Eccentric Date Ideas
HORSEBACK RIDING - This may require a slight jaunt out of Manhattan, but is a great activity for longer dates (or if you’re located outside of Manhattan). Make it 24hrs with Michelin-Star Farm to table Blue Hill with a Castle stay at Stone Barns.
HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK - Timeless Connection
Private watchmaking class, assembling and disassembling watch movements. A chance to sync our times together, surrounded by the ticking of elegant timepieces.
SLEEP NO MORE - Immersive Theatrical Experience: The shadowy, surreal world examines eerie, dimly lit rooms and becomes part of the unfolding story. Every corner of this immersive creates an unpredictable experience. Make it an Overnight with dinner at Chef’s Table Brooklyn Fare and the night at the Equinox Hotel down the block.
SNCTM—Exclusive Evening: Experience a night of intrigue at SNCTM. This members-only club offers an evening of intimate, high-end entertainment where elegance meets forbidden. Unforgettable, perfect for those who appreciate the more daring things in life.
BOTANICAL GARDENS - Lost in lush landscapes. A private tour of rare blooms, cherry blossoms, or orchid shows. Escape to Glenmere Mansion for a day or two in the Hudson Valley for a dinner overlooking the gardens in sunset, followed by a soak in a marble tub. The next day, we’ll visit nearby vineyards or drive along the Hudson—an escape from the urban rush, leisurely or a picnic amidst nature.
THE CLOISTERS - Medieval Romance
Wander through medieval gardens and admire the art and architecture of Europe’s illustrious past. Ambling back in time, sharing whispers about history & art in secluded corners.
VIP ATTENDANCE AT A WATCH AUCTION - Immerse horological at Sotheby’s or Christie’s. Before bidding, we can enjoy a private consultation with a watch expert to get the inside scoop on the most coveted pieces.
MEMBERSHIP // GALA EVENT - If the stars align, we could secure temporary membership or attend one of the HSNY’s gala events. These evenings are filled with high-profile figures from the watchmaking world, a glamorous mix of knowledge and celebration.
BROOKLYN BOTANICAL GARDENS SPRING GALA - An elegant evening in the Garden, celebrating BBG’s diverse plant collections and the pollinators that keep them thriving. Picture this: you in a black tux, me in a gown—channeling our inner 007. Spring Gala 2024
https://www.bbg.org/visit/event/spring_gala_2024