What a residency is
Time to yourself, in a house that already has a rhythm.
You set the agenda. Write, rest, plan the next chapter, finish the thing. The house supplies the conditions: quiet, structure when you want it, and people when you're ready for them.
A door that closes
A private furnished room with utilities included, a shared kitchen and common spaces, and a place to work. Your days are yours.
Host pop-ins
Vondell stops in on a set rhythm. She asks what you're working on, what's stuck, and what would make the rest of your stay count.
Community intros
Introductions to Tulsans who match what you're working on: writers, artists, builders, organizers, operators. Picked for you, made by your host.
How it works
From request to the day you leave.
- Request your stay
Pick a length and dates below. Tell us what you want to work on.
- Intro call and screening
Fifteen minutes to confirm fit, dates, and your room, then a soft background check.
- Arrive
A house walk-through, the house agreements, and a first conversation about your goals.
- Stay
Self-guided days, host pop-ins, community intros, and Haus gatherings on the calendar.
- Close
A closing conversation for month and quarter residents: what you made, what's next.
Stays and pricing
Four ways to stay. One clear best value.
Every stay includes a private furnished room and access to the house. Longer stays add more host time, more introductions, and a lower nightly rate.
The longer you stay, the less each night costs.
A quarter costs less than half the weekend rate per night, and it comes with more of everything.
Compare everything that's included
| Included | Long Weekend | Week | Month | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nights | 3 | 7 | 30 | 90 |
| Price | $375 | $650 | $1,900 | $4,800 |
| Per night | $125 | $93 | $63 | $53 |
| Private furnished room | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, and you choose your room first |
| Utilities | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Arrival walk-through | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Host pop-ins | 1 | 2 | Weekly | Weekly, all 13 weeks |
| Community intros | 1 | Up to 2 | Up to 4 | Up to 12, curated to your project |
| Saturday Scribe | When in session | When in session | Every Saturday | Every Saturday |
| Hausmates programming during your stay | Tickets at member price | Tickets at member price | Included | Included |
| The Table and Tiny Patio | Standard tickets | Member price | Member price | Included |
| Quarterly Check-In ($250 value) | Not included | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Closing conversation | Not included | Not included | Yes | Yes |
| Payment | At booking | At booking | At booking | In full, or 3 payments of $1,600 |
Why the quarter
A weekend resets you. A quarter changes what you do on Monday.
Ninety days is long enough to finish the draft, test the business, make the decision, and live with it for a few weeks before you go home. It's also the cheapest way to stay.
- Month 1Land. Set your rhythm. First intros.
- Month 2The real work. Quarterly Check-In with your host.
- Month 3Finish, share it at the house, and plan what's next.
Pay in full or in three payments of $1,600. That's $300 less each month than the monthly rate.
Plan your stay
Pick your length and dates.
Your request is reviewed by your host. We confirm availability and your room on a short intro call before anything is paid.
The house
Three rooms. That's the whole residency.
NDA Haus is a lived-in home on North Detroit Avenue that also hosts small gatherings. Residents share the kitchen and common spaces and keep their own room.
Queen room
Queen bed, furnished, private.
Queen room
Queen bed, furnished, private.
Trundle room
Twin trundle, furnished, private. A good fit for a writer who wants a smaller, quieter room.
The Haus has hosted
- Create Tulsa team meeting
- Da Creative Space steel pan workshop
- Tiny Patio backyard concert series
- Hidden Creatives art gallery
- Saturday Scribe
- The Reset
Your host
Vondell J. Burns
Vondell is a narrative infrastructure strategist, filmmaker, and the founder of NDA Haus, Saturday Scribe, and Thankless Production. She designs spaces, rituals, and story systems that help people and communities build what comes next.
As your host she keeps the house running, checks in on your work, and opens her Tulsa network to you. She knows who you should meet because she has spent years building the rooms where those people gather.
"Belief is infrastructure."
Is this for you
Built for people who want focus and real connection.
A good fit if you
- Need distraction-free time for one piece of work or one big decision
- Want to be around other people without a packed schedule
- Are open to reflection, dialogue, and meeting new people
- Are a remote worker, writer, artist, or founder between chapters
- Want to know Tulsa through its people
Look elsewhere if you want
- A short-term rental with no house culture
- A party house
- A full daily retreat schedule run for you
- Large networking events
House agreements
Honor shared space.Leave the kitchen and common rooms ready for the next person.
Guests by request.Visitors are welcome with a heads-up to your host.
Join when you can.Gatherings are open to residents and never required.
Say what you need.Your host can only adjust what she knows about.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is this a short-term rental?
No. You're staying inside a working house with a rhythm, a host, and agreements. Every stay starts with an intro call so both sides know it's a fit.
Do you run background checks?
Yes. Every guest completes a soft background check before a stay is confirmed. It checks identity and public records and does not affect your credit score. You'll get the link after your intro call. It keeps the house safe for every resident, including you.
What does self-guided mean?
There's no schedule you have to follow. You decide how to spend your days. The house calendar, host pop-ins, and introductions are there when you want them.
What happens during a host pop-in?
A short, in-person conversation. Your host asks what you're working on, what's working, and what's stuck, then suggests a person, place, or practice that could help.
Who are the community intros?
People in Vondell's Tulsa network chosen for what you're working on. A screenwriter might meet other writers and producers. A founder might meet operators and funders. Intros are made with both people's consent.
Which room will I get?
Rooms are confirmed on your intro call. Quarter residents choose their room first.
Can I work remotely from the Haus?
Yes. Many residents keep their jobs while they stay. Co-Working for the Called runs weekly at the house if you want company while you work.
Can I extend my stay?
If your room is open, yes. Quarter residents get first right to renew their room for the next quarter.
How does payment work?
Long weekends, weeks, and months are paid at booking after your intro call. Quarters can be paid in full or in three monthly payments of $1,600.
Is this faith-based?
Faith may be present as an undercurrent. The residency is designed to be welcoming, thoughtful, and inclusive.
Three rooms. Ninety days. The thing you finally finish.
Rooms are limited. Tell us when you want to come and what you want to work on.