bothy or bothie /ˈbɒθi/ A simple shelter in a remote area for travellers or workers, often left unlocked and free to use.
We bring abandoned & underused buildings back to life as creative and community spaces.
In Hida & The Antipodes
Like the mountain huts we’re named for, we create spaces, share resources and bring people together in remote and regional places.
We work with communities, artists and makers to develop practical projects in slow travel, craft, education and local economies.
Our Projects
Bothie Social Club is a creative collaboration with communities, artists and makers in Hida and Australia, connected to a global network.
Bothie GK is our Japan-based entity, working in partnership with Hello City to deliver local and international projects.
Bothie Ideas Lab
A shared space to spark & test ideas in slow tourism, exchange and knowledge sharing.
Started with people connected to Hida, New Zealand and Australia.
Open to Hida-bito & Hida lovers & collaborators from anywhere. Join the mailing list for ways to participate.
Bothie Inc. supports the art project, Untitled (Occupied House)