and Harvesting Conversations That Matter

and Harvesting Conversations
That Matter

How can we reconnect to

our shared humanity

– so that we can weave

a thriving future for all?

How can we reconnect to

our shared humanity

– so that we can weave

a thriving future for all?

How can we reconnect to

our shared humanity – so that we can

weave a thriving future for all?

21 - 24 November, 2025

Participatory Residential Training
Hong Kong

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Our Invitation

How can we reconnect to our shared humanity – so that we can weave a thriving future for all?


In these past years, our world has transformed at breakneck speed: social upheaval, a historic pandemic, waves of migration, economic instability, relentless climate shifts, and the seismic rise of AI. Suddenly, it can seem that the familiar has vanished, leaving the future shrouded in uncertainty. We feel that we are standing on fractured ground, gazing at a horizon we struggle to define. We may feel that we don’t even know ourselves anymore. 


Yet beneath the turbulence, an unshaken truth endures—a quiet, stubborn love for the places we call home. Though the path ahead remains uncharted, our roots hold firm, even when overshadowed by the noise of conflict.  


So we ask: Can we mend our fragmented world and co-create a future that honors our shared humanity, embraces complexity, and reclaims neglected interdependence? How do we stand in these broken places, listen across divides, and plant seeds of intention for a collective tomorrow?  

Perhaps now is the time to return to essentials — to truly listen and support each other and to find generative ways to work and co-create together.  


This is where The Art of Hosting and Harvesting Conversations That Matter becomes vital.


Join us on our 4-day transformative journey designed to equip you with the tools to:


- Host dialogues that bridge divides

- Navigate diversity with curiosity

- Cultivate shared understanding

- Harness our collective wisdom to shape tomorrow


Together, we’ll learn, grow, and put these practices into action-building foundations for a future woven from courage, connection, and hope.


The Art of Hosting - as explained by leading practitioners

A Global Community

Art of Hosting (AoH) has been developed and formed into a coherent whole over 20 years by a global community of practitioners dedicated to making the world a better place. It has been applied in a wide range of environments – from corporate and institutions in private and public sectors, to communities and families.


Organisations using AoH as a working practice report better collaboration and decision-making, more innovation, greater ability to quickly respond to opportunity, challenge and change, and improved relationships. People who experience AoH typically say that they walk away feeling more inspired and empowered, and more able to guide the meetings and conversations they are part of to move towards desirable outcomes.

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If you would like to know more, please visit www.artofhosting.org.

What is Art of Hosting?

Art of Hosting (AoH) is a highly effective suite of powerful conversational processes and practices to harness the collective intelligence of groups, to foster effective multi-stakeholder collaboration and create robust, sustainable solutions. The name reflects that the heart of our practices are conversations that make a difference. The art is in holding them in a way that empowers people to step in and take accountability. It fosters dynamic open spaces where deep listening, connection, and growth flourishes.


We will spend our time engaging in profound conversations about what matters to us, centered around our core calling question, where you will be able to practice deep listening, asking powerful questions, and using a suite of participatory techniques guided by an international team of experienced practitioners.

AoH also places emphasis on 'harvesting' — the process of distilling insights and seeds of action from conversations, rather than simply recording results. Good harvesting leads to new understandings, actionable proposals, and deeper trust and connection, serving as the nourishment for ongoing transformation.


The training is fully participatory — you will have the opportunity to immediately apply what you learn into practice, and to learn through practice. Rooted in AoH’s fundamental patterns, we will explore methods, frameworks and theories that support meaningful conversations. 


  • Circle Way

  • World Café

  • Open Space Technology

  • Appreciative Enquiry

  • Storytelling

  • The Chaordic Path

  • Designing for Wiser Action


Most of all, it will be fun! You will bond with, exchange interesting stories and insights from people of different backgrounds and cultures, learn from each others’ experiences, and discover a sense of community that often continues well beyond the training itself. You will come away from the training feeling refreshed and empowered, and perhaps with a seed of change planted that you may not even realise!

“The world we have made, as a result of the level of thinking we have done thus far, creates problems we cannot solve at the same level of thinking at which we created them.”

“The world we have made, as a result of the level of thinking we have done thus far, creates problems we cannot solve at the same level of thinking at which we created them.”

Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein

Who is this training for?

If you are a business or team leader, a facilitator or group process consultant, a community supporter or just someone interested in creating better meetings, this immersive and practical training is for you.

It will be a fantastic opportunity to learn and connect with others who are exploring the power of collaboration, leading systemic change and innovation in China, Asia and worldwide. 



JOIN US IF YOU ARE


  • Ready to step into the challenging conversations that can lead to innovation


  • Wondering how to make inclusive decisions in an efficient way


  • Eager to create a more horizontal work culture in your organization


  • Passionate to bring new life to a project or initiative through collaboration


  • Already hosting networks or systemic change initiatives, and curious about how to deepen them, scale them up or make them more sustainable


  • Inspired to make a positive impact on those around you


  • Curious and open to explore new ways of being and doing


  • Exploring dialogue-based facilitation as a life path and career choice


  • Ready to turn a new life chapter, and seeking for inspiration and support from a diverse community of practitioners



We welcome you with open hearts!

What will you learn and experience?

BY JOINING THIS TRAINING, YOU WILL


  • Learn how to design, host and harvest an engaging event – meetings, workshops, conferences, lectures


  • Gain new models that help make sense of complexity and improve decision making at work


  • Learn how to design and use powerful questions to enable more reflection and innovation


  • Experience a style of leadership that fosters psychological safety, opening up the possibility of making your personal and professional lives much more integrated and enjoyable


  • Get an experience and basic understanding of powerful collaborative methodologies that can be put to practice in groups of any size


  • Make new friends and connect to a thriving global network of practitioners

Seeing Brilliance with Art of Hosting

Participation Fee & Registration

To allow this training to be as inclusive as possible, while balancing the need to enable the training to happen and support a fair and healthy economy, we are offering a 3-tiered fee structure as follows. The fee includes the training, and all accommodation and food for 4 days and 3 nights as mentioned below.

To allow this training to be as inclusive as possible, while balancing the need to enable the training to happen and support a fair and healthy economy, we are offering a 3-tiered fee structure as follows. The fee includes the training, and all accommodation and food for 4 days and 3 nights as mentioned below.

FULL

FULL

HKD 9,000

HKD 9,000

This is the “market price” for the training, i.e. what a similar training generally costs.


This fee is for people with a considerably abundant professional and/or personal development budget.

This is the “market price” for the training, i.e. what a similar training generally costs.


This fee is for people with a considerably abundant professional and/or personal development budget.

STANDARD

STANDARD

HKD 7,200

HKD 7,200

This fee covers the fixed costs of the training plus an allowance to acknowledge the hosting team's work.


This fee is for people who work for themselves or in smaller organisations with limited budgets.

This fee covers the fixed costs of the training plus an allowance to acknowledge the hosting team's work.


This fee is for people who work for themselves or in smaller organisations with limited budgets.

SCHOLARSHIP

SCHOLARSHIP

HKD 3,600

HKD 3,600

This fee covers the fixed costs of the training, and is supported by our scholarship fund (see below).


This is for people with strong learning motivation and practical potential who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial barrier.

This fee covers the fixed costs of the training, and is supported by our scholarship fund (see below).


This is for people with strong learning motivation and practical potential who would otherwise be unable to attend due to financial barrier.

REGISTER

Group discount: If you register as a group of 2 or more people, you can benefit from a group discount of 5% (Full Fee and Standard Fee applicants only).

Group discount: If you register as a group of 2 or more people, you can benefit from a group discount of 5% (Full Fee and Standard Fee applicants only).

We encourage you to consider what you can afford to pay, how the fee you choose supports our ability to provide this training, and supports the team in covering the many volunteer hours they have invested. We also offer an additional contribution opportunity for those who would like to support someone else's participation — please see the registration form for further details.

If you cannot afford any of the fees listed, please let us know, and we will contact you for a conversation.

We encourage you to consider what you can afford to pay, how the fee you choose supports our ability to provide this training, and supports the team in covering the many volunteer hours they have invested. We also offer an additional contribution opportunity for those who would like to support someone else's participation — please see the registration form for further details.

If you cannot afford any of the fees listed, please let us know, and we will contact you for a conversation.

Scholarship Opportunity

Wisdom grows in community — we believe that no one should be excluded because of financial barriers. 


It is for this reason we are offering a scholarship for Hong Kong residents eager to join this training. If you’re ready to learn, share, and bring these practices back to your community, we want to support you.


Scholarships are limited, and are offered on a first-come first-served basis while places remain available, and subject to meeting certain criteria and commitments — please see the registration form for further details.

Practicalities - Everything You Need To Know

SCHEDULE

Friday, 21 November

12:00 noon - Arrival at venue, room check-in 

12:30 pm -  Lunch

2:00 pm - Training begins

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Saturday & Sunday, 22-23 November

Full day training

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Monday, 24 November

3:00 pm - Training ends

3:30 pm - Departure from venue

LOCATION

Breakthrough Youth Village (突破青年村)


No. 33 A Kung Kok Shan Road, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong


Our training will take place at a youth camp located on a hillside in Shatin, New Territories. Overlooking Tolo Harbour and surrounded by trees and nature, it is a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Outside of the training, you can take a short hike around the hill, or just relax and meditate among the trees.


Breakthrough Youth Village

(突破青年村)


No. 33 A Kung Kok Shan Road, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong


Our training will take place at a youth camp located on a hillside in Shatin, New Territories. Overlooking Tolo Harbour and surrounded by trees and nature, it is a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Outside of the training, you can take a short hike around the hill, or just relax and meditate among the trees.

How To Get There

How To Get There

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be shared ensuite twin rooms or triple rooms which is included in the price. The rooms are clean and modest, and well equipped with essential amenities. There are a small number of private rooms available, however allocation to such rooms will be prioritised for participants paying the Full Fee, and given on a first-come-first-served basis.


We have specially designed this training to be residential, to allow you to make the most of your evenings for exchange and learning. AoH emphasizes experiential learning, and you will have the opportunity to immediately put your learning into practice. In the evenings, our hosts will guide you to prepare for hosting the following day's sessions. This is an important part of the training, so we encourage you to stay at the camp throughout the event.

FOOD

The following meals are included in the fee:


Lunch and dinner on Day 1

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on Days 2 and 3

Breakfast and lunch on Day 4

Fruits, snacks, coffee and tea during breaks


If you have any dietary requirements or special needs, we are happy to accommodate. Please give us details in the registration form.

SHUTTLE SERVICE

We are providing a shuttle service between Shatin MTR Station and Breakthrough Youth Village before and after the training.


The bus times are as follows:


Friday 21 November

Departing from Shatin MTR Station Exit B (in front of Leisure and Cultural Services Department) at 11:30 am


Monday 24 November

Departing from Breakthrough Youth Village at 3:30 pm

LANGUAGE

The training will be conducted in English, while group conversations can be held in any language.

While it is our hope for the training eventually to be conducted in a bilingual manner or even solely in Cantonese, AoH Hong Kong is still in its sprouting stage. Using the appropriate terms and expressions to reflect local cultural nuances is something that will only take shape through experience and feedback. We invite you to be pioneers of our local community to explore and co-create an AoH future in Hong Kong with localized materials and vocabulary.

CANCELLATION POLICY

A challenge in preparing for an event is that all the planning depends upon the number of people who come.

So it's helpful if you let us know of any change in circumstances as soon as you are able.


If you cancel your registration on or before 6 November, you will receive a full refund of your participation fee.


If you cancel between 7 November and 13 November, you will receive 50% of your participation fee back.

If you cancel on or after 14 November, we are unable to offer a refund.

Of course, you may give your place to someone else without any surcharge - just let us know the details.

A challenge in preparing for an event is that all the planning depends upon the number of people who come. So it's helpful if you let us know of any change in circumstances as soon as you are able.


If you cancel your registration on or before 6 November, you will receive a full refund of your participation fee.


If you cancel between 7 November and 13 November, you will receive 50% of your participation fee back.

If you cancel on or after 14 November, we are unable to offer a refund.

Of course, you may give your place to someone else without any surcharge - just let us know the details.

Meet the Hosting Team

Mary Alice Arthur (Steward) 🇺🇸 🇳🇿


I am a Story Facilitator dedicated to harnessing the power of narrative to drive positive systemic change and focus collective intelligence on critical issues. Originally from the United States, I have been traveling the world since becoming an exchange student at the age of 17, following the red thread of story. I currently have a home base in Ohio, another heart home in New Zealand, and an impatient suitcase in the closet.


Over the past 30 years, I have honed my craft as an internationally recognized process host, working with individuals, communities, and organizations to bring their stories to life. I am a steward of Art of Hosting, teaching participatory practices globally, a steward of the Flow Game (www.flowgame.net) and co-creator of the Collective Story Harvest methodology. My work emphasizes creating spaces where people can discover and live into the stories that lead to their most flourishing futures.

Mary Alice Arthur (Steward)

🇺🇸 🇳🇿


I am a Story Facilitator dedicated to harnessing the power of narrative to drive positive systemic change and focus collective intelligence on critical issues. Originally from the United States, I have been traveling the world since becoming an exchange student at the age of 17, following the red thread of story. I currently have a home base in Ohio, another heart home in New Zealand, and an impatient suitcase in the closet.


Over the past 30 years, I have honed my craft as an internationally recognized process host, working with individuals, communities, and organizations to bring their stories to life. I am a steward of Art of Hosting, teaching participatory practices globally, a steward of the Flow Game (www.flowgame.net) and co-creator of the Collective Story Harvest methodology. My work emphasizes creating spaces where people can discover and live into the stories that lead to their most flourishing futures.

Narayan Silva (Steward) 🇧🇷


I grew up in Brazil but I see myself as a global citizen, with a mixed blood and many years living in various countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas. I holds an MSc. in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability, and am guided by my passion to support people and organizations who want to realize their potential for creating positive impact.

 

I experienced my first Art of Hosting training in Sweden in 2013, which had a huge impact in my work. Since then I have dedicated my life to this field, which has allowed me to host collaborative processes for numerous organizations around the world and from all sectors. I have lived in Vietnam to co-lead Knowmads Hanoi before moving to Shanghai in 2018 to join the sustainability consulting agency Constellations as an associated partner. In China, I work mostly with European multinationals with ambitious sustainability goals, Sino-European governmental partnerships and public institutions.​

Narayan Silva (Steward)

🇧🇷


I grew up in Brazil but I see myself as a global citizen, with a mixed blood and many years living in various countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas. I holds an MSc. in Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability, and am guided by my passion to support people and organizations who want to realize their potential for creating positive impact.

 

I experienced my first Art of Hosting training in Sweden in 2013, which had a huge impact in my work. Since then I have dedicated my life to this field, which has allowed me to host collaborative processes for numerous organizations around the world and from all sectors. I have lived in Vietnam to co-lead Knowmads Hanoi before moving to Shanghai in 2018 to join the sustainability consulting agency Constellations as an associated partner. In China, I work mostly with European multinationals with ambitious sustainability goals, Sino-European governmental partnerships and public institutions.​

Joanna Pyres 🇮🇳 🇬🇧


Half Indian and half English, I have been working in sustainable development collaboration for the past 23 years. Working as an Associate of Business in the Community, The Partnership Brokers Association, and The Partnering Initiative, I worked with governments, the EU, INGOs, and businesses around the world. Everywhere i went people and communities were absent from decision making about their future. This ignited a passionate quest for practices that support communities to participate in sustainable development so they can shape their own destinies.


I co-founded Circlewallas to build local capacity for conscious collaboration, and ActforGoa, a collaborative platform for climate action and green progress in Goa, where I live with my family.

Joanna Pyres

🇮🇳 🇬🇧


Half Indian and half English, I have been working in sustainable development collaboration for the past 23 years. Working as an Associate of Business in the Community, The Partnership Brokers Association, and The Partnering Initiative, I worked with governments, the EU, INGOs, and businesses around the world. Everywhere i went people and communities were absent from decision making about their future. This ignited a passionate quest for practices that support communities to participate in sustainable development so they can shape their own destinies.


I co-founded Circlewallas to build local capacity for conscious collaboration, and ActforGoa, a collaborative platform for climate action and green progress in Goa, where I live with my family.

Linh Phạm 🇻🇳


I first encountered the Art of Hosting in 2016, when I helped organize the very first training in Vietnam. Since then, I’ve been an active participant in this field, bringing the practice into universities, companies, and organizations.


I’m also a founding member of Đom Đóm Lab, a group of illuminators with the mission to experiment with and share the practices of self-organization.

Linh Phạm

🇻🇳


I first encountered the Art of Hosting in 2016, when I helped organize the very first training in Vietnam. Since then, I’ve been an active participant in this field, bringing the practice into universities, companies, and organizations.


I’m also a founding member of Đom Đóm Lab, a group of illuminators with the mission to experiment with and share the practices of self-organization.

Meet the Apprentices

Nguyen Doan Huân 🇻🇳


I am a dialogue facilitator working across the supply chains of international brands to strengthen workplace dialogue. Over the past 12 years, I have facilitated numerous conversations with a single mission: To create courageous spaces where people can truly listen to one another and openly share their perspectives on difficult topics.


I strongly believe that collaboration is the key to addressing workplace challenges and improving human rights in supply chains. My work focuses on bringing diverse stakeholders together, building connections, and fostering dialogue on tough issues.


In addition to facilitation, I am an expert in experiential learning. I design environments where people can learn through experience and reflection—an approach that mirrors my own passion for exploring life and connecting with others.

Nguyen Doan Huân

🇻🇳


I am a dialogue facilitator working across the supply chains of international brands to strengthen workplace dialogue. Over the past 12 years, I have facilitated numerous conversations with a single mission: To create courageous spaces where people can truly listen to one another and openly share their perspectives on difficult topics.


I strongly believe that collaboration is the key to addressing workplace challenges and improving human rights in supply chains. My work focuses on bringing diverse stakeholders together, building connections, and fostering dialogue on tough issues.


In addition to facilitation, I am an expert in experiential learning. I design environments where people can learn through experience and reflection—an approach that mirrors my own passion for exploring life and connecting with others.

Gladys Tang 🇭🇰


Raised in Hong Kong, I've embraced a rich cultural landscape that bridges East and West. Having worked in different international companies on areas of social responsibility and sustainability has emphasized the profound importance of human connection. After 20 years working in corporate, I have decided to change my career to become a dialogue facilitator -- a path driven by a passion for meaningful conversations that spark transformative change.


Besides being a facilitator, I am drawn to visual harvesting as it complements with deep listening in practice for developing healthy connections.


After my first participation of Art of Hosting in Vietnam in March 2024, I have admired the principles behind the 4-Fold Practice. Likewise, the authenticity, positive energy, and the togetherness that were exuded during the training have touched my heart. This has led me to continue my journey with Art of Hosting since and participate in further AoH trainings. Some questions remain in my mind and these will be carried as I play the role of apprentice this time in Art of Hosting Hong Kong: How can I bring the energy and meaning from the AoH community to people outside? How can I keep my practice of the 4-Fold when I return?

Gladys Tang

🇭🇰


Raised in Hong Kong, I've embraced a rich cultural landscape that bridges East and West. Having worked in different international companies on areas of social responsibility and sustainability has emphasized the profound importance of human connection. After 20 years working in corporate, I have decided to change my career to become a dialogue facilitator -- a path driven by a passion for meaningful conversations that spark transformative change.


Besides being a facilitator, I am drawn to visual harvesting as it complements with deep listening in practice for developing healthy connections.


After my first participation of Art of Hosting in Vietnam in March 2024, I have admired the principles behind the 4-Fold Practice. Likewise, the authenticity, positive energy, and the togetherness that were exuded during the training have touched my heart. This has led me to continue my journey with Art of Hosting since and participate in further AoH trainings. Some questions remain in my mind and these will be carried as I play the role of apprentice this time in Art of Hosting Hong Kong: How can I bring the energy and meaning from the AoH community to people outside? How can I keep my practice of the 4-Fold when I return?

Meet the Organising Team

Brent Que 🇵🇭


As a shape-shifting learning facilitator and process artist, I navigate complex landscapes of communication and systemic understanding. My work embraces the delicate art of creating spaces where latent insights emerge and unspoken truths find voice.


Drawing from my experience at the Art of Hosting in Shanghai during November 2024, I have deepened my commitment to designing careful, intentional environments. These spaces invite individuals and groups to see clearly what is unseen, listen deeply what is unspoken, and respond wisely what is inconceivable. All are afforded in earnest.


Through a trans-disciplinary approach, I seek to cultivate pragmatic ways of being attuned to the world we belong to -- recognising the subtle laws of nature and the intricate web of connections that bind everything together. My practice is a continuous exploration of how we can relate, listen, and act with equanimity and compassion, honoring the profound intelligence that exists beyond our human capacities.

Brent Que

🇵🇭


As a shape-shifting learning facilitator and process artist, I navigate complex landscapes of communication and systemic understanding. My work embraces the delicate art of creating spaces where latent insights emerge and unspoken truths find voice.


Drawing from my experience at the Art of Hosting in Shanghai during November 2024, I have deepened my commitment to designing careful, intentional environments. These spaces invite individuals and groups to see clearly what is unseen, listen deeply what is unspoken, and respond wisely what is inconceivable. All are afforded in earnest.


Through a trans-disciplinary approach, I seek to cultivate pragmatic ways of being attuned to the world we belong to -- recognising the subtle laws of nature and the intricate web of connections that bind everything together. My practice is a continuous exploration of how we can relate, listen, and act with equanimity and compassion, honoring the profound intelligence that exists beyond our human capacities.

Carmen Lee 🇭🇰


I am a nonprofit practitioner working between Hong Kong and Taiwan. I enjoy collaborating with different teams, using participatory approaches to reflect, connect, and learn together. My work often engages with global citizenship education, drama education, and participatory evaluation. I love being a collaborator—exploring through dialogue how communities and societies can become more caring, just, and sustainable.

After twenty years in this field, I’ve come to realize that meaningful change begins with learning how to connect with ourselves before we can truly connect with others and with our communities. This is never easy. In the busy nonprofit world, we often strive for change but sometimes push in the wrong way. Attending the Art of Hosting in Hualien in 2024 was a wonderful surprise for me—not only for its rich and playful methods, but also for the deeper practice of how to hold space for ourselves and for one another to engage in authentic dialogue. Since then, I’ve been bringing AoH into my collaborative and educational work, discovering it as a kind of magical treasure box—filled not only with methods and practices, but also with people who deeply believe in dialogue and process. I feel honored to be part of the Organizing Team for the first AoH gathering in Hong Kong, and I look forward to sharing this learning journey with all of you.

Carmen Lee

🇭🇰


I am a nonprofit practitioner working between Hong Kong and Taiwan. I enjoy collaborating with different teams, using participatory approaches to reflect, connect, and learn together. My work often engages with global citizenship education, drama education, and participatory evaluation. I love being a collaborator—exploring through dialogue how communities and societies can become more caring, just, and sustainable.


After twenty years in this field, I’ve come to realize that meaningful change begins with learning how to connect with ourselves before we can truly connect with others and with our communities. This is never easy. In the busy nonprofit world, we often strive for change but sometimes push in the wrong way. Attending the Art of Hosting in Hualien in 2024 was a wonderful surprise for me—not only for its rich and playful methods, but also for the deeper practice of how to hold space for ourselves and for one another to engage in authentic dialogue. Since then, I’ve been bringing AoH into my collaborative and educational work, discovering it as a kind of magical treasure box—filled not only with methods and practices, but also with people who deeply believe in dialogue and process. I feel honored to be part of the Organizing Team for the first AoH gathering in Hong Kong, and I look forward to sharing this learning journey with all of you.

Fiona Wan 🇭🇰


I have spent most of my life building bridges – from resolving conflicts between transaction stakeholders, to narrowing language barriers and cultural differences. After well over a decade of professional career as a cross-border M&A lawyer, I realised that nature and human connection are my true calling, so I spent 3 years travelling overland through the developing world as a nomadic storyteller, documenting disappearing heritage and livelihoods. This journey later led me to co-found “theNOMLab” in Shanghai, an artisanal food brand reviving heirloom recipes and honouring slow, intentional craftsmanship.

I first experienced AoH in the summer of 2024, when serendipity led me to a training in Karlskrona, Sweden. I was deeply touched and inspired by the AoH approach, and started integrating its principles into my life and work — by trusting emergence, embracing collective wisdom and everyone’s unique magic, and learning to hold space with a passive yet conscious awareness. This later led me to co-organise the first AoH training in mainland China in late 2024, held in Shanghai. The heart-led philosophy also informed my exploration in holistic wellness coaching, where I blend somatic practices, mindful inquiry, and the trust in unfolding discovered on the road, to empower people to tap into their self-healing powers, and reacquaint themselves to mother nature. Throughout this journey, I try to remain humble and true to my heart, and grateful for everything that brought me to this moment.

By calling for this first AoH training in Hong Kong, my home, I am hoping to bring to this place a safe and heartfelt space for authentic dialogue, whether with oneself, or with one another. I believe true change and powerful solutions could only emerge when we listen deeper than our differences.

Fiona Wan

🇭🇰


I have spent most of my life building bridges – from resolving conflicts between transaction stakeholders, to narrowing language barriers and cultural differences. After well over a decade of professional career as a cross-border M&A lawyer, I realised that nature and human connection are my true calling, so I spent 3 years travelling overland through the developing world as a nomadic storyteller, documenting disappearing heritage and livelihoods. This journey later led me to co-found “theNOMLab” in Shanghai, an artisanal food brand reviving heirloom recipes and honouring slow, intentional craftsmanship.

I first experienced AoH in the summer of 2024, when serendipity led me to a training in Karlskrona, Sweden. I was deeply touched and inspired by the AoH approach, and started integrating its principles into my life and work — by trusting emergence, embracing collective wisdom and everyone’s unique magic, and learning to hold space with a passive yet conscious awareness. This later led me to co-organise the first AoH training in mainland China in late 2024, held in Shanghai. The heart-led philosophy also informed my exploration in holistic wellness coaching, where I blend somatic practices, mindful inquiry, and the trust in unfolding discovered on the road, to empower people to tap into their self-healing powers, and reacquaint themselves to mother nature. Throughout this journey, I try to remain humble and true to my heart, and grateful for everything that brought me to this moment.

By calling for this first AoH training in Hong Kong, my home, I am hoping to bring to this place a safe and heartfelt space for authentic dialogue, whether with oneself, or with one another. I believe true change and powerful solutions could only emerge when we listen deeper than our differences..

Sandy Lee 🇭🇰


I am a writer, a facilitator, a ceramic artist, and an apprentice to nature. I served as a magazine editor-in-chief for ten years before shifting my focus to innovative community work five years ago. Together with friends, I co-founded the alternative education platform "Unfolding," exploring the interplay between collective and personal transformation.


Facing a world in upheaval and fractured organizations, I have embarked on an inner journey in recent years. At this stage of life, rediscovering myself has led to a profound realization: reconciling with oneself is the key to walking together with others. The path to reconciliation—peace—is never solely a matter of personal cultivation; it is the fruit of mutual support between people. Communities bound by genuine connection spark greater creativity and resilience.

Yet, how difficult true connection can be! For years, I have sought ways to foster it. In 2024, an opportunity led me to Hualien to participate in "Art of Hosting," an utterly transformative experience. I went expecting to learn facilitation techniques, but instead encountered a community of mentors whose values and worldview were profoundly different. Their approach to organization, event design, and fundamental beliefs about people and community stood in stark contrast to the prevailing Hong Kong ethos—characterized by a drive for quick results and a constant need to project professionalism. These mentors embodied humility, practiced deep listening, trusted the power of space, and were steadfast companions who believed in the innate capacity for life to connect itself.

This year, under the banner of "Unfolding," I am bringing "Art of Hosting" to Hong Kong. I do so with trepidation, fearing that the pace here is too rushed, too hurried, for people to truly immerse themselves. Yet, this is my home after all, and I yearn to introduce the best I have found. Looking forward to meeting you.

Sandy Lee

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I am a writer, a facilitator, a ceramic artist, and an apprentice to nature. I served as a magazine editor-in-chief for ten years before shifting my focus to innovative community work five years ago. Together with friends, I co-founded the alternative education platform "Unfolding," exploring the interplay between collective and personal transformation.


Facing a world in upheaval and fractured organizations, I have embarked on an inner journey in recent years. At this stage of life, rediscovering myself has led to a profound realization: reconciling with oneself is the key to walking together with others. The path to reconciliation—peace—is never solely a matter of personal cultivation; it is the fruit of mutual support between people. Communities bound by genuine connection spark greater creativity and resilience.

Yet, how difficult true connection can be! For years, I have sought ways to foster it. In 2024, an opportunity led me to Hualien to participate in "Art of Hosting," an utterly transformative experience. I went expecting to learn facilitation techniques, but instead encountered a community of mentors whose values and worldview were profoundly different. Their approach to organization, event design, and fundamental beliefs about people and community stood in stark contrast to the prevailing Hong Kong ethos—characterized by a drive for quick results and a constant need to project professionalism. These mentors embodied humility, practiced deep listening, trusted the power of space, and were steadfast companions who believed in the innate capacity for life to connect itself.

This year, under the banner of "Unfolding," I am bringing "Art of Hosting" to Hong Kong. I do so with trepidation, fearing that the pace here is too rushed, too hurried, for people to truly immerse themselves. Yet, this is my home after all, and I yearn to introduce the best I have found. Looking forward to meeting you.

Unfolding


Founded in 2022, Unfolding is an alternative education platform created by a group of practitioners of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and artists. Since its inception, Unfolding has been dedicated to introducing transformative courses that are trauma-informed and socially aware, including Nonviolent Communication, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Practices, primarily serving professionals in the helping fields and those actively pursuing personal growth.


The organization envisions a society filled with compassion and love. In this society, individuals recognize the interdependent nature of all things, and within the communal perspective, they become aware of how personal growth and social trauma affect individuals, relationships, and organizations, while also understanding the dynamics of power. We strive for a nurturing life and the cultivation of a public-consciousness in our spiritual development.


Unfolding has a long-standing focus on the development of collaborative culture and community learning, which aligns deeply with the core spirit of AoH. We look forward to working together to advance this vision.

Unfolding


Founded in 2022, Unfolding is an alternative education platform created by a group of practitioners of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and artists. Since its inception, Unfolding has been dedicated to introducing transformative courses that are trauma-informed and socially aware, including Nonviolent Communication, Internal Family Systems, and Narrative Practices, primarily serving professionals in the helping fields and those actively pursuing personal growth.


The organization envisions a society filled with compassion and love. In this society, individuals recognize the interdependent nature of all things, and within the communal perspective, they become aware of how personal growth and social trauma affect individuals, relationships, and organizations, while also understanding the dynamics of power. We strive for a nurturing life and the cultivation of a public-consciousness in our spiritual development.


Unfolding has a long-standing focus on the development of collaborative culture and community learning, which aligns deeply with the core spirit of AoH. We look forward to working together to advance this vision.

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