Our Camp

Summer, 2004, volunteer architects from Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada (Robert Hassell and Phillip Van Horn) visited our site near the village of San Andreas, Semetebaj (Lake Atitlán) and over a 5-day period, they created a site utilization plan using the topographical map provided to them. Their summation was that our 2.5 hectares (6 acres) are topographically-functional and of adequate size to accommodate our primary needs.

In late August - 2005, another volunteer architect, Maarten van der Breggen from Holland, came to visit us in Guatemala and during his stay adjustments were made to the topographical map and Maarten created an overall design for our camp.

We are grateful to these three talented architects for their work and the donation of their time, talent, expertise, and out-of-pocket expenditures! Their very-qualified hands have gently guided us through this process.

We are now beginning to research current construction costs, using the guidelines of our architects that include many important details such as wheel-chair access, the judicious use of water, ecologically-sound disposal of waste, and incorporation of solar energy. The camp design focuses on beauty and simplicity and makes use of natural materials while keeping ecological concerns in mind.

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