A collection of slow stays where architecture, landscape and atmosphere work together to create space for rest. Some sit deep in nature, others within cities yet removed from their noise.

What connects them is a shared sense of calm, thoughtful design and environments that encourage a moment to pause.

The Proust Questionnaire with Photographer Sara Guerrero
We spend time with photographer Sara Guerrero, whose work is rooted in sensitivity, empathy, and a deep reverence for the natural world. Read more...
Inner Nourishment Meditation
A gentle reflective practice designed to cultivate a deeper sense of self-care and inner nourishment.  Read more...
The Graceful Kelly Rutherford In Her Own Words: Our Latest Questionnaire
In an industry often defined by its transience, actress Kelly Rutherford stands as a testament to grace, resilience, and authentic creativity. Best known for her roles in television dramas that... Read more...
Restorative Body Scan Meditation
A restorative practice to slow down, soften, and come home to your body. Read more...
The Proust Questionnaire with Artist & Photographer Ophelia Mikkelson Jones
There’s nothing rushed about the way Ophelia Mikkelson Jones lives. Her days are stitched together slowly by hand and heart with the same care she brings to her art. Read more...
Evening Unwind Meditation
A guided meditation designed to soften the edges of the day and lead you inward. Read more...
A Life in Balance: Neridah Twist
There’s an ease to the way Neridah Twist speaks about her life that is thoughtful, grounded, and quietly assured. As a stylist, her work feels instinctive rather than overworked. This conversation... Read more...
A Slow Guide to Auckland with Cassidy Lockwood from The Local Project
Auckland as a city has many faces, but the one Cassidy sees is subtle. She speaks about it with a kind of fond attentiveness: the hush of neighbourhood streets, the... Read more...
Inner Peace Meditation
An invitation to return to that space within yourself that holds calm, clarity, and ease. Read more...
In Reflection with model Victoria Lee
In this gentle pause, Victoria shares her responses to our Proust Questionnaire: a portrait not of the model, but the woman. With honesty and grace, she speaks to compassion, ritual,... Read more...
SEN x The Hotel Britomart
We’re delighted to partner with The Hotel Britomart as part of their Deep Sleep package. An experience thoughtfully designed to restore, replenish, and invite a truly rejuvenating night’s rest. Read more...
Rituals and Reverie: Our Proust Questionnaire with Mélanie Masarin
Mélanie Masarin is a woman who builds with feeling. As the founder of Ghia, she’s reimagined what it means to gather, to celebrate, to connect—with ourselves and one another. Her... Read more...
Weaving the Threads of Life: The Proust Questionnaire with Tais Rose Wae
In a world that often races ahead, Tais Rose Wae offers a refreshing pause. A skilled weaver and poet, Tais embodies a profound connection to the earth and the rhythms... Read more...
Savouring Life: Our Proust Questionnaire with the wonderful food artist Marie Méon
Marie Méon embodies luxury and elegance. With a decade designing for Chanel and Dior, her sophisticated touch is unrivaled. Growing up in Tokyo with a Japanese mother and French father,... Read more...
Prout Questionnaire: Restaurateur Bianca Marchi: On a Life Well-Savoured
At nineteen, Bianca Marchi left her native Milan for what she thought would be a fleeting adventure to refine her English. A chance encounter with Tyron Simon, now her husband... Read more...
Sabrina Szinay: On Ritual, Rest, and Refinement Moments
Sabrina Szinay has a way of creating space—both physically and emotionally—that feels immediately grounding. As a hairstylist and the founder of Sándor, a design-led haircare brand, her approach is one... Read more...
Weaving Life with Olivia Moon of Nodi Rugs
In a life that balances family, travel, and creative pursuit, Olivia Moon has found a way to slow down without losing momentum. Founder of Nodi Rugs it's this same mindfulness... Read more...
Embracing Individuality: A Moment with Designer Stella Simona
In the bustling heart of Los Angeles, designer and content creator Stella Simona carves out moments of tranquility and creativity, blending the city's vibrant energy with her own serene rituals. Read more...
In conversation with Kate Parfet on her book Milking a Duck
On how mother stories are both universal and singularly unique. Read more...
At Home in the Water with Surfer Nikki van Dijk
For professional surfer Nikki van Dijk, the ocean has always been home. She caught her first wave at four years old on Phillip Island, where the sea shaped not only... Read more...
Jordan-Risa Santos: On Compassion, Curiosity, and the Power of Stories
Jordan Santos is a woman of many layers. As the founder of Seen Library, a literary haven championing untold stories and meaningful connection, she has carved out a space for... Read more...