PlaceMakers are the embodiment of Rosewood’s commitment towards elevating culture and community.
By partnering with PlaceMakers, we together explore the stories of local destinations - with the intention of crafting inspired Rosewood journeys that promote immersive property experiences, meaningful connections, and individual well-being.
Our ecosystem stems from our PlaceMakers – We invite you to explore the world with Rosewood through a local lens. To uncover the traditions, to both learn and create alongside the 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 is also discovered in the intangible essence of community.
Let Rosewood be your cultural concierge. Discover our curated experiences and in-depth destination guides, enriching 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.
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 - and, simultaneously, forge - the line between tradition and future by harnessing the artisanal dyeing community of Sakon Nakhon and honouring their ancient practise whilst amplifying and innovating their techniques into a modern context. Rosewood embarks on a journey deep into the local culture of Phuket, Thailand, to bring these rich local 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 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 executive director of arts and culture at Baha Mar Resort is one of the most influential people in the Bahamian art scene. His expertise in showcasing and representing Bahamian artists combines culture into the visitors’ experiences linking art with travel. He has curated a collection of 100 works throughout Rosewood and his pieces have been shown at the National Gallery of The Bahamas and around the world from France to Hong Kong to the United States. Cox enhances the guest experience by the power of storytelling and sharing the Bahamian’s rich culture through art.
Born in Belgium, Veronique followed a passion for adventure to the Caribbean, where she found home among the island of St. Barth. Inspired by the natural beauty that surrounds her, Veronique creates gorgeous works of art that have come to adorn the pristine beaches and landmarks of the island. Explore the places and sights that have inspired Veronique’s work, and experience the magic of St. Barth for yourself.
Sisters and native Texans, Lizzie Means Duplantis and Sarah Means founded bespoke cowboy boot brand Miron Crosby in 2017 with a mission of creating beautifully designed, custom cowboy boots for every occasion. Fusing authentic Texas elements and aesthetic with the highest quality materials and a contemporary sense of style, each pair of hand-crafted boots serves as a showpiece as much as a set of shoes. Rosewood embarks on a journey with the sisters into the local Dallas, Texas culture to bring their favorite places and fashion inspiration to light.
Working in a variety of mediums to create unique pieces of art, David Luna’s style pays homage to his Mexican roots, sourcing local materials and referencing cultural elements in each piece. Most 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.
Growing up in a diplomatic family, Emiko Davies lived everywhere from China to the U.S. However, the award-winning Australian-Japanese food writer, photographer, and cookbook author has made a home base in Tuscany since 2005, where she lives with her sommelier husband and two daughters in a hilltop home built in 1800 that overlooks the town of San Miniato and its surrounding valley.
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 space of healing, balance and forward growth.
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