# Curated Community Experiences Toronto's her-people Curates Experiences for Connection & Creativity By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/her-people References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/BsB3nfJBRhj/) & [her-people](https://her-people.com/) Despite being filled with people and things to do, large cities can be incredibly lonely and some start-ups and projects are developing creative solutions to tackle social isolation in young people—her-people is helping to bring women in Toronto together for shared experiences, connection and creation. Those in Toronto, the most populous city in Canada, can meet like-minded women through once-weekly gatherings, which unfold over the course of four weeks. For the month of February, her-people has devoted Tuesdays throughout the month to calligraphy, a DIY apothecary project, an introduction to watercoloring and a book club discussion, with all of the necessary supplies, materials, snacks and refreshments included for the price of $195. To nourish new friendships in a comfortable setting, her-people caps each of its curated experiences at 15 attendees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Connection Events:** Creating curated experiences for people to connect and create together is a trend that is growing, especially for young people suffering from social isolation in urban areas. - **All-inclusive Group Programs:** All-inclusive programs, such as her-people, that provide all necessary supplies, materials, snacks and refreshments are increasingly popular, making it easier for individuals to participate and feel welcomed. - **Female-focused Gatherings:** her-people’s focus on women allows for more targeted and personal gatherings that cater to specific needs and interests. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage curated community experiences to attract guests and increase revenue through partnerships with experience providers or by creating their own events. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can offer curated experiences as a unique and personalized service for clients who are seeking more meaningful social connections. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can utilize curated community experiences as a tool for building strong communities and promoting holistic wellness practices, such as yoga or meditation classes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Female-Focused Toronto Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monday-girl-social-club.md) - [Experience Cocktail Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirithouse-toronto.md) - [International Women’s Day Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womencentric-celebrations.md) - [Loneliness-Coping Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-anna-mclaughlin.md) - [Counter-Loneliness Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendship-corner.md) - [Wellness Lifestyle Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-health-cafe.md) - [Toronto Cannabis Workshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cannabinista.md) - [Communal Reading Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reading-rhythms.md) - [Bar-Centric Lecture Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sip-and-learn.md)