What does a normal day look like?

8:00-9:00: Breakfast (light, continental style)
9:00 - 11:00: Student Work Service*
11:30 -12:30: Lunch
1:00 - 6:00 : Classes
6:00 - 7:00 : Break
7:00 - 8:00 : Dinner
8:00 - 10:00 : Evening Events - totally determined by the community - this can be pop-up classes, events, shows


What does work service look like?
For students, work service is held each morning from 9-11. This will rotate between kitchen, garden, and operations. We all do work to uphold the experience communally, so that we can all participate.

For faculty, work service is held in pairs - either lunch cleanup, 12:45-1:30, or dinner prep, 5:30-7:00. We will make a schedule that does not conflict with your class time. 

Can I just come for part of the session?
No. We cannot accommodate early arrivals, late arrivals, or late departures. We can only accommodate arrivals and departures on the assigned arrival/departure days. We are working to establish a community in just 9 short days, and it’s disruptive to have folks coming and going throughout the session. We also, as a tiny team, cannot accommodate getting folks to campus/orienting them outside of arrival day. Plus, we want to ensure that our limited 50 spots are given to folks who can be here fully the entire session.

I live locally, can I stay off campus?
No - all participants during our session live on-site. We are not only are creating a pod of sorts for safety, but developing community within each year's cohort is a huge part of SotA. There are a few existing exceptions to this rule, but if you are applying for the first time, we are excited to welcome you on campus for the full-on experience, and we want to be sure that our limited spots are given to folks who are fully able to opt into the complete experience.

Are visitors allowed?
Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to accommodate visitors. We are not only are creating a pod of sorts for safety, but developing community within each year's cohort is a huge part of SotA. We've found that folks coming and going just doesn't work well with our model, and can even be disruptive to the community building we foster.

Is there Wifi?
Yes! There is wifi on the entire campus.

Is there a grocery store nearby? What if I want SNACKS!?
There is a grocery store closeby for getting snacks and any other things you need.

Is there parking?
Yes!

Are there substance-free spaces?
Yes! We will have designated substance-free spaces in our lodge, and at all times all alcohol must only be consumed out of an unmarked container.

How many people will be there?
We aim to have 50 folks during our 9-day session.

What is the bathroom situation?
Each hotel-style bedroom will be shared by 2 roommates, with a bathroom for the 2 of you to share. There are also 2 communal bathrooms in the lodge, and 2 bathrooms in the building where we hold classes.

Does tuition include my room and my meals?
Yes! Tuition includes all of your meals while here, + the cost of your lodging on campus.