Hub Feenix

I stayed at Hub Feenix during one of its first months of opening in 2023, as both an artist and digital nomad. It is very unique in that it's a community space - but feels like a mini mecca for artistic exploration, spiritual and physical wellness, and community with like-minded souls. I came to work on my art, like many others, and ended up having an unexpected holistic experience that gave me the space and facilities to take care of my wellbeing - something I've struggled with since nomading. One of those spaces is the location itself. It is nestled in a peaceful forest, yet still connected enough to civilization via car and bike (both available onsite to use), and the local bus. It offered me, and the others, a perfect balance between seclusion and accessibility. My daily walks in nature was one of the greatest gifts of that experience. The artist facilities were the best I've experienced to-date - spacious studios that I used for filming, a sound studio that they were building, which I was able to use to record some VO lines, and a well-equipped tech room for co-working. And the many facilities to support a holistic focus were equally impressive, such as a gym they were renovating, yoga rooms, massage rooms, a cozy café, horses riding lessons, meditation sessions and holistic healing services (organized by the team with local facilitators). The onsite saunas were a major, and unexpected, perk! The residency is inside a former hospital, where certain floors are dedicated to the artists for working, others for the holistics services that are available for artists and nomads, and the ground floor for local companies and facilitators to run workshops and even festivals that we were always invited to. Despite all the activity, the dozen or so artists/nomads present and around 20 volunteers on-site (at least back then), the space never ever felt crowded. There was always room to work, relax, or explore across the many floors. Lastly, the staff and volunteers were some of the kindest humans - always helpful, accessible and committed to ensuring we had the best possible experience. Having completed several artist residencies since, I can say I haven't experienced this level of service anywhere else. I am profoundly grateful for my time at Hub Feenix - it offered so much more than I was expecting. I truly hope to return again one day!

The residency is a renovated sanatorium, deep in the forest, some 10 kilometres from the nearest town. The volunteers and the core group are wonderful people. Whether you are having a creative block, or want to explore new artistic directions, the Feenix is a great place to get away from everything and return to why you want to make art in the first place.

Hub Feenix was a perfect place for what I needed - a space to make and also a place to heal. The organizers and directors are genuine, caring people who clearly lead with love. I loved being there, and met many wonderful people; I felt supported and welcomed. The environment was beautiful, inside and out, and I honestly created some of the best artwork of my life at Hub Feenix!