Building Update – Things coming together nicely. Building has really ramped up this week. We’re now working on two aspects of the build; The service buildings – that’s reception, restaurant, massage, salt rooms, and body care etc. As well as the earthbag domes. After building a successful test dome – We’re now confident to move…
Liebster Award Nomination!
Hi everyone! I am delighted to say that I have been nominated for the Liebster award!
Thanks to Beyond the Bounds and Provincial Woman for nominating me, I am honoured by this wonderful compliment.
Building Update-We’ve Started Our first Earthbag Dome!
Dome test alert! It’s so exciting, working on our first dome! Dome buildings are growing in popularity so much so that there’s actually been an article in Vogue Magazine about them. But the Earthbag for me, is the most superior of them all. So I am elated that finally we’ve started this part of the build….
Roof Over Our Heads – Building Update
Roof Materials Are Here and Ready For Mounting. We’re using logs and reeds for the roof. They’ll later be covered with earthen rendering. These natural materials, applied with traditional methods. Will keep the buildings cool in summer yet warm in winter. They were delivered several weeks ago. But the reeds needed time to dry out….
Benefits of Eating the Egyptian Super Food Dates!
Read about the health benefits of eating Dates. Dates are an Egyptian fruit that are very popular worldwide.
Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Our Sunday lunch visitors, the Hooded Crow or if you want to get technical Corvus cornix They really are quite beautiful and friendly. Some people find their crowing a bit too abrasive but it’s nice to hear them chattering – a nice soundtrack for the day. Oh and if you do come across these birds, it’s…
For the Love and Beauty of the Desert
The desert has long been regarded as a barren arid landscape to be avoided at all costs. That imagery is fading fast, as the demand in Eco-tourism; and for holidays off the beaten track increase.
The First Eco-Domes Are Being Built in Egypt at Marsa Alam Desert Retreat
Follow Us On This Amazing Journey! Over the coming weeks, we will be starting to build our Earthbag Domes. They are the piéce de résistence of our Spiritual Healing Retreat. We’re not only building Earthbag Domes for our unique Healing Centre, our guests will also be able to enjoy staying in one of these hand sculpted…
Guess What Came Today?
If you’ve been following our building progress the last update back in April showed how far we’ve come with the service buildings . It’s just the roofs to go now,
Do You Have Medically Unexplained Physical Symptoms?
Do you have physical symptoms that doctors cannot diagnose. Have these symptoms left you feeling confused and worried. Read here about possible causes.