People of faith go to monasteries when they need to think. Evangelical Christians have retreats. Rainbow hippies have gatherings in the woods. Some philosophers also run off into the woods and build cabins where they write books. Janet has the purple room. Jenni has her red couch. Environments are so important!
So why do qualitative researchers get together to exchange ideas in stuffy (or unnecessarily cold) classrooms, convention centers, and other sterile places?
When I grow up, I will buy a few acres of land somewhere in the hills or even the Smokeys, put a few tiny homes, yurts, cabins, and proper buildings there. Set up an art studio stocked with clay, paints, paper, and other curiosity -promoting tools, a music studio, and host events.