Name: One-Day Residency at The Portal
Start: 2026-04-19T09:30:00-04:00
Location: 412 Main Street , Downtown Utica, NY, United States, New York 13501

A One-Day Residency at The Portal is a protected, intentional day for people who are circling something — an idea, a project, a decision, or an inner ache that keeps returning.
You don’t need a plan.
You don’t need certainty.
You just need something that’s asking for your attention.
This is not a class, workshop, or retreat. A residency is a temporary inhabitation of space — time set aside to step out of your usual roles and give focused attention to a real piece of work. The day is lightly facilitated with guided exercises, quiet individual inquiry, and structured small-group reflection designed to help you hear yourself more clearly.
Rather than open discussion or problem-solving, the structure supports clarity through short, focused prompts, writing, and succinct sharing. Human Design is used lightly as a decision-making lens to support pacing and self-trust; no prior knowledge is required.
By the end of the day, participants leave with clarity about what is ready to move forward, what needs more time, and what can be released — along with a grounded sense of next steps or conscious non-action.
This residency is ideal for founders, creatives, professionals, and thinkers who feel capable but slightly unsettled — and who are ready to spend a full day with something that matters, without pressure to perform or resolve everything at once.
Cost: $350
Spots: Limited
Lunch and light refreshments are provided. The Portal is a shoeless space — slippers or cozy socks are welcome.