An artist-led sanctuary and residency grounded in presence, creativity and communion with nature.
This residency offers a supportive space where creativity is honored as an act of devotion—a relationship nurtured through trust and surrender. Set in the elemental landscape of Siwa, it invites participants to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and draw inspiration from the natural world. Guided by nature’s rhythms, artists are encouraged to explore their work with openness, grace, and a deeper sense of connection.
About
Located in the secluded oasis of Siwa, Egypt
where sand dunes meet palm groves and ancient springs, this residency offers artists a space for grounding, contemplation, and peacefulness.
Guided by the land’s natural rhythms, the stillness of Siwa invites deep creative connection. Each artist’s journey is unique. Our program follows a gentle rhythm, offering spacious time for personal creative work alongside opportunities to engage with Siwa’s environment, culture, and community. Through workshops with local artisans, collaborative outdoor projects, and quiet moments in nature, artists are invited to explore new influences and weave them into their practice.
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Programs
We offer two distinct creative paths, each shaped by a different rhythm and intention: The Seed, a creative journey to inspire, and Devotion, an invitational residency for deeper engagement.
The Seed, Creative Journey
A time to reconnect with nature and align with your creative spirit.
The Seed is a 12-day guided journey for artists, makers, holistic practitioners, and creative seekers of all kinds. Through workshops with local artisans, soulful experiences in nature, shared moments within the community, and intentional stillness, you’ll connect deeply with your senses, your practice, and the natural world.This is a space to pause, breathe, and be fully present.
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Devotion, Residency
A month-long residency for artists ready to engage deeply with their creative practice. Offered by invitation only, Devotion provides space to develop or continue a body of work in a nurturing environment. With both solitude and shared moments, it is designed for those seeking a slower pace, dedicated workspace, and meaningful connection with the land, the natural world, and the local community.
Wander through desert dunes.
Float in sacred waters. Watch sunsets from the mountains.
Share meals, craft alongside local artisans, and sink into sonic meditations.
Learn more about The Seed’s Program
Presence, Peace, Inspiration. Join The Seed, a 12-day creative journey in Siwa.
Join us from September 2025 to May 2026 (excluding February and March)
The Seed: 12-day Creative Journey
If you feel called to join us, simply get in touch to receive full details, available dates, and start your booking. Your stay includes accommodation, selected meals, private transport, and a thoughtfully curated program blending creativity, community, and connection to the land.Learn more about the program and rates.
Devotion Residency
Offered by invitation only.
Why are there two paths?
We believe creativity thrives in both structure and spontaneity. Our 12-day journey welcomes all kinds of creatives to reconnect with inspiration, while the Residency supports invited artists to go deeper into their work and relationship with place, together forming a sustainable, evolving creative ecosystem.
contact us
Get in touch to book your stay, or simply to learn more. We’re happy to answer any questions you may have.
iranegagben@gmail.com