07/23/2026
🌿🍷 GATHER-ed // Last week, Amber attended the inaugural Stay and Gather networking event in Ojai, California, where meaningful connections were made through unforgettable local experiences that celebrated the destination.
Attendees had the opportunity to connect through guided hikes, horseback riding, beekeeping and honey tastings, hands-on cooking demonstrations, and unique local art and cultural experiences. Amber chose the horseback riding experience and a meditation sound bath, which provided the perfect backdrop for building new relationships while taking in Ojai’s beautiful scenery and realaxation.
From reconnecting with longtime industry colleagues and finally putting faces to familiar names, to meeting new professionals, the event was a refreshing opportunity to grow both personally and professionally.
The evening events were perfectly curated and absolutely gorgeous, creating the ideal setting for authentic conversations and meaningful connection. From start to finish, the entire Gather experience was a knockout.
A heartfelt thank you to Stacy Shoemaker Rauen and Keisha Byrd Simmy for bringing this incredible vision to life and for the vendors who sponsored the event!! Amber is so thankful for the experience, incredibly proud of what they’ve built with Stay & Gather, and already looking forward to “gathering” again in the near future!
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