Two modern wooden cabins are connected by a small deck in the foreground, set against a lush green forest background.

Nant-y-cwm Steiner School Limited

General Admission

Building an off-grid home is one thing. Living in it&mdash;and sharing the experience with millions of people&mdash;is another.&nbsp; In this candid talk, Marcus Beck tells the story of the Big Wood Cabin, its journey to Grand Designs and the first year of life beyond the grid under Wales&rsquo;s One Planet Development scheme.&nbsp; Expect practical lessons, unexpected challenges and reflections on how storytelling can help radical and unfamiliar ideas connect with a mainstream audience. Date:&nbsp;Thursday 12th November 2026 Time:&nbsp;7 &ndash; 9pm Venue: Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School

Building an off-grid home is one thing. Living in it—and sharing the experience with millions of people—is another.  In this candid talk, Marcus Beck tells the story of the Big Wood Cabin, its journey to Grand Designs and the first year of life beyond the grid under Wales’s One Planet Development scheme.  Expect practical lessons, unexpected challenges and reflections on how storytelling can help radical and unfamiliar ideas connect with a mainstream audience. Date: Thursday 12th November 2026 Time: 7 – 9pm Venue: Nant-y-Cwm Steiner School

Nant-y-cwm Steiner School Limited

Going Off-Grid—and Taking People with Me

Llanycefn

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£12.50

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