Governance & Membership Structure.
A layered organizational architecture, the Church of Truth, a private membership association, and operating entities, designed to protect the mission while letting the house function as a real business. For orientation only, subject to counsel and final documentation.
Doctrine, membership, operations.
At the top sits the Church of Truth. Beneath it sits the membership association that holds the members. Beneath that sits the operating entities that run the properties. Each layer has defined rights and responsibilities.
By tier.
Guardians hold council seats and charter authorship rights. Lighthouse Members hold a member council voice. Frequency Members receive transparent annual updates and occasional consultation on specific questions.
This site is not legal advice.
Nothing on this page should be read as legal, tax, or regulatory counsel. 508(c)(1)(A), PMA, trust, and LLC references are organizational frames, not magic shields. Final structure is subject to counsel and jurisdiction.
Doctrine → Members → Operations.
Who holds what voice.
Questions, answered.
What legal structure does the project use?
A deliberately layered architecture including the Church of Truth, a private membership association, and operating entities. All structure is counsel-reviewed.
Are contributions tax-deductible?
Tax treatment depends on your jurisdiction. Do not rely on this site for tax outcomes; counsel and your own advisors must confirm.
Is this a securities offering?
No. Membership is not a security. Founding contribution carries no equity, no dividends, no resale, and no financial return.
Who governs the overall house?
The Guardian Council, with explicit processes for member voice and charter amendment.
A private sanctuary is an act of discernment on both sides.
Founding seats, full membership, and aligned hosting inquiries begin with a single private conversation. There is no public waitlist and no mass onboarding.
Named roles. Real people.
The house runs day-to-day through a Council of Stewards, named operational roles held by accountable people. Full names are shared privately with members and publicly at founding close. Initials are used here as a courtesy to the people holding the seats during the pre-launch window.
S.
Originator of the charter. Oversees the founding council and the house's long-range direction.
A.
Leads Artifact Guardians' relationship with the house. Provenance, preservation, presentation.
M.
Oversees retreats, residencies, and the Speakeasy calendar.
J.
Responsible for the daily rhythm of the house, kitchen, rooms, grounds, staff.
[Firm TBD]
Legal counsel for entity structure, governance, and compliance. Named publicly at founding close.
[Firm TBD]
Independent audit partner for the Foundation Fund and operating entities.
Voices around the table.
Six standing advisory circles contribute thinking to the charter, programming, and long-range strategy. Members rotate. Names are announced as the circles formalize.
Philosophy & Doctrine
Church of Truth Council
Art & Cultural Programming
Curatorial Circle
Science & Consciousness
Research Circle
Governance & Ethics
Counsel of Elders
Founders & Operators
Strategic Advisory
Hospitality & Craft
House Guild