PlaceMakers are the embodiment of Rosewood’s commitment towards elevating culture and community.
Through their unique local lens, we explore the stories and traditions of each destination to craft inspired journeys that promote immersive experiences, meaningful connections, and individual well-being alongside innovators of art, style, food, family, sustainability, and health.
This approach pairs seamlessly with Rosewood’s core philosophy, that A Sense of Place® exists beyond the physical form and can be discovered in the intangible essence of community.
Let Rosewood be your cultural concierge and discover our curated experiences and in-depth destination guides to enrich your global exploration.
Passion Pillars
Each of our PlaceMakers represents a core passion pillar celebrating their expertise and vision.
Art & Entertainment
The leaders of cultural influence and the masters of sensory creation.
Style & Design
The visual communicators, the craftsmen and the makers.
Food & Beverage
From the farm to the plate, celebrating the holistic food and beverage journey.
Family & Lifestyle
A celebration of the home, community and abode.
Health & Wellbeing
Holistic mindfulness, health and wellbeing. Nourish the senses - mind, body and spirit.
Sustainability
Our ethos - renewal, innovation, technology and thought leadership.
Internationally renowned local chef May Chow is Rosewood Hong Kong's second PlaceMaker, as part of Rosewood’s communities to harness local culture through bespoke experiences and promote an authentic feeling of affinity and belonging.
Fashion designer, founder of PHVLO HATCH and Rosewood Placemaker, Johanna Ho is using the past to redefine the future of fashion in Hong Kong.
The innovative collections of Philip Huang walk the line between tradition and future by harnessing the artisanal dyeing community of Sakon Nakhon and honouring their ancient practice while adapting their techniques into a modern context. Rosewood journeys deep into the local culture of Phuket, Thailand, to bring these rich stories to light.
A graceful dance between yin and yang, form and formlessness, tradition and future, Ms Min references and celebrates the dynasties-old history of Chinese culture. Through the practice of sourcing and maintaining traditional craft, honor of trusted relationships, paired with design and art form, Ms Min creates the intangible essence of community.
A native of San Miguel de Allende, Rosana Alvarez’s family history in the region stretches back nearly 100 years. Passionate about creating a healthier environment for the local community and future generations, the founder of sustainable and organic ranch Vía Orgánica is collaborating with Rosewood San Miguel de Allende to offer exclusive experiences rooted in the earth.
In 2020, entrepreneur, Rosewood Mayakoba resident, and certified cave diver Matt Scantland helped organize a project to explore and document the underwater cave systems that exist beneath Mayakoba. The goal of this work is to shine light on the ecological significance of these caves and raise awareness around this fragile environment.
A former model turned accessories designer who spent a large portion of her childhood living and exploring just south of Rosewood Miramar Beach. Today, Kendall’s love of the destination continues as she is a regular at the estate-like resort.
A mixed media artist, curator, community-builder, and the executive director of arts and culture at Baha Mar Resort, John Cox’s expertise lies in linking the worlds of art and travel. Cox enhances the guest experience with the power of storytelling and by sharing The Bahamas’ rich culture through art.
Born in Belgium, Veronique’s passion for adventure led her to the Caribbean, and ultimately to make her home on the island of St. Barth. Inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds her, Veronique creates unique works of art that have come to adorn the island’s pristine beaches and famous landmarks.
Sisters and native Texans, Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means founded acclaimed bespoke cowboy boot brand Miron Crosby in 2017 to create the perfect boots for every occasion. Rosewood journeys with them into the local Dallas, Texas culture to bring their favorite places, and their fashion inspiration, to light.
Working in a wide variety of mediums to create unique artworks, David Luna’s style pays homage to his Mexican roots. Best known for his art installations, David’s relationship with Las Ventanas al Paraíso began in 2018, when he custom-designed sculptural trees and over 500 sparkling birdcage lights at Arbol.
Yoga guru, former beauty editor, and Rosewood PlaceMaker Lili Barbery-Coulon found her calling when she discovered Kundalini yoga. Now a full-time yoga teacher and author, she not only teaches thousands of students a week, but is also an expert on wellness in Paris.
Born and bred in Paris, Amandine now a passionate mother of three, launched The Reunion, a twice yearly pop-up providing her community with a hand-picked selection of Parisian creators.
In the wake of a year of heightened collective trauma, urban communities are beginning to reignite their sense of place. Oona Series, a collaboration between barre and pilates expert Catie Miller and holistic osteopath and acupuncturist Boniface Verney-Carron, seeks to provide a unique space for healing, balance, and forward growth.
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