🏡 The Full SILK YACHT Experience
Our live-in opportunities offer the chance to experience intentional community living while contributing your skills to SILK Homes operations. These positions provide housing, community connection, and involvement in the full spectrum of SILK YACHT activities.
This is more than a job—it's a lifestyle choice. Live-in positions allow you to fully integrate into our community values while gaining experience across multiple areas of sustainable hospitality and community building.
What is SILK YACHT?
SILK YACHT is our integrated wellness ecosystem that encompasses all aspects of intentional living:
🧘 Yoga & Wellness
Physical and mental wellness practices, meditation, and holistic health approaches.
🎨 Arts & Culture
Creative expression, cultural events, and artistic community engagement.
☕ Cafe & Community
Culinary arts, community dining, and food as a connector for relationships.
🏡 Homes & Hospitality
Sustainable living spaces, hospitality excellence, and community building.
⚡ Tech (Coming Soon)
Technology solutions that support community, sustainability, and connection.
Live-In Position Types
🏠 Innkeeper Positions
Location: Ravenswood & Marietta
Live on-site as the primary host and operations manager for a property cluster, welcoming guests and managing daily operations.
- Private cottage or apartment included
- Guest relations and hospitality
- Property oversight and coordination
- Community event facilitation
🌱 Community Steward
Location: All Properties
Live in shared community housing while contributing to multiple aspects of property maintenance, gardens, and guest services.
- Shared living arrangements
- Rotation through different roles
- Skill development across SILK YACHT
- Community building focus
🎓 Learning Residency
Duration: 3-12 months
Immersive experience designed for those wanting to learn sustainable living, hospitality, and community building skills.
- Structured learning program
- Mentorship and training
- Experience across all YACHT components
- Personal development focus
🚀 Innovation Fellow
Focus: Special Projects
Lead specific initiatives in sustainability, technology, community building, or hospitality innovation while living in community.
- Project-based residence
- Innovation and experimentation
- Leadership development
- Professional portfolio building
Your Live-In Experience
Living with SILK Homes means participating in a variety of activities inspired by the needs and wants ads community model:
🌅 Daily Life
- Morning garden walks and harvest
- Community meals and shared cooking
- Guest interaction and hospitality
- Property maintenance and care
- Evening community activities
🛠️ Skill Development
- Sustainable living practices
- Hospitality and guest services
- Organic gardening and food production
- Historic property preservation
- Community facilitation
🎨 Creative Expression
- Arts and crafts workshops
- Cultural event planning
- Photography and storytelling
- Music and performance
- Creative problem-solving
🤝 Community Building
- Guest welcome and orientation
- Local community connections
- Event hosting and facilitation
- Conflict resolution and communication
- Leadership development
Living Arrangements & Compensation
What's Included
- Housing: Private or shared living space on property
- Utilities: All utilities, internet, and property amenities
- Food Access: Garden produce and community meal participation
- Learning: Training and skill development opportunities
- Community: Full integration into SILK YACHT activities
Compensation Structure
- Stipend: Monthly living allowance based on role and experience
- Professional Development: Training, certifications, and skill-building
- Network Access: Connections within intentional living community
- Experience Value: Portfolio-building in hospitality and sustainability
- Future Opportunities: Potential for permanent positions or partnerships
Ideal Candidates
Personal Qualities
- Passion for intentional living and community
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Initiative and self-motivation
- Commitment to sustainable practices
- Openness to learning and growth
Experience & Skills
- Customer service or hospitality background preferred
- Any combination of: gardening, cooking, maintenance, arts
- Interest in historic preservation or sustainability
- Leadership or community organizing experience
- Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving abilities
- Cultural awareness and inclusive practices
Application Process
Our live-in positions require a thoughtful matching process to ensure mutual fit:
- Initial Application: Share your background, interests, and what draws you to intentional living
- Video Interview: Discuss your goals, expectations, and potential contributions
- Visit Weekend: Spend 2-3 days experiencing life at one of our properties
- Community Integration: Meet current residents and participate in community activities
- Mutual Decision: Both parties decide if the arrangement is a good fit
Ready to Experience SILK YACHT Living?
If you're drawn to intentional community, sustainable living, and meaningful work that contributes to something bigger than yourself, we'd love to explore how you might fit into our community.
All backgrounds welcome • Personal growth focus • Community-centered living