what we do…
Here at At The Lane we do 2 things: host intentional gatherings + help others host intentional gatherings.
To us, “intentional gathering” just means gathering for a purpose. It can be deep and meaningful, fun and unique, simple and direct, or creative and original! Anything from “I’m lonely and want to meet people” to “I love the color orange and I think it would be fun to eat a meal entirely made of orange food” can work, it’s just about taking that purpose (or purposes) and using it to intentionally plan and guide the gathering!
Here in the Los Angeles area, we host our own dinner parties & gatherings to bring people together for authentic connection, conversation and community in a fun, inviting, and warm atmosphere. We love a good theme and curate a variety of different gatherings so all who attend feel comfortable, seen and welcomed to the table. We also collaborate and partner with companies, humans and brands who love gathering as much as we do!
We are also here to encourage you to host your own intentional gatherings! Whether you’ve been hosting your whole life or are terrified at the thought of it, we believe everyone has it in them to bring people together. And truly we would love nothing more than to help you do just that! Whether it’s as a client, through our consultation chats, on social media, in our monthly newsletter or more, we are here to make hosting and intentionally gathering more fun and attainable for you!
meet katie...
Growing up in Texas I learned a lot about intentional gathering. I was surrounded by kind humans who consistently opened their doors and filled their tables with family, friends, neighbors and strangers.
Now as an adult in Los Angeles, I am extremely grateful I get to open my door and fill my table with family, friends, neighbors and strangers. I have loved witnessing authentic community form, seeing other people value purposeful atmosphere as much as I do, and encouraging others to create their own intentional gatherings within their communities.
As an introvert who has a tendency to procrastinate and rarely cooks, it’s a wonder I even became a host. But I learned that my love of creativity, photography, design, interview podcasts, Great British Baking Show, mental health, personality tests and Lois Lane (which may or may not have something to do with the name behind my business ;), in addition to the wonderfully encouraging humans in my life, have all played a part in my hosting story.
I’m an imperfect host on a mission to forget about the picture perfect party, and instead focus on gathering around the table authentically and intentionally. My greatest hope is that you feel welcomed and known around my table just as you are, and are encouraged to host purposefully around your own table :)
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