The Narrative Loft

Join us for a Night Well Spent with Dre McGee, LMFT

Join us for a Night Well Spent with Dre McGee, LMFT

This week, on Wednesday, March 6th from 6:30 - 8:30 PM, we will have the lovely Dre McGee, LMFT hosting a workshop on Understanding and Preventing Work-Related Burnout. Dre has been practicing therapy for 11 years and is also a Transformational Coach providing psychotherapy and coaching to individuals.

Dream Big with Arbonne

Dream Big with Arbonne

We’re not sure about you, but this winter in Santa Barbara has been cold- like, really cold- and it’s making us want to stay in bed, curled up under the covers with a cup of hot cocoa. 

The need for a self care day and pampering is perfect for this cold weather. We might even know some cool people that can help! 

Let's talk about Don't Tell Comedy

Let's talk about Don't Tell Comedy

The incredible people from Don’t Tell Comedy stopped by for a pop-up show here last Friday night. Don’t Tell Comedy has brought fun, intimate comedy shows to unique venues for the last year and a half. The group started in Los Angeles, and has spread to classrooms, rooftops, and bars of more than 25 cities across America.

So Far, So Good

So Far, So Good

January is (finally) almost over, and hats off to you if you’re still putting on your running shoes every morning! We’re all familiar with the challenge to come up with resolutions for the new year, but you don’t have to wait until January 1st to work on yourself.

Foundation Training & Warrior Wellness Solutions

Foundation Training & Warrior Wellness Solutions

A couple weeks ago, Eric and a few members of the Foundation Training team worked with guest star Elijah Sacra for a video highlighting a few exercises designed for pain relief. Elijah Sacra is a US Marine Corps Veteran that has continued to serve our country through Warrior Wellness Solutions, a nonprofit organization based in North Carolina.

Goal Setting and Feng Shui Workshop

Goal Setting and Feng Shui Workshop

We welcomed the inspiring mother-daughter duo of Lauren Bragg and Pamela Abbott-Mouchou to The Narrative Loft for their Goal Setting & Feng Shui workshop! The two came together for the workshop, uniting their methodologies, (forming the ultimate butt-kicking team, if I do say so myself) as they offered the group some insight on how they could live their best life.

Catherine & Phil- Same Book, New Chapter

Catherine & Phil- Same Book, New Chapter

We are so inspired by the incredible stories of love and commitment that have been shared with us- like the one of Catherine and Phil. After 6 years together, they got married at the beautiful Sunken Gardens of the Santa Barbara Courthouse.

Aubree's Spooky Halloween Treat

Aubree's Spooky Halloween Treat

The first day of the month means pretty much everything is going to be pumpkin-spice, and, for some reason, Monster Mash is always stuck in your head. Even though the bad Halloween puns are everywhere, they’re a small price to pay for the free candy. I guess you can’t skele-run from the bad skele-puns.

Mayesh Design Star Workshop

Mayesh Design Star Workshop

Back in August, the lovely people from Mayesh Wholesale Florists held one of their “Curate & Create” workshops at The Narrative Loft as a part of their U.S. flower workshop tour. The five-date tour featured the amazing Kaylee Young of Flourish by Kay, a floral design business based in Portland, Oregon.

Take Me Away presents "A Night in Ibiza" (Santa Barbara style)

Take Me Away presents "A Night in Ibiza" (Santa Barbara style)

Whether you’ve been trying to get your friends to go on that 10 mile hike with you, or if Sunday brunch (*cough* mimosas *cough*) is more your pace, Santa Barbara has long been known as the perfect place to get away when you’re in desperate need of some rest and relaxation. But now, the fun doesn’t need to stop after the sun goes down. We have some new friends in town that will help keep the party going long into the night, and even into the early hours of the morning.

Save the Mermaids, Save the Ocean

Save the Mermaids, Save the Ocean

The founders of Save the Mermaids, a nonprofit organization that started with an eager group of girls, grew into something bigger than what they could have imagined.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work!

We were able to watch an awesome demonstration of teamwork in person back in June! The Narrative Loft had the honor of welcoming the incredible Tai Sunnanon to our space as he led an informational workshop and discussion for nonprofit leaders, executives and board members.

Curtis and Jill's Artsy Boho Reception

Curtis and Jill's Artsy Boho Reception

We kicked off the first days of summer with a beautiful wedding reception, honoring the love and commitment between Jill and Curtis! Following their ceremony at the Santa Barbara Courthouse, the bride and groom celebrated their marriage with friends and family here at The Narrative Loft.

A Night on the Dance Floor- Santa Barbara Middle School Dance

A Night on the Dance Floor- Santa Barbara Middle School Dance

This past weekend our friends of Santa Barbara Middle School hosted their annual school dance at The Narrative. Students from grades 6th through 9th came for a night of dancing and fun to enjoy in our event space.

AppFolio Leadership Series - Strengthening From Within

AppFolio Leadership Series - Strengthening From Within

Santa Barbara-based company AppFolio joined us in The Narrative Loft for a two-day leadership series this past week. Managers from AppFolio branches around the country flocked to Santa Barbara for not just a workshop, but an experience.

UCSB Lambda Sigma Gamma Honors Their Graduating Class of 2017

UCSB Lambda Sigma Gamma Honors Their Graduating Class of 2017

With graduation right around the corner, it was time for one last celebration! UCSB sorority Lambda Sigma Gamma joined us in our Santa Barbara Loft for a night of commemoration and frivolity.

Empowerment Through Unity

Empowerment Through Unity

Women with varying backgrounds and experiences gathered in our Santa Barbara Loft for an empowering Women's Leadership Conference hosted by Zhena Muzyka and Linda Le Brock this past weekend.