Origin and Inspiration: Why “Stoa House”?
The Stoa House draws its name from the ancient Stoic tradition of Athens, where philosophers gathered under the “Stoa Poikile” to discuss ideas on ethics, resilience, and living a virtuous life. Much like the original Stoa, our house is a place of transformation. At Antedote, the Stoa House serves as a sanctuary where young men develop essential life skills, discipline, and resilience, all while learning to navigate modern challenges. By embracing the principles of Stoic philosophy, residents cultivate self-responsibility and a deeper understanding of personal ethics.
The Stoa House is designed for Antedote members who need a new environment with enhanced support and accountability. It offers a high-autonomy, high-accountability structure, with an in-depth assessment process that ensures members receive the guidance they need. Our focus is not on imposing restrictions but on helping members navigate the balance between autonomy and belonging. By building trust with others and themselves, residents gain the confidence they need to begin to traverse the transition into adulthood. Our approach is non-punitive, emphasizing support and accountability as tools for empowerment, not control.
The Stoa House complements the Antedote Lab by bringing therapeutic learnings into real-world action. While the Lab focuses on internal development and reflection, the Stoa House emphasizes externalizing those skills through practice. Residents learn to:
Practice communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
Engage in cooking, cleaning, budgeting, and maintaining structure.
Balance independence with accountability.
Learn how to step out of your comfort zone, take risks, and have fun. Activities like surfing, e-biking, basketball, art, and music are integral to this process, helping residents get out of their heads and into the world.
The goal of the Stoa House is to help residents transition from therapeutic learning to real-world application, preparing them to navigate life with confidence, competence, and joy.
The ultimate goal at the Stoa House is to support each resident in transforming both their internal world and external habits. Through engagement with the community and the program, residents work to:
These goals—both internal and external—are part of a transformative practice designed to help young men build a solid foundation for the future, rooted in confidence, resilience, and authenticity.
Our philosophy is grounded in the foundational principles of Stoic thought, tailored to support the developmental growth of young men. We believe in fostering self-awareness, autonomy, and responsibility while providing a supportive structure for growth and accountability.
By grounding our program in these guiding principles, we help young men navigate the complexities of life with a focus on personal responsibility, joy, resilience, and purpose. Our Stoic philosophy not only provides a framework for their current journey but connects them to a deeper, universal tradition of human wisdom and transformation.
our whole life practice takes place during two-hour sessions, three to five days a week.
our whole life practice takes place during two-hour sessions, three to five days a week.
our whole life practice takes place during two-hour sessions, three to five days a week.
we are the alternative and adjunctive to traditional treatment for young men and their families.
