Jnane Tamsna is the only Black woman-owned luxury hotel resort located in the lush date palm forest of Marrakech, Morroco.
In January 2023, the hotel will be hosting an Immersive Literature & Writing Retreat for four esteemed authors in a series of generative creative writing workshops that explore themes of self-expansion, societal revolution, cultural presence, and embodiment.
The workshops will be complemented by cultural activities, including private tours of the city’s majestic medina, day trips to other parts of Morocco, and sojourns to secret gardens within the city’s walls.
This will be a space to discover, create, reflect, and develop relationships with people across borders, cultures, and backgrounds.
AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS
Cleyvis Natera
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Cleyvis Natera is an essayist, short fiction writer, critic and novelist. Her debut novel Neruda on the Park was an anticipated book of 2022 by TIME, the Today Show, Good Morning America’s Zibby Owens, ELLE. Upon publication, Neruda on the Park was selected as a May 2022 New York Times Editor’s Choice.
Camille T. Dungy
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Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
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Tanaïs
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THE HOST
Why is this retreat important to you?
In a world where so many deserve to be seen but still are not, in a corporate space where to reach the same level, we are expected to stand out: we need our voice.
Curated by our mind, customized by our uniqueness, and enriched by our experience, our voice is our personal tool for change, growth, and impact.
With our Philoxenia retreats, we want to learn from prominent storytellers and writers of color.
Jnane Tamsna is a space in which energy, style, and architecture have “ de facto” been a catalyst for transformative experiences. It favors a remarkable connection between people.
It is important for me to bring this efficient and educational tool to the immense construction site which is diversity, inclusion, and equity.
How can people support this event?
There are 3 ways:
- Individuals can book a stay with us.
- Corporations can send employees. The unique bond of this shared experience will impact the conversation back in the office.
- Donations can be made for travel grants that will sponsor the hotel stay, room, and board, of up to 10 young writers most of them coming from HBCUs. Donations to The Global Diversity Foundation will pay for their airfare and a small stipend.
Please contact me personally at [email protected] for more information.
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