What Curio Does

RETREATS

Our retreats are designed as treats for your mind, body, spirit as well as an opportunity to (re)connect with your inner self via a thoughtfully curated journey for a select group (8 or less) of interested applicants assembled into a cohort for 7-14 day trips.

I personally select accommodations where design, comfort, environment, and amenities are all expertly considered. A regional chef comes to the house to cook locally sourced delicious and healthy food to nourish our bodies and connect us to the land. Mind/body/spirit practitioners lead us in daily exercises of yoga, qi gong, or other modalities that promote (re)alignment and flow. I lead us through activities grounded in active questioning and listening and share films, podcasts, essays, poetry, books, and art that speaks to a chosen theme. Participants are invited to come with an openness to share safely and authentically with the flora/fauna/people we encounter.

Upcoming retreat locales and themes include:

“Death & Legacy: Dungeness, UK retreat inspired by the work and garden of Derek Jarman”

“Art, Craft, & Nature: Venice Art Biennale, forgotten artisans of the Venetian Lagoon, and Dolomites forest bathing”

“100%: How to Live for a Century on the Greek island of Ikaria”

To propose other themes and places, please contact us!

TRAVEL ADVISORY

I’ve been so fortunate to call several continents Home for various chapters of my life and have done a lot of traveling.

Planning a trip begins with asking questions and listening to discover what you are looking to get out of your journey so I can custom tailor an itinerary specific to your desires.

My focus will always be shaping a trip that nourishes your senses and inspires your curiosity. Allowing travel to (re)connect you with yourself as the genesis of fostering greater connections with the people and spirits around us also steers the activities and interactions I propose. My work as an interior designer for 13 years gives me extra sensitivity to how spaces shape our emotions and experiences. I have an extensive network of artists and creatives across all disciplines interested in opening their homes and ateliers to share their passion with you.

If you are looking for a journey that has the possibility to actually change who you are, we are humbled to be your guide.

COMMUNITY

As more people join in (re)imagining travel and we continue to grow our community of synergistic minds and hearts, we will host both virtual and in-person events and platforms for continued exchange and connection long after you have returned safely home.

We are committed to a long term vision of travel as connection, arriving with curiosity to share, listen, and learn together with the people and places where we are guests. Change takes time - we are planting seeds of new ways of travel that pay closer attention to the future of our environment and communities dependent on tourism.

The Curio traveler sees travel as connection and an opportunity to be transformed by their journey.

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