Faculty & doctoral retreats
Plan a period of focused writing, peer feedback, and shared reflection around a clear goal.
Discuss a writing retreatFor universities & organisations
University and group stays.
Bring your colleagues to Ol Kalou for a retreat, research visit or workshop, with accommodation, meals and places to work together.
Group options
Plan a stay for your group.
We welcome departments, research centres, independent institutes, and organisations. A conference room, private library, room and rooftop workspaces, and 5G Wi-Fi are available for your group.
Research team stays
Arrange a residential base for planning, analysis, or a field season. Share your project locations and daily needs.
Discuss a team stayWorkshops & exchange
Meet around a table for a reading group, share work in progress or host a workshop with colleagues from different fields.
Discuss a workshopA tailored proposal
Request a group proposal.
Send your preferred dates, group size, room-sharing preferences, and a short description of the stay. Include any meal, meeting, transport, or accessibility requirements.
Ask for a written proposal suitable for your institution’s review, including inclusions, exclusions, payment arrangements, and cancellation terms.
Request a group proposalResponsible academic exchange
Research and community visits.
Research permissions and community visits are arranged separately from accommodation.
Independent academic work
Your institution remains responsible for supervision, ethics review, and any permissions required for your project. Accommodation is not an academic affiliation, research permit, or accredited programme.
Community connections
If you hope to explore local partnerships, describe your interests early. Any introduction or visit depends on the host organisation’s priorities, consent, availability, and safeguarding requirements.
Support access
Sponsor a residency.
Institutions and supporters can enquire about sponsoring a residency or contributing to the development of shared study spaces.
We are open to conversations about a defined stay for a scholar, a recurring institutional arrangement, or resources that improve the residency experience. Scope and terms are agreed individually.
Discuss a partnershipPlanning a stay?
Discuss your group’s plans.
Tell us your dates, group size and meeting requirements.
Request a university proposal