The blog
Why I bought land in Kenya
Some choices are made with the mind, others with the heart. And then there are those rare moments when the soul speaks — and you simply know.
For me, that moment came through my dear friend Susanna,One day she called me, her voice carrying both excitement and a kind of quiet wonder. She told me she had been offered a piece of land in Africa — in a place I had never even visited.
Slow but Joyful
In coastal Kenya, workers may move slowly, but they bring joy and song to their labor. A reflection on letting go of the Western need for speed and embracing presence, even in the midst of frustration.
Villa Amani Without Limits
Here in Kenya there are no standard measurements. You can design everything exactly the way you want — there’s so much freedom in the process.
Building My Dream House in Kenya
The entire house is being built with coral stone, found naturally in the Kenyan soil. Every single piece has been carved and laid by hand – no machines, just skilled hands, patience, and craftsmanship.
The Beginning of My Journey with Amani Wisdom
On August 3rd, 2021, I traveled to Kenya — and to Africa — for the very first time, together with my son, William Forslund.