The people on the ground – more of the YWC Collective

The Your World is Calling Collective continues to grow into a remarkable circle of creators, designers and travel visionaries. Each member brings something distinct yet shares a commitment to authenticity and excellence. I’m delighted to introduce four more of our members—people and places whose work is deeply rooted in craft, heritage and the pursuit of beauty. These are the people on the ground, who know their place, or their craft, intimately, and are ready to share that with you.

Longitude 80 – Bespoke journeys across Asia and the Pacific

Founded by Denis Pagé, Longitude 80 specialises in creating luxury adventures across Asia, Australia and the Pacific. Denis brings decades of guiding experience to his work, crafting journeys that are as carefully designed as they are deeply personal. His itineraries are never ‘copy and paste’; each is tailored to the desires of his clients, whether that means chartering a helicopter in Vietnam, unearthing art in Malaysia, or discovering remote corners of New Zealand. Denis is always on the road, travelling to find new experiences and nurturing relationships with local experts, ensuring that every trip is authentic, original and unforgettable.

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Mas le Gaudre – A Provençal farmhouse restored with love

Céline and Alexandre Lafourcade have reimagined an 18th-century mas in the heart of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence as a place for families and friends to gather. Mas le Gaudre is at once a luxury holiday house and a home filled with history and meaning. The Lafourcade family restored the property with the same spirit of authenticity that has guided their work for generations, creating a space where harmony, conviviality and well-being take centre stage. Guests are welcomed into an environment where every detail—from the grand piano in the living room to the crystals set in each room—has been chosen to create a sense of balance and renewal.

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Plankbridge – Handcrafted shepherd’s huts

Richard Lee and Jane Dennison have dedicated their lives to the craft of hutmaking, inspired by Shaker values, British craft traditions and the Arts and Crafts movement. From their workshop in Dorset, they create shepherd’s huts that are both timeless and highly personal, evolving the Victorian design into contemporary spaces for living and working. Richard often reflects on the satisfaction of watching a hut rise from the framing bench—something that began as a pen and ink sketch and becomes, over weeks, the dream space of its new owner. It is a craft honed through years of dedication, where every detail is considered, and the joy of making never fades.

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Sophie Lassagne – Pottery in Arles

I first encountered Sophie’s work while travelling through Arles, and I was instantly struck by the finesse of her ceramics. Her bowls and vessels are not just functional objects but artworks to be lived with every day. For Sophie, wheel throwing is a meditative act—an expression of beauty, perfection and harmony that continues to inspire her even after nearly five decades at the wheel. Today, she is joined in her workshop by her son Antoine, who brings fresh energy to the family craft. Sophie’s pieces cannot be shipped; they must be collected in person, adding to their rarity and authenticity. To hold one is to hold a piece of her journey.

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These four members illustrate the diversity and depth of the YWC Collective. From handcrafted huts to journeys across continents, from a Provençal mas to pottery in Arles, each carries within it a story of passion, heritage and artistry. Together, they continue to shape the rich and inspiring fabric of Your World is Calling.