02/13/2026
My heart is so full reflecting back on the Inaugural Sundowner Soirée.
What began as a vision - a desire to create something real and tangible in an increasingly digital world - came to life in the most beautiful way imaginable.
I am endlessly grateful to the incredible partners who helped shape this evening:
🥂 Bending Branch Winery, for their exceptional wines and unwavering support
🏛 Ingenhuett on High, for providing the perfect historic setting
🧀 Alamo Meats, for the stunning charcuterie experience
📸 Olga Moreno Photography, for capturing the magic so beautifully
And to the staff, artists, musicians, and every helping hand behind the scenes — it truly took a village to bring this vision to life.
But most importantly… to our guests.
You arrived with intention, elegance, curiosity, and open hearts. You embodied the very spirit of the Velvet Lioness - connection, presence, and celebration of life’s finer moments.
Because of you, the evening was everything I had hoped for… and more.
This was only the beginning. 🖤🦁