Changing the way we travel
La Casa de la Artista was founded by Pilsen, Chicago artists Andres Contreras and Chelcie S Porter. Our mission is to provide free education to youth around the world wile creating enriching travel opportunities. While tourism is important it has become a pest in many communities. More and more corporations take over leaving local businesses with little to gain. Outside employees are brought in and youth too often see few possibilities in their communities. At La Casa de la Artista we host yoga and creativity retreats, a study abroad program and an artist in residence program. We live in local communities. We eat local food, we learn the local language and we buy local products.
La Casa de Yoga Retreats are for travelers looking for a culturally satisfying 10-12 days experience that focuses on wellness, gaining a deeper knowledge of the local culture and being of service. Our retreats always involve 2-3 days of volunteering in the communities to which we travel. Proceeds from the retreats go to fund residency scholarships which provide up to 40 hrs per week of free education for youth around the world.
Our study abroad program provides university students with a chance to learn about local art, language, culture and climate while in a safe and guided environment. Study abroad program are 12-18 weeks and require a minimum GPA of 2.75
Our study abroad program is currently available in Cape Three points Ghana and Chiang Mai Thailand summer/fall 2016
La Casa de Yoga Retreats are for travelers looking for a culturally satisfying 10-12 days experience that focuses on wellness, gaining a deeper knowledge of the local culture and being of service. Our retreats always involve 2-3 days of volunteering in the communities to which we travel. Proceeds from the retreats go to fund residency scholarships which provide up to 40 hrs per week of free education for youth around the world.
Our study abroad program provides university students with a chance to learn about local art, language, culture and climate while in a safe and guided environment. Study abroad program are 12-18 weeks and require a minimum GPA of 2.75
Our study abroad program is currently available in Cape Three points Ghana and Chiang Mai Thailand summer/fall 2016