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Client Spotlight: Daughters of Desta
Daughters of Desta is an artist collective of five Ethiopian and Eritrean American women: a writer, a pair of interdisciplinary artist-researchers, a filmmaker, and a film producer. They are working together to fill the gaps within the archive of Ethiopian and Eritrean stories, particularly in the DC area.
They came to us with was a desire to do the internal work first. Before the grant applications, online presence, projects, or any outputs, they wanted to align as a collective. To understand each other's strengths and creative instincts. To build a shared foundation.
Over two days, we facilitated a hybrid in-person and virtual retreat designed specifically for Daughters of Desta. We built the environment from the ground up: the aromatherapy blend diffused throughout the space, the herbal tea we brewed and offered, the catered breakfast and lunch, and the playlist. We opened each day with a somatic exercise. We shaped every prompt and the daily itinerary with intention. Because the conditions you create for the work are as much a part of the work as anything else.
Photo by Senna Ahmad
This retreat gave us the opportunity to dream and build out our vision clearly, efficiently, and intentionally. Viridian House created a sacred container for us to connect with each other and guided us towards forming a solid foundation to continue from. It was such a grounding experience. I left fulfilled, excited about our possibilities, closer to my collective and clear on next practical steps. This retreat allowed us to forge a clear path forward. Having worked with both Jordan and Nathalie on past collaborations and large-scale projects, they have consistently shown that they are the best producers and conduits for creatives to successfully and sustainably thrive.
- Tsedaye
Viridian House thoughtfully approaches collectives by putting the artists and the vision first, then layering in the process that allows great work to emerge and flourish. With care, intention, and deep respect for individual values, they create space for alignment, clarity, and collaboration.
