<aside> ✨ goal: to create an environment / space where people feel safe, nourished, supported, connected, excited to explore, and are able to contribute meaningfully to the project

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おかえり. welcome home. we’re so glad you’re here.

orientation checklist: day of

• [ ] tour of house, common rules, room assignment, going over allergies, copying passport / identity, subscribe to meal plan? (¥10,000 / week for communal food)
  • House Rules
  • [Residents Only]
• [ ] subscribe to resident calendar
  • [ ] try to create an event yourself
  • [ ] sample of events happening during the time of the residency
• [ ] join line group message chat
• [ ] opening ritual over tea
  • zen tea experience - emptiness, form, meditation
  • sharing silence
  • connection + stories
  • setting intentions
• [ ] receive care package gift
• includes facemask, earplugs, cooling eyemask, paper fan, chocolate / candy
• [ ] dinner with group day of
• introduction to other group members

next day

• [ ] residency project confirmation
• [ ] what do you want to leave during your time here
• what kind of strengths do you have to give?
• workshop / presentation - schedule night where this occurs during the week