Malidoma | C A M P, Zipolite

Hostel. Large private 'teleworker choza,' ensuite bathroom, air conditioned. Double bed. *desk, ergonomic chair, closet space • steps away (5 min) are eating places, shops, craft vendors, and the country’s only nude beach • wild pool (mineral water, warmed, sand-bottom); communal kitchen; dining garden; and fire circle • nudity is optional at the beach, welcome here, and only requested in the pool and sauna • LGBTQ+ allyship: this is a safer space for folks of any identity or expression The space FACILITIES — you may access include: • communal kitchen including utensils, wares, and some staple pantry ingredients • wild pool — warmed, sand-bottom mineral pool for conversation, aquatic therapy • 10-person sauna • outdoor warm showers • steps from individual baños • air-conditioned massage/bodywork sala • garden, patio, and studios • 100㎡ studios — Zipolite's biggest movement/workshop spaces • STARLINK WiFi • mx.camp for more information Guest access AUTO RECEPTION — (smart lock) press 'C', then enter code and rotate the handle clockwise (check your reservation details for the current code). Door auto-locks. Please don't ring the video doorbell when you arrive (we only monitor it for expected deliveries) — especially after 6pm or before 9am when it can disturb resting guests. PARKING — limited street parking is nearby (5 min walk) Other things to note MALIDOMA — Malidoma Patrice Somé was an initiated elder and medicine man of the Dagara tribe in Burkina Faso, West Africa. His name, "Malidoma," translates to "be friends with the stranger." At the age of four, he was taken from his village to a Jesuit missionary school for fifteen years, where he was immersed in Western European culture and religion. Upon return to his village at the age of twenty, he underwent a difficult initiation process to reconnect with his Dagara heritage. This experience of living between two worlds shaped his life's work. He earned multiple advanced degrees from the Sorbonne and Brandeis University and dedicated himself to bridging the gap between African spiritual traditions and Western cultures. Somé authored several influential books, including "𝘖𝘧 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵: 𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭, 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘯," "𝘙𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭: 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺," and "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘥𝘰𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢." In his writings and workshops, he shared the wisdom of the Dagara people, focusing on the importance of community, ritual, connection with nature and the ancestors, and the integration of spirituality into daily life. He aimed to offer insights from indigenous African spirituality to help Westerners find healing and a deeper sense of purpose. Dr. Somé was C A M P cofounder Maybel’s teacher. DISCOUNTS — monthly discount (discounts display before reservation completion). LINENS — fresh bedding is provided, though you will need to make your bed upon arrival. If you don't have a towel, a simple sauna towel is available upon request. KITCHEN — for meals, guests have access to the communal kitchen, refrigerators, implements, ware. DRINKING WATER — our well water is filtered, tested, and potable; all faucet water is safe to drink. MOSQUITO CANOPY — it's important to diligently keep your canopy closed completely during the day while you are out. If you don't follow this advice, electrostatic bug-zapper tennis rackets are available for your use to clear the interior of your net.