The Dunlin, Auberge Collection, this week announced The Dunlin Edit, the property’s new series designed to inspire creativity, foster connection and celebrate the art of craftsmanship.
Across three immersive weekends this fall and winter, guests can enjoy intimate workshops, demonstrations, panel discussions and experiences that bring together design, natural beauty and a community of makers and tastemakers.
From Sept. 25-26, Jenni Kayne and Nathan Turner will invite guests to experience a weekend of design, artistry and entertaining, featuring an exclusive Jenni Kayne pop-up, a coastal watercolor workshop with Lia Burke Libaire and a special celebration of Turner’s new book, I Love Decorating. The weekend will also feature a tabletop styling and cocktail demonstration hosted by the designer and tastemaker.
On Oct. 23-24, Society Social and Coco Frank will bring guests together for a hands-on needlepoint workshop led by Coco Frank, followed by an afternoon at The Dunlin’s newly refreshed Riverfront Cabanas with Society Social, featuring mahjong and musings.
Finally, from Nov. 13-14, a festive design weekend with event planner Augusta Cole will kick off the holiday season through a series of gatherings centered around the art of entertaining, gifting and design. Events include an elevated gift-wrapping workshop and an intimate design panel offering seasonal inspiration and perspectives on creating memorable occasions.
Some key events throughout the series include:
Setting the Table with Nathan Turner
- Saturday, Sept. 26 | 4-5:30 p.m.
- Pull up a chair at one of Nathan Turner’s whimsical dinner parties during this hands-on demonstration. A bestselling author and lifestyle expert, Turner will showcase techniques for mixing American heritage design with fun, high-style touches for the tabletop before ending with a cocktail demonstration to toast a successful soiree.
- Tickets are $165 per person and include a signed copy of Turner’s newest release, I Love Decorating.
Mahjong with Society Social and Photographer Nick Mele
- Saturday, Oct. 24 | 2-4:30 p.m.
- Society Social founder Roxy Owens and photographer Nick Mele will come together for an afternoon of mahjong and musings in the newly refreshed Riverfront Cabanas. The event will feature custom-designed Society Social game tables and fabrics inspired by the coastal whimsy of the riverfront retreat.
- Tickets are $150 per person and include friendly mahjong play with all equipment, refreshments and wine.
Design Panel Moderated by Darcy Miller
- Saturday, Nov. 14 | 5-6:30 p.m.
- The Dunlin will invite guests to an evening of conversation and insights to celebrate the conclusion of the design series with a panel moderated by bestselling author and lifestyle expert Darcy Miller.
- With the festive season underway, event planner Augusta Cole and other design experts will explore the creative processes, seasonal inspirations and approaches to festive décor and entertaining, offering guests a look behind the scenes of designed events and interiors.
- Tickets are $75 per person and include refreshments on the Aster Spa Lawn.