About this Event
The UNION of Rock and Ocean [TURAO] is a contemplative art system designed by tour host Kamau Zuberi Akabueze :: built from twenty universal archetypes that each hold their own relationship with Rock and Ocean.
On this walk, you will receive an Insight Card —> an archetype to study that you will embody during the tour.
Each archetype in the ongoing story of The UNION of Rock and Ocean carries a principle behavior, a scientific grounding, and a cosmological role :: designed for consideration through the tour and in the location you will be standing.
You will be joined by Rock. Ocean. Gravity. Sun. Moon. Harmony. Chaos. Existence. Potential. And eleven more.
You do not need to have heard of TURAO before. You only need to be willing to move slowly and pay attention to what the water is sharing with the gorgeous Jersey City shore, while looking out on the Manhattan Skyline.
The Format
- 15-minute pre-walk orientation at the meeting point (Paulus Hook Ferry Landing, under the Colgate Clock)
- 60-minute guided walk with Insight Card stops along the Jersey City waterfront
- 15-minute closing reflection circle at the Lone Happy Tree, Morris Canal Park
- Closing gathering at maman, 70 Hudson Street (coffee and pastry, self-pay)
Total time: 90 minutes of walking, orientation, and reflection, plus the closing gathering at maman = approximately 2 hours
The Route
Paulus Hook Ferry Landing → Colgate Clock → Morris Canal Park (Lone Happy Tree) → maman (70 Hudson Street)
Approximately 1.15 miles of flat, accessible waterfront terrain. All ages welcome.
Your Guide
Kamau Zuberi Akabueze :: creator of TURAO, founder of THE ÅLïEN SCõÖL for Creative Thinking. Twenty-eight years in creative strategy with clients including Nike, American Express, Meta, and NPR. A lifetime spent at the shoreline, translated into a walkable practice.
What To Bring
Comfortable walking shoes. A willingness to slow down. Everything else is already here. Clothes for the weather and accessories for any rain. You may also want to bring a portable seat if you have one.
Capacity
Limited to 8 guests per walk, to preserve the contemplative pace and allow individual attention at each archetype stop.
Walks run rain or shine. (Rain is Archetype 5 — Water. It belongs here.)
About TURAO
TURAO — The UNION of Rock and Ocean — is a contemplative art system in development, currently applied to the Kickstarter Culture Fund. The walking experience is the living form of the work. A 22-card Insight Card deck is in production. A film trailer already exists. Every walk is a preview of something larger, and a complete experience in itself.
The elements belong to everyone, including you.
UNION
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Non-Identical
Intelligences
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Accessibility Statement
The walking route is flat and paved/grassy, with no stairs or significant elevation change. Total walking distance is approximately 1.15 miles at a slow, contemplative pace with frequent stops. The Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal is wheelchair accessible. Please contact the organizer in advance to discuss specific accommodations — mobility support, sign language interpretation, or pacing adjustments can be arranged with notice.
Health and Safety Notes
- Walks proceed rain or shine; check weather and dress accordingly
- The route includes a rocky shoreline area at Morris Canal Park :: footing can be uneven near the water's edge at low tide
- Participants should be comfortable walking approximately 1.15 miles over 90 minutes at a slow pace
Event venue & nearby stays
Lone Happy Tree of Morris Canal, Paulus Hook Ferry Terminal, Jersey City, United States
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