Sean Roland

Looking back on his last 15 years, Roland weaves together together the world of possibility and adventure he was looking for; the places he has lived in for multiple year periods such as Grenada Spain, Haverford Collage, and San Francisco; and the communities from which he came that shaped who he is, specifically Quaker summer camp. A thread through out his life thus far is being of service, hospitality, and a search for a focused passion, connection and community. Having bought a home in Hudson three years ago with his partner, Roland shares his thinking on how he can bring together his wanderlust and desire to create magical experiences with ideas of home, stability and the commitment that comes with having a relationship with the land. During the interview Roland makes connections between his own personal preoccupation and how they are aligned with what is going on in Hudson, specifically he speaks about his perception around the lack of the work in the city and the frustration that it engenders, and how this plays out along class lines. The last quarter of the interview focuses on Roland’s thoughts on rituals, routines, and mentorship.

This interview will be of interest to those who think about the impact of community, ritual, built social structures, home, belonging, and the desire many people have around fitting in, having life projects / focuses as well as Hudson circa 2015 and beyond.