徳島県三好市の山間部「祖谷」は、日本の原風景と言われる集落です。
時が止まったような世界観、水と空気は何物にも代え難い価値があるとわたしたちは考えます。

ひっそりとたたずむこの旧出合小学校は、2005年に子どもたちがいなくなり、休校に。最後はたったひとりの卒業生を送り出し、学校は長い眠りにつきました。

2014年7月、わたしたちハレとケデザイン舎がこの廃校と出会い活用を始めた時に、休校は廃校となり、生まれ変わりました。

現在、カフェ「ハレとケ珈琲」、サウナ「山ノサウナ」、宿泊施設「山猫ホテル」、保護猫ルーム「まち猫フルネス」が稼働し、地域の賑わいづくりや野良猫の保護、ウェルネス（スリープ）ツーリズムの分野で活動しています。

The mountain village of Iya in Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, is often referred to as a glimpse of Japan's rural past.
We believe its timeless atmosphere, pristine water, and fresh air hold unparalleled value. 

Nestled quietly in this area is the former Deai Elementary School, which closed in 2005 when the children moved away.
The school saw off its last graduate, marking the end of an era before it fell into a long slumber. 

In July 2014, our team at Hare to Ke Design Studio discovered this abandoned school and began to breathe new life into it. 

At that time, the school officially transitioned from a temporary closure to permanent closure, paving the way for its transformation. Today, the site has been revitalized and now features the café "Hare to Ke Coffee," the sauna "Yama no Sauna," the accommodation facility "Yamaneko Hotel," and the cat rescue room "Town Cat Fullness." We are actively engaged in creating a vibrant community, rescuing stray cats, and promoting wellness tourism, particularly focusing on sleep tourism.