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The XI building overlooks the High Line and Hudson River.
A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Our world is at a critical crux with the political climate and environmental crisis. It’s up to us to educate our youth on the frightening statistics, as well as the remarkable solutions created every day, and the tools we can use to be more mindful in every facet of our lives, from being conscious consumers to compassionate humans. Six Senses is setting the bar for the hospitality industry. They’re already highly regarded for their dedication to wellness, so this added care for our impressionable, curious little ones is not surprising. Grow With Six Senses, a feature of The XI at 76 11th Avenue on the Hudson and High Line, aims to offer a holistic approach to child devel-
opment, while fostering a deeper connection to family and self. “Programming dedicated to the development of children is often overlooked in the wellness and luxury sectors,” says Neil Jacobs, CEO of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas. “This is not the case at The XI. We have worked strategically to develop a program solely for these young residents, where they will have the opportunity to learn in a way that is special to them.” But The XI is not the first place to implement this programming. Grow With Six Senses in Zil Pasyon in the Seychelles offers plantable colored pencils with seeds in the tips, so when kids are done drawing, they can grow basil, chia, coriander, daisies, forget-me56
Courtesy of Bjarke Ingels Group
Grow With Six Senses inspires the next generation of innovators. BY CHARLOTTE DEFAZIO
