London Geneva Shanghai
The art of cultivating a beautiful soul
Private Tuition & Bespoke Salons
We offer private tuition on how to cultivate a beautiful soul and live a poetic existence, developing one’s character, personality, social skills, and intellectual abilities through our methodology of bespoke salons.
Inquire: secretary@beautifulsoulsalons.com
Online courses
We teach fundamental principles of the Beautiful Soul
Residentials
We host intensive residentials in beautiful locations
Upcoming residentials
Components of Beautiful Soul Tuition
Aesthetics
appreciating art & music-refinement of tastes-seeing beauty- becoming cultured & well versed in the arts
Intellectual Abilities
speaking well-developing original opinions-rationality & critical thinking-discovering intellectual interests
Character Development
cultivating virtuous personality traits- harmonious sociability-becoming an ideal partner, friend & citizen-developing an interesting personality-finding & pursuing one’s passion
Etiquette
timeless lessons on polite & benevolent behavior- grace, dignity, & comportment- technological astuteness & online decorum
Our Approach
Although our work is grounded in a European cultural tradition, we embrace global perspectives on how to live a beautiful life, drawing inspiration from Indian, Chinese, & Japanese philosophy, among other systems of knowledge.
Our Clients
Individuals looking to further their cultivation for personal reasons, professional advancement, and to excel in society.
Businesses & corporations developing the skill sets and relationships of their employees.
Secondary school students hoping to enter higher education institutions.
We specialize in Oxbridge and the Ivy League
Exceptional children whose parents would like them to be cultured & educated beyond their normal schooling to reach their full potential as adults.
Our Expertise
Our founder, Justine Kolata, is a Yale University (BA) and University of Cambridge (PhD) educated scholar of the Beautiful Soul and Enlightenment salon culture. Her doctoral dissertation “Bildung, the Beautiful Soul, and the German Enlightenment Salon” was published by Cambridge University.
Drawing from her scholarly expertise and experience hosting salons for almost ten years, she founded The Beautiful Soul, to teach others how to practice this philosophy.
Justine hosts private philosophy and music salons with her husband, the concert pianist Louis Schwizgebel
For an invitation to Justine’s private salons you may write to her at justine@beautifulsoulsalons.com
We take on a select number of clients. We invite you to join our waitlist.
please contact: secretary@beautifulsoulsalons.com