Growing Dome at the Solar Living Institute

Solar Living Institute

Update: Unfortunately due to COVID the Solar Living Institute closed it’s doors in October 2020. They are still offering on-line classes.

Man watering plants in a California Growing Dome

Recently we received an update from the Solar Living Institute in Hopland, CA of the 26′ Growing Dome greenhouse built in 2012.

“The Growing Dome is one of the main attractions at the Solar Living Institute. Generously donated by Growing Spaces (located in Pagosa Springs, CO), it allows us to grow vegetation that needs a more stable environment than what the Mediterranean chaparral provides. We are currently growing wheatgrass, sunflower sprouts and even a lemon tree – something that couldn’t be grown otherwise! The crop is used to feed the interns and volunteers and provide the local co-ops with fresh, organic produce to distribute in the community. Come check out the Growing Dome at SolFest 2013!”

As always, we are so honored to collaborate with such a resource and learning rich organization that is so keenly in line with our values. We gifted the Solar Living Institute with an in-kind grant award in 2011 as part of our mission of education in sustainable practices AND our commitment of contributing to charitable works.

To learn more about the Solar Living Institute go to: http://www.solarliving.org/

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Kyle Customer Experience Manager
I worked at Growing Spaces from 2015 to 2023 and returned in 2025. I’m here to guide you through purchasing a Growing Dome® greenhouse—from planning and site selection to choosing the right accessories for your climate. My goal is to help you create a thriving space for plants (and people!). I also manage the Growing Dome Advisor team and help with technical questions, installation documents, and day-to-day operations. I love empowering people to grow fresh, nutrient-dense food and watching a Growing Dome transform empty land into a personal sanctuary. I enjoy collaborating with our team to solve challenges and make it easy for anyone to buy a Growing Dome. I graduated from Western Colorado University in 2013 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my wife and our two big dogs, skiing, backpacking, and exploring the outdoors with my camera.

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