Portal.Place

Membership

A new way of living, learning, and connecting — seasonally, in nature and in community.

Become A Founding Member Of The Smart Village Network

The world is changing fast. AI, automation, and the stress of modern life are pushing people toward something more grounded, healthy, and human.

More families, creators, remote workers, snowbirds, and purpose-driven individuals are looking for places where they can return seasonally, build friendships, learn together, and feel part of a real community.

Portal.Place Membership is your doorway into that new model of living.

As a member, you join the founding community shaping our first Smart Village in Interior BC — a nature-immersive, culture-forward prototype centered around wellness, creativity, shared rhythms, and meaningful community projects. Members receive priority access to immersions, programs, gatherings, and discounted stays, plus early invitations to future village locations.

This is not full-time housing — it’s a seasonal, community-driven lifestyle built for the post-AI world. A place where culture, nature, and creativity come together to form traditions that deepen each year.

If you want a healthier seasonal rhythm, an inspiring creative basecamp, a meaningful summer destination, or a community to return to — this membership is your invitation.

Why Portal.Place?

Because it’s exactly what it sounds like — a portal to place.
A doorway into real land, real people, and real experiences in a time when life feels increasingly digital and disconnected.

Why Become A Member?

Membership is for people who want to participate — to be part of building something new

Members value:

If you want more than just consuming experiences — this is for you.

What Members Receive

Access to the First Smart Village & Future Network

Join the founding community shaping our BC prototype and upcoming locations.

Priority Access to Programs & Stays

Be first to register for immersions, events, and residencies.

Discounts on Stays

Save on short-term visits at Wells Gray Village.

Co-Creation Opportunities

Participate in seasonal calls, project discussions, and early cultural rhythms.

Backup Plan for Uncertain Times

A rural community, shared resources, and a place to land if the world becomes unstable.

Community Connections

Meet aligned families, creators, snowbirds, founders, builders, and practitioners.

What Members Do

Membership is flexible and designed to fit your life.

Participation is optional — you don’t need to be on-site.

What Exists Today

At Wells Gray Village — our 400-acre flagship site — members already have access to:

Everything we build next grows from this real foundation.

Who This Is For

Membership is a fit for:

If the Vision page spoke directly to you — you likely belong here.

What Guests Are Saying

How Membership Works

1

Apply

Tell us who you are and what you’re looking for.

2

Conversation

A call to ensure alignment and determine your tier.

3

Onboarding

Access the portal, opportunities, and event calendar.

4

Participate

Join gatherings, programs, or just connect with the community.

5

Seasonal Opportunities

Members get early invitations to immersions & residencies.

Membership cost is currently tiered based on involvement and will be discussed during the onboarding conversation.

Founding Member Status

All current members receive Founding Member status.

This status will not be available later.

The Invitation

If you’re feeling the pull toward village life — toward meaningful connection, nature, creativity, purpose, and a more resilient way of living — membership is the doorway.

This is your invitation to help shape the next evolution of how we live.

Apply