Natural Building Conference '10

Colorado Straw Bale Association

Conference Web Site

Conference Schedule

	Building Natural and High Performance Homes Our friends in Alamosa might beg to differ, but Gunnison is often described as the coldest spot in Colorado, not to mention the lower 48. Our band of builders in the Mountain Chapter of the Colorado Straw Bale Association are the go-to people for taking straw bale and natural building that extra step into the truly energy-efficient, snug as a bug in a rug realm. Join us and find out how to go the extra mile in energy savings and structure durability. Scroll down to check the motels offering a COSBA discount.
Download, print and distribute the 2010 Conference Poster by clicking here.	The Conference will be held at Western State College at the College Center. Click the link below to check out the campus map. WSC campus map
COSBA has secured discount pricing at the Gunnison hotels/motels listed below. These discounts are based on early reservations, so it's a good idea to make your arrangements now. You might not get these discounts within a couple of weeks prior to the conference. When calling these inns, ask for "the block rates given for the Natural Building Conference being held at WSC". Click on the links to view the rooms and read about their amenities, but call the motel in order to get your discount.
The Seasons Inn 412 East Tomichi Ave. (Hwy 50), Gunnison $65 per room call 970-641-0700 Super 8 411 East Tomichi Ave. (Hwy 50), Gunnison, $59 for single bed, $64 for two beds, call 970-641-3068 Quality Inn 400 East Tomichi Ave., call 970-641-1237 Holiday Inn Express, 910 East Tomichi Ave., Gunnison, rooms starting at $125, call 970-641-1288 Comfort Inn 911 North Main St. (Hwy 135), Gunnison, rooms starting at $85.99, call 970-642-1000
Alternatives to motels
The Wanderlust Hostel info@thewanderlusthostel.com 221 N. Boulevard Gunnison, CO 81230 (970) 901-1599 Amy will give a 20% discount for conference participants. "Our hostel has two 6-person bunk rooms (dorms) and two private rooms each having a 2-person occupancy. Our total occupancy is 16 people. We are small, cozy and fun. We cater to adventure." Female Bunk: 3 twin bunk beds (max 6 people) $23.00/person (+ tax) Coed Bunk: 3 twin bunk beds (max 6 people) $23.00/person (+ tax) Private Room: Queen size bed and can accommodate up to 2 people $45/night (+ tax) Extras: bed linens and a towel ($2 one-time fee/stay, dorm rooms only); laundry ($5/load): shower for non-guest ($5) House Rental (20 people) and Family style (6 people) rooms available upon request.
The Old Town Inn PO Box 990 Crested Butte, CO 81224 Tel: 888-349-6184 In nearby Crested Butte. Rate for a room with two Queen beds is $95 for conference goers. Regular price is $119.