ATTENTION IS
THE NEW LUXURY
In a world full of notifications, attention has become rare.
Smartphones constantly pull us away.
From ourselves, from others, from the moment.
OAZE certifies places that choose differently.
From wild festivals to retreats. From creative studios to cafés.
Places that give less space to phones and more space to presence, attention and real connection.
Because when distractions fade, life comes back into focus.
Mission
Cultivating presence in a distracted world.
OAZE exists to make presence accessible again, by recognising, certifying and supporting spaces where attention feels effortless and connection comes naturally.
WHY IT MATTERS
Presence is a human need.
Attention shapes how a place feels.
It influences how people arrive, interact and remember.
When smartphone (and other digital) distraction fades,
people look up, slow down and truly engage.
They sense more. Feel more. Connect more.
OAZE supports and certifies places
that consciously remove distractions
so presence can naturally emerge.
DIFFERENT LOCATIONS,
ONE SHARED VALUE
OAZE brings together a diverse range of places that support offline presence. From nature stays and food spaces to studios, cultural locations and events, each category reflects a different way of slowing down and focusing attention.
Whether it’s a restaurant, an art space or a nature retreat, reducing smartphone distraction looks different everywhere.
The result is the same: more attention for the place and the people around you.
Festivals & Events
Temporary places where collective experience takes centre stage. Specific zones or moments are designed to support presence and shared attention. For example: festivals, gatherings & open-air experiences
Nature-Based Stays
Places set in nature where guests slow down, disconnect from digital noise and reconnect with their surroundings. Nature itself shapes the rhythm of the stay. For example: cabins, eco-lodges, tiny houses & nature retreats.
Food & Drinks
Places where eating and drinking invite conversation, attention and human connection. For example: restaurants, cafés, bars, coffee places
Wellness & Retreats
Places designed for physical recovery and mental rest. Digital distractions are reduced so the body and mind can fully unwind. For example: spa, sauna, bathhouses, bodywork spaces.
Movement & Training Studios
Places where focus is created through movement, breath and physical effort. Attention stays with the body, the practice and the moment. For example: Yoga, meditation, gyms & workout studios
Creative Practice Spaces
Places for hands-on creation and expression. Presence emerges through making, experimenting and slowing down the creative process. For example: art, writing, making & expressive workshops
Hotels, Resorts & Campings
Places where shared spaces shape the experience. Attention, ease and human interaction are prioritised in communal areas. For example: hotels, resorts, campings & hostels.
Museums & Cultural Spaces
Places that invite slow looking and reflection. Visitors engage deeply with art, history or content without digital interruption. For example: museums, galleries, exhibitions & heritage locations
OUR STORY
OAZE began as a quiet response to an overstimulated world.
We saw how digital life, though connected, was leaving people distracted, divided and depleted.
What started as a simple question: Where can people truly be present again?
Evolved into a growing movement of places that protect attention and restore human connection.
We found them in unexpected corners:
an artfair where phones stay outside, a café that invites real conversation, a festival with no-phone dance floors.
OAZE was created to recognise and support these pioneers, because presence isn’t just a personal state; it’s a shared responsibility.
When we reclaim our attention, we rediscover each other. Presence is no longer only personal, it’s cultural. It’s how we measure quality, authenticity and care. OAZE envisions a world where presence-first environments stand alongside sustainability and design as defining standards of conscious living.
