We see Sofia as moving through three main phases:
Phase 1 (Fall 2015 - Winter 2017) :
* To create a small urban "base camp" in Prescott, AZ where we will teach classes and hold workshops and create a contemplative community space for people to come renew themselves and their hearts in the midst of their daily lives.
* Complete all paperwork and application processes for NFP status.
* Begin working out the spoken and musical liturgy.
* Begin initial fundraising.
* Hold two annual meetings with those who have a core interest to brain storm ideas on what Sofia will look like.
Phase 2 (Winter 2017/18)
* Begin second phase of fundraising and begin looking for land.
* Right Livelihood: Work on a Sofia industry for financially sustaining the community and benefitting the larger community.
* Finalize ideas on architectural design.
* Finalize ideas on an initial internal governance structure.
Phase 3 (2018)
* Begin the first period of living at Sofia as either a full time resident or a community member resident.
* Move the Sofia industry into full swing.
* Hold quarterly meetings to fine tune the details of life at Sofia always revolving around the core value of balancing solitary practice with community practice.
Here is one potential model based on small, simple individual cabins and a mixed eco-material main temple and communal buildings.
Phase 1 (Fall 2015 - Winter 2017) :
* To create a small urban "base camp" in Prescott, AZ where we will teach classes and hold workshops and create a contemplative community space for people to come renew themselves and their hearts in the midst of their daily lives.
* Complete all paperwork and application processes for NFP status.
* Begin working out the spoken and musical liturgy.
* Begin initial fundraising.
* Hold two annual meetings with those who have a core interest to brain storm ideas on what Sofia will look like.
Phase 2 (Winter 2017/18)
* Begin second phase of fundraising and begin looking for land.
* Right Livelihood: Work on a Sofia industry for financially sustaining the community and benefitting the larger community.
* Finalize ideas on architectural design.
* Finalize ideas on an initial internal governance structure.
Phase 3 (2018)
* Begin the first period of living at Sofia as either a full time resident or a community member resident.
* Move the Sofia industry into full swing.
* Hold quarterly meetings to fine tune the details of life at Sofia always revolving around the core value of balancing solitary practice with community practice.
Here is one potential model based on small, simple individual cabins and a mixed eco-material main temple and communal buildings.
