How to Join

Four pathways to become part of SILK Homes. Each serves different goals and commitment levels.

Find Your Path

We're not just looking for residents. We're building a pipeline of future hospitality entrepreneurs. Whether you're testing the waters or ready to build your own SILK Yacht operation, there's a pathway for you.

The Big Picture

SILK Homes is part of SILK YACHT (Yoga, Arts, Cafe, Home, Tech). Our parent company SILK Corp is building a franchise model for women-owned small businesses in homestead hospitality. The ultimate goal: you learn with us, then launch your own operation.

The Four Pathways

Student

SILK Student

Pay to Stay & Learn

Short or long-term stays where you experience the SILK lifestyle while accessing yoga, workshops, and community. Perfect for testing if intentional living is right for you before making a bigger commitment.

What You Get
  • Private bedroom in shared home
  • Access to yoga sessions and workshops
  • Community meals and gatherings
  • Mentorship from experienced crew
Best For
  • Testing if this lifestyle fits you
  • Sabbaticals and reset periods
  • Learning homestead skills
  • Transition periods between life chapters
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Most Common Crew

Crew Member

Work for Housing

Apply your existing skills to earn your place. Cooking, cleaning, gardening, housekeeping, hospitality. You must arrive capable. This is not entry-level or a training program.

Requirements
  • YACHT Balance: You already have yoga/wellness practice, arts/creativity, cafe/hospitality skills, home/domestic abilities, and tech literacy
  • Self-directed and reliable
  • Minimum 20 hrs/week commitment
  • References from previous work
What You Get
  • Private bedroom, utilities included
  • Hourly pay or housing credit
  • Share of garden harvest
  • Path to Franchisee track
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Facilitator

Retreat Facilitator

Lead Programs Here

Established yoga teachers, wellness practitioners, and workshop leaders who want a venue for their retreats. Bring your students to our spaces.

Requirements
  • Established practice with credentials
  • Existing student/client base
  • Insurance and certifications
  • Track record of successful programs
What We Offer
  • Venue space and lodging
  • Meals and hospitality support
  • Marketing partnership
  • Revenue share model
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Long-Term Franchisee

Franchisee Track

Build Your Own Operation

The long game. You're here to learn the entire business model, get certifications, prove your capabilities, and eventually launch your own SILK Yacht operation in another location.

The Journey
  • Year 1: Crew Member - prove reliability
  • Year 2: Team Lead - manage others
  • Year 3+: Property Manager - run operations
  • Certifications in hospitality, yoga, etc.
  • Business planning with SILK Corp
Best For
  • Entrepreneurial women (and allies)
  • Long-term vision builders
  • Those willing to earn their way up
SILK Corp

What is "YACHT Balance"?

For Crew Members and Franchisees, we expect you to arrive with a foundation in all five YACHT elements. This isn't about being an expert - it's about being a well-rounded person who can contribute across the board.

Y
Yoga

A personal wellness practice. Yoga, meditation, movement. You take care of your body and mind.

A
Arts

Creative expression. Music, crafts, writing, design. You have an outlet and appreciate beauty.

C
Cafe

Hospitality skills. Cooking, serving, hosting. You can prepare a meal and make guests feel welcome.

H
Home

Domestic competence. Cleaning, organizing, basic repairs. You maintain spaces well.

T
Tech

Digital literacy. Email, spreadsheets, smart home basics. You're not intimidated by technology.

This Isn't a Training Program

We don't teach basic life skills. If you can't already cook a meal, clean a bathroom properly, or use a calendar app, we're not the right place to learn. Come capable, grow further.

The Application Process

1
Initial Inquiry

Fill out our contact form with your background, which pathway interests you, and why SILK Homes appeals to you. Be honest and specific.

2
Handbook Review

We send you our complete Community Handbook. Read it thoroughly. If anything is a dealbreaker, let us know. No judgment - better to know now.

3
Video Interview

A 30-minute video call to discuss your background, goals, and fit. We'll ask about your YACHT balance and what you're looking for.

4
Trial Stay

A 1-2 week paid visit to experience the community firsthand. You'll participate in daily life and meet current residents. Both sides evaluate fit.

5
Decision & Onboarding

If it's a mutual fit, we discuss placement, start date, and specifics. You'll have a 90-day probationary period as we all adjust.

The Bigger Vision

Think of the movie "Joy" - real people building something from nothing. That's what we're creating. A pathway from learning hospitality to owning your own business.

Learn

Master every aspect of homestead hospitality through hands-on experience.

Earn

Build savings, certifications, and track record while your housing is covered.

Launch

Start your own SILK Yacht operation with our brand support and mentorship.

Ready to start the conversation?

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