Kindred Manhattan: Host Stories Community Hour
Join the Kindred community for a warm, welcoming Community Hour created especially for members who are curious about hosting on Kindred. This gathering is a gentle, low-pressure space to meet fellow members, sip something comforting, and ask real questions about what hosting can look and feel like.
✨ When: Friday, January 23, 2026
🕢 Arrival window: 7:00 PM. Come on time to settle in, grab a drink, and ease into conversation
💬 Hosting Q&A begins: 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Bird In Hand - 3569 Broadway, New York, NY 10031, United States
Expect a slow, easy evening centered on conversation and connection. We will gather over Kindred-sponsored beverages and ease into a casual, guided discussion where members can listen, ask questions, and learn from a seasoned Kindred host’s experience. The atmosphere is simple, cozy, and welcoming. Come as you are and settle in.
We cannot wait to gather with you.
About the organizer
Kindred is a members-only home-swapping network built on a close-knit community. We make travel more affordable and accessible by allowing you to earn credits for hosting others, either through swaps or while you're away. No money is exchanged between members; everything runs on a simple credit system. Instead of overpaying for rentals while your home sits empty, we empower our members to explore their next destination conveniently and affordably, while fostering a trusted community of people who seek to live a travel-rich lifestyle.
🌎 Website: www.livekindred.com | 📲 Follow on Socials: @livekindred
About your host
✨ Austin is a longtime Kindred member based in New York City, who has welcomed fellow travelers into his cozy home for over 50 nights—and counting. Passionate about community, he creates spaces for connection, meaningful conversation, and belonging. By day, he manages student performances at Carnegie Hall; by heart, he’s an artist, writer, and credentialed mindfulness coach who feels most alive in nature, creating, and exploring new experiences. Austin’s warm presence and open-door spirit make every guest, whether new to Kindred or a familiar face, feel right at home.
Quick FYIs:
📸 We love capturing memories together! Tag @livekindred on socials so we can share the joy. By RSVPing, you agree that photos or videos from the gathering may be shared on Kindred’s channels.
Please note: this event may be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes
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