The Nest
A cosy space made for connection, cuddles, or for being with yourself.
Zürich is full of exciting conscious experiences
Ecstatic dance, retreats, festivals, breakthroughs. In Zürich, there's something to support our growth almost every day. Our hearts open, our consciousness expands. We make meaningful connections.
Then the music stops, the circle closes, and the container is gone. We go home...
What happens in between events?
Community grows in small moments that repeat. Treehouse is the place in between, where we come to rest, to let an experience settle, or simply to share moments with other beings. Here we belong, in a connective space outside of peak experiences.
A third place for Zürich's conscious community, where we come together to simply BE.
A physical space in central Zürich that we can be part of without a ticket, a booking or a reason to come. Like a café where we can talk to anyone, because we know we share values of conscious growth.
What Treehouse becomes depends on the space we find, and on who shows up to build it.
Help build our TreehouseWho is Treehouse for?
For those of us who just came back from a festival or a retreat and want to hold on to that feeling. For those who already have their people and want to see them on a Tuesday, not only at the next event. For those who are new to Zürich, or to this conscious scene, and want to meet people without waiting for the next event. For coaches, therapists and facilitators looking for rooms and a community to work with. And for those who want to contribute: cook for twenty, start a jam, lend a hand.
Or simply for those of us who want a good cacao with good people. That works too.
What a day at the Treehouse can look like...
Nothing on the programme, and still a full day.
After breakfast you head out and arrive at the Treehouse. A space keeper welcomes you. You order a freshly made cacao, set an intention for the day and settle into the Nest. Some faces you know well, some are new.
A few hours in, you feel stiff. Somebody invites others to a short movement and breath session they lead. Several of you join, and you go back to work feeling awake again.
Someone asks what you're working on. You share your passion project, they resonate, and they know someone who could help with the problem you've been tackling.
A few people head into the kitchen to cook. You stay at your laptop, until a delicious smell pulls you in. The meal is free, gifted by whoever felt inspired to cook for the collective. Another day, it could be you.
After lunch, a walk with a few others. You talk about a festival you're looking forward to, and someone who had never heard of it decides to get a ticket.
That blocker in your project comes up again, so you ask for support. Several people join you in a room and form a circle. Twenty minutes later you come out with new ideas and new support.
Time for a sauna and a cold shower. Your body feels fresh. Several goodbye hugs later, you head home for dinner.
Back at the Treehouse, you walk in to people playing instruments and singing. The gathering begins, a space of emergence. Some dance, some laugh, some cry, some hold each other. You sit in silence and write in your journal.
Who's holding the vision
Alp
I spend a lot of time bringing people together in spaces where real things can happen. Workshops, retreats, festival stages, in-person and online communities. I create these spaces and hold them. I founded Authentical.li and now this community project.
Joel
I'm an entrepreneur building toward a world where people live more connected, meaningful lives. My passions are personal growth, consciousness exploration, communities and dance.
Grown out of the Authentical.li community, 2'000+ members over 4 years.
Connecting human beings since
4 years 199 days 02 hours 03 minutes 53 seconds
Hundreds of real in-person events
Spread all across Switzerland
2’000+ Members in our Telegram community
Dream with us and help build Zürich's conscious community space.
Association founded
To create the Treehouse, we have founded Authentical.li Community Space, a non-profit association. Though it sits under the Authentical.li brand, it is a separate project and legal entity from the Authentical.li Telegram group chat and event calendar.
Finding the venue
- Where
- Central Zürich
- From HB
- Ideally ≤ 15 min
- Size
- 150 m²+
- Open room
- 70 m²+
Finding the right space is our top priority, and we can only do it together. Know a place, or want to scout? The form is right below.
Next gathering
Date to be announced
Thank you to everyone who came to the visioning evening on 3 November. The next gathering is in the making, and we'll announce the date in the Telegram group.
Get involved
We are looking for a few committed people who can give a few hours a week to search listings, visit places and talk to landlords. Fill in this form if you want to help make Treehouse real.
Questions, answered
What is Treehouse?
A third place, neither home nor work, where people on a path of conscious growth can drop in, co-work, cook and share meals, between events or instead of them.
Do I need to go to conscious events to fit in?
No. Many of us found each other through events, but Treehouse is for anyone who shares the values and wants more everyday community.
Is Treehouse open yet?
Not yet. We're looking for the right venue now. What Treehouse becomes depends on the space we find, and on who shows up to build it.
What will happen at Treehouse?
Depending on the space, a cosy lounge called the Nest, a cacao café, co-working, a community kitchen, music jams, activity rooms for movement, circles and bodywork, an event space for gatherings and workshops, and a sauna.
Where will Treehouse be?
In central Zürich, ideally 15 minutes or less from Zürich HB. We're looking for at least 150 m², with one open room of 70 m² or more.
Who runs Treehouse, and is it non-profit?
Treehouse is being created by Authentical.li Community Space, a non-profit association founded by Alp and Joel. It is a separate legal entity from the Authentical.li Telegram group and event calendar.
How can I get involved?
Become a venue scout, share a tip about a space, or come to our next gathering. We announce the date in the Authentical.li Telegram group.