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Actor & producer
Co-founder, Room Escape Artist
It was a decadence in celebration. It took our memories and thoughts and turned them into an experience that surprised us, delighted us, and left our hearts full. Everything was crafted with love. The magic came from the format, the care of the creator, and what we gave to it… both ahead of time and in the moment. We laughed. We cried (in a good way). We spent time appreciating each other. That was the true gift of the experience.
It was a decadence in celebration. It took our memories and thoughts and turned them into an experience that surprised us, delighted us, and left our hearts full. Everything was crafted with love. The magic came from the format, the care of the creator, and what we gave to it… both ahead of time and in the moment. We laughed. We cried (in a good way). We spent time appreciating each other. That was the true gift of the experience.
Software Architect
It was a journey through our 30 years together — like we were moving from place to place, and at each stop, we revisited a piece of our shared history. Not the everyday stuff, but the deeper moments we don’t often talk about. It brought those memories back to life, and helped us reflect on how things have changed — and stayed the same — over time. From the start, it was clear this would spark real connection.
It was a journey through our 30 years together — like we were moving from place to place, and at each stop, we revisited a piece of our shared history. Not the everyday stuff, but the deeper moments we don’t often talk about. It brought those memories back to life, and helped us reflect on how things have changed — and stayed the same — over time. From the start, it was clear this would spark real connection.
Co-founder, Strange Bird Immersive
In the middle of creating it, I suddenly felt this overwhelming appreciation for everything my husband and I share. It was one of those rare higher-plane experiences.
The hardest part was keeping it a secret while building it. I just wanted to tell him all the beautiful things I was thinking. But holding it in and then releasing it through the experience made it land even deeper. It was powerful. There was so much depth, play, and beauty. There are moments from that evening that are now seared into my memory as core parts of our relationship.
In the middle of creating it, I suddenly felt this overwhelming appreciation for everything my husband and I share. It was one of those rare higher-plane experiences.
The hardest part was keeping it a secret while building it. I just wanted to tell him all the beautiful things I was thinking. But holding it in and then releasing it through the experience made it land even deeper. It was powerful. There was so much depth, play, and beauty. There are moments from that evening that are now seared into my memory as core parts of our relationship.
Co-founder, Puzzling Company
This was in a category all of its own. It laid out the stories and themes of our relationship in a hands-on way — the hard times, the good times, the roadblocks, the "ahas." It was poignant, powerful, and beautifully woven. We both felt seen and known and listened to. It's something we'll keep for the rest of our lives.
This was in a category all of its own. It laid out the stories and themes of our relationship in a hands-on way — the hard times, the good times, the roadblocks, the "ahas." It was poignant, powerful, and beautifully woven. We both felt seen and known and listened to. It's something we'll keep for the rest of our lives.
Nurse
Our anniversary was 3 hours of bliss. The experience just kept giving and giving and giving. I showed it to my gal friends after, and they said that my boyfriend set the bar too high for any mortal man to one-up.
Our anniversary was 3 hours of bliss. The experience just kept giving and giving and giving. I showed it to my gal friends after, and they said that my boyfriend set the bar too high for any mortal man to one-up.
Founder, Crack-A-Nut Mysteries
It brought up so many memories, and got us talking for hours. Since then, it's like we've been reliving the honeymoon phase. Don't get me wrong - there was NOTHING wrong, but after nearly 15 years together it's easy to get complacent. In my wildest dreams I would NEVER have believed that something could breathe such life back into our relationship!
It brought up so many memories, and got us talking for hours. Since then, it's like we've been reliving the honeymoon phase. Don't get me wrong - there was NOTHING wrong, but after nearly 15 years together it's easy to get complacent. In my wildest dreams I would NEVER have believed that something could breathe such life back into our relationship!
Actor
Our anniversary experience was healing, transformational, and a lot of fun to boot. Everything flowed beautifully — from speaking candidly about our past, present, and future to unraveling surprise after surprise. We can't wait until our next experience.
Our anniversary experience was healing, transformational, and a lot of fun to boot. Everything flowed beautifully — from speaking candidly about our past, present, and future to unraveling surprise after surprise. We can't wait until our next experience.
Co-founder, Strange Bird Immersive
It was a beautifully curated three-hour experience, full of surprises. We gifted each other not just words, but actions and moments. It all built to a final reveal that was deeply moving. We got to express love in new ways, step outside the day-to-day, and truly reconnect. The fact that we both got to create the experience for each other and receive it from each other made it completely unique.
Even creating the experience was a joy. We found ourselves reflecting on beautiful things we hadn’t talked about in years. And whenever I got stuck, Josh always knew exactly the right question to ask.
It was a beautifully curated three-hour experience, full of surprises. We gifted each other not just words, but actions and moments. It all built to a final reveal that was deeply moving. We got to express love in new ways, step outside the day-to-day, and truly reconnect. The fact that we both got to create the experience for each other and receive it from each other made it completely unique.
Even creating the experience was a joy. We found ourselves reflecting on beautiful things we hadn’t talked about in years. And whenever I got stuck, Josh always knew exactly the right question to ask.
Senior Marketing Program Manager
The way our memories were incorporated in was so meaningful. The evening put us in a space where we basked in the joy of our relationship, from when we first met, through now. I felt so incredibly loved and I was moved by thinking about all the care my husband put into making it. I cried happy tears at least 3 times, and we lingered in that warm fuzzy glow for days.
The way our memories were incorporated in was so meaningful. The evening put us in a space where we basked in the joy of our relationship, from when we first met, through now. I felt so incredibly loved and I was moved by thinking about all the care my husband put into making it. I cried happy tears at least 3 times, and we lingered in that warm fuzzy glow for days.
Head of Talent
It brought all of our feelings for each other and all of the joys in our relationship to life. Whenever I'm in my kitchen, I see some of the mementos from the experience. It gets me smiling every time. It's such a good feeling.
It brought all of our feelings for each other and all of the joys in our relationship to life. Whenever I'm in my kitchen, I see some of the mementos from the experience. It gets me smiling every time. It's such a good feeling.
Life Coach
Ecologist
Software Engineer
It's 2 years later, and I'm still remembering very specific details about the box for my girlfriend's birthday. I wanted to get her something that only could have come from me. I was working on it in secret, taking 10-15 minutes to share stories here and there. I just couldn't wait for it to come so I could share it with her. When we opened it, I had a smile on my face the whole time. It's just so memorable. It's unlike any gift that you'll ever give.
It's 2 years later, and I'm still remembering very specific details about the box for my girlfriend's birthday. I wanted to get her something that only could have come from me. I was working on it in secret, taking 10-15 minutes to share stories here and there. I just couldn't wait for it to come so I could share it with her. When we opened it, I had a smile on my face the whole time. It's just so memorable. It's unlike any gift that you'll ever give.
Software Engineer
This took everything we feel about each other and turned it into something creative, guided, and deeply emotional. We both got to feel the joy of giving to each other and receiving from each other — at the same time. Seeing my words get woven into the experience was incredibly moving. We got to the point where we couldn’t even read without crying happy tears. It felt like we relived our entire first year together in under an hour.
This took everything we feel about each other and turned it into something creative, guided, and deeply emotional. We both got to feel the joy of giving to each other and receiving from each other — at the same time. Seeing my words get woven into the experience was incredibly moving. We got to the point where we couldn’t even read without crying happy tears. It felt like we relived our entire first year together in under an hour.
Startup Founder
It exceeded all our expectations. Every part of the experience was so thoughtful and personal to us as a couple. Revealing the surprise at the end was especially emotional. Life’s been chaotic lately, and this was a powerful reminder of why we're together. It brought us closer at the perfect time.
It exceeded all our expectations. Every part of the experience was so thoughtful and personal to us as a couple. Revealing the surprise at the end was especially emotional. Life’s been chaotic lately, and this was a powerful reminder of why we're together. It brought us closer at the perfect time.
Social Worker
Working with Josh was a joy. I'm grateful a thousand times over for the proposal he created for us. The evening was perfect — full of surprises, laughter, and so many emotional moments. My girlfriend was delighted by all the puzzles and reveals, and each surprise got us tearing up in the best of ways.
Working with Josh was a joy. I'm grateful a thousand times over for the proposal he created for us. The evening was perfect — full of surprises, laughter, and so many emotional moments. My girlfriend was delighted by all the puzzles and reveals, and each surprise got us tearing up in the best of ways.
Startup Founder
My girlfriend felt deeply seen. She said it was the nicest thing anyone had ever done for her. She’s had high-end gifts before — but this was something else. It was more intimate, more meaningful, and just as memorable as a few nights at a luxury hotel. Truly an A++ experience. It couldn’t have gone better.
My girlfriend felt deeply seen. She said it was the nicest thing anyone had ever done for her. She’s had high-end gifts before — but this was something else. It was more intimate, more meaningful, and just as memorable as a few nights at a luxury hotel. Truly an A++ experience. It couldn’t have gone better.
Co-founder, Room Escape Artist
Veterinarian
I've known my husband for 10 years. Our relationship has defined a lot in my life. So, for his birthday, I wanted to celebrate all the special memories and inside jokes we've shared. The whole time while I was working with Josh to plan it, I was just so excited to give it to my husband. Opening it together was a beautiful night — one that just can't be topped.
I've known my husband for 10 years. Our relationship has defined a lot in my life. So, for his birthday, I wanted to celebrate all the special memories and inside jokes we've shared. The whole time while I was working with Josh to plan it, I was just so excited to give it to my husband. Opening it together was a beautiful night — one that just can't be topped.
Vice President of Real Estate
My fiancée saved all the mementos and keeps them on her nightstand. It was all curated for her, and that level of personalization made it really special. I loved creating it, she loved experiencing it, and, now, she’s been telling all her friends about it.
My fiancée saved all the mementos and keeps them on her nightstand. It was all curated for her, and that level of personalization made it really special. I loved creating it, she loved experiencing it, and, now, she’s been telling all her friends about it.
Therapist
Director of Engineering
We think about that special evening all the time. So much thought and care went into it. We’ve been married 10 years, with demanding jobs and two kids. (We barely have time to breathe, let alone plan a special date night!) The celebration that Josh gave us was AMAZING.
We think about that special evening all the time. So much thought and care went into it. We’ve been married 10 years, with demanding jobs and two kids. (We barely have time to breathe, let alone plan a special date night!) The celebration that Josh gave us was AMAZING.
Puzzle Designer
Director of Development
Owner, Reality Break Escapes
Co-founder, Locurio
Family Therapist
Social Worker
The series of little love gestures was a wonderful experience. Seeing my partner smile so much was priceless for the small amount of effort it took.
It was so simple to get started — just a few minutes and a sticky note is all you need. Once I got the ball rolling and saw the impact, it got easier and became even more fun. There was something delightful about sneaking around, trying to make my partner's day.
Overall, it made me more intentional about expressing gratitude, got my partner feeling loved and appreciated throughout, and created lots of fun moments for us to share.
The series of little love gestures was a wonderful experience. Seeing my partner smile so much was priceless for the small amount of effort it took.
It was so simple to get started — just a few minutes and a sticky note is all you need. Once I got the ball rolling and saw the impact, it got easier and became even more fun. There was something delightful about sneaking around, trying to make my partner's day.
Overall, it made me more intentional about expressing gratitude, got my partner feeling loved and appreciated throughout, and created lots of fun moments for us to share.
Software Engineer
Co-founder, Escape the Roomers
There were deeply meaningful reveals throughout, and the keepsakes we created will be on my desk forever. I was amazed by the entire experience. It was like I was being proposed to again.
There were deeply meaningful reveals throughout, and the keepsakes we created will be on my desk forever. I was amazed by the entire experience. It was like I was being proposed to again.
Physician
Co-founder, Puzzling Company
Startup Founder
Wow. What an incredibly thoughtful experience! It was heartwarming to reminisce over shared memories from the past and to imagine what might happen in our future. The quality and attention to detail were phenomenal. I'm a fan and evangelist forever.
Wow. What an incredibly thoughtful experience! It was heartwarming to reminisce over shared memories from the past and to imagine what might happen in our future. The quality and attention to detail were phenomenal. I'm a fan and evangelist forever.
Data Specialist
My girlfriend was so delighted by the hidden notes. She loved discovering a new surprise each day. Whenever she found a note, she’d text me a picture of it or send me a heart and tell me how much she appreciated it. Those little moments of connection, even when we weren’t together, felt great.
The date night itself was really meaningful too. A couple minutes in, once we had music playing and the scene set, I realized the next half hour would be a chance to play and just enjoy our relationship. We ended up losing track of time and lingering for over an hour. It was the perfect spark for a special evening.”
My girlfriend was so delighted by the hidden notes. She loved discovering a new surprise each day. Whenever she found a note, she’d text me a picture of it or send me a heart and tell me how much she appreciated it. Those little moments of connection, even when we weren’t together, felt great.
The date night itself was really meaningful too. A couple minutes in, once we had music playing and the scene set, I realized the next half hour would be a chance to play and just enjoy our relationship. We ended up losing track of time and lingering for over an hour. It was the perfect spark for a special evening.”
Co-founder, Strange Bird Immersive
My spouse and I sometimes struggle to do new things together. Date Nights does so much more than curate a date night. For one magical month, we played meaningful games, created a bit of mischief, and made new memories together, all from the comfort of our home. Week 1 led to a revelation about our love story, and we’ll never forget how the activity in Week 3 made us feel. Date Nights renewed not just our love for each other, but our sense of play. Make more date nights, please!
My spouse and I sometimes struggle to do new things together. Date Nights does so much more than curate a date night. For one magical month, we played meaningful games, created a bit of mischief, and made new memories together, all from the comfort of our home. Week 1 led to a revelation about our love story, and we’ll never forget how the activity in Week 3 made us feel. Date Nights renewed not just our love for each other, but our sense of play. Make more date nights, please!
Software Engineer
The online double date was whimsical, packed with games, and all about sharing memories. Reminiscing about the adventures — and the occasional misadventure — from the early days of our relationship had me and my wife smiling. And hearing the random words and little tidbits our friends shared about their relationship was incredibly sweet.
The online double date was whimsical, packed with games, and all about sharing memories. Reminiscing about the adventures — and the occasional misadventure — from the early days of our relationship had me and my wife smiling. And hearing the random words and little tidbits our friends shared about their relationship was incredibly sweet.
Game Designer & Philanthropist
Relationship Coach
Makeup Artist
We opened our anniversary gift snuggled up in bed and had such a special evening. We were tearing up the whole time. WHOLE TIME. It was so fun and cozy. We couldn't stop talking about how special it was.
We opened our anniversary gift snuggled up in bed and had such a special evening. We were tearing up the whole time. WHOLE TIME. It was so fun and cozy. We couldn't stop talking about how special it was.
School Counselor
My husband's birthday was such a big hit. Opening it together was incredibly special. As we explored each part of it, we reminisced, reflected, and laughed at how differently we remember certain moments. It sparked such a fun, meaningful conversation. Honestly, we wouldn’t change a thing.
My husband's birthday was such a big hit. Opening it together was incredibly special. As we explored each part of it, we reminisced, reflected, and laughed at how differently we remember certain moments. It sparked such a fun, meaningful conversation. Honestly, we wouldn’t change a thing.
STEM Educator
Principal Consultant
This was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. It was a joy to make, each piece was beautiful, and the end brought happy tears to our eyes. We were touched by how thoughtful it was.
This was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary. It was a joy to make, each piece was beautiful, and the end brought happy tears to our eyes. We were touched by how thoughtful it was.
Game Designer
Head of Product
The experience was phenomenal — so charming and personal. I keep one of the keepsakes on my windowsill and another on my desk. They’re daily reminders of the special night my girlfriend and I shared.
The experience was phenomenal — so charming and personal. I keep one of the keepsakes on my windowsill and another on my desk. They’re daily reminders of the special night my girlfriend and I shared.
Author
We got to show my brother how much we know and love him. Without it, the weekend would have felt incomplete.
We got to show my brother how much we know and love him. Without it, the weekend would have felt incomplete.
Mindfulness Coach
It was wonderful, emotional, and truly unforgettable. It grounded us, brought back memories we hadn’t talked about in years, and gave us something we’ll always remember. My loved one joked that I'd set the bar forever. We're both evangelists for life.
It was wonderful, emotional, and truly unforgettable. It grounded us, brought back memories we hadn’t talked about in years, and gave us something we’ll always remember. My loved one joked that I'd set the bar forever. We're both evangelists for life.
Director of Product Design
Everything about the process was thoughtful. It captured a lot of our favorite memories. My wife couldn't stop talking about one of the keepsakes in particular. We keep it in our kitchen now and look at it all the time.
Everything about the process was thoughtful. It captured a lot of our favorite memories. My wife couldn't stop talking about one of the keepsakes in particular. We keep it in our kitchen now and look at it all the time.
Co-founder & Co-CEO, Burlap & Barrel
It was such a special night. We spent a few hours fully immersed in the experience, discovering unexpected surprises at every turn. We could feel how much care went into every detail.
It was such a special night. We spent a few hours fully immersed in the experience, discovering unexpected surprises at every turn. We could feel how much care went into every detail.
Director of Graphic Design
The Week of Hidden Notes was a refreshing break from our daily routine. I loved writing the notes, and my wife was delighted by each surprise. Her excitement grew with every discovery — always eager for the next one. The mini date night it led to had us laughing, getting creative together, and feeling more connected.
The Week of Hidden Notes was a refreshing break from our daily routine. I loved writing the notes, and my wife was delighted by each surprise. Her excitement grew with every discovery — always eager for the next one. The mini date night it led to had us laughing, getting creative together, and feeling more connected.
Musician
I felt so warm, happy, and loved for the couple of weeks that the Date Nights lasted. It’s rare to have structured time, where we’re just focused on our relationship. We got space to express love in a way that felt meaningful and completely our own. And it genuinely shifted how we interacted with each other, in a really positive way.
I felt so warm, happy, and loved for the couple of weeks that the Date Nights lasted. It’s rare to have structured time, where we’re just focused on our relationship. We got space to express love in a way that felt meaningful and completely our own. And it genuinely shifted how we interacted with each other, in a really positive way.
Startup Founder
I wanted to create something that would get her laughing and feeling loved and cared for. The experience blew us away. It was full of our memories and inside jokes. Whenever friends come over, we show off some of our favorite mementos from it.
I wanted to create something that would get her laughing and feeling loved and cared for. The experience blew us away. It was full of our memories and inside jokes. Whenever friends come over, we show off some of our favorite mementos from it.
Senior Research Chemist
Experience Designer
Our experience was insanely clever and genuinely touching. It gave us a taste of the extraordinary and helped us carry it back into our everyday lives.
Our experience was insanely clever and genuinely touching. It gave us a taste of the extraordinary and helped us carry it back into our everyday lives.
Software Engineer
We recently moved out of state and don’t get to see some of our old friends as often. This was such a fun way to reconnect. It started off light and playful, then naturally turned more sentimental. We all shared stories and memories we might never have heard otherwise.
We recently moved out of state and don’t get to see some of our old friends as often. This was such a fun way to reconnect. It started off light and playful, then naturally turned more sentimental. We all shared stories and memories we might never have heard otherwise.
Software Engineer
It was so fun to share tidbits with Josh and see them get woven together. My fiancée loved her birthday gift.
It was so fun to share tidbits with Josh and see them get woven together. My fiancée loved her birthday gift.
Massage Therapist
My birthday was full of wonder and joy. It celebrated the deepest parts of our relationship, and we left feeling closer.
My birthday was full of wonder and joy. It celebrated the deepest parts of our relationship, and we left feeling closer.
Entrepreneur
My sister is always the one planning and hosting. This was our turn to help her feel loved. We gathered her friends (from Seattle) and family (from Chicago) and were able to bring those worlds together in such a joyful, memorable way.
My sister is always the one planning and hosting. This was our turn to help her feel loved. We gathered her friends (from Seattle) and family (from Chicago) and were able to bring those worlds together in such a joyful, memorable way.
Therapist
It was unique, intriguing, and wondrously complex. Part adventure, part gift — a journey of mutual discovery, unlike anything I've ever received.
It was unique, intriguing, and wondrously complex. Part adventure, part gift — a journey of mutual discovery, unlike anything I've ever received.
Artist & Entrepreneur
Senior Research Chemist
It was magical. Everything fit us perfectly and we were awed by each surprise. We keep the box on display in our living room and love to show it off to friends and family.
It was magical. Everything fit us perfectly and we were awed by each surprise. We keep the box on display in our living room and love to show it off to friends and family.
Co-founder, Wild Optimists
Life is chaotic in our family, juggling two full time jobs and our baby. This was a celebration we’ll never forget, and all we had to do was show up.
Life is chaotic in our family, juggling two full time jobs and our baby. This was a celebration we’ll never forget, and all we had to do was show up.
Quantum Computing Postdoc
I must have said 'this is so awesome' or 'this is so cute' at least 100 times. I've never had an experience like it.
I must have said 'this is so awesome' or 'this is so cute' at least 100 times. I've never had an experience like it.