I love to entertain. Even when it’s just my family visiting, I pull out all the stops to create a beautiful dining experience for my guests. Fresh flowers, the hubby brews fresh ground coffee through our slow-drip Chemex, and we find the best recipes Pioneer Woman has to offer. And I’m always trying to up my entertaining game.

On June 14, The Gathering Project is hosting an event that I couldn’t bear to miss: a creative retreat session on Throwing a Summer Dinner Party. I couldn’t hit the RSVP button fast enough.

The hands-on workshop will be held at the loft at 600 F Street in Washington DC. It'lll feature creative professionals teaching us all about the art of entertaining, from making a signature fruit crumble to the art of decorative dinnerware. The class is designed for “people who find a deep fulfillment in creating something lovely to share with others” - be still my heart! Guests will enjoy hearty dinner, unlimited snacks and drinks throughout the day, and a variety of beautiful gifts.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT: It’s Julien readers get 10% off the ticket price using code “itsjulien” at checkout. Registration ends on June 7 at 11:59 PM so don’t wait to get your tickets! You can get your ticket here!

Here’s all the deets:
Date: Saturday, June 14
Location: The Loft at 600 F
600 F Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, District of Columbia 20004
Time: 1 PM - 7 PM
Cost: $100
Registration ends June 7 at 11:59 PM.
Check out their Facebook page for updates and swag you’ll be receiving!

Still need convincing? Check out the January retreat they hosted in the video below. I hope to see you there!!

Thanks so much to The Gathering Project for providing a ticket for me, even though I totally would have shared this with you anyway because friends don't let friends miss awesome events. As always, all opinions are my own.