A tape or CD player needs to be unobtrusively available to play soft music during the selection of objects. It is a place where revelation will come through for people about themselves, their work, and their life purpose. It should be used only for this purpose and be a kind of sanctuary honoring the wisdom of the unconscious mind. It is a safe place where people can listen to themselves and each other with respect. There should be windows for ventilation and some natural light.
Windows are best high in the walls in order to minimize external distractions.
The floor area of the group sandtray room at Commonweal is 16 ft. However, the construction of a round room would be ideal. The room should be soundproofed. The floor could be hardwood in a mandala pattern or plain hardwood or a non-toxic textured carpet. It should be a place of peace, silence, emptiness and possibility.