The Secret Garden Social
The gates to a secret garden are opening… and you’ve been invited inside!
The Secret Garden Social is for ages 18–32.
Outside the age range? Reach out to relating.roses@gmail.com for an invitation, we'd love to have your support.
Relating Roses is hosting an evening to bring together young go-getters, creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, young professionals, and anyone curious who want more from their community.
Not an ordinary day out.
New people, meaningful conversation, local gems, and a little bit of magic.
🍄 What awaits inside
✦ A curated panel conversation featuring local artist & performer voices sharing their real stories, lessons, and perspectives on building a life that feels like your own.
✦ A sound bath beneath the trees designed to quiet the outside world, reconnect with nature, and settle into stillness alongside the community around you.
✦ An interactive workshop designed to get you thinking, creating, and connecting with the people around you.
✦ Four local vendors bringing something special to the garden:
🥙 Saffy Co. — Mediterranean + Somali bites
👗 A new local vintage shop Mon Cherie— curated vintage finds
🍦 Local Cow Co. — sweet treats
✦ A garden setting you've never experienced in Des Moines.
🧚🏼♀️ Who is this for?
The fairies, goblins & go-getters.
This is for you if you:
→ Want to meet people beyond your usual circle
→ Are building, creating, learning, or pursuing something you're passionate about
→ Love discovering local businesses, artists, and community builders
→ Want conversations that go a little deeper than “So, what do you do?”
→ Are looking for genuine friendships, connections, collaborations, or inspiration
→ Are willing to walk into a room where you may not know anyone and leave knowing someone new
You do not need to be an entrepreneur, have a business, or have everything figured out.
You just need to be curious, open, and ready to connect.
🚫 Who is this NOT for?
This probably isn't your vibe if you're:
→ Looking for a traditional networking event where you collect business cards + pitch + try to make a sale (WILL NOT BE TOLERATED)
→ Only interested in coming with your existing group and not meeting anyone new
→ Looking for a typical party or nightlife experience
→ Not interested in participating, talking, or connecting with the people around you
→ Coming with the expectation that everything will be perfectly curated for you
We're creating a room where everyone contributes to the experience.
The garden is hidden.
Your exact location and event details will be shared with ticket holders ONLY.
Be on time and find your way in. 🌹