Private Charcuterie Experiences
Thoughtfully hosted, charcuterie experiences designed for connection & celebration.
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Designed for Gatherings That Matter
Our private charcuterie experiences are designed to feel intentional, intimate, and hosted with care. Beautiful food, considered pairings, and hands-on moments come together to create an experience that feels special without ever feeling forced.
These experiences are designed to integrate naturally into destination weekends and celebrations, including bachelorette events, girls’ weekends, and family gatherings.
Each experience is shaped around your gathering, whether that means a relaxed tasting with guided pairings, a themed experience tied to a celebration, or a more interactive approach where guests participate in styling and building alongside us. The flow is easy and unhurried, creating space for conversation, connection, and shared moments.
Charcuterie Building Experience
Hands-on. Customizable. Creative.
Hosted at UpNorth Social or brought directly to your location, this experience is customized to your theme, style, and preferences.
During the experience, guests will:
Learn folding techniques, styling approaches, and pairing fundamentals
Explore our curated meats, cheeses, and specialty selections
Build their own board from start to finish
Take home a high-quality wooden board
This experience is collaborative, approachable, and designed to be fun for all comfort levels.
60–90 minutes | Price: $60 per person
Taste by Design
A wine and cheese tasting experience that includes:
- A guided and elevated tasting with local wine expert, Ashley
- A curated wine and cheese pairing designed to feel elevated, sensory, and intentional
- Cheese pairings are selected and prepared by UpNorth Social
- Wine tasting and guidance are led by local wine expert in a grounded and approachable way
- Focus is on presence, connection, and taste rather than technical wine education
- Relaxed pacing that encourages conversation and group connection
- Ideal for groups that want something polished, memorable, and unique
60–90 minutes
OPTIONAL ASTROLOGY ADD ON
Enhance your experience with personalized group or individual astrology insight from Ashley Bella Astrology.
Popular for:
• Bachelorettes
• Girls weekends
• Showers
• Celebratory gatherings
1.5–2 hours
When the Moment Matters
These experiences are designed for groups who value connection, presentation, and shared moments over a packed itinerary. They’re especially well suited for bachelorette gatherings, girls’ weekends, bridal and wedding showers, and family celebrations where time together is the focus.
We host these experiences both on-site at UpNorth Social and during destination stays in Crosslake and throughout the Brainerd Lakes area. Whether gathered around a table in our space or at a lake home, resort, or vacation rental, each experience is designed to create room to slow down and enjoy being together.
How It Begins
If this sounds like the kind of experience you’re envisioning, we’d love to hear what you’re planning. Even if details are still taking shape, starting the conversation early helps us create something that feels thoughtful and personalized for your group.
Every experience starts with a conversation. We’ll talk through the setting, the group, and the kind of moment you’re looking to create, then design an experience that fits seamlessly into your gathering. From there, we take care of the details and guide the process so everything feels considered, effortless, and easy to enjoy.