Meaningful Residency Experiences in Sint Maarten

Vicky’s Keys is Sint Maarten’s first Heritage Agrarian Campus & Residency—a place where intentional living, learning, and community impact come together. Our residency programs are designed for changemakers, scholars, business nomads, and anyone passionate about land stewardship, food sovereignty, and cultural renewal.

Our Residency Pathways

  • Heritage Agrarian ResidencyImmerse yourself in the living history of Plantation Succour. Residents engage in hands-on land restoration, heritage agriculture, and community-driven projects—contributing to the ongoing recovery and renewal of Sint Maarten’s agrarian legacy.

  • HAICI Academic Fellowships & PartnershipsCollaborate with the Heritage Agrarian Institute of Caribbean Innovation (HAICI) through research, fellowships, and digital learning. Fellows and academic partners participate in knowledge exchange, field studies, and curriculum development for Caribbean regenerative agriculture.

  • Learning Residencies for Business Nomads & ChangemakersOur campus welcomes remote professionals and impact-driven travelers seeking a purposeful residency. Live and work in an eco-conscious community, contribute to sustainability projects, and expand your network with like-minded peers.

What's Included

  • Accommodation in learning residences with access to campus gardens and workspaces

  • Participation in workshops: permaculture, aquaponics, heritage restoration, and more

  • Community meals and shared experiences

  • Opportunities to co-design and lead impact projects

  • Access to HAICI academic resources and local partnerships

Who Should Apply

  • Scholars, fellows, and students seeking hands-on research and learning

  • Business nomads and remote professionals interested in purposeful living

  • Changemakers passionate about sustainable development and cultural heritage

  • Partners and organizations aligned with food sovereignty and land restoration

How To Apply

Ready to join Sint Maarten’s heritage agrarian community? Apply for residency, propose a fellowship, or connect for partnership opportunities.

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14 Days - Roots Revival Heritage Residency – Level 1 Module

14 Days - Roots Revival Heritage Residency – Level 1 Module
Roots Revival: Heritage & Community Impact Residency

 

As a Roots Revival Resident, you’ll:

  • Restore and revitalize heritage land and historic structures
  • Lead or support cultural research and storytelling
  • Facilitate and join heritage dialogue circles
  • Organize and implement community impact projects
  • Collaborate with local partners on sustainability and reconciliation
  • Participate in weekly sessions, fieldwork, heritage circles, and applied projects

Program Includes:

  • Flexible placements from 2 to 24 weeks (November–June, academic year)
  • Shared accommodation at VK Heritage Agrarian Campus
  • Healthy daily meals (vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian options)
  • Training in heritage restoration, community leadership, and sustainable practices
  • All campus amenities, utilities, and internet access
  • Participation in campus life, events, and workshops

Who Should Apply?
For those passionate about heritage, community, and sustainability—emerging leaders, creatives, changemakers.

Contribution:

  • $1,100 for 2 weeks
  • $1,350 per month
  • $3,645 for 3-month cohort (10% discount)

Why Join?

  • Play a central role in Sint Maarten’s heritage restoration
  • Lead and learn through cultural and community projects
  • Connect with local experts and changemakers

 

 
$ 1,100 per Person
  • Minimum Group Size: 4 participants
  • Minimum Stay: 14 nights
  • Age: Minimum 18 years
  • Language: Conversational English
  • Participation: Daily structured activities, group projects, and campus life
  • Code of Conduct: Respectful, inclusive, positive attitude
  • Health & Safety: Travel health insurance required; fit for hands-on work
  • Travel: Arrange and fund your own travel/visa (invitation letter available)
  • Application: Contact us to design your team’s experience

 

 
Validity 05/01/2026 - 22/06/2026
• Customizable agenda, workshops, and outcomes • Full access to campus amenities and resources

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Campus Room 4A

Campus Room 4A

Non-smoking room with two single beds, individual lockers, and access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Campus Room 4B - 4 persons

Campus Room 4B - 4 persons

Non-smoking room with bunk beds, individual lockers for each resident, and access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Private Campus Room 6A2

Private Campus Room 6A2

Non-smoking Private Campus Room for 1 person, featuring a twin/full bed, secure locker, and access to shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Private Campus room 6A3

Private Campus room 6A3

Non-smoking Private Campus room for up to 2 persons max, with one comfortable bunk bed, access to two lockers, shared bathroom and shared kitchen.

We Accept:

💳 Credit & Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) 💵 Cash (EUR, USD, AWG, XCG) 📱 Revolut, Paypal & Digital Payments

Part of the Marlin Yard Foundation Family

Marlin Yard Foundation
Heritage Agrarian Institute of Caribbean Innovation
Carib Housing
Food Farm Gardens Association
Caribbean Eco Token
Eco Shares Program
Eco Shares Program

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Contacts

  • The Keys road #2 - #8, Lane 3, Sucker Garden, Upper Prince's Quarter, St. Maarten Dutch West Indies
  • WhatsApp +31 85 004 1137
  • info@vickyskeys.com