The Velvet Hour Member’s Lounge
Welcome Note from Larissa.
Welcome to the Lounge. I created this space with care and intention, a private retreat where you can feel supported, find a true sense of belonging, and form genuine connections that last. My hope is that, here, conversations feel natural, friendships grow, and you are always met with warmth.
As a member, you begin by meeting one-on-one with your chosen host. These private sessions are shaped around you—whether you simply need to be heard, want another perspective, or value thoughtful dialogue without pretense.
In time, through personal introductions, you will also be connected with other members. These connections are not random, they are matched thoughtfully by interests, personality, and style, so each introduction has the potential to become something meaningful.
Beyond private conversations, members are invited to join our community gatherings twice a month. Each gathering centers on a theme, offering a chance to share ideas, listen, and deepen the sense of belonging that defines the Lounge. Participation is always your choice.
The Lounge is here for you, a space where you can be yourself, feel supported, and discover connection in its most genuine form.
I’m glad you’re here. Welcome.
— Larissa, Founder
Member’s Gatherings
We hope these gatherings become meaningful for you—something to look forward to and a steady rhythm in your month.
Every other Thursday at 7:30 PM, we meet in our virtual Lounge for an hour and a half. These evenings are set aside for curated conversations—focused, intentional, and designed to bring members closer together. Each month, we announce the themes in advance, but members are always welcome to suggest topics as well. Many of our best conversations come from the ideas and experiences you bring into the circle.
A host with experience in the chosen subject guides the flow, but the heart of the gathering belongs to the members. Sometimes it is thoughtful reflection, sometimes it is open debate—but always it is a space where every voice matters. You may choose to share your perspective, ask questions, or simply listen quietly. No contribution is too small, and presence alone adds to the circle.
The gatherings are private and members-only. They are never recorded, ensuring that what is said stays within the Lounge. This confidentiality allows people to open up more fully, to share ideas and experiences without hesitation, and to engage in dialogue that feels authentic rather than performative.
These evenings are more than scheduled calls, they are a rhythm for the community. They are the moments where familiar faces become closer, where new insights are sparked, and where a sense of belonging deepens. Over time, members find that these conversations help form friendships, provide perspective, and create a network of genuine support not available elsewhere.
The Lounge was created as a space for connection, and our gatherings are its living pulse. Every other Thursday, we come together—not out of obligation, but because the circle itself becomes something worth returning to.
Memberships
Membership in the Lounge begins with a private conversation with Larissa, our founder. This is not a formality but a cornerstone of what makes the Lounge different. By meeting first, we ensure every voice in the circle belongs here, aligned with the values of discretion, depth, and sincerity. It allows us to welcome members who will both contribute to and benefit from the community, protecting its integrity and intimacy. Far from being a barrier, this step is what makes the Lounge rare—a curated space where you can enter with confidence, knowing that each member has been chosen with the same care.
Velvet Entry
$399 per month
Two host meetings each month, fifty minutes in your chosen format.
Select any host or keep a primary host for a continuous dialogue.
Self-booking, availability varies.
Includes the monthly member’s gathering.
Peer introductions are not included in this tier.
Velvet Circle
$799 per month
Four host meeting each month, fifty minutes in your chosen format.
You may choose the founder, Larissa, for up to two of your monthly meetings, founder sessions count toward your included meetings and are subject to schedule.
A named primary host with a backup is available for continuity.
Self-booking, availability varies.
Includes the monthly member’s gathering.
One hand-picked peer introduction each month—matched to your interests and double opt-in.
Velvet Elite
$1,499 per month
Eight host meetings each month, fifty minutes in your chosen format.
You may choose the founder, Larissa for any or all of your meetings, subject to schedule.
A named primary host with a backup is available for continuity, with light concierge assistance when useful.
Self-booking availability varies.
Includes the monthly member’s gathering.
Two hand-picked peer introductions each month—matched to your interests and double opt-in.
FAQs
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The Lounge is a private members-only space for real conversation and connection. In Velvet Entry, you connect one-on-one with hosts. Higher tiers also include the option to meet other members—always handpicked, never random, and matched to your interests, personality, and conversation style.
You decide how to connect—voice, video, or text—whichever feels most natural for you. Over time, trust builds, and conversations grow into lasting support and community. Higher tiers also let you join monthly members’ gatherings and give you the opportunity to meet with Larissa directly.
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For those craving depth over small talk. People who value genuine, open conversation without pretense. Someone who simply wants to vent and needs a listening ear, or someone looking for a different perspective on a confusing situation. Introverts, thinkers, and busy professionals who prefer connecting in comfort and in their own space, on their own schedule. The Velvet Hour is an exclusive community where every introduction is intentional, bringing like-minded people together for trust, depth, and lasting connection.
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Some spaces are built to diagnose, others to instruct. Both serve their purpose, but they often leave something out—the space to simply talk, to be heard without judgment, to release thoughts that don’t need to be measured or solved. The Velvet Hour rests in that space between: not therapy, not coaching, but conversation chosen for its depth, its privacy, and its ability to bring perspective. Here, the exchange is not about fixing you—it is about meeting you.
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No. Membership begins with a private intro session with our founder, Larissa. This ensures the Lounge stays intentional, personal, and the right fit for both you and the community.
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Choose video, voice, or text— fifty minutes each session.
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Yes. If you meet one-on-one with a host, we sign an NDA. If you join group conversations or connect with other members (available in higher tiers), everyone signs an NDA. All talks are confidential, never recorded, and never shared.
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Yes. You may continue with the same host, subject to availability.
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The first step is a private video conversation with Larissa. This is not an interview, not an evaluation—it is a chance to feel the rhythm of the Lounge and decide if it fits you. It allows both sides to sense alignment: values, style, and intent. From there, your path into the community unfolds naturally.
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Members are matched by interests, personality, and conversation style—always double opt-in. Meetings take place through our private Lounge channels—via video, voice, or text—so no personal numbers are shared. Larissa may set the stage with a brief welcome, then the conversation continues between members in a secure, confidential space.
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No problem. We’ll pair you with a different host for your next session.