IN THE MAKING: A Dinner Celebrating Design by Modern Nest, Featuring Lauren Allen Culinary × Mandy Marie Events
An Experiential Dinner Inside A Modern Nest Home In The Making
Step inside a Modern Nest home while it is still in the making.
Modern Nest opens the doors to Stone Haven, a new build in progress with architecture by The Ranch Mine, for an intimate, experiential dinner that celebrates the beauty of process. This immersive dinner brings you into the in between, with materials, structure, and the story of a house coming to life, plus a sneak peek before the final reveal.
The evening features a curated dining and beverage experience by Lauren Allen Culinary Events, where inspired flavors meet artful presentation, and is brought to life with beautiful production and atmosphere by Mandy Marie Events. Food, design, and atmosphere are all equally considered.
This is a limited seat gathering designed for design lovers, equal parts dinner party, behind the scenes preview, and fun evening full of memorable moments inside a home in the making.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
6pm - 8pm
Location: Stone Haven
Central Scottsdale
Address will be provided with ticket purchase
Cost: $150
MODERN NEST
Modern Nest is an award-winning, full-service design, construction, and furnishings firm based in Scottsdale, owned and led by husband-and-wife team Brendan Bader and Jillian Bader. We create timeless, custom homes for families and design-driven clients nationwide, guided by the belief that a home is more than a place to live—it is the backdrop of everyday life. Our work balances beauty and function, resulting in spaces that feel personal, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. With a focus on elevated design, quality craftsmanship, and seamless execution,
Modern Nest offers comprehensive design, construction, and furnishing services across the country. From custom client projects to luxury spec homes in Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, every detail is intentionally curated to honor architectural integrity and create homes rich in character. Our layered interiors blend natural materials, vintage elements, and modern design, a philosophy that extends into Market by Modern Nest, where our curated collection allows clients to bring a piece of the Modern Nest aesthetic into their own homes.
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LAUREN ALLEN CULINARY EVENTS
Lauren Allen Culinary Events is a Scottsdale-based culinary experience company dedicated to the art of bringing people together through food. Founded by FERRANDI-trained chef and hospitality professional Lauren Wyckoff, the team crafts elevated private dining and catered events where exceptional cuisine meets stunning visual design - from custom menus built on locally sourced ingredients to artfully styled presentations that are as beautiful as they are delicious. @lacullinaryevents
MANDY MARIE EVENTS
Mandy Marie Events is a destination event planning and design studio producing concept-led, experience-driven celebrations across Arizona, the West Coast, the Mountain West, and Mexico. Each wedding or event begins as a blank canvas, shaped by the client's identities, cultural influences, and the energy and architectural language of the place they’re gathering.
Rather than relying on formulas, the studio approaches weddings as immersive environments where design, movement, and guest experience are considered together. With over 30 years of collective experience and a highly responsive, white-glove planning process, Mandy Marie Events creates multi-day celebrations defined by clarity, intention, and a distinct point of view. @mandymareevents
