About Us

The Butterfly House was born from a simple, deeply personal question:
What if there was a space that supported mothers as much as it supported their children?

We created this space because we saw a gap between overstimulating play centers and isolating motherhood, between rigid childcare and the need for genuine connection. We imagined something gentler. Slower. A space that honors the beautiful complexity of motherhood and the quiet evolution that comes with it.

The name The Butterfly House speaks to that transformation, not just in children, but in mothers too. It’s a place for growth and rediscovery. A space where women don’t have to choose between being present for their children and staying connected to their own rhythm, creativity, and voice.

Rooted in intentional living, creative expression, and meaningful connection, our community is shaped through thoughtful design, curated experiences, and partnerships with Sole Event Planning and Lucia Viana Studios. From shared coffee to photography workshops to child-led play, every detail is meant to hold space for both stillness and change.

This is not a daycare. It’s not a coworking office with toys.
It’s a sanctuary for the in-between where you can work, rest, create, or simply be, while your child plays in an environment designed for wonder and well-being.

At The Butterfly House, we believe motherhood deserves more than survival.
It deserves beauty, support, and room to breathe.

Welcome. This space is for you.

Meet Lucia

Founder of The Butterfly House · Photographer · Creative Director · Mother

Lucia Viana is a multidisciplinary creative with a deep love for beauty, storytelling, and intentional living. As a photographer and mother, she understands the quiet tension many women carry the longing to care for their families without losing themselves in the process.

The Butterfly House was born from that longing: a space where motherhood and identity can coexist. A space that feels soft, creative, and supportive for both children and the women who raise them.

With roots in Brazil and the U.S., Lucia has lived around the world from Singapore to Paris, London to Zurich, and now Ticino, where her creative vision and personal journey converge. Through Lucia Viana Studios and Sole Event Planning (co-founded with her friend Josefine), she brings community, creativity, and meaningful experiences to life.

For Lucia, The Butterfly House is more than a project, it’s her way of giving mothers a place to pause, grow, and belong.

Photos by Lucia Viana

Meet Josefine

Co-Founder of Sole Event Planning · Mother · Creative Soul

Originally from Sweden, Josefine began her journey into motherhood and family life early. After years of supporting her husband’s international career living in the U.S., Russia, and now Ticino she is stepping into a chapter of her own.

With her children now older, Josefine is rediscovering her voice and creativity. She met Lucia at their children’s international school, and together they launched Sole Event Planning, with a shared passion for curating meaningful gatherings for women and families.

For Josefine, The Butterfly House represents more than a project it’s a space of transformation and self-discovery. A place to grow, reconnect, and begin again.