The Almanaq

ABOUT US

The Almanaq is a boutique design, travel and management company on a mission to curate unique, home away from home experiences. In doing so we manage select rental properties in alignment with our purpose and exquisite eye for design, combined with meaningful immersive travel experiences we call immersions.

Out of deep love and respect for Mother Earth, and each other, we intentionally partner with environmentally aware companies and individuals, permeating everything we do.

We look forward to working with you! 

MEET THE FOUNDERS

  • Royya Sardari

    is Los Angeles born and raised by immigrant parents by way of Iran and the Netherlands. With both parents as artists she grew up immersed in creative pursuits. This evolved into a multi-disciplinary path studying acting, dance and design, eventually creating performance art events, supper clubs, cabarets and the like.

    Her wanderlust led to traveling the globe for inspiration, landing in the Belizean jungle to re-design and run a one of a kind boutique resort.

    Having always had an affection for bringing together community through art and the exquisite, she considers herself a steward of conception and experience.

    In 2018, she and her husband purchased and designed what is now TLC a 5 star B&B in the Mojave Desert. Royya founded EYESŌS and M.A.M.A., and currently designs private residences, commercial spaces and short term rentals.

  • Heather Roma Wicks

    is Island born, east coast bred and west coast at heart.  She’s the founder of The Westside Collective Agency. As former owner/designer of AMORROMA and Growler Goods, her brands have been featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, In Style, People and Sunset Magazines.

    Her brands have also been found at Free People, Urban Outfitters and other exceptional retailers.

    Mid fashion career, Heather took a break from the grueling industry for a few years to be a private flight attendant and to travel the world in style while offering VIP service to her passengers.

    Most recently Heather designed the creekside 5 star B&B Topanga Hideout to share all the magic Topanga has to offer.

  • Sepi Kashanian

    was born in Tehran and raised in Los Angeles. Shortly after college, she moved to Europe and attended culinary school in Lyon.  She returned to LA in 2007 to become an entrepreneur, creating her company, MotherOrganica, a private catering and food delivery service.

    After a decade as a food stylist and private chef, she left the hustle of the city for the High Desert to become a full-time mom and create a new home and community.

    Sepi designed and built her home in Venice, CA which has now become a 5-star B&B and a sanctuary for all those passing through. She looks forward to helping others create their special abode.