"A must read for anyone wanting to go off-grid!" The Fethiye Times
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Hello! I'm Atulya and I'm here to tell you anything is possible.
Back in 2011, I ran out of money and ended up camping in a Turkish field. There was no power, no running water, and I had no building experience. It was the beginning of an adventure that completely changed my life. Within days of moving onto the land, I felt a deep sense of belonging and connection. I went from someone with no interest in off-grid survivalism and a fear of the wild, to someone who could hear the trees and loved every creature. If you'd like to learn more about that part of my journey, my book Dirt Witch is for you.
Back in 2011, I ran out of money and ended up camping in a Turkish field. There was no power, no running water, and I had no building experience. It was the beginning of an adventure that completely changed my life. Within days of moving onto the land, I felt a deep sense of belonging and connection. I went from someone with no interest in off-grid survivalism and a fear of the wild, to someone who could hear the trees and loved every creature. If you'd like to learn more about that part of my journey, my book Dirt Witch is for you.
My Earthbag Home
I camped for over six months, but finally winter came rolling onto the land. In a single night I was washed out of my tent. Clearly I needed a roof over my head. So I gathered a small group of friends, and within six weeks we had erected the main structure of an earthbag house. It was the most empowering and liberating undertaking of my existence. I documented that adventure in my popular book, Mud Ball.
Just like many others, I soon fell in love with natural building, especially the art of clay plasters and beautiful natural interiors. Through painstaking work and trial and error, my rough and ready earthbag shelter started to turn into a dream home!
Spain
I've come a long, long way since the mud days in Turkey. The vicissitudes of life (and a certain restlessness of spirit) eventually took me to Spain where I rebuilt a ruined barn.
Left: Before. Right: After.
For the last fifteen years I've been constructing and renovating out of mud and lime, experimenting with all kinds of natural building techniques and honing my skills. On this website I share what I've learned both from my own efforts, and the inspiring projects of other people I meet. These days I'm a clay plaster and natural building expert teaching natural building and natural plaster workshops around the world. I also teach people via my popular virtual courses.
If you want to follow my latest exploits, I post regularly on Substack. I'm passionate about people building their own beautiful, natural and truly sustainable homes and reconnecting with the majestic planet we are a part of. If this speaks to you, may this website inspire you to begin your own journey.
On The Mud Home website, you can find a wealth of information on natural building, living off-grid, other people's inspiring stories, and my own adventures.
On The Mud Home website, you can find a wealth of information on natural building, living off-grid, other people's inspiring stories, and my own adventures.
There is masses of free information on this website. People have constructed whole houses from it. It's a gift and I'd love you to use it. But if you need more help and want to 'pick my brain' or get one-to-one advice, consider booking a consultation with me.
