Pablo Loayza

Pablo & Lauren Loayza, Designers, Builders, and Directors of Ananda’s Natural Living School

In the joys and challenges of raising a family, we faced the struggle of meeting our economic needs and still having a healthy life and healthy family. In order to ease the burden, we chose to simplify our lives and now wish to share our experiences and help others do the same. Join us in creating affordable housing for a community of people striving to live simply, in balance with nature and spirit.

During the summer of 2010 we were blessed with the opportunity to study and apprentice with the Cob Cottage Company, the oldest natural building school in the country. We were deeply touched from our first moments at the Cob Cottage Company when we encountered a sign that read, “There are two ways to get rich: you can make more money or you can require less.” Studying with Ianto, Linda, and the many other talented natural builders that pass through CCC taught us invaluable lessons about natural building and simple living.

When we moved to Ananda Village, we were able to put all of our loves together: Yoga, Meditation, Natural Building, Permaculture, and Sustainable Living. We started Ananda's Natural Living School to help others enjoy the holistic benefits of combining all of these practices under one natural roof. The result has been wonderful years of amazing experiences with many beautiful souls who have joined us on this quest. We have also come to understand that natural building is not just a way of building—it is a way of life.