PathStone Profile
PathStone 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, PathStay 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 PathStone 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 PathStone Home Network, whether for rest, travel, retreat, or temporary lodging. They receive the hospitality within PathStone — 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 PathStone through care, clarity, and meaningful welcome
Customers
Customers engage with PathStone 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 PathStone’s mission, benefiting from high‑quality, purpose‑driven offerings while helping sustain cottage/boutique 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 PathStone, 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 PathStone, helping sustain its hospitality, readiness, and community‑building work across regions and seasons.