Holy Circle Outhouse Project

The Holy Circle Outhouse project involves constructing 18 outhouses in 2026 on the Sun Dance grounds. The focus is on on durable, easy-to-maintain facilities and efficient, collaborative building methods.

Project Overview

• Build date: Two days at the start of purification (2026)

• Quantity: 18 units

• Structure: 4x4' wood frame

• Features: Pedestal toilet, linoleum flooring, vented passive airflow, solar light, shelf, lime bucket

• Operations: Outhouses are movable for maintenance with labor provided by five three-person teams[1].

Expense Summary

• Cost per outhouse: $1000/unit

• Equipment rental (hole digger): $4000 (shared across project)

• Total project estimate: 25,000

Additional Details

• Detailed material budget closely matches the $1000/unit estimate, factoring in lumber, hardware, plumbing, and finishing.

• Equipment rental covers use of a digger for 3x3x8' holes across all sites.

• Funding is planned via contributions and outreach to local camps for additional support.

• 3D model and construction instructions are available for standardized crew training (vent pipe not shown in current model).

• Standardization, simple design, community labor, and field-tested hardware ensure the project’s effectiveness and sustainability.

• Material costs may slightly vary pending minor budget adjustments, but main features and workflow remain unchanged.

• Each outhouse is projected to cost about $1000 for materials, plus a share of $4000 in equipment rental, making this a low-cost, high-impact conservation infrastructure solution.