Calea in Residence

A Liberated Space for Creative Research and Community Connection

Abstracts Ruben Salgado Escudero Calea Tulum

Immerse yourself in an ecosystem of creativity, community, and wellness. At Centro Calea in Tulum, we offer a refuge for wellness practitioners, musicians, artists, and creatives to investigate their craft, connect with the community, and grow within a space that balances artistic expression and holistic well-being.

Calea in Residence is a space for research, restoration, and connection. Hosted at Centro Calea in Tulum, this residency welcomes artists, wellness practitioners, musicians, writers, and researchers who wish to explore their craft in alignment with the mood and spirit of the space: rooted, expressive, and communal.

Our residency is not production- or outcome-driven. Instead, we value process, presence, and the exchange between personal evolution and community connection. Residents are invited to offer something from the heart in return — a workshop, talk, open rehearsal, or anything that nourishes the wider Calea ecosystem.

  • A Creative Exploration Where Wellness Meets Cultural Artistry

    • Private accommodation at Calea Tulum Hotel (www.caleatulum.com) for the duration of your stay (1 month)

    • Full access to Centro Calea studio space, movement classes, and community events

    • Mentorship and dialogue with Kathryn Taylor and selected Calea teachers

    • Opportunity to engage with local artists, facilitators, and community members

    • Visibility through our community blog and newsletter

  • We ask each resident to:

    • Be present and engaged during their stay

    • Offer one contribution from the heart (class, workshop, reading, performance, etc.)

    • Document part of their process (photos, journal entry, or short written reflection)

    • Who Can Apply: Almost Anyone. We welcome applications from diverse disciplines and perspectives. Whether you are an artist, dancer, yoga teacher, philosopher, writer, musician, designer, or interdisciplinary creator, if your work aligns with Centro Calea’s vision of deep personal investigation for global connection and impact, we’d love to hear from you.

    • Eligibility: Artists and researchers whose work is aligned with our values of presence, wellness, creativity, and community.

    *Please note we do not have a paint studio or workshop.

  • IteDuration: 1 month minimum

    • Residents per Cycle: 1

    • Rolling Applications

    • Costs Covered: Housing + Studio Access

    • Not Covered: Travel, meals, personal materials

2025 Residents

  • Jan 5-15: MAX MILNER

    Singer • Songwriter • Actor

    @max_milner

  • Jan 16-Feb 15: ILHEM KHODJA

    Artist • Singer • Composer • Mantra

    @ladyilhem

  • Feb 16-28: ZOSIA

    Performance Art

    @z.o.s.i.a.z

  • March 1-15: BLANCA OCEGUERA

    Sound Healing • Yoga • Reiki Master • Spiritual Counselor

    @estelarom

  • May 16-31: VICTORIA CHASE

    Yoga • Fitness • Singer

    @_victoriachase__

  • April 1-15: DANIEL TORRES CALDERON

    PART ONE: RESEARCH

    Therapeutic & Karmic Astrology

    @idtbi

  • April 16-30: PAULIE CAMPOS

    Artist • Composer • Producer

    @pauliie.music

  • May 1-15: DANIEL TORRES CALDERON

    PART TWO: CONNECTION

    Therapeutic & Karmic Astrology

    @idtbi

  • May 16-30: ALEJANDRO CHELLET

    Artist • Performer • Director

    @alejandro.chellet