An IERN WILL-designed event series sponsored by the Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department.
The Art Of Gathering
Elevating artistic vision in collaborative spaces.
Designed to create an immersive and elevated ritual of gathering is through specialty coffee, soulful tea ceremonies, live music, visual art, and culinary moments designed for conversation—not scrolling.
Date: Varies - click here for full listing
Location: Virtual & In-person (Locations disclosed with registration)
In-person events: $FREE per person · Registration Required, Eventbrite for details.
Art Of Gathering is a living-room-scale launch experience that blends café culture with gallery, listening room, and supper club energy—so you can arrive as you are, virtually or in-person linger, and leave with new stories and new people.
Patiently crafted like the perfect cup of brew, Monday conversations are created to intentionally hold space to pause and reset. Nurtured online then hosted in the grass.
Expect an outdoor setting surrounded by others who are as curious about liberation and personal freedom as they are about flavor.
Tea as ceremony
Virtual meet-ups to strategize around our latest community resource. Visit the marketplace to buy your AoG cup for your favorite tea blend.
Choose your own pace—join a Contract Reading Club Meet-Up, sip solo with a notebook, or get in-person action at a Monday Meet-up.
Art in every sense
Welcoming musical, visual i and small culinary artists to offer their expertise to be woven into our collaborative community spaces.
Without the pressure to perform or “network.”, join the "Love & Legacy" Art Installation collabo with Candace Powers (Starshine's Art) & Sonya Phillips (Stretch Couture by Sonya Z)
Designed for the way you actually want to gather
We’re all tired of loud rooms, surface-level chats, and events that feel more like content than connection. Art Of Gathering was born from a simple question: what if we built nights that feel like a deep exhale?
- Gently guided prompts to help you meet people without the awkward icebreakers.
- Intentionally crafted flow so you’re never stuck, rushed, or left wandering.
- Spaces for both extroverted energy and quiet reflection.
- A no-phones-necessary night—memory lives in the room, not just the feed.
What your evening will look like
Love & Legacy is your chance to build a physical monument to collective gratitude and shared experiences, while expressing interconnectedness.
1:30 PM · Arrival
Land, hang up your day, choose your first pour, and ease into the room with light guided introductions.
2:30 PM · Coffee & guidance
A guided tasting flight, soft music, and conversation prompts to explore how to express the Legacy you value.
3:00 PM · Tea & art
Finalize visual installations, and immersive artistry that will be curated for reflection.
3:30 PM · Closing table
A final shared moment, something sweet, and invitations to future gatherings and collaborations.
Art Of Gathering is led by hosts, roasters, musicians, and visual artists who care less about being impressive and more about making you feel at home.
Curator & Host: A community builder with a background in café culture, hospitality, and creative direction, Mondays.
Featured collaborators: specialty coffee roaster, tea practitioner, songwriters, visual artist, and chef-partner.
Each collaborator has been invited not just for their craft, but for their way of holding space—because the way we serve is as important as what we serve.
Reserve your place at the table
Helping you create a virtual experience where your reservation includes tools for improving your quality of life with AoG specialty coffee and tea blends, and live presentations from experts and artists, and small sound bites throughout the event designed to uplift and inspire.
Designer coffee and hospitality experience
Exclusive art exhibit space for visual artists & students
Sustainable art and crafting activities
EVENT LOCATION DETAILS: ALL in-person locations are disclosed after reservation is made. Check out our Virtual Activities here.
Once you reserve, you’ll receive a beautifully crafted arrival email with everything you need to know.
Request your invitation
Share your details and we’ll follow up with a personal confirmation and payment link within 24 hours.
Meet-ups for personalized learning & procedural insights for your personal and professional aspirations.
Questions, answered
If you’re craving this night but still on the fence, here’s what most people want to know before saying yes.
Is this for me if I’m coming alone?
Absolutely. Many of our guests arrive solo. The evening is intentionally designed to help you ease into conversation without forced icebreakers. You’ll have guided touchpoints, quiet moments, and ample chances to connect at your own pace.
What if I don’t drink coffee or tea?
You’re still very welcome. We’ll have thoughtful non-caffeinated options, sparkling waters, and other sips available. The night is about gathering through sensory experiences—not just caffeine.
Is there a dress code?
Think: comfortable, expressive, and you. Come as you’d show up to a friend’s thoughtfully hosted dinner—nothing formal required, just something you can move, lounge, and feel yourself in.
Are there vegetarian or gluten-free options?
Yes. We’ll have a spread of light bites with clearly labeled vegetarian and gluten-free options. If you have specific dietary needs, you can share them in your RSVP form and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Can I bring a friend or partner?
Yes, as long as tickets are still available. You can request a plus one when you submit your RSVP, and we’ll send a dedicated link so they can confirm their spot at a reduced guest rate.
ART OF GATHERING · LAUNCH EVENING
If your soul has been whispering
“I miss being in rooms like that”
This is your invitation to say yes to one night of intentional, artful togetherness. No algorithms, no agendas—just humans, cups, and conversation.
Reserve your place