Pairings: A Celebration
Tuesday, May 19
3:30 – 6:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting at 5:00 PM
935 Blue Gentian Rd Eagan, MN
- Join our friends at the Joy Collaborative for a special ribbon cutting celebration unveiling the Joy Zone™, their newest mobile sensory experience designed to bring relief and inclusion directly into the community.
- Guests will enjoy lively food stations featuring thoughtfully crafted bites paired with wines curated by Small Lot Wine & Spirits and Marcus Hanson.
- Come celebrate what’s possible when compassion and construction come together—and be among the first to experience the Joy Zone.
This milestone has been made possible through the generous support of Affinity Plus Foundation and an incredible collaborative effort with partners including Gardner Builders, Erica Jeske, Ciara Allen, Kenzie Jones, Supervox, Brand Ink, Jonti Craft and Alpha Video.
Guests will move through a series of lively food stations, each featuring thoughtfully crafted bites paired with perfectly matched wines, expertly curated by Small Lot Wine & Spirits’ own Marcus Hanson. Known for his creative, crowd pleasing pairings, Marcus brings a fun and unexpected twist to every sip and bite, turning each stop into a delicious little experience.
Donate & Purchase Tickets – $50
More about Joy Zone™
The JOY ZONE provides on-site sensory support for individuals who need a moment to regulate and reset during large, high-energy events. Designed alongside neurodivergent individuals, caregivers, and families, this multi-chamber sensory space meets the growing demand for inclusive public experiences. Thoughtfully curated acoustic, visual, and tactile elements support both sensory input and relief.
Built for high-traffic environments, the Joy Zone allows hundreds of guests each day to pause, recharge, and rejoin the event with confidence.
Joy Collaborative is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization dedicated to designing and building joyful, therapeutic spaces for people with life-limiting and complex medical conditions.
