A: Settled Skies is for those who’ve already discovered value in slowing down and now want to make calm a lifestyle. It’s about moving from occasional stillness to a more sustained, intentional practice of self-care and reflection.

A: You’ll receive all Clear Mist and Partly Cloudy benefits, plus:

Long-form 4K videos in both colour and black & white.

Immersive soundscapes to deepen relaxation.

A curated library of mindful moments to support daily resets.

A: As a Settled Skies member, you’ll be invited to live-streamed events and community activities. Examples include:

Sunset walks.

Guided nature experiences.

Tai Chi sessions.

Creative workshops (e.g., cooking or art demonstrations).

Live moon watches.

Deep-sky astrophotography sessions, where you can watch an image build up over the course of an evening.

All live-stream events are bookable in advance to keep numbers small and allow for meaningful dialogue during the session. Numbers, frequency, and formats may be adjusted over time as we find the balance that works best for the community.

Each month, you can check the community calendar for details and sign up for the events that interest you. There is also a monthly wellness walk — depending on your location, you may wish to attend in person or virtually.

A: We ask the community. Each month, members of Settled Skies (and the tiers above) can participate in a community poll to help choose which experiences to run.

A: As a Settled Skies member, you’ll receive one free Tier-1 Wellness Box per quarter.

Wellness boxes may include items such as:

Aromatherapy products.

Herbal teas.

Journaling tools.

Affirmation or mindfulness cards.

3D-printed items from our wellness collection.

Seasonal surprises.

Mental challenges or new skills — activities designed to gently distract you from daily stresses. Examples might include a small knitting kit, a puzzle, or another creative task to focus the mind in a calming way.

These examples give you an idea, but the contents of each box are published in advance on our website. Members are also invited to vote in polls on what types of items they’d most like to see included.

A: There are three levels of wellness boxes available, which can also be purchased separately from our shop. Tier-1 is the entry level, containing a smaller selection of calming items. Higher tiers contain more (and a greater variety of) items.

As a Settled Skies member, you receive one free Tier-1 Wellness Box each quarter. If you find them useful, you can also buy additional boxes or gift them to friends and loved ones.

A: Geocaches are hidden physical “points of calm” placed in real-world locations. Each cache contains a unique stamp, which you collect in your personal Wellness Logbook (provided free after three months of continuous membership).

A: Members are encouraged to request a geocache and place one on behalf of the community. Each geocache holds a unique stamp, so when you find it, you can mark your logbook as part of your personal collection. This is inspired by the Japanese shuincho temple stamp tradition.

A: Yes. Settled Skies members have exclusive booking rights for our retreat cottages at discounted member rates. All of our retreats are located in dark-sky regions, making them ideal for stargazing, astrophotography, and deep rest in natural settings.

A: Membership in Settled Skies includes access to our loyalty program, which offers rewards such as discounts, early access to new experiences, and recognition for long-term members.

A: Yes. From Settled Skies, you can move up to Golden Horizons for guaranteed retreats, physical wellness boxes, and deeper member benefits.

A: There are short overview videos you can watch before making a decision:

Directly on our Patreon membership page: patreon.com/u104920181

On our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@ExploreandchillYT

Or through our website at www.explorationandchill.com in the Membership section.

A: Yes. For Settled Skies, Golden Horizons, Endless Summer, and Trade Winds memberships, you can request a personal consultation before joining. Just send us a message via email, our website, or Patreon, and we’ll arrange a Zoom call. This gives you the chance to have an in-depth conversation about the Explore & Chill concept—our retreats, wellness boxes, video content, and live streams—and how they all work together. We’re happy to take the time, as we know it’s an important decision to make.