Lance Avery Morgan
The Loren Austin And RSVP Club Prove That The City’s Most Memorable Gatherings Happen When Creativity, Conversation, And A Little Irreverence Collide
Photography by Bonnie Gillis
Austin has never been a city that embraces the ordinary. It’s a place where innovation meets individuality, where business conversations happen over craft cocktails rather than at conference tables, and where the most meaningful connections are often made in unexpected settings, as our networking aficionado, Lance Avery Morgan, shares.
Weird, Meet Glamorous
That spirit was on full display when the London-based RSVP Club (founded by the inimitable James Lord) hosted its latest experiential gathering and symposium, “Horses & Divorces,” at The Loren Austin and the beautifully restored Paggi House, transforming one of the city’s newest and oldest landmarks into days and evenings of spirited conversation, entertainment, and community.
Far more than networking events, the experiences reflected Austin’s evolving creative culture; one that values authentic relationships, shared experiences, and memorable moments over traditional business cards and elevator pitches. Hospitality leaders mingled with entrepreneurs, designers, event producers, restaurateurs, creatives, marketers, and luxury lifestyle professionals, creating a cross-section of the city’s dynamic professional landscape.
Nestled beneath mature trees on the banks of Lady Bird Lake, The Loren’s historic Paggi House provided a setting unlike any other. Dating to the nineteenth century, the beautifully preserved structure has become one of Austin’s most distinctive venues, seamlessly blending architectural history with contemporary sophistication. Against this timeless backdrop of Austin’s dynamically modern skyline, guests moved effortlessly between lively conversations, curated culinary offerings, handcrafted cocktails, live music, and interactive experiences that embodied RSVP Club’s signature approach to experiential networking.
Horses & Divorces
The events embraced the unexpected. The playful title, “Horses & Divorces,” hinted at the event’s unconventional personality, setting the tone for a gathering where curiosity replaced convention, and conversations flowed as naturally as the music. Every activation encouraged guests to explore, engage, and discover new connections while celebrating the creativity that continues to define Austin’s hospitality and cultural communities.
Rather than focusing solely on professional introductions, RSVP Club creates environments where authentic relationships develop organically. Its thoughtfully curated programming attracts individuals who are shaping the future of luxury hospitality, event design, culinary experiences, tourism, branding, media, and creative enterprise throughout Central Texas.
For The Loren Austin, the events reflected the property’s growing reputation as more than one of the city’s premier luxury hotels. Increasingly, it has become a cultural destination where art, cuisine, wellness, music, philanthropy, and community converge. Its ongoing calendar of thoughtfully curated events reflects a commitment to creating experiences that resonate with both visitors and Austinites alike.
Modern, Meet The Past
The historic Paggi House, in particular, has emerged as one of the city’s most compelling gathering spaces. Rich with Texas history yet effortlessly contemporary, it offers an intimate and artful setting that encourages meaningful conversation while celebrating Austin’s distinctive blend of heritage and innovation.
As the events unfolded beneath the Texas sky, guests lingered well beyond introductions, exchanging ideas, building partnerships, and strengthening friendships that will undoubtedly extend long after the final toast. It served as another reminder that Austin’s creative energy is fueled not only by ambitious ideas, but by the people who come together to bring them to life. The three-day set of activities included plenty of inspirational speakers who are experts in their field.
We love that RSVP Club is a membership-based community connecting professionals across the hospitality, events, creative, luxury lifestyle, and entrepreneurial sectors through immersive networking experiences, curated social gatherings, and innovative industry programming designed to foster collaboration, inspiration, and lasting professional relationships.
10 Reasons RSVP Club’s “Horses & Divorces” Became Austin’s Most Talked-About Luxe Networking Event
An unforgettable evening where history, hospitality, and creativity came together on the shores of Lady Bird Lake.
The historic charm of The Loren Austin and the iconic Paggi House.
An unconventional networking experience that broke the mold.
Austin’s top hospitality and event professionals gathered under one roof.
Creative entrepreneurs, designers, and tastemakers made meaningful new connections.
Interactive experiences kept guests engaged throughout the evening.
Live music and curated culinary offerings elevated the atmosphere.
A celebration of Austin’s vibrant creative and luxury lifestyle community.
The Loren Austin showcased its growing role as a cultural destination.
RSVP Club demonstrated why experiential networking is the future of professional gatherings.
