OMG: Cynthia Erivo is Inviting Fans to an Airbnb Elphaba Retreat
- Nov 12, 2025
- 2 min read
Airbnb is turning Oz into reality — and Cynthia Erivo is your host.
Quick Take
Who: Cynthia Erivo (Grammy, Emmy, and Tony winner — and Elphaba herself)
What: Airbnb x Wicked: Elphaba’s Retreat Experience
When: December 3 (experience) & December 6–7 (overnight stay)
Where: Thousand Oaks, CA
Cost: Free — if you’re lucky enough to be selected
If you’ve ever dreamed of joining Elphaba in the woods of Oz — broom in hand and all — Airbnb just made it possible. In celebration of Wicked: For Good, Cynthia Erivo is opening the doors to Elphaba’s Retreat, a fully immersive Airbnb experience set in a secluded forest just outside Los Angeles.
Starting November 11 at 7 a.m. PT, fans can request to book one of two exclusive experiences: Unlock Elphaba’s Retreat with Cynthia Erivo (December 3) or an overnight stay at the retreat itself (December 6–7). Both are completely free — and utterly magical.
🪄 The Experience: A Spellbinding Afternoon with Cynthia Erivo
Up to 20 lucky guests will join Cynthia in Elphaba’s enchanted forest hideaway for a three-hour interactive adventure. Highlights include:
A fireside tea ceremony hosted by Cynthia and a sommelier, featuring forest-inspired blends
A guided exploration revealing Easter eggs, film props, and secrets from Elphaba’s world
A multi-sensory sing-along that brings the Ozian forest to life through sound and light
A witch’s broom-making workshop, where guests can craft their own from willow, moss, and poppies
“Elphaba taught me that our differences are what make us powerful,” Cynthia says. “Her story transformed me, and I can’t wait to share that journey with you.”
🌿 The Overnight Stay: Sleep Beneath the Stars of Oz
One guest (and a plus-one) will be chosen to spend a night inside Elphaba’s Retreat — a spellbinding forest sanctuary where vines twist into furniture, candlelight flickers through leaves, and magic feels tangible. Expect cozy forest bites, creative rituals, and the serenity of nature as your lullaby.
Guests can submit booking requests at airbnb.com/wickedforgood or airbnb.com/wickedforgoodretreat through November 13 at 7 a.m. PT.