We are an experiential design studio for discerning travelers.

Creating joyful memories is our highest calling.

Dozing off to the sound of crashing waves on the Sri Lankan coast; uncovering the layers of Florence (circa 1436) through the eyes of an art historian; ballooning over the pure magic of Bagan at dawn; celebrating family in the Turks and Caicos Islands; toasting friendship around a rustic table at a Puglian masseria; savoring a French pastry… in Luang Prabang; road-tripping through California wine country.

Created by co-founders Gene Chan and Chad Bolick, The Porter Club works with a select membership of travel and wellness aficionados to create seamless, arresting experiences tailored to you, your family, and closest friends.

Our philosophy is rooted in the simple concept of retreat. For us, retreat is a mindset - an artful pause - to suspend reality, unwind, reconnect, and fine-tune our frenetic lives. With a passion for regional culture, understated luxury, and “un posto vero,” our thoughtfully edited private journeys slow the clock and restore your wellbeing in relaxed, timeless style.

For your inspiration, 100% of the website images are original photography from our personal retreats.

We guide your journey, you define it.

our philosophy

Each retreat we design is unique to you and guided - but not defined - by our point of view. We hand-pick coveted villas, hotels, restaurants, guides, and carriers based on our personal relationship with you. In addition to planning and managing detailed, multi-year travel calendars, a commitment to your community and philanthropy define our philosophy. 5% of profits go to high-performing nonprofits. See more under GOOD.

design

We obsess over the details of your retreat in the same way that a cobbler, a fashion designer, or a museum curator considers their craft. Our extensive travel experience shapes the rhythm of your retreat through experiences that unfold in studied, thoughtful style. We guide your journey, you define it.

ANTHOLOGY

While we appreciate one-off retreats to escape and recharge, we are passionate about multi-year travel anthologies. We prize long planning runways to ensure that coveted rooms in oftentimes small, intimate properties are yours - and that tickets to annual festivals and events align with your itinerary.

SOCIAL PARAISO

“Social Paraiso” (Spanish for “social paradise”) embodies our passion for nurturing and supporting your community. For more than a decade, we have organized annual retreats for small groups of our closest friends and family. We specialize in milestone trips for #urbansquads, inter-generational family travel, and sabbaticals.