Practical Information

Details for the 10-day creative journey at Irane Gagben, in Siwa Oasis.

10-day Creative Journey

The contribution for the 10-day journey is £2,150 per participant. This covers everything needed for your time here — accommodation, all guided experiences, three shared meals, and private transport between Cairo and Siwa. What it asks of you is simply your presence.

    Your Space

  • You will stay in a private room with a queen-size bed and ensuite bathroom, within the sanctuary itself. You have full access to all shared spaces of the house — to use as your creativity and rest require.

      • Nourishment

    • Three meals are woven into the rhythm of your stay — one prepared in the house by a local Siwi chef, one shared at our farm or garden, and one at a thoughtfully chosen restaurant in a beautiful setting. Beyond these, the kitchen is yours for self-prepared meals, teas, and quiet morning rituals at whatever hour the day begins for you.

        • Arriving and Leaving

      • You will be collected by private car from Cairo and returned at the close of your journey. The drive itself — crossing the desert toward the oasis — is the beginning of the transition. There is nothing you need to arrange.

          • Your Creative Time

        • Each day has spaciousness built into it. Support and guidance for your creative work are available when you want them and absent when you don't. There is no pressure to produce. If you wish to connect with local artisans — pottery, basket weaving, and other craft traditions — this can be arranged during your stay at an additional cost. Collaborative creative work involving local participation is approached with care for fair contribution to those involved.

              • Who This Journey Is For

            • This is an intimate experience — one guest at a time, held within a home that is also a living sanctuary. It asks for openness, a willingness to slow down, and some tolerance for the particular beauty of not knowing what will emerge. It is not a programme. It is a devoted space.

                • Availability

              • Selected windows are available between September 2026 and January 2027. Write to us to explore dates together.

                  • To Begin

                  If you would like to spend time at Irane Gagben, please contact us at iranegagben@gmail.com.

                  Each stay begins with a conversation. This allows us to learn about your intentions and explore together whether this feels like the right space for you at this time.

                  We look forward to hearing from you.