An Evening of Intention: Inside Nouvie’s Vision Boarding Gathering
On Sunday, February 1st, Nouvie hosted an intimate Vision Boarding gathering at Birch Road in Lincoln Park, thoughtfully designed to mark the start of the year with intention. The event welcomed creatives, founders, and community members for an afternoon focused on reflection, clarity, and authentic connection.
Rather than approaching the new year with urgency or rigid goal setting, the gathering invited guests to slow down and engage with intention. The focus was on creating space to explore what feels aligned, energizing, and personally significant for the months ahead.
The experience began with a guided meditation led by Rosie Guagliardo of InnerBrilliance Coaching Rosie facilitated a grounding practice focused on connecting with one’s higher self. The meditation set the tone for the afternoon, encouraging participants to step out of day to day momentum and into a more reflective state. The room quickly shifted as phones were set aside, conversation softened, and a sense of calm focus settled in while guests prepared to engage more deeply with the process ahead.
Following the meditation, Gianna Carpanzano of Chicago Wellness Co led the vision boarding session. Her facilitation emphasized that vision boarding is not about creating something polished or perfect, but about allowing intuition to guide the process. Guests were encouraged to notice what images, words, and themes resonated emotionally and what sparked curiosity, motivation, or a sense of alignment rather than aiming for a finished or idealized result.
Throughout the room, each board took shape differently. Some reflected themes of growth and expansion, while others focused on rest, balance, creativity, or personal transformation. The diversity of visions underscored the purpose of the gathering: to honor individual journeys while creating a shared experience rooted in openness and self reflection.
The atmosphere in the space was warm and inviting. Conversations unfolded naturally between guests, many meeting for the first time, while others deepened existing connections. The energy in the room felt collaborative and supportive, creating an environment where people felt comfortable sharing ideas, listening, and simply being present.
The evening was beautifully captured by Erin Stefanik Photography, who also photographed Nouvie’s recent branding imagery
Her work reflected the tone of the night perfectly, documenting both the quiet moments of reflection and the vibrant connections that filled the room.
This gathering reflects a broader intention behind Nouvie’s approach to community and hospitality. At its core, Nouvie is about creating moments of inclusion and elevation, spaces where people can gather with intention, celebrate thoughtfully, and feel fully welcome. Hosting events like this allows us to extend that philosophy beyond the glass and into experiences that prioritize wellness, presence, and connection.
The Vision Boarding gathering marked the first in a series of events Nouvie will host throughout the year, each centered around wellness, intention, inclusion, and elevated living. We look forward to continuing to create experiences that invite people to slow down, connect meaningfully, and celebrate in ways that feel aligned with who they are and how they want to move through the world.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped set the tone for the year ahead.
