PathWay Profile
PathWay Profiles are the access point – the initial trail of the There and Back Operational offerings — a simple welcome for anyone who steps onto our grounds or attends our market offering. Whether someone is staying the night, settling in for a season, partnering in the work, or trading through the MarketPlace, PathWay keeps the experience clear, warm, and steady. It’s our way of offering hospitality: honest, orderly – and ready for the road ahead.
Profile Types
Residents
Residents make their home within the PathWay Home Network for 30 days or more, anchoring stability, stewardship, and belonging. They establish long‑term contracts within the property, shaping the daily life, culture, and continuity of the community. Members of the Home Network, Residents participate in shared responsibilities, enjoy extended access to resources, and help cultivate a place marked by welcome, order, and peace. Resident membership is provided for both HomeStay Long-Term and HomeStead participants
Guests
Guests are those welcomed onto the property for short‑term stays as part of the PathWay Home Network, whether for rest, travel, retreat, or temporary lodging. They receive the hospitality within PathWay — a warm, safe, and intentional environment designed to refresh and support them during their time on the property. Guests experience the heart of There and Back’s PathWay through care, clarity, and meaningful welcome
Customers
Customers engage with PathWay through the MarketPlace and Operational Resources, purchasing goods, services, or locally sourced products that support There and Back’s market exchange partners. This is the commercial side of PathWay’s mission, benefiting from high‑quality, purpose‑driven offerings while helping sustain cottage industries, local makers, and operational readiness across the network.
Partners
Partners align with There and Back’s mission and gain benefits and discounts in various offering such as PathWay, support, and alignment. They contribute through collaboration, generosity, expertise, or ongoing engagement that strengthens the network’s capacity to serve others. Partners extend the reach and resilience of PathWay, helping sustain its hospitality, readiness, and community‑building work across regions and seasons.