THE ÎM FOUNDING CIRCLE
An Invitation to Become a Founding Patron of the ÎM House.
The ÎM Founding Circle is a community of one hundred Founding Patrons who share a belief that the most meaningful legacies are never built alone. They are shaped through vision, stewardship, and a commitment to preserving what enriches the lives of future generations.
United by a shared appreciation for philanthropy, capital, culture, and stewardship, Founding Patrons become part of a community dedicated to celebrating, strengthening, and carrying forward the people, places, traditions, institutions, and ideas that deserve to endure.
Each Founding Patron is invited to contribute to the annual ÎM Collectible through a personal Legacy Page—a reflection of the legacy they have chosen to build, preserve, or champion. For some, it may be a family's heritage, a historic home, a multigenerational business, a collection, or a personal restoration project. For others, it may be a philanthropic, cultural, educational, or environmental initiative, or another cause that carries deep personal meaning. Together, these individual stories form a living collection of stewardship, preserving what enriches the lives of future generations.
Life within the House unfolds through publishing, thoughtful introductions, private gatherings, and meaningful experiences across Europe and the United States. Museums, theatres, historic estates, conservation projects, cultural institutions, and remarkable private initiatives become places where relationships deepen, ideas are exchanged, and lasting friendships are formed.
Every Founding Patron begins with a private Legacy Conversation—an opportunity to reflect on what matters most and define the legacy they wish to build, preserve, or champion.
Our inaugural stewardship initiative, The Blue Legacy, reflects this philosophy. In partnership with Seatrees, ÎLE MAISON plants a sea tree in honor of every new Founding Patron, creating a living legacy that contributes to the restoration of our oceans. As the House grows, so too does its collective commitment to preserving the natural world for future generations.
The Art of Living
Founding Patrons enjoy preferred access to a growing collection of thoughtfully selected houses, historic estates, heritage hotels, monasteries, and private residences that reflect the philosophy of ÎLE MAISON. More than exceptional places to stay, they are invitations to experience beauty, craftsmanship, culture, and a slower rhythm of life—discovering the stories, traditions, and people that make each destination unique.
As the House evolves, these experiences will extend to future ÎLE MAISON residences, where our community will gather to celebrate, learn, restore, and continue building meaningful legacies together.
The ÎM Founding Circle is limited to one hundred Founding Patrons worldwide.
“The legacies we admire are rarely built by accident—and never built alone. Thank you for becoming part of what comes next.”
The Founding Patron Experience
A Permanent Place in the House
As one of only one hundred Founding Patrons, you become part of the founding chapter of the ÎM House. Your place within the House is permanently recognized as part of the institution's history and the community that helped shape its earliest years.
The ÎM Collectible
Receive the inaugural ÎM Collectible and priority reservation for future limited editions. As a Founding Patron, you will always have the opportunity to secure your copy before public release.
ÎM Privé
Enjoy priority access to ÎM Privé, the House's private advisory office, offering bespoke guidance, trusted introductions, and carefully considered opportunities across real estate, hospitality, art, philanthropy, and international living.
Legacy Conversation
Every Founding Patron begins with a private Legacy Conversation with Ilona Lee—a thoughtful dialogue exploring your vision, values, and the legacy you wish to build or preserve. These conversations often become the beginning of meaningful collaborations, philanthropic initiatives, or future editorial features.
Stewardship
Founding Patrons are invited to introduce a meaningful cause, institution, or initiative worthy of preservation—or to champion one already embraced by the House. Together, we believe the most meaningful legacies are never built alone.
Gatherings of the House
Receive invitations to a carefully curated calendar of private dinners, cultural experiences, salons, and House gatherings across the United States and Europe, bringing together founders, collectors, investors, philanthropists, artists, and cultural stewards.
Trusted Introductions
When appropriate, the House facilitates thoughtful introductions within its international community, creating opportunities rooted in shared values, mutual trust, and long-term relationships rather than transactional networking.
Request an Invitation
Complete the form below and share a few details about yourself or your organization. Every request is personally reviewed. Should there be an opportunity to welcome you as one of our Founding Patrons, we will be in touch.
