Our Essence
“Le Sentiment de Soi”
The sentiment of the self and finding sweetness in our mere existence. In whatever we do, our aim is to nourish one’s inner-self, to quieten the noises of society and form an authentic experience.
Urban Oases & “Inspired Living”
We are building a constellation of urban oases in cities across the United States—places of Inspired Living shaped by how we truly want to live, not just how we have been told to.
Each SūDā place is designed as a calm, vital node within the city: a setting where you can sleep deeply, eat well, move your body, think clearly, and feel genuinely connected to what surrounds you. Rather than isolated destinations, our projects are woven into the fabric of their neighborhoods, serving residents first while welcoming the wider community.
SūDā Places of Living
High-quality live–work environments for a world where working from home is the new normal. These are true dwellings of life and craft, where one’s inner spirit, creativity, and capacity for self-realization can unfold in daily rhythm.
SūDā Center for Body & Mind
Knowledge and practice centers devoted to nurturing the vital energy within each of us. Programs thoughtfully blend timeless Western philosophies with Eastern traditions, offering grounded, embodied pathways to balance, clarity, and inner strength.
SūDā Food Bazaars
Lively social grounds anchored in great food, wine, and conviviality. We curate global culinary influences with a deep respect for the provenance of ingredients, creating vibrant spaces for gathering, tasting, and celebrating together.
SūDā Urban Hotels
Locally rooted, biophilic extended-stay havens for leisure or “work-cations,” where visitors and locals can reconnect with themselves in spaces designed for harmony, wellness, and self-realization. Urban bliss stations to pause, recover, and restore. A neighborhood hub of cultural exchange, learning, and play.
SūDā Experiences
Curated journeys across our places including residencies, retreats, festivals, workshops, and seasonal rituals that knit our hotels, communities, centers, and food bazaars into a living tapestry. These experiences invite guests, residents, and neighbors alike to explore culture, nature, craft, and consciousness in ways that deepen their sense of self and belonging.
The Name SūDā
For us, SūDā is more than a name; it is the lens through which we see our places, a philosophy of interconnectedness that nurtures the vital energy and true spirit within each of us.
The word SūDā evokes the Sanskrit idea of purity—something clear, nourishing, and bountiful. It reflects our commitment to clarity, integrity, and regeneration in how we shape the built environment. We design places that feel like urban oases: environments that restore, replenish, and reawaken a deeper sense of self.
Living in Accordance with Nature
SūDā is guided by a simple principle: to live in accordance with nature.
We are living through a generational shift in how people want to live: closer to light, water, and greenery; in spaces that invite stillness, ease, and genuine connection. Our work sits at the intersection of hospitality, urban living, wellness, food, culture, and sustainability—translating a deep love of the natural world into spaces that feel harmonious rather than extractive.
We believe that when environments are attuned to nature, people feel more like themselves.
How Our Essence Shows Up
Our essence is not an abstract idea; it is carried through the details of everyday life. It expresses itself in how people live, eat, learn, and experience the world.
Lodging & Living
Biophilic hotels, residences, and extended-stay environments that feel like modern sanctuaries—urban oases where restoration, purpose, and a sense of “home” come before spectacle.
Eat & Drink
Food and drink as both nourishment and social glue: waterfront food gardens, vibrant bazaars, and neighborhood gathering places that honor provenance, conviviality, and the simple joy of sharing a meal.
Knowledge & Practice
Spaces for knowledge, reflection, and practice—where East and West can meet, and where mind–body disciplines, environmental learning, and civic conversation help people grow into fuller versions of themselves.
Experiences & Partnerships
Curated experiences and partnerships that make a genuine difference in daily life: music, culture, art, wellness, and community programming that deepen a person’s relationship with their city, their environment, and their own inner world.
Together, these layers form a living system rather than a single use—a place that feels whole.
Gentle by Design
Our commitment to inner wellbeing is inseparable from our commitment to the planet.
In everything we do, we strive to be gentle, not wasteful. We put people and the planet first, recognizing that our personal health, the health of our communities, and the health of our ecosystems are completely interconnected. This means thoughtful material choices, long-term stewardship of land and water, and design decisions that prioritize durability, repair, and regeneration over disposability.
A Different Kind of Luxury
SūDā stands gently apart from ostentatious luxury.
We are not interested in excess for its own sake. We are interested in necessary, honest comfort: spaces that feel deeply human, considered, and alive. Places where daylight, fresh air, tactility, and calm are the true luxuries.
Our environments are designed to support thinking, inherent goodness, self-actualization, and quiet joy. They are less about performance, and more about authenticity—inviting each person to forge their own relationship with nature, with their community, and with themselves.