curated & unexpected

an experience design company

evolving with your help

launching in 2026

imagine an unknown adventure menu

a secret event directory made just for you

a pathway to novelty in a novel time

how it works

on the day of your adventure, you’ll receive a sealed envelope carrying all of the instructions you’ll need for a local activity of our design. you’ll travel somewhere within the bay area at the appointed time to find a curated experience awaiting you.

what it is

  • a solution to the overwhelm that comes when you’ve reached the end of a busy work week and haven’t had the time or energy to figure out what to do next
  • experiences that emphasize the life side of your work/life balance
  • a unique celebration or an unforgettable gift
  • an antidote to that feeling that your weekend has passed by without anything remarkable to show for it

what it’s not

  • a tourist guidebook that sends you to the stereotypical local activities that you already know how to find
  • a social occasion you feel obligated to attend
  • an algorithm that feeds you the same narrow band of experiences over and over again
  • a web search that requires you to weed through 534 suggestions for “local attractions and things to do in the bay area”

what it’s like

an escape button for routine weekends
a recipe for spending time with your people

an invitation to let go of expectations

a playlist for new ways to explore the bay

a map to an off the beaten path locale

an opportunity for memory making

want to be a part of this?

Curated & Unexpected is a work in progress. what you will find here is a developmental space. we’re testing ideas, gathering perspectives, trying on personalities, and seeking the ones that fit best.

if a request for insight incites your excitement, may I entice you with an exhilarating experience experiment?

in exchange for your feedback, I will invite you to play test an early version of one of our curated and unexpected adventures.

LAUNCHING 2026

join our mailing list today to help guide this business-to-be, as well as to hear about opportunities to participate for free during the beta testing phase.

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