing materials, building a glass bottle dome, and finishing two other hybrid wood & earth structures. We generally do 2-3hrs of work a day, so there's plenty of time to make art and explore the wonderful sights of Joshua Tree National Park the Mojave desert wilderness. ***Please do not reach out more than 2 weeks in advance of your intended visit.***
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Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Francés: Intermedio
Español: Principiante
Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
I'm always keen to work on my spanish, french, and ASL!
Alojamiento
This is a remote location with some constraints (hauling water from town, somewhat limited solar electricity, composting toilet, outdoor shower). Visitors should be prepared to work ~2-3 hours a day. MEALS ARE NOT PROVIDED. You must bring your own food and drinking water. We have plenty of recommendations on cool places to explore. If you are an experienced outdoors adventurer / hiker / vanlifer/ leave-no-trace camper, and have your own vehicle, pay us a visit! Driving out for 1-3 days to help out and spend time in the domes is a worthwhile experience. Longer stays are possible if you are a skilled carpenter and/or electrician. Camp under the stars, in your car, tent, or in one of the earthbag domes (depending on availability). You must have a vehicle to visit- no exceptions.
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It can get very hot here and there are sometimes strong winds, but the low humidity means that it's usually cool in the shade even when it's hot in the sun, and cool at night. Winter night lows are ~45°F. The land is surrounded by beautiful mountains and the special light conditions of the Mojave desert, make it a stunning place to be at sunrise and sunset and in moonlight. And when there's no moon, you can see so many stars! There are radical high and low desert attractions within a 1-2 hour drive in all directions -- mountain hikes, oases, abandoned mines, geological curiosities, sculpture gardens, far-out artists. (A national parks pass is helpful for getting into Joshua Tree.) Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley are full-service towns. Stater Bros in 29 Palms is the nearest grocery store, but if you're driving here from LA, San Diego, or Palm Springs, stock up at a Winco near LA or in Indio. Bring two 5-gallon jugs in your car -- fill them up for free at the Oasis of Mara visitor center on Utah Trail in 29 Palms (water fountain with jug spigot works 24/7) or the water vending machine at the FastTrip gas station on Adobe Rd.
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- Acceso a Internet
- Acceso a Internet limitado
- Tenemos animales
- Somos fumadores
- Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
not the fastest wifi, but we have it, and so does a local business nearby.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
no hookups, but easy parking
Podría aceptar mascotas
Because of our free-roaming cat, we can only accept people traveling with dogs for one night stays. if you have a well-behaved dog & are up for a short visit, please get in touch.
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1 mar 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Margaret & Maggie)

Madge & Maggie spent a few nights volunteering & helping us run a public performance event. They were up for anything from art making to compost burying, to collecting donations. Thanks so much for visiting and bringing your energy to this project!

(Excelente )

1 mar 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jesse)

Jesse was a wonderful volunteer! He did a good amount of cement tasks, chores, and helped on site during a public event. Great attitude & interesting person - I appreciated hearing about his studies on climate science and family legacy of organic farming. Come back anytime Jesse!

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29 feb 2024

Dejado por el workawayer (Jesse) para el anfitrión

I stayed at the domes for five nights camping in my tent. I really enjoyed getting to know Lindsey and everyone else on the property. Lindsey as created a relaxed and collaborative environment, while still maintaining good construction and craftsmanship principles. I learned a good bit about helping with cement.

I highly recommend the domes! I… read more

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26 ene 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Ferdinand ) para el anfitrión

Lindsey was super welcoming and I had such a good time out there in the desert that i came back for a second stay. The other workawayers and the people living all around are the best crowd of people I've encountered in the US. Also, working on the earthbag domes is just like minecraft in real life, so go and enjoy it. I'm so looking forward to… read more

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22 ene 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ferdinand )

ferdi was a great help here. he filled many sandbags, played music, and even built an adobe stove on site. he was wonderful company. thanks again ferdi & safe travels to you!

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1 mar 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Margaret & Maggie)

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1 mar 2024

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jesse)

(Excelente)

29 feb 2024

Dejado por el workawayer (Jesse) para el anfitrión

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26 ene 2023

Dejado por el workawayer (Ferdinand ) para el anfitrión

(Excelente)

22 ene 2023

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Ferdinand )

ferdi was a great help here. he filled many sandbags, played music, and even built an adobe stove on site. he was wonderful company. thanks again ferdi & safe travels to you!

(Excelente)

20 feb 2022

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Madeline & Tommy)

Madeline & Tommy were super hard working and helpful! They camped for a few nights and helped build an artistic outhouse out of sticks & wire mesh. They also moved a considerable amount of earth with wheelbarrows & shovels on a fairly warm day. They were respectful, communicative, prepared for the elements, & totally self-sufficient in their… read more

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12 feb 2022

Dejado por el workawayer (Madeline & Tommy) para el anfitrión

Stayimg here was such a restful and fun stop on our journey. We helped build an outdoor bathroom out of sticks - the Pee Nest! Which was super fun and it was cool to collaborate with Lindsey. When we weren't working we relaxed on the property and wandered the "neighborhood". What they are creating is super cool! Hope to be back someday.

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22 dic 2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (ERICA & Luther)

Erica and Luther were so helpful the day they visited! They brought gifts and helped me clean our neighborhood bookstore- dusting and organizing as well as clearing the yard & fixing the broken fence. Super pleasant folks with a desire to help & participate. Thanks so much to both of you and come visit again soon!

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21 dic 2021

Dejado por el workawayer (ERICA & Luther) para el anfitrión

Lindsey is an absolutely amazing person!! She has created such a unique and magical place using the natural environment and repurposed building materials. She is truly an inspiration!! I really enjoyed spending time with her and helping her with a project for her neighbor. She has so much energy and is always looking for opportunities to help… read more

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27 mar 2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Raquel)

Kamali was very fun & helpful on the two days she volunteered. She is strong, enthusiastic, and a great baker (if you’re lucky enough to enjoy some of her tasty creations). She moved a lot of earth in wheelbarrows and helped with dismantling a car engine. Happy travels Kamali! Thanks for your help!

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8 mar 2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Raquel) para el anfitrión

I came out to Lindseys twice to help out for a few hours as I was already staying in Joshua Tree and I really wanted to check out her place! It's a magical under-ground and over-ground world that has been and is being created. I did some light work of moving sand one day, and then worked on getting more parts off the VW Bug, that was fun and the… read more

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1 mar 2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway) para el anfitrión

This place is super groovy. Lindsey was a great host and the scenery is just out of this world. Super groovydelic. Certified fresh.

(Excelente)

30 ene 2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Miembro de Workaway)

Alex was very helpful during his five day stay at our desert homestead. He helped move a lot of dirt, filling tires and berming bushes. He also helped disassemble the interior of a vehicle we were stripping. He has a positive attitude and a willingness to work. Thanks so much for your help Alex! Happy travels!

(Excelente)

2 feb 2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Gabriela) para el anfitrión

Couldn't have had a better experience here. Lindsey was so welcoming and made us feel comfortable as soon as we arrived. Her open communication and laid back vibe made the process so smooth and fun. The work was super manageable and we had a great time exploring and feeling inspired by her vision and all of the creativity and art that surrounds… read more

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1 feb 2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Gabriela)

Gabriela was an awesome volunteer! She visited for one night, and worked super hard-- moving many wheelbarrow-loads of sand and digging fence posts. She had a great vibe, was curious about the infrastructure and is working on neat projects herself. She was also very sweet with the two teenage volunteers we had on site that day. Thanks for sharing… read more

(Excelente)

18 ene 2021

Dejado por el workawayer (Jake) para el anfitrión

My experience with Lindsey (and AJ) was excellent. My friend and I were in the area on a road trip from Ohio to California, and we stayed in an earth dome for 2 nights. We spent 2-3 hours a day working and learning. The first day, we helped with an old house demolition in the desert, salvaging materials for future build projects. The following 2… read more

(Excelente)

14 ene 2021

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jake)

We were lucky to host Jake here for two and a half days. He was super helpful with digging, wheelbarrowing lots of sand into tires, and dismantling stucco mesh from an old house. He was very willing to help, easy to communicate with, and self-sufficient. Thanks so much Jake!

(Excelente)

12 dic 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Nickolas)

Nickolas stayed at our desert homestead for several days and was very helpful! He did lots of shoveling, moving heavy things, organizing, and mixing cement. He was kind, easy to communicate with, hard-working, and totally self-sufficient in his awesome van. Come back anytime Nick! Great having you!

(Excelente)

8 dic 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Oliver ) para el anfitrión

It was a blast staying with Lindsey and AJ! They were both super kind and accommodating hosts that made me feel totally welcome in their space. I spent most of my time either working on inspiring projects related to the earthbag domes or jamming in the amazing acoustics of these incredible structures. I also enjoyed some amazing sunrises, sunsets,… read more

(Excelente)

24 nov 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Oliver )

Excellent volunteer! Oliver worked really hard while at our place-- shoveling sand, mixing concrete, moving heavy stuff. He was eager to help, pleasant to work with, self-sufficient, and totally prepared for the harsh climate. Thanks for your help Oliver! Come back anytime!

(Excelente)

28 oct 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Addie) para el anfitrión

Working wirh Lindsey was an amazing life experience. The desert is a beautiful place to rest and work. Everything was super relaxed, and the work itself was always something different which kept it fresh.

(Excelente)

26 oct 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Addie)

Addie was an awesome helper! She stayed for several nights and was always ready, willing, and able to help. She's strong with considerable outdoor skill. Very positive & flexible attitude. Thanks so much for your help Addie, hope to have you back one day!

(Excelente)

27 oct 2020

Dejado por el workawayer (Jack) para el anfitrión

It's a special experience to work with Lindsey and the land. We were so graciously received and supported throughout our stay. There is so much to be learned here! The work (digging) can be challenging and meditative at sometimes, fun at other times; at the end, its our pleasure. Thank you Lindsey!

(Excelente)

26 oct 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Jack)

Great helpers! Self-sufficient, hardy campers, fun to work with, strong and eager to get the job done. We did a lot of shoveling! Thanks & hope to see you both again soon!

(Excelente)

26 oct 2020

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Maya)

Maya was a pleasure to host for the day. She helped with a lot of shoveling and painting. She's strong, easy to communicate with, self-sufficient, and fun to work with. She even brought some materials to donate to our project! Thanks again, Maya, and best of luck. Hope to see you again soon!

(Excelente)

16 nov 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Christina) para el anfitrión

What a cool experience! Lindsey's awesome and made me feel right at home for the 3 days I was there. I really admire what she is doing out there and am so grateful I got to be a part of it. The work was interesting and fun, very laid back and I feel like I understand desert living and sustainable building a lot better. I'd love to come back and… read more

(Excelente)

9 nov 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Christina)

Great helper! Creative and up for anything. Thanks & come back anytime!!

(Excelente)

28 ago 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Anna-Sophie & Max) para el anfitrión

The times was definitely one of the highlights of my 6 month USA Trip.
Lindsey & AJ create the place of their dreams, building wonderful domes in the middle of beautiful nowhere.

Lindsey was a very good and patient instructor, we enjoyed working together a lot. Best team ever! When I lost track of counting sand buckets she was there for me ;) It… read more

(Excelente)

6 jun 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Anna-Sophie & Max)

Max was hands-down one of the best volunteers I've ever had (and I've had well over 100 volunteers)! He was above-and-beyond helpful at my remote off-grid desert homestead where we do heavy labor building earth domes. He was incredibly self-sufficient and even spent one of his days off making an adobe oven which I use often. His joyful, relaxed… read more

(Excelente)

6 jun 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Peter)

Peter volunteered for a couple days at my remote desert homestead, helping mix and fill concrete sandbags for an earthbag project. He was a friendly and enthusiastic helper. He's eager to learn and asks a lot of questions. Perhaps a little "green" to the volunteer world, but punctual, respectful, and easy to host. Thanks for your help Peter!

(Muy Bien )

15 may 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Peter) para el anfitrión

Working with Lindsey and AJ during my short stay in the Mojave desert was quite the experience! Not only did I receive a wealth of knowledge regarding the effort that goes into constructing earthbag domes, but great information on living sustainably and massively reducing waste and our footprint on the planet. I’ll definitely keep in touch with… read more

(Excelente)

5 mar 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Thomas) para el anfitrión

Thank you Lindsey and AJ for hosting me and the intro to bagging and wonderdomes. Can’t wait to see your finished dome abode. Cheers and good luck. Tom.

(Muy Bien )

5 mar 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Thomas)

Tom stayed a couple nights at my spot and helped us with an earthbag project. He was hard-working and a great help! He’s a very self-sufficient capable person with a big heart. Thanks Tom! Hope to see you again!

(Excelente)

20 feb 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Katie) para el anfitrión

I had a marvelous time with Lindsey & AJ! They happily answered all of my questions about Earthbag construction as we worked a leisurely half day on the dome. Much time in the day was reserved for wandering/hiking/art making, and they suggested notable places in the area for all of these activities. I got to meet some other locals and listened to… read more

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11 feb 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Richard) para el anfitrión

I am grateful for Lindsey and my time at WonderDomes. My time there was very short, but it was informative. I fully support the simple and sustainable lifestyle that Lindsey is promoting. Thank you for the stay and the information.

(Muy Bien )

2 feb 2019

Dejado por el workawayer (Bri) para el anfitrión

If you want a chance to experience the simple yet good hard work of an earthbag dome, you really should check this place out. Lindsey is a ball of sunshine, and we had a lot of fun with her. There’s a cute local bar/restaurant, and besides that, not much else in the immediate area. Joshua tree is 30 minutes away with some great hiking there.… read more

(Excelente)

30 ene 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Bri)

Bri & Julia were excellent workawayers! They took quickly to the work (earthbuilding with sandbags), were super prepared & self-sufficent, and had lots of interesting stories and information to share from their many travels & experiences. Thanks for the help & come back anytime!

(Excelente)

26 ene 2019

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Yasmin)

Yasmin was a huge help and pleasure to host! She helped us with an earthbag project and some painting. She is strong, capable, musical, fun and very chill. She has good working instincts and is also good with instructions. She was on time, worked well on her own and with the group, and was very self sufficient. We hope to have her back & only… read more

(Excelente)

6 nov 2018

Dejado por el workawayer (Claire) para el anfitrión

This place was as wonderful as it sounds! Our week with Lindsey was filled with fun hands on projects, long walks through the desert, phenomenal sunsets, and burst of inspiration from Lindsey and the creative community that lives in Wonder Valley. Everything you want from a work trade experience. Thank you Lindsey!!

(Excelente)

6 nov 2018

Dejado por el anfitrión para el workawayer (Claire)

Claire and Aaron were excellent workawayers! Super helpful in many aspects, self-sufficient, smart, and pleasant company. They get along well- work great as a team or independently on different tasks. Creative individuals too! Highly recommend them. Thanks to you both & hope you'll come back soon!

(Excelente)

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