A Creative Birthday Experience in Bend (alcohol-free)

This weekend, a husband booked a private scent workshop for his wife’s birthday. Twelve of their friends (men & women) gathered around the blending table to create custom natural scents (perfume & cologne) inspired by the Pacific Northwest — woods, moss, spice, citrus, resin.

They brought in large charcuterie boards, fresh breads, gourmet juices, sparkling waters and cake!

I welcome guests to bring their own food and beverages and have two extra beautiful tables designated for them. He booked it for 4pm and they chose to stay till 8pm.

Before we began, he told me something unexpected. He said he searched online for “a creative experience in Bend, Oregon that doesn’t involve alcohol.” And this workshop came up first.

In a town known for its breweries & wineries, that felt meaningful.

A Different Way to Hang Out in Bend

Many private groups choose to bring bottles of wine to share, and they’re absolutely welcome to. But the experience itself isn’t built around drinking.

It’s built around creativity.

Around slowing down and smelling deeply.
Around memory and season.
Around each person crafting a wearable scent that becomes tied to that moment in time.

Twelve guests.
Twelve completely different scents.

One shared memory.