# Charitable Incubator Retreats The Ideas Island by Fredrik Haren is a Free Getaway for Creatives By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-26 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-island References: [fastcoexist](http://www.fastcoexist.com/3028000/want-some-space-for-a-creative-project-stay-on-a-private-island-for-free) & [ideasisland](http://www.ideasisland.com/) Properly letting an [idea flourish into an action plan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/think-tank-pro) and then the final product is easier said than done, but the Ideas Island may be the perfect opportunity to let it evolve. It is a private island that can be used for free by [creatives with pre-approved ideas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matador-house). The brainchild of Swedish creativity expert Fredrik Härén, the Ideas Island is based on the belief that [good concepts require a quiet place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aweventurer) devoid of interruptions to flesh out. To access one of two Ideas Islands, people must send a brief detailing who they are and what idea they would like to pursue. Haren then chooses certain people to spend one week at a time at the Ideas Island. Those chosen are encouraged to make a $1000 contribution to charity. But placement is not contingent on that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Charitable Incubator Retreats:** Creating secluded spaces for creatives to develop and execute their ideas in a distraction-free environment. - **Collaborative Idea Development:** Facilitating a platform for individuals to share and refine their ideas with other creatives. - **Impactful Philanthropy:** Encouraging individuals to contribute to charitable causes while pursuing their creative endeavors. ### Where This Applies - **Creativity and Innovation:** Providing resources and spaces for creatives to nurture and bring their ideas to life. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Offering unique getaway experiences on private islands for individuals seeking inspiration and creative development. - **Nonprofit and Philanthropy:** Supporting charitable causes by creating opportunities for individuals to make contributions while pursuing their creative projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Idea Collaboration Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idearify.md) - [Idea Feedback Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/only-ideas.md) - [Branded Island Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corona-island-2025.md) - [Idea Generation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-million-ideas.md) - [Idea Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideahole.md) - [Idea Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideai.md) - [App Ideation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appideahub.md) - [Startup Idea Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idea-forge.md) - [Contemporary Work Retreat Locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-work-retreat.md)