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Tell us about your travel plans, creative curiosities, or partnership ideas. Our team would love to craft a mindful art experience just for you.
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Partnerships
Collaborate with our studio in the wild.
From boutique lodges and conservation groups to Nairobi ateliers and regional art collectives, our partners help us host intentional gatherings in wild, soulful places. Every collaboration is rooted in a love for Kenya and a shared commitment to mindful hospitality.
Guests can meet many of these collaborators during private workshops and safaris, making every retreat an invitation into Kenya’s creative circles.
How we work together
We co-create bespoke art retreats that highlight each location’s heritage—commissioning guides, chefs, and artisans who know the land intimately. Shared values include conservation-first policies, slow travel pacing, and honoring local creative lineages.
- Site-specific residencies blending field sketching, studio salons, and guided excursions.
- Art material sourcing through Kenyan makers, botanical dyers, and reclaimed studios.
- Conservation levies that directly benefit wildlife corridors and community rangers.
Sustainability
Luxury with a lighter footprint.
We choose host properties with active conservation programs, reduce single-use materials in every studio setup, and offset travel emissions through local rewilding partners. Art supplies are biodegradable where possible and every guest receives guidance on leave-no-trace practices.
Environmental Commitment
Stewardship is woven into every itinerary, from electric transfers to rainwater-harvesting lodges and circular art material sourcing. We design travel that honours fragile ecosystems while uplifting local economies.
Low-Impact Checklist
- Local sourcing of pigments, textiles, and botanicals from women-led cooperatives.
- Low-impact travel itineraries prioritizing electric transfers and consolidated routes.
- Partnerships with lodges practicing rainwater harvesting and solar stewardship.
- Carbon contributions reinvested into indigenous reforestation programs.
Community Impact
Where creativity meets tangible outcomes.
Each retreat funds real initiatives—artist residencies, conservation education, and community-owned studios. We measure impact through long-term relationships rather than one-off donations.
Cultural Impact
Residencies celebrate indigenous knowledge keepers, from Samburu bead artists to Turkana storytellers. Workshops include revenue share agreements and archival documentation to safeguard oral histories.
Economic Impact
We prioritize Kenyan-owned suppliers—lodges, transport, culinary teams, and artist assistants—ensuring retreat revenue circulates locally. Micro-grants support youth creative programs in Nanyuki and Naivasha.
Community Engagement
Guests visit conservation classrooms, seed libraries, and craft cooperatives to exchange skills. We support long-term mentorships where alumni return virtually to teach, donate materials, or fund scholarships.
“A single workshop shifted how our students see the land—they now paint their own stories and raise funds for ranger patrols.”
Lewa Community Arts Mentor