ZAMI COLLECTIVE is a container to nurture connection, community and creativity.
We host regenerative retreats and residencies for women across East Africa and integrate
a tapestry of artists, wellness, food, farming, and cultural practitioners from the African continent
at different points of the value chain.
Upcoming Retreats
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Ethiopia Retreat 2025
Join the Zami Collective in October 2025 for our inaugural retreat in Addis Ababa and the Simien Mountains!
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Lamu Island Rest Residency 2026
Join the Zami Collective in 2026 for our third spring Island Rest Residency for Artists and creative individuals seeking rest by the Indian Ocean.
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Workshops & Communal Gatherings
Join us at one of our seasonal gatherings! Keep your eyes peeled as we announce upcoming workshops.
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From the Archives
View the memories from our previous retreats in the Lamu Archipelago and the Kenyan Highlands.
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Creative Encounters
We welcome creative collaborations with artists, photographers, chefs, and cultural practitioners.
Let’s Rest Together
It all begins here. Maybe you want to rest in community. Maybe you’ve dreamt of visiting East Africa. Or maybe you have a creative soul to share with the world. Whatever it is, join us.