The Gatherelle Founding Circle

Lola chose you.
Personally.

A quieter beginning — the Gatherelle Founding Circle, shared personally while the community takes shape.

You are receiving this because Lola thought of you personally — not because of your title, your employer, or a public profile, but because of who you are in a room.

This page was created for you first, and may be shared thoughtfully with a small number of women you personally feel aligned with Gatherelle. During this private introduction, Gatherelle is being shaped personally, gradually and with care.

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Lola Awofadeju, founder of Gatherelle

Lola Awofadeju

Founder, Gatherelle

The Gatherelle Way

Where is she off to now?™

W.I.S.O.N

Gatherelle is inspired by private arts patronage, elegant supper culture, salon gatherings, thoughtful femininity and cultivated social connection. It is for women with rich lives, deep stories and a desire for beautiful rooms, warm conversation and carefully hosted experiences.

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Welcomed

The tone is warm, not performative. Women should feel invited into a room that has been prepared with care.

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Elevated

Gatherelle is refined without being intimidating — beautiful hospitality, considered details and culturally rich experiences.

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Socially safe

The aim is not comparison or status anxiety. The aim is belonging, ease, conversation and connection among remarkable women.

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Where is she off to now?™
W.I.S.O.N

A personal note from Lola

For the past ten years I have used the hashtag "Where is she off to now?™" on my travels and whilst out at exquisite dining experiences. People would ask to join me — drawn to where I travelled, the tables I sat at, the rooms I found my way into. Now I am opening that world out to others.

I have been building Gatherelle for a while now. A private membership for remarkable women — private dining experiences in beautifully curated spaces, monthly speakers who change how you think, a community of women who have earned their place in every room they have entered.

Before Gatherelle opens to the world in September 2026, I want to build it with a small founding circle of women I have personally chosen. Each one selected not for your title or your employer, but for who you are in a room.

The founding circle is not membership — not yet. It is six months of evenings together. Dinners, cultural experiences, conversations, a sensory evening, a gallery visit. You cover your own event costs, as you would at any dinner with a friend — roughly £55 to £80 per event depending on the evening. Some months the event is virtual and costs nothing.

After the six-month private introduction, Gatherelle may move to a paid membership model expected to be approximately £39 per month. There is no obligation to continue.

I am not asking for a formal commitment. What I am asking is whether you want to be in the room before anyone else has found it.

When one chair is empty, the room feels it. I chose you because I believed you would want to be there.

— Lola Awofadeju Founder, Gatherelle

What Gatherelle is

The room she was
always meant for.

Not a networking club. Not a corporate perk. Not an initiative. A private world for remarkable women — the room that did not exist until now.

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Private dining experiences in beautifully curated spaces

Two private dining events per year in rooms you will not find by searching. Iconic British addresses, exquisite, tasteful dining experiences, legendary estates. The venue is revealed three weeks before each event — never before. The mystery is not a marketing technique. It is the architecture of trust. Gatherelle Membership™ members get two events per year. Founding circle Where is she off to now?™ — members get four quarterly dinners in an even more intimate setting.

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Monthly speaker evenings that actually change things

Not panels. Not webinars. A GMC-registered women's health specialist on hormones and longevity. An FCA-regulated female financial advisor on salary negotiation and wealth. A barrister on knowing your rights. A founder on what she got wrong. Women who have something genuine to say, in a room of women who are ready to hear it. Monthly. Mostly virtual. Always honest.

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A community of remarkable women — actually curated

Every member is vetted personally by Lola. The question is not what her title is — it is whether the room improves with her in it. The member directory. Private messaging. Roundtables. A space where she is not the only accomplished woman in the room for once, and everyone knows it.

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During this private introduction — the sensory evening

One of the six months is The Connoisseur's Evening — a specialist brings their craft to the room. A perfumer, a tea master, an artisan chocolatier. Something that opens a conversation no one expected to have. This is also your preview of what awaits Gatherelle Membership™ members every year as part of the programme. After this private introduction, the full privileges suite opens — airport lounges, exceptional hotel rates, gallery evenings, theatre priority and everything else. During the six months, the privilege is the room itself.

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After this private introduction — what Gatherelle Membership™ looks like

From month seven as a Gatherelle Membership™ member: One fully included signature Gatherelle event each year. One additional private-access experience offered at a preferred member rate. Every experience is curated with care, with details shared directly with confirmed members.

This private introduction

How the Founding Circle unfolds.

A six-month private introduction of thoughtful gatherings, elegant experiences and carefully paced connection. Nothing hidden. Nothing rushed. Simply a clear understanding of how Gatherelle begins.

Founding Circle Outing · £80 per person

Rhythm
& Par-Tea

Move together. Pause beautifully. Tea in pink.

The day begins with a private 45-minute rhythm and movement dance session — joyful, accessible and set to Afrobeat energy. No performance. No pressure. Just music, movement and laughter.

We will provide the T-shirt. Please bring trainers, shorts or leggings, and a towel.

After the rhythm session, there will be a short break to freshen up and doll yourself up before the second part of the day.

Ladies that tea together, agree together. The movement session will be followed by a high-class afternoon tea special day. Your £80 includes the private rhythm and movement session, your Gatherelle T-shirt, and the full afternoon tea experience.

£80 · Includes the rhythm session, Gatherelle T-shirt and afternoon tea

Central London
25 July 2026
£80

Rhythm & Par-Tea Date

One Day. Two Parts.

Move together. Pause beautifully. Tea in pink.

A beautifully curated founding circle experience designed around movement, femininity, elegant connection and meaningful conversation.

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The shape

Each month

Three or four gatherings across the six months

Not every month has a physical event — some months the event is virtual and costs nothing. Physical gatherings happen every six to eight weeks. The rhythm is intentional: the space between gatherings builds anticipation rather than obligation.

The formats

What we do

Physical gatherings, virtual conversations, and one intimate at-home moment

Physical gatherings may include cultural experiences, private dining, afternoon tea, rhythm and movement, or sensory sessions with a specialist — a perfumer, chocolatier, tea master or similar. Virtual evenings are speaker-led and accessible from anywhere. One moment may be at home — intimate, informal, and shaped around the kind of conversation that does not happen enough. Each event is confirmed with full details and cost before you commit.

The cost

What you pay

Your share of each event — confirmed in advance, paid before the date

You will never be asked to pay for something without knowing the full cost first. Once you confirm your place at any event, payment is due before the date. This covers your share of the venue, food, and any included soft drinks or teas. Alcohol is always an optional personal addition at the bar — it is never included in the shared cost and never expected. Virtual evenings cost nothing. Physical gatherings vary, and the cost will always be shared before you say yes.

No surprises · No payment on the night · No awkward moments at the table

Month six

The opening

Gatherelle opens — and your founding rate is protected

At the end of the six months, Gatherelle may open as an optional paid membership expected to be approximately £39 per month. Lola will reach out personally before anything goes public. There is no obligation and no automatic charge — just a personal message and a link if you are ready.

£39 per month · Optional after this private introduction
The model — honestly

What you pay.
What you receive.

During this private introduction, certain Gatherelle experiences may be shared with another woman whose company you value.

During this private introduction

What you pay

Your own event costs — exactly as you would at any dinner with a friend. I will always tell you the cost before anything is booked. No surprises.

  • Your share of each physical event — confirmed and communicated at least two weeks before. You never pay for something without knowing the full cost first.
  • Full payment due two weeks before each event. No payment on the night.
  • The cost covers your share of the venue, food, and any included soft drinks or teas. Alcohol is always optional and personal — never included in the shared cost.
  • Virtual evenings: free. No cost to attend.
  • No membership fee at any point during the six months. None.
  • If you cannot attend an event you have paid for: I will do my best to find a replacement from the waitlist so your payment is not wasted. No guarantees — but I will always try.

After this private introduction

What you receive after this private introduction

After the six-month private introduction, Gatherelle may move to a paid membership model expected to be approximately £39 per month. There is no obligation to continue.

  • One fully included signature Gatherelle event each year.
  • At least one luxury travel experience opportunity each year. Travel, accommodation, transfers, meals and destination costs are paid separately by members and are not included in the monthly membership fee.
  • One additional private-access experience offered at a preferred member rate, with details shared directly with confirmed members.
  • Monthly curated speaker evenings
  • Full member directory and private messaging
  • Airport lounge access at 1,800+ lounges worldwide
  • Private gallery evenings and theatre priority
  • Preferred hotel rates and wellness benefits worldwide
  • At least one curated luxury travel opportunity each year. Travel, accommodation, transfers, meals and any destination costs are paid separately by members and are not included in the monthly membership fee.
  • Annual gala with partners and guests welcome
  • Your founding rate, locked forever. No obligation — but I think you will want to stay.
The nomination

You are welcome to share Gatherelle.
When the moment feels right.

During this private introduction, certain Gatherelle experiences may be shared with another woman whose company you value.

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Who to bring

Someone you would trust in any room. Someone who would make the evening better for everyone at the table. Someone who, when she walks through the door, you think: yes, she belongs here. It does not matter what she does for a living — it matters who she is in a room. One guest per founding circle member. That guest does not automatically become a founding circle member — but she will be warmly considered for the September application window.

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How to bring her

Copy the link from your browser address bar and send it directly to her. She reads this page in her own time and signs up below in her own name. Or simply message Lola directly with her name — that is enough. No formal process. No form to fill in together. You have already told us everything we need to know by thinking of her. She will receive a warm personal message from Lola. When the September window opens, her name is at the front of the consideration list.

How to share it: Copy the URL from your browser address bar right now and send it to her directly — WhatsApp, email, however you prefer. This page is private during this private introduction and not searchable. It belongs to you and the one person you choose to bring into the room.

Questions answered

Everything you want
to know before you say yes.

If something is not here, message Lola directly — via the chat below, or however you first received this link.

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Do I have to commit to all six months?

There is no formal commitment — no contract, no penalty for missing an event. What I will say honestly is this: when one chair is empty, the room feels it. I chose each woman because I believed she would want to be there. This private introduction works best when the circle is present. If something comes up, just let me know. If September turns out to be a better moment for you, your name goes straight to the front of the consideration list and nothing is lost.

What exactly do I pay for, and when?

Your own share of each event cost — exactly as you would at any dinner with a friend. I will always tell you the cost and the venue format before anything is booked. Payment is split between attendees on the night or via a split payment app — no invoices, no advance payments. There is no membership fee during this private introduction. The only cost is your own dinner.

What happens at month six — am I automatically a member?

No. At month six Lola will reach out personally — a call or a message — before anything is made public. I will tell you the Gatherelle Membership™ membership is opening and that your founding rate is locked for life at £39 per month. You activate if and when you choose to. There is no automatic enrolment, no card charged without your agreement, no awkward conversation if you decide the timing is not right. This private introduction is complete in itself regardless of what comes next.

What is the £39 per month for — what do I actually get?

The £39 monthly membership would only apply after the six-month private introduction, if you choose to continue. During this private introduction there is no membership fee. See the full after-six-month membership experience and benefits here.

What is Where is she off to now?™ and am I eligible?

Where is she off to now?™ — is the Gatherelle founding tier. Fifty seats. A small private circle of remarkable women from entirely different fields. Four quarterly private dinners in rooms never publicly named. Priority Pass covered by Gatherelle. Your guest at the annual gala covered by Gatherelle. A founding rate locked for life. Membership is by invitation from Lola only — it is not an application. Exceptional founding circle members will receive a personal conversation with Lola about Where is she off to now?™ when the time is right. Lola notices.

Will my photographs or videos be used?

Photographs and videos may be taken during Gatherelle events to capture the atmosphere and experience of the community. By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in group photos or background footage.

If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, we kindly ask that you make yourself known to the event team on arrival and avoid designated photo or video areas/opportunities where possible.

Gatherelle is committed to capturing authentic moments respectfully and sensitively, while maintaining a welcoming environment for all attendees.

Who else is in the founding circle?

A small group of remarkable women, personally chosen by Lola. I am not publishing the list — the founding circle is private and the women in it have not consented to being publicly associated with Gatherelle yet. What I will say: the circle is drawn from entirely different fields. No two women in direct professional competition with each other. That is intentional — when the women at the table are not competing, trust comes naturally. You will meet everyone at the first evening.

I am in

Say yes to the room
before anyone else finds it.

Get Ready to Glow: A Gatherelle welcome box is included on sign-up.

There is no membership fee during the six-month private introduction. After this private introduction, members will be invited to consider the future Gatherelle membership model.

Fill in the form below to confirm your place in the Gatherelle Founding Circle. This is not a payment — it is your yes. Lola will be in touch personally within 24 hours to confirm the first event and answer any questions. She reads every response herself.

Photography & media consent

Gatherelle events are photographed to document this private introduction. Please tick what you are comfortable with. None of these are required to attend — they are your personal preferences.

Your full name will never be tagged publicly without separate written permission. You may withdraw consent for any specific image at any time by messaging Lola directly. A signed one-page model release form will be sent to you before the first event to confirm these preferences in writing.

After you click submit, Formspree may show a confirmation page. That means your response has been sent.

This is not a payment or a formal contract. It is your yes. Lola reads every response personally and will be in touch within 24 hours. Your information is held securely under UK GDPR and never shared. Gatherelle is registered with the ICO.

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You are in the room.

Lola will be in touch within 24 hours — personally, not automatically. Her number is the one she used to reach you.

Once confirmed, please complete the photography consent form — it takes two minutes and means Lola can use the founding circle photography from day one. Welcome to the founding circle. You were thought of because of who you are. What happens next will show you exactly why.

Where remarkable women gather.

After this private introduction

What the future Gatherelle membership may include.

After the six-month private introduction, Gatherelle may move to an optional paid membership model expected to be approximately £39 per month. There is no obligation to continue.

Membership experience

What you receive after this private introduction

  • One fully included signature Gatherelle event each year.
  • At least one luxury travel experience opportunity each year. Travel, accommodation, transfers, meals and destination costs are paid separately by members and are not included in the monthly membership fee.
  • One additional private-access experience offered at a preferred member rate, with details shared directly with confirmed members.
  • Monthly speaker evenings and thoughtful cultural gatherings.
  • Full member directory and private messaging.
  • Airport lounge access at 1,800+ lounges worldwide.
  • Private gallery evenings and theatre priority.
  • Preferred hotel rates and wellness benefits worldwide.
  • Annual gala with partners and guests welcome.