Kindred New York: Rooftop Dinner

​Join the Kindred community for a toast and table, hosted by member Ankit. This gathering is designed to help you connect with your local Kindred community, swap travel and hosting stories, share tips, and ask questions about Kindred directly with fellow members. Whether you are a seasoned host, a curious traveler, or somewhere in between, you are welcome here.

​🍴 Activity details

• ​Come hang out on a Manhattan rooftop with a glass of wine in hand, a chef-crafted cheese and charcuterie board in front of you, and a small group of genuinely interesting people around you. Whether you're a New York local or passing through on a Kindred swap, this is your chance to meet other curious, well-traveled folks in the most low-key way possible — no agenda, no networking energy, just good food, good wine, and good conversation as the sun goes down over the city.

• ​We’ll be enjoying chef-crafted cheese and charcuterie boards from HappyBoards, pouring natural and small-production wines, and letting the evening unfold with great conversation and rooftop views of Manhattan.

• ​Ticket cost: $20

• ​What's included:

  • ​HappyBoards cheese & charcuterie spread

  • ​Wine and non-alcoholic options

  • ​Rooftop views of Manhattan

  • ​An intentionally small group of about 8–10 people so everyone can genuinely connect

• ​How to Sign Up - Your spot is not confirmed until both steps are completed. To make sure you are not removed from the RSVP list, please purchase your ticket and RSVP to this invite around the same time.
  1. Purchase your ticket here and
  2. RSVP to this invite.

​📍 Where

• ​105 W 29th St, New York, NY 10001 (Rooftop)

• ​Special Instructions:
  Rooftop access — head up to the top floor when you arrive. Indoors if cold, outdoors if the weather is great. Dress for the weather; we’ll likely be outside under the open sky with Manhattan as the backdrop.

​This gathering is part of Kindred’s ongoing effort to help members connect locally through simple, repeatable moments of togetherness. Hosting and traveling through Kindred is about trust, generosity, and real human connection, and this is a chance to experience that spirit in person.

​Whether you’re brand new or have been part of the community for years, we’d love to see you there.

​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

✨ Ankit is a longtime Kindred member who has hosted over 100 nights through the community. Passionate about creating warm, welcoming spaces for connection, he’s inviting fellow Kindred spirits to gather on his Midtown rooftop for hot chocolate, cookies, and cozy vibes. Ankit loves bringing people together in a relaxed, low-key way where meaningful conversations and new friendships can naturally unfold.

​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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