Gratitude Gathering in the Rainforest
[Creative Service Club + Yachana Foundation]
In this in-person, collaborative gathering, you’ll gain the insights and skills needed to solve real-world challenges while creating lasting social and environmental impact.
| Thanksgiving week | Nov 23 - Dec 01, 2024
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In our fast-paced world, finding time for self-reflection, meaningful connection, and impactful work can be challenging.
Discover how this blend of creativity, service, and cultural immersion can inspire you, creating memories and connections that will last a lifetime.
This gathering is for you if...
- You are passionate about using creativity to make a tangible impact on communities and the environment.
- You want to collaborate with others to design innovative solutions for real-world challenges.
- You are craving deeper, more meaningful ways to contribute your skills toward sustainability and social justice.
- You’re seeking new frameworks and tools to confidently lead projects that address systemic issues.
- You’re working on a project—whether it’s a program, research, business, or campaign—and want an hands-on experience to develop it further.
- You dream of creating change while enjoying a blend of adventure, purpose, and connection, grounded in community and shared learning.
What You'll Experience
Immerse Yourself in the Ecuadorian Amazon Rainforest
itinerary and accommodations
Tackle a Real-World Challenge to Enhance Your Creative Skills
expert designed curriculum
Learn from Yachana Foundation on Conservation and Sustainable Development
about Yachana Foundation
Gather with Extraordinary People
the cohort
Ready to Make an Impact!
apply hereMeet your Gathering Guide
Daniela Teran Endara
| Designer + Researcher |
The gathering is led by Daniela Teran Endara, Strategic Designer and Researcher, former IDEO’er and Harvard MDE alumni, and founder of Asombro. Learn more about her here.
Rates and Application
Join Us for an Unforgettable Journey!
An all-Inclusive rate means…
🏨 Accommodation: 8 nights, including 5 nights at the Yachana Lodge and 3 nights in Quito.
🍛 Meals: All meals, snacks and soft drinks during our stay in Yachana Lodge. Breakfast, snacks and a celebratory dinner in Quito, featuring local cuisine.
✈️ Transportation: Domestic flights and ground transportation within Ecuador.
📚 Activities and materials: All scheduled activities, workshops, and excursions.
👩🏽🏫 Guidance: Expert-led sessions, travel agency support and local guides.
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Pricing Philosophy
At Creative Service Club, we want to be fully transparent when it comes to our pricing. The rates for the Gratitude Gathering in the Rainforest experience are carefully calculated to ensure the highest quality experience while supporting the local community and the Yachana Foundation.
Supporting the Community:
By joining the Gratitude Gathering you directly support the Yachana Foundation's ongoing projects in sustainable development, education, and health for the local Amazonian communities.
Why We Charge What We Do:
Our pricing reflects the comprehensive nature of this immersive experience, covering logistics, high-quality accommodations, expert facilitation, and contributions to local non-profit initiatives. We strive to offer a balanced rate that provides value to our participants and meaningful support to the communities we engage with.
rate breakdown and payment
