Our story
How Raahi Atelier came to life
Raahi Atelier was born from friendship, shared experience, and a deep understanding of what it means to rebuild yourself.
We met as mothers on a school playground—two women balancing full lives, careers, and the quiet, constant demands of caring for others. What began as casual conversations quickly became something more. We found ourselves navigating similar chapters of life, including the unexpected and painful unraveling of our marriages.
—In that season, we leaned on each other.—
Through honest conversations, vulnerable moments, and unwavering support, we began to heal—not just as individuals, but alongside other women in our lives who were also searching for steadiness, space, and a return to self.
We came to understand something deeply: women are often the ones who hold everything together. We give our time, our energy, our care to our children, our work, our relationships. But in the process, we can lose connection with our own inner wisdom.
—Raahi was created from that knowing.—
We believe that even a short time away—a pause, a shift in environment—can be enough to revive and nurture the woman within. Not as an escape, but as a return. A way to reconnect with yourself so you can move through life more fully, more grounded, and more present.
Because when a woman feels connected to herself, everything around her changes. She shows up differently—as a mother, a partner, a friend—but most importantly, as herself.
What started as two women supporting each other, over a decade ago, has grown into something larger: an intention to create a space where women can gather, create, and find a way back to who they are.
Raahi Atelier is that space.
This is us
Over the past three decades, we’ve collectively visited more than 40 countries. Our passion for travel runs deep, and we believe in slow travel—taking the time to truly immerse ourselves in each culture we encounter.
LAURIE
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF ARTS
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SONIA
CO-FOUNDER & CURATOR OF EXPERIENCES