December 27, 2022 - January 5, 2023
10 Days + 9 Nights through Nairobi, Maasai Land & Lamu
We are ending 2022 on Safari! The Maasai Mara is one of the most famous and important wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa, world-renowned for its exceptional populations of lion, African leopard, cheetah and African bush elephant
We are partnering with various local artists, communities & organizations before and during the trip including initiatives that support women & children in dynamic ways
The BAR Kenya Team includes two certified yoga & meditation teachers, skilled in
breathwork, guided meditation & yoga. The team will facilitate various moments of grounding & movement throughout the trip
Experience Kenya with an intimate group from a creative perspective! One of a kind art & culture experiences tailored just for us
Through cities, forests, plains and beaches, we will engage the histories, cultures and creative traditions of various Kenyan peoples through workshops in traditional arts like dance, cooking and weaving
From Rest & Relaxation to Shopping & Nightlife, there's room in the itinerary for you to self-direct as desired
Travel to Kenya is not included in the cost of the retreat. Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Retreat Registration fee increases $100 monthly from June 1st onward. Deposits made before June 1st will secure $2500 registration rate. Payment plans available, to be arranged after initial deposit. Please note that all deposits are non-refundable after 24 hours of purchase. Registered Participants will be required to attend at least 3 of 5 monthly community exploration calls preceding the trip. Registrants must be 21 years or older to participate.
Kelly ’GreenLight’ Thomas is an Artist, Educator, Cultural Organizer and Wellness Warrior based in NYC. For over a decade, Kelly has been creating and facilitating experiences around emotional health, women’s narratives, and nature. She is the foundress of Black Arts Retreat. Since 2011, Kelly has facilitated creative wellness programs throughout the US, Brazil, Germany, Kenya and Haiti.
Projects & Event Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya. In addition to being an avid traveler and advocate of the arts, Twiry is a Licensed Attorney specializing in Intellectual Property. She’s passionate about the arts and offers her skill set in planning, logistics and general organization. Her vision is to work in more creative spaces and help artistic projects come to fruition.
Interdisciplinary artist and farmer based in Chicago, IL. Her agricultural work is an acknowledgement and remembrance of her ancestors who worked the land of Ayiti while growing her relationship to land. She explores Caribbean foodways, family and memory through storytelling and art. Portraiture, farming and apprenticing in traditional ar
Interdisciplinary artist and farmer based in Chicago, IL. Her agricultural work is an acknowledgement and remembrance of her ancestors who worked the land of Ayiti while growing her relationship to land. She explores Caribbean foodways, family and memory through storytelling and art. Portraiture, farming and apprenticing in traditional artistic practices of the African diaspora are all pathways for her ideas to take form.
Yogi & Massage Therapist based in Newark, NJ. Six is a devoted wellness advocate, practitioner, and teacher who has been immersed in the journey of wellness & self-exploration through yoga for nearly a decade. Through Sensate Wellness, she empowers community with the skills needed for self healing through the process. Six collaborates w
Yogi & Massage Therapist based in Newark, NJ. Six is a devoted wellness advocate, practitioner, and teacher who has been immersed in the journey of wellness & self-exploration through yoga for nearly a decade. Through Sensate Wellness, she empowers community with the skills needed for self healing through the process. Six collaborates with numerous local black- and woman-owned businesses to facilitate ongoing public yoga classes that incorporate sacred medicines, ancestral guidance, and alignment based movement.
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