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Holly Peterson’s Dinner Party Doctrine

15 quiet rules for gatherings that leave a beautiful mark

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David Adler
Jun 22, 2025
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At Gathering Point, we study all types of gatherings—from major convening and cultural salons to the moments that happen quietly, around a table, in someone’s home. We believe that the philosophy behind a great dinner party and the mechanics of a transformative business event aren’t so different.

Both require intention. Both rely on design. And both succ…

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