More than tenancy. A chance to live within a community that is building something meaningful — and to bring your skills, your story, and your commitment to that building.
The Residency program is the backbone of Smith Island Sanctuary — both financially and operationally. Residents are not guests passing through. They are co-creators of the community, bringing practical skills that enable every program to function, and high-frequency values that shape the culture of the whole.
Whether you pay monthly rent (Track A) or exchange skilled labor for accommodation (Track B), you are joining a living experiment in conscious community — one grounded in the belief that abundance grows from contribution, not extraction.
$500/month for a private room within the Sanctuary community. You are aligned with our values, eager to participate in shared life, and bringing a growth-oriented mindset.
Includes: your room, access to all Sanctuary grounds and spaces, community meals, participation in programs and retreats, mentorship, and belonging.
Minimum commitment: 3 months
Reduced or no rent in exchange for skilled contribution. The Sanctuary needs hands with specific skills, and we would rather offer a home than pay market rates when the fit is right.
Skills actively sought: Tech / IT / Social Media · Gardening / Landscape · Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical · Accounting / Managerial · Hospitality · Art / Creative · Wellness Practitioner
Minimum commitment: 3 months
Private or shared room — main house or attic suite depending on availability
Full access to all grounds, food forest, gallery, cafe, and wellness center
Community meals at the House of Prayer table — nourishing and shared
Sanctuary programs — retreats, workshops, prayer gatherings (at reduced or no cost)
Mentorship and growth — skills development, responsibility, and a path to greater contribution
Submit an online application — background, skills, values, vision. Tell us who you are and what you bring.
A 30-minute video call with Sanctuary leadership — a genuine two-way conversation, not an interview.
Optional but warmly encouraged: come and stay for a weekend. See if the fit is real before committing.
A signed residency agreement, a clear onboarding, and a welcome into the community.