Private Events
PALOMA hosts intimate ceremonies for life's most meaningful moments—birthdays, bridal blessings, corporate retreats, grief healing, and transitions of renewal. Each event is crafted through the lens of ceremony, weaving together scent, sound, light, and touch to create immersive experiences.
Private Events Philosophy
PALOMA hosts intimate gatherings and bespoke rituals to celebrate the thresholds of being—birthdays, bridal blessings, corporate retreats, and transitions of renewal. Each event is crafted through the lens of ceremony, combining scent, sound, light, and touch to create an immersive experience that connects people to purpose and one another.
The Sacred Container: Every private event at PALOMA is more than a party. It is a threshold moment—a sacred container where guests feel held, witnessed, and transformed. We layer sensory experiences intentionally, honoring the occasion with reverence and presence.
What Makes PALOMA Events Different:
- Ceremony-centered (not party-focused)
- Sensory layering: scent, sound, light, touch
- Customizable from full-space rental to private dome use
- Designed to introduce guests to PALOMA's full wellness offerings
- Deeply personal and energetically aligned
Our Event Experiences
PALOMA offers 17 curated experiences organized into three categories: Signature Experiences (foundational offerings that anchor every event), Tailored Milestone Events (for life's major celebrations), and Seasonal Gatherings (limited-time offerings tied to the seasons).
Signature Experiences (7)
Our core offerings anchor every private event at PALOMA. These can be booked individually or woven together to create multifaceted journeys. They're foundational to our wellness philosophy—designed to ground the spirit, awaken the senses, and reconnect people to themselves and each other.
The Inner Light
Aura Photography + Intuitive ReadingDescription: Your aura is your energetic signature—an expression of how you show up in the world. This experience blends intuitive insight and visual art to help guests understand their energy field. Includes Polaroid-style aura photo, personalized reading, and keepsake box.
Perfect For: Personal growth · Deepening energetic connection within groups
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 1–2 hours
The Grounding Ritual
Guided MeditationDescription: Experience guided relaxation in the softly lit Meditation Dome. Choose from themed meditation journeys—grounding, clarity, self-love, or creativity. A beautiful standalone experience or perfect pairing before deeper intuitive work.
Perfect For: Deepening understandings · Breath work and anxiety relief · Peaceful activity
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 1 hour
The Resonant Echo
Sound BathDescription: Lie down and let the resonant tones of Crystal Alchemy bowls fill the air. Soothing vibrations wash over you, calming the mind, relaxing the body, and quieting restless thoughts. You'll leave feeling lighter, clearer, and renewed.
Perfect For: Those feeling stressed or anxious · Sleep and emotional balance · Group mindfulness gatherings
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 1 hour
Sacred Lines
PalmistryDescription: Explore the ancient art of palmistry with an expert hand analyst and intuitive healer. Includes group introduction plus 30-minute mini-readings for each participant. Learn what your palms reveal about your life path, innate strengths, and potential blocks.
Perfect For: Friends seeking unique experiences · Spiritual seekers · Self-discovery
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 2–3 hours
The Inner Architect
Human DesignDescription: This energetic system is like a user manual for your soul. Using birth data, we create a chart showing how your energy is designed to operate—how you lead, connect, make decisions, and flow best. Leave with newfound clarity on your authentic essence.
Perfect For: Gaining clarity on strengths and purpose · Learning decision-making · Understanding your unique way of leading and creating
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 2–3 hours
Sounds of Alignment
Reiki + Sound BathDescription: A reiki master and shamanic healer work together with crystal sound bowls to bring transformation, increased love energy, clarity of mind, activated creativity, inner peace, and DNA repair. Post-session, healers leave guests with a meaningful personalized message.
Perfect For: Releasing stagnant energy · Cultivating inner peace during transitions · Supporting spiritual growth
Capacity: 1–6 guests · Duration: 2 hours
The Guided Pull
Tarot ReadingDescription: Come together for a collective experience of reflection and connection. The ritual begins with a candle ceremony, where a purple candle represents spiritual growth. Guests receive personalized mini tarot readings in a shared setting, encouraging thoughtful conversation and meaningful insights.
Perfect For: Creating deeper bonds · Sparking meaningful conversations · Exploring intuition and guidance
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 1–2 hours
Tailored Milestone Events (10)
Thoughtfully curated private gatherings designed to honor life's most meaningful moments with intention, beauty, and renewal. Each is uniquely tailored to your group's energy and needs.
The Ceremony Before
The Ultimate Bridal Party ExperienceDescription: Before the big day, bring your closest circle together for a wellness-centered celebration honoring the bride's journey. Includes aura photography of the bride with intuitive reading, aura photography for each guest with the bride, personalized intention-setting water ritual, and botanical mocktails.
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 2–3 hours
A Girls' Night In
An Evening of Magic & ConnectionDescription: Trade the hangover for a heart-opening high. This mystical evening blends intuitive rituals, astrological insight, and playful connection. Includes group tarot/oracle readings, mini astrology compatibility insights, guided manifestation ritual with spell jar activity, and botanical mocktails.
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 2–3 hours
The Solar Return Ritual
Celebrating You and the Year to ComeDescription: Step into your new year with presence, reflection, and ritual. Designed to honor your solar return, this experience guides you to reflect on growth, align with the present, and energetically call in your next chapter. Includes breath work ceremony with cleansing water, guided meditative sound bath, oracle reading, and smudging ceremony.
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 1.5 hours
The Collective Alignment
The Guide to Team SynergyDescription: Unlock your team's potential through energy alignment and intuitive collaboration. This team-building experience redefines connection in the workplace. Choose from Human Design, Astrology, or Numerology compatibility mapping, plus meditation and breathwork. Ideal for corporate retreats and leadership training.
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 1.5–2 hours
The Sacred Union Ceremony
A Pre-Wedding RitualDescription: Honoring love, commitment, and the journey ahead. Designed for engaged or married couples and their cherished community. Includes journeying drumming ceremony, intention and keepsake ritual, champagne toast, and more. Perfect for pre-wedding weekends, engagement celebrations, or vow renewals.
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 1.5 hours
The Nurtured Lineage
A Sacred Connection RitualDescription: A heart-centered experience designed to deepen emotional and energetic connection between family members or chosen kin. Through guided reflection, gentle rituals, and shared intention-setting, guests experience mutual appreciation, clarity, and presence. Includes guided meditation, release and intention ritual, and aura photography.
Capacity: Pairs or small intergenerational groups · Duration: 2–3 hours
The Sanctuary of Release
A Grief & Healing CircleDescription: A gentle, supportive experience for those navigating grief, emotional pain, or major life transitions. Held within a candlelit sanctuary, guests are guided through rituals of remembrance, clearing, and renewal. Through breath work, sound healing, and intuitive reflection, this circle offers a chance to release what no longer serves.
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 2 hours
The Self-Discovery Retreat
A Personalized Day of RenewalDescription: An immersive self-care experience created for moments of transition, clarity-seeking, or when your soul needs space to breathe. Blends ancient wisdom and modern wellness. Includes choice of sound healing or guided meditation, aura photography and intuitive reading (beginning and end), discovery session (Astrology, Palmistry, or Human Design), direction session (card reading or spirit guide reading), and aura cleanse ritual.
Capacity: 1–2 guests · Duration: 5 hours
The Cosmic Couples Session
A Zodiac-Inspired Date NightDescription: Discover the cosmic layers of your connection. Playful yet profound, this experience blends astrology, aura work, and spiritual rituals reflecting your unique love story. Includes couples' aura photography and compatibility reading, mini astrology compatibility insights, tarot or oracle reading for your relationship path, and mocktails included.
Capacity: 2 guests · Duration: 1.5 hours
The Radiant Arrival
A Gathering for Expecting FamiliesDescription: A soul-nourishing alternative to the traditional baby shower. This baby blessing celebrates the sacred journey into parenthood with love and mindfulness. Includes celebratory sound ceremony, intention and keepsake ritual, and aura photography for the mother (includes complimentary return session post-birth).
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 1.5 hours
Seasonal & Limited-Time Gatherings (2)
Special experiences that appear only for a short time, tied to the seasons and holidays. Each gathering is crafted with intention to celebrate the spirit of the season.
The Gift of Presence
Holiday Season CelebrationDescription: Step into a gathering designed to bring warmth, reflection, and joy as the holiday season approaches. Includes guided meditation, gratitude ritual, and holiday-inspired mocktails with seasonal snacks. Cozy, uplifting, and filled with intention.
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 1.5 hours
The New Year Visioning
Fresh Starts & Intention SettingDescription: Gather this season and begin to imagine the new year ahead. This experience offers a chance to get excited as you prepare for change. Through meditation, vision boarding, and glimpsing into the cards for what the future may hold, you're invited to welcome what's ahead with clarity and joy.
Capacity: 1–8 guests · Duration: 2 hours
Setup Keys & Standards
Every private event at PALOMA requires thoughtful setup. Our setup standards ensure consistency, professionalism, and that sensory-rich atmosphere that defines PALOMA.
Seating Configurations
- Standard Seated Set Up (1–8): Comfortable seating arranged in a circle or semi-circle
- Standard Bed Set Up (1–6): Reclined comfort for sound baths and meditation
- Reiki Bed Set Up (1–6): Specialized bed arrangement for healing work
- Love Seat Set Up (2): Intimate seating for couples
- Self-Discovery Chair (1): Dedicated chair for multi-hour individual retreats
Platforms, Altars & Lighting
- Standard Platform: Central focal point for instructors and ritual items
- Sound Bath Platform: Specially designed for singing bowl placement and resonance
- Keepsake Platform: Designated space for intention-setting and ritual items
- Aura Light: Professional lighting for aura camera readings
- Flower/Crystal Grid: Sacred geometric arrangement of natural elements
- Candle Alter Platform: Ceremonial space for candlelit rituals
Ritual Trays & Station Materials
- Ritual Spell Jar Tray (manifestation items)
- Tarot Tray (cards, candles, journal)
- Human Design Tray (packets, sheets, personalized frames)
- Water Ritual Tray (selenite, brass bowls, herbs, flowers)
- Palmistry Tray (cards, papers, handouts)
- Aura Tray (camera, boxes, film)
- Breath Work Ritual Tray (cleansing water, linens)
- Release & Intention Ritual Tray (burnable paper, intention prompts, lighter)
- Keepsake Ritual Tray (feather pens, handmade paper, selenite, bowls)
- Cosmic Couple Tray (aura boxes, couple sheet, tarot/oracle)
Healing Rooms & Stations
- Aura Camera Station (Healing Room): Professional aura photography and reading space
- Palmistry Station (Healing Room): One-on-one reading space with cards and materials
- Reiki Station (Healing Room): Dedicated healing bed with journal and gifts
Additional Materials & Gifts
- Aura boxes & film · Selenite slabs · Brass ritual bowls · Dried herbs & flowers
- Oracle cards · Tarot cards · Palmistry papers & handouts · Human Design packets & frames
- Journals · Writing tools · Feather pens · Handmade paper · Burnable wish paper
- Ayurvedic oils · Clearing/smudging items · Candles · Wedding crowns (Stefana)
- Red thread/cord · Solar Return ritual kits · Vision board kits · Spell jars
Mocktail Menu
PALOMA's signature mocktails elevate the private event experience. Each drink is thoughtfully crafted with natural ingredients and beautiful garnishes. Served in stylish glassware, they become part of the sensory experience.
Zen Hibiscus
Base: Recess Pomegranate Hibiscus
Floral, grounding, calming
Amber Zest
Base: Recess Blood Orange
Bright, uplifting, energizing
Tranquil Paloma
Base: Recess Mood Grapefruit Tangerine
Citrus, refreshing, balanced
Liquid Orchid
Base: Recess Mood Black Cherry
Deep, luxurious, romantic
Wild Berry Prism
Base: Recess Blackberry Chai
Warm, spiced, grounding
Mocktail Selection: The signature drink for each event is selected during the booking process and pre-placed for presentation. They become a memorable touchpoint of the PALOMA experience.
Private Event Execution Checklist
A successful private event requires coordination before, during, and after. Use this checklist to ensure every detail is covered.
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Confirm Event Details
Verify celebration reason, guest list size, timeline, special requests, and overall flow with the organizer.
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Prepare Gifts & Refreshments
Organize take-home gifts, specialty food/beverages. If food was ordered, confirm payment and assign someone to pick it up.
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Set Up Event Space
Style seating according to event type, arrange sensory elements (lighting, music, scent). Verify guest count matches setup capacity.
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Organize Special Materials
Prepare ritual items, crystals, tarot/oracle cards, journals, tech setups. Double-check that all components are present and organized.
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Final Walkthrough
Ensure space feels welcoming and polished. Test lighting, music, and ambience. Verify all guest-ready elements are in place.
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Warm Guest Welcome
Greet each guest personally as they arrive. Offer a heartfelt introduction to the flow and purpose of the event.
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Monitor Comfort & Ambience
Refresh beverages throughout the event. Tidy discreetly. Adjust lighting and music as needed to maintain desired atmosphere.
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Manage Event Timing
Keep schedule flowing smoothly. Announce transitions with grace and intention. Honor the rhythm of the experience.
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Personalize Guest Experience
Use guest names when possible. Honor individual needs and sensitivities. Adapt the experience for different energy levels.
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Support Facilitators/Instructors
Work behind the scenes to ensure seamless moments. Have materials ready, adjust setup as instructors direct, manage transitions.
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Deliver Take-Home Gifts Personally
Hand each guest their gift or keepsake with a personal word of thanks or blessing.
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Close Out Invoice
Remind guest that final payment was taken a week prior. Close invoice and send receipt. Verify payment processed.
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Extend Future Invitation
Share information about future public events and workshops. Invite guests to experience PALOMA's ongoing offerings.
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Restore Event Space
Thoroughly reset all spaces. Clean completely. Return all materials to proper storage. Leave space ready for next use.
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Team Debrief
End-of-day report with feedback and improvement opportunities. Document what went well and lessons learned.
Booking & Communication
How Events Are Booked: Private events are submitted via PALOMA's branded website. Guests complete an event request form sharing their vision, budget, guest count, and desired date.
Who Manages Booking: The Wellness Concierge / Event Coordinator manages the booking process from inquiry to execution. They set expectations, answer questions, and coordinate logistics with the team.
Weekly Private Event Calls: Teams review event profiles on private event calls weekly to align on upcoming experiences and logistics.
Private Event Host Assignment: A Key Holder is assigned as the Private Event Host in the Daily Playbook. They are responsible for:
- Greeting guests personally upon arrival
- Ensuring seamless transitions between dome and spa services
- Checking in on guest comfort throughout the event
- Providing final farewell and extension of appreciation
Brand Experience Standards for Events
Every PALOMA private event should feel like a ceremony, not a party. These standards guide how we execute experiences:
- Ceremony Over Party: Every gathering honors the sacredness of the occasion. Language, pacing, and energy are reverent and intentional.
- Sensory Layering: Scent, sound, light, and touch work together to create an immersive experience that engages all senses.
- Customization & Flexibility: From full-space rental to private dome use, every event is customizable. We adapt to your vision and energy.
- Guest Introduction to PALOMA: Use each event as an opportunity to introduce guests to PALOMA's full offerings—spa services, meditation dome, retail, community events.
- Presence & Connection: Every interaction reflects our commitment to connection, presence, and authentic human care.
Remember: Private events are where people come to mark moments of profound meaning. Your care, attention, and presence are the greatest gift you can offer.
Key Takeaways
Before you move forward, make sure you can answer:
- What is PALOMA's philosophy around private events, and how does ceremony differ from a party?
- What are the three categories of events PALOMA offers, and how many experiences total?
- Can you name at least 5 Signature Experiences and describe what they include?
- What are the five mocktails on PALOMA's menu, and what are their base ingredients?
- What are the five main steps for executing an event before, during, and after?
- Who is responsible for managing bookings, and what is the role of the Private Event Host?
- What does it mean to layer sensory experiences, and why does this matter?
- What is included in a basic event setup (seating, platform, materials)?
- What should happen in the final walkthrough before guests arrive?
- How do we extend the PALOMA experience after the event concludes?
Up Next: Module 8 covers PALOMA's tech stack—Zenoti, Sling, Gusto, and social platforms. You're almost at the finish line!