About this event
What if meeting someone felt a little easier?
Not through endless texting.
Not through an app.
But in real life.
Sharing an evening with interesting people.
Having genuine conversations.
Laughing. Being surprised.
Feeling more like yourself.
That's what CONSCIOUS DATING is all about.
A relaxed, guided evening where you can slow down, meet new people, and discover what happens when there's less pressure to impress and more space to simply be yourself.
A different way to meet.
This isn't about learning dating techniques or becoming more attractive.
It's about creating the conditions where genuine connection can happen naturally.
You might discover...
Every connection feels a little different.
Some conversations make you laugh.
Some surprise you.
Some simply feel easy.
Some stay with you longer than you expected.
One of the beautiful things about meeting people in real life is that every connection feels different.
Rather than wondering whether someone likes you, this evening gently invites a different question:
How do I actually feel with this person?
There is nothing you have to make happen.
Just an invitation to notice what feels genuine.
Why people enjoy these evenings:
🌿 A warm and welcoming atmosphere
🌿 No pressure to impress or perform
🌿 Real conversations instead of endless small talk
🌿 Meeting interesting people in a genuine setting
🌿 A refreshing alternative to the usual ways of dating
Practical questions:
- How does the evening work?
We'll stay together as one group throughout the evening while regularly pairing up with different people and occasionally connecting in smaller groups.
Everything is guided step by step, so you never have to wonder what comes next. Some people arrive feeling a little nervous. By the end of the evening, they're laughing, talking, and often surprised by how quickly strangers stop feeling like strangers.
- Is the event in English?
Yes. The facilitation is in English, with Dutch/Flemish translation available whenever needed.
- Will there be an equal number of men and women?
We aim for a balanced group. We only release the same number of tickets for men and women. When one side fills up, we work with a waiting list until more places become available. And eventhough we try to have a 50:50 balance, we can't guarantee it.
About your facilitator
Sara is a dating and relationship coach with Finnish and German roots, dividing her time between Belgium and Berlin.
Her intention isn't to teach dating techniques.
It's to create a space where people can meet themselves and one another a little more honestly.
Sometimes that's light and playful.
Sometimes it's unexpectedly moving.
But again and again, people leave feeling more connected than when they arrived.
A final thought
You might leave with a date.
You might leave with a new insight.
You might leave with a new experience.
Or simply with a different feeling than the one you arrived with.
A little more hopeful.
A little more connected.
Maybe even a little more yourself.
All of those are beautiful outcomes.
Because sometimes the most valuable thing isn't leaving with a plan for a second date.
It's leaving remembering what it feels like to be yourself while meeting someone new. And once you've experienced that feeling, it's much easier to recognise it again.
📅 Wednesday, 21 October 2026
🕖 19:00–22:00 (doors open at 18:45)
📍 Loft 26 · Gent
🎟 Early Bird €47 · Regular €57 · Late Bird €67
🗣 Facilitated in English · Dutch/Flemish support available
Cancellation policy: Tickets are non-refundable.
You're warmly welcome. 🌿
Spoken language
English, Dutch