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Haven Workshop
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An Intimate, Three Day Boutique-Style
Learning Experience for Interior Designers
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You know how to help others live beautifully through intentional design, it’s your passion, and you’re really good at it. But how do you grow that into a successful, thriving business and a thoughtful brand? That’s where we come in. We’re here to inspire, educate and encourage you in your journey to becoming your own tailored version of success; and to guide you in your pursuit of spending your days doing exactly what you love. Our Workshop is for interior designers who are looking to build an intentional brand, expand in knowledge, and refine their design skills. Whether you're just launching your business or have a well-established brand, we've got the tools for you to take your business to the next level. Does that sound like you?
How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.
- annie dillard -
An Intimate 3-Day
Luxury Learning Experience for Interior Designers
workshop
JOIN US FOR OUR FALL SESSION · OCTOBER 4–6TH, 2022
LIDO HOUSE, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 4–6TH, 2022
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Let this be one of the most impactful weeks of your year.
The HAVEN Workshop is an intimate experience with limited seats available. Only 30 spots are available for our Fall 2022 session.
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OCTOBER 4–6TH, 2022
Experience Beautiful
Newport Beach, California
AT LIDO HOUSE HOTEL
Enjoy a laid-back learning experience that feels like a well-deserved getaway. Our speaker sessions are held at the beautiful and spacious event room at Lido House. This boutique-style hotel boasts the best of a coastal lifestyle and is Newport Beach at its best... casual, comfortable and chic in equal measure! Explore the hotel here. Our workshop location is just a stroll away from Lido Marina Village, which offers al fresco dining waterside and the opportunity to explore a mix of charming shops. Lido House will be providing delicious food & drink for us during workshop hours, all of which is included in your workshop ticket. See the schedule below!
We hand-pick industry experts to share their knowledge and take you on the journey of how they got there. As creative entrepreneurs, we all started with a blank slate. We've poured our hearts into businesses that are now thriving because we took that first step—to believe in ourselves and make a living doing what we love. This is your opportunity to learn from creatives you admire, in-person, face-to-face, real success and failure stories shared. We're pulling back the curtain on how we took our businesses and brands to the next level—and how you can, too.
LEARN FROM TOP INDUSTRY experts
The Speaker Lineup
Aly Morford co-founded Pure Salt Interiors with best friend and business partner Leigh Lincoln in 2015, with a vision of creating inspired spaces, products, and experiences that encourage people to live deeply in each moment through clean, natural, and functional design. She brings an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit to Pure Salt, allowing the business to accelerate its growth through creativity, strategic risk-taking, and hard work. Founded on the philosophy that the home is the foundation for life, Aly is committed to creating beautiful yet functional family-friendly spaces where life’s best moments happen.
As the Co-Founder of Pure Salt Interiors, Leigh Lincoln has helped build the firm into a leading design studio known for its clean, natural, and functional interiors that are also approachable and family-friendly. She brings a unique combination of creative and business experience honed from over a decade of senior management at some of the country’s most prestigious ad agencies. She leads from the heart and skillfully brings together the needs of the client with her own creative vision for a successful partnership. Together she and Aly created a proprietary, highly flexible, and fully-transparent three-phase process that invites anyone to take part in the Pure Salt lifestyle.
Gail Davis is renowned for crafting elegant interiors that feel soulful, livable, and personal. For 15 years, she has applied her formal design training to homes across the country, transforming houses into her clients’ forever homes. Though her spaces are steeped in classical decorating principles, she is passionate about crafting interiors that are comfortable, functional living spaces. Gail studied at New York School of Interior Design and honed her craft interning at two of New York City’s most prestigious firms—Bunny Williams Inc. and David Kleinberg Design Associates. She is also the host of Design Perspectives, an industry-leading podcast welcoming design experts and covering topics to inform and educate creatives.
Kristen Forgione is the Founder and creative force behind THELIFESTYLEDCO design firm and retail shops, specializing in a minimal and modern aesthetic called, Organic Desert Living. After ten years in career fields from finance to hospitality, it was her stint in Los Angeles fashion school that reignited her childhood passion for all things color and design. Now calling Arizona home, Kristen's firm has led the west coast design market since 2012 with clients nationwide, a design studio, retail shops and a team of desert loving designers and support staff.
With nearly a decade of experience in creating digital editorial content, Melissa Baran's passion is to inspire others to infuse their everyday moments with beauty and intention. She launched Haven in August 2018 with a distinct mission to create an online community—one that thoughtfully connects inspiration seekers with lifestyle creatives, by delivering quality content and empowering entrepreneurs. Shortly after, she set forth the inception of the Haven Workshop, a boutique-style learning experience for designers. In 2021 she launched Haven's first retail shop.
Renee Bush founded Tandem to address the conflict that often arises in the space between creativity and structure in business. She knew there was a better way to achieve success—by creating a sharp vision and building systems that work in tandem with the design process instead of trying to control it. Tandem puts design at the center of everything we do. We look at each client, business, and vision individually to find the best possible solution to align with our client’s values and desired goals. Renee is a business-minded problem solver. She understands the interior design industry, knows how to get straight to the heart of any issue, and always has a creative solution up her sleeve. Renee has worked with design firms including Studio McGee, Light & Dwell, Boxwood Avenue, High Street Homes, Susannah Holmberg Studios and more.
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*Speaker panel is subject to change.
+ Systems & Operations: Setting Your Business Up for Success from the Start
+ Branding: Giving Your Business an Identity with Intention
+ Client Growth: Gaining New Clients & Larger Scale Projects
+ Pricing: A Pricing Structure That'll Work for Your Business Model
+ Hiring: How To Build Your Dream Team and Open a Design Studio
+ Design Presentation: Wowing Your Clients
+ The Business of Design: How To Make Money Doing What You Love
+ Instagram Growth: How To Grow An Engaged Community
+ Marketing: A Powerful Way to Promote Your Brand
+ Getting Published: Pitching Your Work to Online & Print Publications
+ Shop 101: Launching an E-commerce, Brick & Mortar and Custom Products
+ Business Management & Growth Strategies
+ Brand Partnerships
Beyond the sessions covered, we'll have dedicated time for breakout sessions and Q&A with all speakers.
*Attendees have the opportunity to chat with speakers during non-session hours (i.e. group meals) as well.
HERE'S WHAT
Here's What You'll Learn
You Will Learn
The Testimonials
THE TESTIMONIALS
Hear what our past attendees are saying about their experience!
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*This sample schedule is not yet all inclusive and is subject to change, but this is a rough timeline and flow you can expect!
Lido House Lawn (Outdoor)
Cocktail Hour & dinner
Speaker Introductions, Light Snacks & Refreshments Served
WELCOME
Gain New Clients & Larger Scale Projects
CLIENT GROWTH
Setting Your Business Up for Success
SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS
Early Afternoon Check-in
ARRIVE AT 1 PM
Day One
day one
day 01
Break Before Dinner
The Schedule
Best Practices for a Successful Photoshoot
INTERIOR PHOTO SHOOTS
A Pricing Structure That Works for You
PRICING
A Thoughtful Way to Wow Your Clients
design presentation
Buffet Luncheon on Lido Lawn
How To Make Money Doing What You Love
THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN
Creating Your Visual Brand Story & Message
BRANDING
Morning Check-In & Breakfast
ARRIVE 8-9 AM
Day Two
day two
day 02
Grow an Engaged Community Online
instagram strategy
*Private Shop & Studio Tour at Pure Salt Interiors in Newport Beach. No formally hosted dinner held on evening two.
THE SCHEDULE
Farewell Dinner on Lido Lawn
Ins & Outs of Opening an Online Shop
SHOP 101
Best Practices for Pitching Your Work
Getting published
Building Your Dream Team
hiring
Break for Lunch
We'll spend the morning split into round table groups, where you'll get to ask our speakers an burning questions you have.
Open Q&A Breakout
With our Workshop Photographer
headshots
Morning Check-In & Breakfast
ARRIVE 8-9 AM
Day Three
day three
day 03
THE SCHEDULE
Final Q&A with our speaker panel
WRAP-UP & TAKEAWAYS
SHOP & Studio TOUR AT
Want to get a head start on exploring what Pure Salt has to offer?
After classroom sessions are completed on the second day, we'll head over to the Pure Salt Interiors Shoppe & Studio in Newport Beach for a casual private gathering where you'll be able to explore the firm's beautiful shop/studio, sip on cocktails, and learn about their trade program. Afterward, you'll have the opportunity to head to dinner with new workshop friends (there is no formally hosted group dinner on evening two).
Pure Salt Interiors
Three days in beautiful Southern California at Lido House Hotel with an intimate group of like-minded designers
Day 1 snacks, dinner & drinks
Day 2 breakfast, lunch, drinks & snacks
Day 3 breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks & dinner
Insightful and informative sessions with our expert speakers
Breakout sessions with the speaker panel and final Q&A
Client design presentation sessions with our design speakers
A beautiful welcome gift with curated items just for you
Thoughtful gifts and surprises sprinkled throughout
Professional headshots with our workshop photographer
A community atmosphere and the chance to build your network
A priceless opportunity to learn from successful industry pros
The opportunity to explore design shops in Lido Marina Village, like Jenni Kayne, Serena & Lily, Shoppe Amber Interiors and more
*Please note: airfare, accommodations and transportation are not included. We will have a discounted rate available for Lido House through our room block, rooms are first-come first-served.
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The Experience
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See the beauty you can expect from stunning Newport Beach!
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Nearby Lido Marina Village includes some of our favorite shops to visit, including Jenni Kayne, Serena & Lily, Shoppe Amber Interiors, and more.
Shops to Visit
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Are you ready to start spending your days doing
what you love? Secure your seat below. We'll see you this fall!
"Leaving California in tears. It's been one of the best weeks of my life. Truly."
"I’ve learned so much about who I am as a designer, my potential as a business owner and really, just validation that even though the day to day doesn’t always look perfect, that I can define my own success and what that looks like for me and my family. I met some of the absolute best people while at the Haven Workshop and I know that these will be lasting friendships, not just as a group of designers, but genuine friends!"
CORTNEY MCCLURE
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"A week prior to the workshop, I didn’t have a business name, branding, website, LLC, or systems. Basically, a total newbie."
"I had two clients but didn’t have the big picture. I was a total sponge over the course of our 3 days together and it changed the trajectory of my life & business. I filed for an LLC & my resale license, created a branding suite with a real name and logo, launched my website today (!!), put in place systems like Asana etc., and I’m just getting started. I can't thank you enough.
KELLEY GABLE
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KIND WORDS
"Wow! Where do I even begin? It was some of the most amazing and inspirational days I’ve had thus far in my new career path!"
"I wish I could bottle up every ounce of the magical feelings I had while spending the week at the Haven Workshop. I met some of the most incredible creatives out there and they sparked yet another fire in my soul!"
KAYLA DEGNAN
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The Investment
Rainsford Company
Andrea Doxey
Working with HAVEN to elevate our start-up home decor business through collaborative social posts was a great investment for our brand. As we assessed the countless social partnership opportunities, we knew that HAVEN was the right choice for us given the consistent brand message and likeminded audience. Working with Melissa was easy, flexible and an overall pleasure. We look forward engaging with HAVEN again in the near future.
Working with Melissa was easy, flexible and an overall pleasure
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Lark & Linen
Jacquelyn Clark
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Working with Melissa was easy, flexible and an overall pleasure
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Schedule a 20-Minute Call With One of Our Alumni
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Want to learn more about the experience from someone who has attended a past workshop? We'll help facilitate a call for you with one of our alumni. This is a big investment for your business and we want you to be sure it's the absolute right fit for you. Our alumni can share about their experience, what sessions they benefited most from, what they've implemented since attending and any other q's you may have. You can also peek at our FAQ below!
EMAIL WORKSHOP@THEHAVENLIST.COM TO LEARN MORE.
Get a Glimpse Into Our Past Events on Instagram
browse our ig story highlights
Head over to our Instagram account, @thehavenlist, to get a behind the scenes look into our past events—going back to our first workshop, Fall 2019. As the first design workshop of it's kind in the industry, we're honored to have hosted 110+ attendees across our past four events. We're grateful for the opportunity to be an impactful part of your journey, too.
Visit us @thehavenlist on Instagram to view our story highlights for past events.
Your Top Questions
WE'RE ANSWERING
The first year of business for most designers can be the most challenging. But think about it this way—if you start with your entrepreneurial toolbox only halfway full, it’ll likely take you longer to achieve your goals and in the long run it’ll take longer to build a profitable business. Investing in ourselves is one of the hardest things to do, but one of the wisest decisions we can make as business owners. Not only will our workshop equip you with the tools you need, but you’ll get a behind the biz look at how our incredible experts have blazed the trail. The answer? Now is the perfect time. Additionally, our workshop also provides you with the opportunity to network with other attendees who will becomes friends. These relationships are priceless and will help your business grow, far beyond our 3 days together.
I haven’t launched my business yet, should I wait to take this workshop until I do?
No.1
We’ll put it to you this way—our speakers are actually excited to learn from one another at this workshop! They each approach their business models slightly differently and have various strengths they will be touching on. While we will be covering a lot of basics on getting a design business up and running, and further growing your entrepreneurial game, this experience is so much more than that. It’s an opportunity to learn different processes, next level ideas and creative ways to approach your business goals. Not to mention, the opportunity to learn from and network with the other attendees. We’ve listed our speaker topics above in our rough sample timeline as well and we’d be happy to answer any additional questions (email us at workshop@thehavenlist.com) or by using our chat box on this page.
I’ve been in the industry for a few years. HOW WILL THIS WORKSHOP HELP ME?
No.2
Yes absolutely! We have a 5-month installment payment plan option available for our Fall 2022 event. The payment plan option is $790 per month for five months during early bird enrollment—this is a more accessible option for those who wish to pay over time. You will be charged the first installment when you signup and the remaining installments each month until your payment plan is complete.
If you have any questions about our payment plan option, please reach out to our team by emailing us at workshop@thehavenlist.com.
Is there a payment plan OPTION available?
No.3
There's no denying the design industry is full of educational resources and tools—from design markets to online courses and more. It's important to embrace all of those resources, but we saw a gap in the fusion of learning & connecting, in-person. Our workshop may only be a few days, but those three days can change SO much. We specifically designed a boutique-style event with luxe touches because we believe this is a moment to be celebrated. Investing in yourself and your business is a huge step and one that we don't take lightly. Our speakers and industry experts have all been hand-picked for their incredible ability to thoughtfully share their experiences with you, candidly—and, give you actionable steps.
i'd love to attend, but I'm not sure I can justify the investment right now. What makes it worth the price?
No.4
We get it! If an in-person workshop isn't in the cards for you right now, we completely understand. We currently do not offer online courses, but hope to in the future. We decided to start our educational offerings in the form of in-person workshops because we've seen first-hand how face-to-face events have truly been catalysts for business owners. As mentioned, many of us have attended or spoken at other events and we can say with confidence that nothing is comparable to the real conversations you will have, the laughter, the tears, and the openness of your fears, struggles, goals and achievements with your fellow entrepreneurs and mentors.
this sounds amazing, but I'm SO busy and would prefer to do an online course. Do you OFFER online learning?
No.5
Yay! We can't wait to meet you! We recommend staying at Lido House Hotel, which is where our classroom sessions are held. We will be getting a room block with a discounted rate for Lido House 60-90 days prior to the event and will send this info to all attendees when available. Rooms are on a first-come, first-serve basis and discounted rates are not guaranteed.
The hotel neighbors Lido Marina Village which boasts charming shops and restaurants.
I can't wait to come! Where do you recommend staying WHILE I'M THERE?
No.6
To make our event as safe as possible and minimize the spread of COVID-19, we'll be implementing the following practices in guidance with Lido House.
+ Classroom seating will be social distanced only if required by hotel
+ Masks practices will follow city and venue guidelines at the time of event
+ We'll be updating best practices for masking as we near the event and receive new information from the county and Lido House
+ Meals will be outdoor dining on beautiful Lido Lawn (weather permitting)
+ Food will be both on individually plated meals and buffet style, unless guidelines change
+ All Lido House staff have been vaccinated
+ A hand sanitizer station will be available
+ Please bring your own masks as they will not be provided
+ For those guests staying at Lido House, Mobile check-in and key, service requests, and room service orders delivered right to your door are available via the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app
+ Learn more about safety measures at Lido House HERE
*If you have any additional questions about the safety measures we'll be taking, please reach out to our team at workshop@thehavenlist.com
