CREATIVE RESIDENCY

The Art Of Home-Making  1-30 NOV 2024

Photo credit: Yoav Goldwein

Exploring Five Dimensions of Home

The art of home-making is a delicate and continuous process we all engage in throughout our lives. Our desire to feel safe, to belong, to find comfort, and yet to remain free and authentic individuals creates a constant tension or imbalance that, for some of us, translates into perpetual change.

Going far beyond our usual perception of home, the CREATIVE RESIDENCY inquires deeply into our human nature and the connections we form with our environment.

THIS IS FOR ME

WHY?

The CREATIVE RESIDENCY is here to provide a transformative space where individuals can deeply explore and redefine their understanding of "home" in a rapidly changing world. As our lives become more mobile and our sense of belonging more fluid, this space offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the personal and collective stories that shape our identities. The CREATIVE RESIDENCY is designed to:

  • Help participants find a sense of grounding and purpose, no matter where they are in the world.

  • Encourage cross-cultural exchange

  • Support Personal Transformation

  • Reconnect with Nature and Simplicity 

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Expand perspectives around migration, displacement, belonging and our sense of safety beyond cultural borders.  

  • Craft stories that explore our shared narratives, reshaping our past, present, and future, and inspiring those around us.

  • Create deep, lasting connections that transcend place and time, supporting us on our life’s journey.

  • Explore the Swiss Alps, share meals, and experience the richness of life while mastering the art of living.

LET'S FIND HOME
Interior of a room filled with a large mound of sand near a window with a view of desert dunes. 
Photo credit: Yoav Goldwein

““A true home is the place — any place — where growth is nurtured” Bell Hooks

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Photo credit: Yoav Goldwein

THE METHOD

Five Dimensions of Home

This special residency program, designed by urbanist and artist Yoav Goldwein, delves into the philosophy of home as portrayed by the great philosophers of modern history and explores our own stories of home and the way they have shaped our lives.

During the month we will follow the “Five Dimensions of Home” methodology designed by Yoav after years of collecting research, stories, and thought-provoking ideas from around the world. The dimensions are:

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Photo credit: Yoav Goldwein

Big questions lie within those dimensions for each of us. With the help of methods from Process Work and Narrative Therapy and with a special philosophical textbook designed for the residency, we aim to find some of the answers that will help us build better homes for our wandering souls.

  • Our interconnection with the built environment and the physical structures of modern homes.

  • The relationships in our lives, our culture, community, and families, and how we balance between the expectations of society and the free individuals we are.

  • Romantic partners, friends, and close family members and how love can affect the feeling of home for better or worse.

  • Our body is the only home we inhabit that is ours only. How do we find the right correspondence between our skin and what is under it and learn to live authentically?

  • Home is often shaped by our thoughts, memories, nostalgia, and trauma. The home of the future relies on the home of the past but doesn’t have to recreate it.

Good to know💡

The residency allows a work-study lifestyle for those who work remotely and cannot avoid being connected to the outside world. It only requires a commitment of 12 scheduled hours a week of group work and a few flexible hours for individual work.

During the residency, we will have time to explore the area of Leysin and get to know the local community and traditions. During the weekend (Friday-Sunday) and on Wednesdays you will be free to leave the Hub, go skiing, hiking, or traveling to other cities.   See activities

A calendar titled 'The Art of Home-Making CREATIVE RESIDENCY' for November 2024, showing weekly and daily schedules with colored blocks and descriptions of various activities such as philosophy sessions, sharing and reflections, visual storytelling workshop, open hours, and workshop sessions. The calendar includes specific dates for arrival, departure, and special events.
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THE OUTCOME:

Stories of Home - Rewritten 

In this residency, we will have the opportunity to look at our own stories of home from new and fresh perspectives and to reflect on others' stories and their processes in finding home.

We will collect those new-old narratives into an intimate book so we can remember where we came from and where we are going.

We will also aim to reconnect as a group in the years following the residency to continue providing support for each other on this wonderful journey of finding home.

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Meet The DIRECTOR

& FACILITATOR

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YOAV GOLDWEIN

Yoav is a semi-nomadic photographer, urbanist, and anthropologist, based between Berlin, Stockholm and Azores Islands. He is dedicated to exploring life's most urgent matters and creating meaningful experiences for holistic self-development. In recent years, Yoav has toured with his philosophical photography exhibition, “Home - Between a Shelter and a Cage,” gathering narratives of home from various cultures and environments worldwide.

Having immersed himself in diverse cultural landscapes and engaged with a wide range of perspectives on the concept of home, Yoav has developed a nuanced understanding of the intricate balance between stability and freedom that defines our sense of belonging. His experiences have shaped his ability to create environments where deep introspection and meaningful dialogue can flourish.

And CO-PRODUCER

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ANI ANCA:

A micro-cosmos designer and curious visionary experienced in producing transformational events and in community curation as an initiator and catalyst for change.

Coming from a rich background of building communities and projects around the world as a semi-nomadic entrepreneur, Ani has proven that it is possible to be rooted while moving in between multiple places where she chooses to drop her anchor.

Vermont Hub

Set in the sun-kissed alpine village of Leysin, CREATIVE RESIDENCY is held at Vermont Hub’s multidisciplinary campus designed to connect, engage, innovate & replenish. Under the stewardship of a larger vision as one of Paledora properties, Vermont Hub blends heritage with novelty. Accessible by train from Geneva Airport in 2 hours, our hub sits at the foothills of Tours d’Aï and faces Rhone Valley and Dents du Midi range.

A mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks in the distance, green valleys, and trees in the foreground. Residential buildings are also visible in the trees.
Living room with large windows showing mountain view, blue sofas, red accent chairs, a wooden coffee table with plates, houseplants, and two women talking, one in pajamas and the other in black clothing.
Set in the sun-kissed alpine village of Leysin
Interior view of a room with large windows showing a mountain landscape, trees, and houses outside. Inside, there is a green chair (or sofa), a floor lamp, framed pictures on dark-colored walls, and sunlight streaming in.
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Highlights: 

  • 6 large ensuite rooms &

  • 6 small rooms with shared bathrooms

  • Large dining hall, lounge and Cowork cafe

  • Fully equipped, open kitchen

  • Dry Finnish sauna and Moroccan hammam

  • 4 Activity spaces

  • Locally roasted coffee & tea

  • Nourishing & fresh ingredients for every meal 

  • A detailed recipe book and nutrition guide focusing on enriching and energizing the mind and the body

Rooms & pricing

MASTER ALPINE SUITE

Single: 2175 CHF

Shared: 1624 CHF

Modern bedroom with a double bed, pink and white bedding, and throw pillows. There's a small wooden side table with a pink lamp, sliding glass door leading to a balcony, and a desk with a chair and lamp near a window. Dark and light accent walls, with a beige patterned rug on dark wooden flooring.
Modern bathroom with two rectangular sinks, circular mirrors on gray tiled wall, bathtub with wooden tray, and view into bedroom with bed and dark accent wall.
Interior of a modern apartment with a bathroom and living area, featuring a bathtub, a potted plant, and warm lighting.

ALPINE SUITES

Single: 2085 CHF

Shared: 1565 CHF

Modern living room with a balcony view of mountains, a white bathtub near a window, a desk with a laptop, and a sliding glass door leading to the balcony.
A bedroom with a white wall, a framed picture of pink flowers on a hanger, a wooden headboard, a white pillow, a bedside lamp emitting warm light, and a dark red, velvet-like bedspread.
A modern apartment interior showing a small side table with a potted plant, a large window, and a partition wall with a mirror reflecting a bedroom with a bed and a lamp.
Modern bathroom with two white sinks, circular mirrors, and a view of a bedroom with a bed and nightstand in the background.
Modern shower with gray tiled walls, a square rainfall showerhead, a handheld shower attachment, a small shelf, and a drain on the floor.
Two neatly made beds with white pillows and dark green blankets in a bedroom with a black textured wall background.

VILLAGE SUITES

Single: 1950 CHF

Shared: 1478 CHF

Bedroom with a large bed, green duvet, and pillows, natural light through a window, mirrored closet doors reflecting the bed, wooden flooring, and a small nightstand with a lamp.
A neatly made bed with a blue quilt, white pillow, and folded beige towels on top in a modern bedroom with large window and outdoor greenery.
A small, minimalist workspace with a wooden desk, a beige upholstered chair, a white desk lamp, and a window with greenery outside.
A neatly made bed with white pillows and a textured blue blanket, placed against a dark textured accent wall with sunlight streaming through a window showing lush green trees outside.

SMALL ROOMS

Single: 1500 CHF

Shared: 1185 CHF

A cozy bedroom with a bed, silk white pillows, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a decorative lamp, and a mountain view through large glass doors.
A bedroom with a double bed against a dark accent wall, with two pillows and a folded towel on top. Two bedside lamps are on small wooden nightstands on each side. There is a window with green trees outside, and a white desk with a lamp, a chair, and a small potted plant on top. A patterned rug is on the wooden floor.
JOIN THE RESIDENCY 
  • THIS RESIDENCY IS CURATED  - A BOOKING LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER THE IntERVIEW WITH THE DIRECTOR & ACCEPTANCE IN THE PROGRAM
  • Prices are per person for a 30 DAYS PERIOD
  • FOOD COST OF 20 CHF/ DAY/ PERSON IS INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL  PRICE  (ingredients & use of the communal kitchen)
  • We offer a possibility to join just a part of the residency with a minimum of 2 weeks stay
for more details check "coliving chapters"
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A woman is sitting on a green sofa with a red blanket, looking out a window at a scenic mountain landscape with trees and clouds.
A man in a suit and glasses sitting at a desk, reading a book.

“One never reaches home,’ she said. ‘But where paths that have an affinity for each other intersect, the whole world looks like home, for a time.”

Herman Hesse

CREATIVE RESIDENCY

is made for:

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Photo credit: Yoav Goldwein

Digital Nomads and Semi-Nomads who frequently move or live in different places and are interested in understanding what "home" means in a transient lifestyle.

Artists and Creatives who use their work to explore themes of belonging, identity, and place, and who are looking for inspiration or a new perspective on these topics.

Thinkers and Philosophers who enjoy delving into philosophical questions about human nature, identity, and the relationships between people and their environments.

People in Transition, anyone undergoing a significant life change, such as moving to a new place, changing careers, or redefining personal relationships, and who is seeking to redefine or better understand their sense of home.

Individuals Seeking Personal Growth who want to reflect on their past, explore their present, and reshape their future.

“We all yearn for a place to call home—a sanctuary where our bodies and minds can find solace. Throughout history, this sense of safety has been intertwined with movement and wanderlust, gradually transforming into a more rooted and contained concept within physical space. In the 17th century, the modern idea of home as a private realm emerged, and ever since, we have embraced this notion as an essential aspect of human existence on our planet.

In the modern age, as the possibilities for exploring different landscapes increase and trends of economic, political, and environmental displacement become more prevalent, we face a unique challenge. We strive to uphold the idea of home that accommodates the individual subjectivity of the fluid, ever-evolving individual while adapting to the constantly shifting circumstances that both shape and reflect our growing, and sometimes conflicting, desires.”

YOAV GOLWEIN, Director & Facilitator

Interested in joining the CREATIVE RESIDENCY?

To apply for “The Art of Home-Making” CREATIVE RESIDENCY, submit this form! The final participants will be chosen after a selection process and an interview with the program’s directors. Everyone is welcome to apply as long as they have a strong desire to explore their own story of home and an interest in considering new perspectives and new stories.