MASTERMIND
Playful Co-Creation -
Build a Book in a Month
How to Belong as Semi-Nomads
Set up as a month-long container, MASTERMIND starts in October with a cohort focused on semi-nomads seeking a more sustainable and meaningful lifestyle that favors creative collaboration. It is an opportunity for participants to renew their sense of community and identify what roots they want to put down and why, bringing into question what it means to really BELONG.
Where great minds think alike: a space to master creativity and produce original work filled with new meaning.
WHY?
The MASTERMIND experience opens new doors for semi-nomads to finally find their feet and make time for themselves to form new, healthy habits in a creative setting. MASTERMIND participants will be able to:
Amplify the creative power of the collective
Engage in team-building and healthy collaboration
Receive knowledge on how to integrate essential living practices for more stability and clarity
Relocate their inner compasses when it comes to confidently navigating personal life routes
Recognize one’s talents and how to apply them in everyday life
We will explore:
How to establish firm roots, while spending a significant time moving between chosen places
How to find aligned people and projects to connect and collaborate with, and maintain nourishing relationships over long periods of time
How to support each other in meaningful work, foster belonging, and make a positive impact in the world
Feeling home in the now and finding stability in creatively designing your life
THE PROCESS
How to create a valuable book in a month (without AI)?
The MASTERMIND uses a unique playful facilitation methodology based on cards which serve as building blocks for processing ideas collaboratively when co-authoring a comprehensive book on semi-nomadism.
Prototyped during the writing of "How to Build A Regenerative Village", and further refined through sessions hosted at Re:Build and Enspiral Gathering, this method takes the participants on a creative journey over a month-long residency that promises growth and innovation.
Using cards as the primary tool, the process covers :
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Participants engage in activities designed to foster deep connections and a sense of community. These practices might include group discussions, shared meals, and collaborative exercises that build trust and camaraderie, creating a strong, supportive network.
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Introduction to play CARDS to spark meaningful interactions and plenty of creative material. This is a key moment for team building, idea generation, creative writing, visual mapping, book structuring and digital post production, book structuring and digital post production resulting in a finished book project. Dynamic sessions that cover specific aspects of semi-nomadism such as housing, travel, community and sustainability.
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Interspersed with the creative sprints, these periods allow participants to rest and recharge. Activities might include mindfulness exercises, nature walks, and relaxation techniques to ensure mental and physical well-being. Alternatively, this is the space for you to work on your own projects.
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Participants present the first draft of the book to a selected audience for real-time feedback. This process allows for immediate, practical insights and helps refine ideas through direct interaction with potential users or stakeholders.
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Following the prototyping phase, participants work on refining and finalizing their book. This stage focuses on polishing details, integrating feedback, and preparing the book for publishing ready to go out in the real-world helping semi-nomads to find ways to belong!
Good to know💡
The program is distributed thoughtfully from 1 -28 OCT to catalyze a deep sense of flow without burnout.
Our creative sprints happen in the morning. The afternoons are free to work on your project while benefiting from emerging collaborations, connecting with each other, or exploring the sun-kissed alpine village of Leysin.
THE OUTCOME:
“How to belong as semi-nomads”
GUIDEBOOK
The final result is a comprehensive guidebook ready for publishing and created by you, that captures top insights, practical tips, honest challenges and inspirational stories.
It serves as a valuable resource for participants and anyone else interested in deepening their understanding on what semi-nomadism entails.
MASTERMIND BOOK 2023 created by 28 co-authors in 11 days using this Process:
“How to Build a Regenerative Village” - the actionable manual accelerating the transition towards a regenerative way of living, on an individual and planetary scale.
Meet Your
FACILITATORS
MICHAŁ & DANEEL:
Having been immersed in their semi-nomadic lifestyle for years, the two have devised a unique method to explore the subject of regeneration as a collective.
Michał’s personal quest is to co-create a world where all beings can thrive. As a facilitator, his role is to catalyze aliveness in others and enable meaningful collaboration.
Daneel’s mission is to support and assist the regenerative movement. With a focus on disruptive innovations that accelerate the shift to a regenerative society, Daneel has a knack for tech and design plus plenty of creativity. He is also known for his ‘visual translations’ of ideas as his favorite form of communication.
Together, they make a fun and dynamic duo that turns learning into an infinite game.
And Your CO-HOST
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.
“Through embodying full presence, modeling behavior, and open-hearted connection, I tune the group into a harmonious super-organism encouraging co-creation of magickal moments and tangible artifacts from the place of playfulness. Play is the ultimate flow state. And I’m all about Serious Fun.”
Michał Korzonek, Facilitator
MASTERMIND is made for:
Semi-Nomads who are intrigued by the idea of belonging to a network that unites inspiring minds and look past geographical borders
Traveling Techies who are intrigued by the idea of balancing digital networking with in-person experiences
Community managers and hosts of coliving spaces or travel agents who are looking into understanding better what adds quality to semi-nomadic living
Minimal-Living Enthusiasts who make the most of remote work opportunities and favor quality living much more than materialism
Social Impact Activists who intend on deepening their understanding of culture to contribute to a more sustainable community model
Nature Seekers who look to spend extended periods of time in more agreeable climates to boost their creativity
Vermont Hub
Set in the sun-kissed alpine village of Leysin, MASTERMIND 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.
Highlights:
6 large ensuite rooms
6 small rooms with shared bathrooms
Large dining hall and lounge
Fully equipped, open kitchen
Dry Finnish sauna and Moroccan hammam
Cowork cafe
4 Activity spaces
Daily delicious breakfast and locally roasted coffee
Nourishing & fresh ingredients in every meal
A detailed recipe book and nutrition guide focusing on enriching and energizing the mind and the body
Rooms
MASTER ALPINE SUITE
Single: 3170 CHF
Shared: 2255 CHF
ALPINE SUITES
Single: 3020 CHF
Shared: 2160 CHF
VILLAGE SUITES
Single: 2795 CHF
Shared: 2010 CHF
SMALL ROOMS
Single: 2050 CHF
Shared: 1530 CHF
THIS IS OUR FRIENDS & FAMILY INAUGURAL EDITION - A BOOKING LINK WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER THE ONBOARDING WITH THE MASTERMInd TEAMPrices are per person for a 28 days period (1-28 OCT)FOOD COST OF 20 CHF/ DAY/ PERSON IS INCLUDED IN THE TOTAL PRICE (includes all ingredients, equipment, protocols and guidance designed for the prog
“What you accomplished with the mastermind is INCREDIBLE. We always tell people how gifted you are at facilitating and keeping the energy flowing. We don’t know anyone who could’ve done what you did.”
Laura van Wijngaarden, Liminal Village
“When we formed the Writers’ Smart Pod I did not expect our meetings to be so insightful, energy-giving, and productive. You designed the program with enough flexibility to meet our particular needs and working preferences. This is the most valuable and satisfying working group I’ve been a part of in a long time.”
Deanna Vogt, Executive Coach
Interested in joining MASTERMIND?
We would love for you to be part of the MASTERMIND process and co-author “How to belong as semi-nomads” book. Submit this form to be considered for the October 2024 cohort!