Kids love mud, and here that is the whole point. The family mixes mud, straw and water, presses it into bricks, stacks them, and plasters a small wall together.
A local builder shows the steps, and everyone has a job: the little ones stamp the mud, the older ones shape bricks, the parents plaster.
You leave with a wall you built together, very dirty clothes, and a story for the dinner table.
For the little ones. A play area for toddlers from age 1, with a dedicated babysitter available for $26 a day (up to two children).
The valley, the food, the place
The valley is full of adobe walls, so the kids see the real thing on every walk. There is space to run around, and a river to splash in. Food is healthy and plentiful, and kids eat it. The place is clean and relaxed, other families are around, and a small treat turns up when everyone is muddy. The food is excellent, and vegetarian options are always available.