COMING IN AUGUST

In the age of technology, we are reminded of our need to reconnect…. to people, to life, to our roots. We are authentically drawn to experience that moves and inspires us to help one another … to do more and be better. This need has inspired us to create The Rooted Door: Secret Spaces.

Event Details

Dates: AUGUST 20 - SEPTEMBER 20

Location: Various participating hotels (See below)

The Rooted Door will partner with exclusive hotels to offer "Secret Spaces". Guests are encouraged to explore their sense of curiosity and discover secret spaces inside of hotel properties. “Secret Spaces” are curated pop up experiences where guests are immersed in an offering of unique art, music and cocktails, all while supporting the cultural arts initiative through their donations.

SPONSOR EVENT

Discover Secret Spaces in partner hotels

POTENTIAL LOCATIONS

HOTEL FLOR - HOTEL HAYA - LE MERIDIEN - EPICUREAN HOTEL

THE TAMPA EDITION - JW MARRIOT TAMPA WATER STREET

EXCLUSIVE HOTEL EXPERIENCE

Our 'Secret Spaces' are hidden gems within partner hotels

INVITATION-ONLY

Anyone can gain access by making a small donation to unveil the 'Secret Room' location. QR code invitation sent digitally to guest to reveal location and allow reservation time booking

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

Enjoy complimentary signature cocktail that tantalize the senses/ *Additional specialty menu option

CURATED LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Immerse yourself in cultural arts with live interactive experiences with artists, performers, poets, musicians, films, technology, etc.

UNIQUE TO OUR CITY

'Secret Spaces' offers an intimate and unique artistic experience that inspire audiences with "OUR CITY's" stories that reflect our unique perspective that has shaped us through an arts + culture lens

Secret Spaces Hotel Themes

CHANGING TIDES

Sustainability

Focus: OceanTurtle Project, Sea Level Rising
Inspiration: Transformative conservation, Sea ve, Immersive, Impactful
Benefiting: Ocean Conservancy (Protect Florida), Sea Turtle Project (Florida Aquarium)

EMPOWERING VOICES

Empowerment

Focus: Underrepresented Communities, Deaf and Blind Community, Women, LGBTQ, Diversity
Inspiration: Sensorial, Conscious, Provocative
Benefiting: Equality Florida, Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, Artz4Life.org

ART REIMAGINED

Art

Focus: Murals, Fashion,. Technology, Music
Inspiration: Avante Garde, Edgy, Design Forward
Benefiting: TPA Walls, Recycled Tunes, Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture + Arts (TBBCA)

WINDOWS OF REFLECTION

History

Focus: Storytelling, Human Connection, Community
Inspiration: City's History/Future, Interpretation of Time, Culture
Benefiting: Tampa City Ballet, Art of the Block Initiative

Charity Give Back

The non-profit Gasparilla Music Foundation is dedicated to supporting music and education in the Tampa Bay area. As part of this mission, GMF has launched several initiatives including its Recycled Tunes program. The mission of Recycled Tunes is to enrich the lives of underserved and impoverished children in Tampa Bay by ensuring access to musical instruments. In 2015, GMF and Recycled Tunes announced a partnership with Music Will, a national organization dedicated to providing underserved schoolchildren across the U.S. access to fun, engaging, Modern Band music classes and brand new instruments at no cost to the students, teachers, or school districts. They also give students performance opportunities at their festival stages in front of large crowds. Proceeds from The Rooted Door event will be donated to the charities to further support for the growth and educations of young musicians.