Shaharut Desert Dwellers Tour
Shaharut Desert Dwellers Tour
Time passes ever so slowly, the desert vibes washing over and inside of you. A deep internal cleansing, as if life’s medicine stems purely from natural sources. Luxury isn’t a high-brow design piece or seat in a coveted restaurant. It is clean air, infinite open space; the sound of silence only to be perturbed by a bird’s chirp or an arid tree whistling with the wind.
A moment in the desert can feel like an eternity. At first glance, rocks, mountains, tumbleweed and the occasional passing car can seem futile. Blazoning past the banality is a glorious beauty with soulful tones that beckon to be unturned. Denizens of the desert are kind, spiritual and hardworking. Manifesting in many forms, and literal walks of life, inhabitants of this Mars-like environment bring forth new ideas of existing in society, with nature and with oneself.
Nestled deep in the Arava Valley in Israel’s Negev Desert, and far removed from niceties of traditional society, is the village of Shaharut, boasting just 30-some-odd homes and structures that house a wave of free-thinking artists, designers, creatives and philosophers that have fled the crowds of society to live specifically in a place that is rich with gorgeous views, clean air, clear skies and an otherworldly way of life.
Adjacent but still a drive or trek from the new Six Senses, Shaharut has retained its magical essence and developed its own enigma as an intriguing but enigmatic community that are welcoming yet hard to reach. Its residents include local ceramicists, Buddhism teachers, wellness gurus, basket-weavers who have spent years learned from Bedouin cultures, and beyond. Eager Tourist invites you into the very homes, studios and work spaces of Shaharut’s creative community for a two-hour immersive experience that connects you with Shaharut’s local culture and engages you in conversations and eye-opening dialogues about the healing powers of the desert and why this way of life does not yield isolation but spirituality, intrigue and self-fulfillment. Meet yogis, artists, musicians, ceramicists and basket weavers who have created their own distinct micro-economy that attracts visitors from the desert and exports creations across Israel and some even around the world. Led by Shaharut locals as your guide, the “Shaharut Desert Dwellers Tour” brings you into a higher place where you can appreciate this unique way of life and absorb influences that can stay with you well after your journey.
The Shaharut Desert Dwellers Tour includes:
Shaharut village local as your guide
Meetings with 3 artists, designers or creatives in their very own homes
Deep discussions about art, life and spirituality in the desert
Snacks, coffee or tea of choice
Length: Two Hours
SHAHARUT DESERT DWELLERS TOUR
Time passes ever so slowly, the desert vibes washing over and inside of you. A deep internal cleansing, as if life’s medicine stems purely from natural sources. Luxury isn’t a high-brow design piece or seat in a coveted restaurant. It is clean air, infinite open space; the sound of silence only to be perturbed by a bird’s chirp or an arid tree whistling with the wind.
A moment in the desert can feel like an eternity. At first glance, rocks, mountains, tumbleweed and the occasional passing car can seem futile. Blazoning past the banality is a glorious beauty with soulful tones that beckon to be unturned. Denizens of the desert are kind, spiritual and hardworking. Manifesting in many forms, and literal walks of life, inhabitants of this Mars-like environment bring forth new ideas of existing in society, with nature and with oneself.
Nestled deep in the Arava Valley in Israel’s Negev Desert, and far removed from niceties of traditional society, is the village of Shaharut, boasting just 30-some-odd homes and structures that house a wave of free-thinking artists, designers, creatives and philosophers that have fled the crowds of society to live specifically in a place that is rich with gorgeous views, clean air, clear skies and an otherworldly way of life.
Adjacent but still a drive or trek from the new Six Senses, Shaharut has retained its magical essence and developed its own enigma as an intriguing but enigmatic community that are welcoming yet hard to reach. It’s residents include local ceramicists, Buddhism teachers, wellness gurus, basket-weavers who have spent years learned from Bedouin cultures, and beyond. Eager Tourist invites you into the very homes, studios and work spaces of Shaharut’s creative community for a two-hour immersive experience that connects you with Shaharut’s local culture and engages you in conversations and eye-opening dialogues about the healing powers of the desert and why this way of life does not yield isolation but spirituality, intrigue and self-fulfillment. Meet yogis, artists, musicians, ceramicists and basket weavers who have created their own distinct micro-economy that attracts visitors from the desert and exports creations across Israel and some even around the world. Led by Shaharut locals as your guide, the “Shaharut Desert Dwellers Tour” brings you into a higher place where you can appreciate this unique way of life and absorb influences that can stay with you well after your journey.
The Shaharut Desert Dwellers Tour includes:
Shaharut village local as your guide
Meetings with 3 artists, designers or creatives in their very own homes
Deep discussions about art, life and spirituality in the desert
Vegan meal of dishes created with local ingredients from the Negev desert
Coffee or tea of choice
Length: Two Hours
