Our Story
It started with a simple idea - what if a hotel could be more than just a place to crash?
Back in 2019, Maya and Dev were sitting in yet another sterile hotel room after a grueling conference. They'd spent the day talking about innovation but felt completely drained. That's when it hit them - hotels had become so... transactional. Where was the inspiration? The restoration?
So they took a risk. Bought this old building on Pacific Boulevard that nobody wanted and spent two years turning it into something different. A place where your body could rest, your mind could wander, and maybe - just maybe - you'd leave feeling more like yourself than when you arrived.
Maya and Dev had their epiphany. Started sketching plans on napkins (seriously, we still have those napkins framed in the office).
Bought the building right before the world shut down. Everyone thought we were nuts. Maybe we were, but we used that time to really think through what we wanted to create.
Construction kicked off. We partnered with local artists, sustainable builders, and wellness practitioners to shape every detail. The meditation garden took three tries to get right.
February 14th (yeah, we're romantics). First guests walked in. First artist residency started. First time we realized this might actually work.
Added the rooftop bar (best sunset views in Vancouver, not biased at all). Hosted our first sustainability summit. Started the farm partnership program.
Launched new creative workshops. Expanded the spa. And honestly? We're still figuring things out as we go. That's kind of the point.
We're not gonna call ourselves a family (that's kinda cliche), but we do genuinely like hanging out together. Here's the crew that keeps this place running.
Look, we're not perfect. But we're genuinely trying to run this place in a way that doesn't trash the planet. Not because it's trendy (though it kinda is), but because it actually matters to us.
Some of this stuff is obvious - solar panels, composting, that kind of thing. But we're also trying to think bigger. How do we support local communities? How do we reduce waste without making it annoying for guests? It's a work in progress, and we're learning as we go.
The map below shows some of what we're up to. Click around if you're curious about the details.
Rooftop solar panels cover about 60% of our energy needs. The other 40% comes from BC Hydro's renewable sources. Yeah, we track this stuff.
Rainwater collection system for the gardens. Low-flow fixtures everywhere. We've cut water usage by 40% compared to standard hotels our size.
Composting program, partnership with local recycling initiatives, and we're phasing out single-use plastics. Currently diverting 78% from landfills.
Work with 12 farms within 100km. Restaurant menu changes based on what's actually in season. Supporting local economy while cutting transport emissions.
Meditation garden uses native BC plants that don't need much water or maintenance. It's become a little urban habitat - we've spotted 23 bird species so far.
Free yoga sessions for neighborhood residents. Scholarship program for local artists. Living wage for all staff. Being a good neighbor matters.
