FIND YOUR BEST FRIENDS IN WHATEVER CITY YOU FIND YOURSELF

Winter Session

January-February

Boston, NYC, DC, Chicago, Seattle, Portland

We know how lonely it can be to feel like you have to navigate post-grad life all by yourself. Holdette is the best way for you to meet other recent grads in your city. Gather three times over two months for 90 minutes in the home of a fellow new grad to chat about everything from finding belonging, to setting boundaries, and building relationships (and eat yummy snacks!).

What to Expect

register for winter sessioN

We run in 8 week sessions. Within the 8 week block you’ll meet with your community group 3 times.

JOIN OUR ONLINE COMMUNITY WELCOME

Learn what to expect at community group, meet the gals who will be in your group, and learn how to stay connected throughout the session.

attend your community group

Meet at your host’s home with your fellow group attendees. Over dinner you’ll discuss that month’s topic.

do life with your new bestieS

We’ve have members ask each other to be their maids of honor, move in together, and become life-long friends. Your next bestie is one Holdette session away!

  • REBECCA K.

    Without Holdette I don’t know how I would be meeting people in New York City. I have already made some good friends in the few months since I moved here thanks to this network of amazing women who are willing to put themselves out there.

  • STEPHANIE C.

    I’ve been in Holdette for two seasons now and have already made incredible memories with fantastic women. It’s cliche to say but I feel so comfortable around these women even though I’ve only known them for a short period of time!

  • LUCY B.

    Holdette made me feel at home in New York City. Holdette has discovered the perfect balance between structured conversation and the organic energy of authentic relationship building. A lot of who you are is shaped by the people around you, and Holdette has certainly begun to shape me.

REGISTER FOR WINTER SESSION

HOLDETTE MEMBERSHIP
$12.00
For 3 weeks
$30.00
One time
✓ Invite to community kickoff + orientation
✓ Access to three community groups January-February
✓ Access to Geneva, our communications platform
✓ With Friends Holdette Conversation Card Deck

Find your community group

Boston, Massachusetts
Hosted by Nicole L. and Haley S in Allston
Winter Session Dates: Jan 14, Feb 04, Feb 25 @ 7 pm

Williamsburg, New York City
Hosted by Sarah G. in Williamsburg
Winter Session Dates: Jan 14, Jan 28, Feb 25 @ 7 pm

Upper East Side, New York City
Hosted by Alexis A. on the Upper East Side
Winter Session Dates: Jan 14, Feb 04, Feb 25 @ 7 pm

Dupont Circle, DC
Hosted by Lauren L. in Dupont Circle
Winter Session Dates: Jan 14, Feb 04, Feb 25 @ 7 pm

Metro Center, DC
Hosted by Jo E. and Ally B. in Dupont Circle
Winter Session Dates: Jan 14, Feb 04, Feb 25 @ 7 pm

Chicago, Illinois
Hosted by Meghan K. in Pulaski Park
Winter Session Dates: Jan 14, Feb 04, Feb 25 @ 7 pm

Seattle, Washington
Hosted by Anya G. in Capitol Hill
Winter Session Dates: Jan 15, Feb 05, Feb 26 @ 7 pm

Portland, Oregon
Hosted by Kayla N in Downtown Portland
Winter Session Dates: Jan 14, Feb 04, Feb 25 @ 7 pm

Winter session overview

Community KICKOFF

Meet new Holdette community members from across the country and learn what to expect during your three community groups.

SESSION 1: Using your Time

Meet your fellow community members and dive into discussing how you use your time and your intentions for the year ahead.

SESSION 2: Sharing your Time

Reconnect with your community group to connect about who you’re willing to share your time with and how you invest in your relationships.

SESSION 3: Protecting your Time

Wrap up winter session by conversing about how you protect your time by setting boundaries at home and at work. Celebrate the end of winter session!

friends MADE through holdette

CAROLINE, Sweta, and maxine | nYC

“When I moved to New York, I was craving community but unsure where to start. Joining Holdette was a game-changer. Though it felt intimidating at first, I quickly realized everyone was in the same boat, whether outgoing or more reserved, all looking for connection in a big, overwhelming city. Over a few seasons, I met amazing women, including Sweta and Maxine, who have become close friends. We’ve explored the city together, from Yankees games to weekend trips upstate. I’m so grateful for Holdette and the lasting friendships it helped me build.”

Megan and sarah | Boston

“Sarah and I met through Holdette in 2021, and now I’ll be her maid of honor in her wedding next year! This photo is from our first ever hangout, which was supposed to just be a quick coffee together, but turned into an all day hang because we had so much fun talking. And that’s what our hangouts are like to this day: through Holdette, we found out we share really similar values and outlooks, and we lean on each other and love talking things through together.”

MORE INFORMATION

  • Holdette community groups exist to bridge the gap from college to adulthood. Our groups gather once a month to have conversations about topics most top of mind during those years right after college.

  • Community groups are available to those who identify as women and are 0-5 years out of college. We are not accepting current college students at this time.

  • Groups will meet at the home of their host. Location details are available on each group page. The exact location will be provided once you join the community.

  • Our conversations are for recent-grads by recent-grads. We have a crew of trained hosts who are all 1-5 years out of college and excited to navigate post-grad life with you! Want to be a host? Submit our form below!

  • Holdette costs $30 one time or $12 in three installments. Your membership fee covers attending group, joining our virtual platform for conversations, and a copy of the Holdette With Friends Card Deck!

  • Select Find a Group above to find the group you’d like to register for!

OUR STORY

HI, I’M SARAH 👋

I graduated college in 2020 and spent the next year living with my family. When I moved to New York City in 2021 I longed for the deep friendships I had built in college. I started Holdette because building that kind of relationship without the structure of college can be so challenging. My hope is that the gals you meet in Holdette will be women you can rely on as you transition from college to adulthood and beyond, they have been for me.