About us
Radiant & Rare Society | Rochester
A private women’s social club in the Rochester, NY area.
A place where meaningful connections with inspiring, supportive, uplifting women grow into fierce, loyal, lifelong friendships.
Radiant & Rare Society brings together women of depth, elegance, and ambition around some of Rochester’s most beautiful tables and venues.
Here, conversation comes easily. Familiarity forms naturally. New faces become familiar ones, connections deepen, and friendships begin to take shape—the kind that become woven into the fabric of a beautiful life.
This is a society for women who appreciate quality—in friendship, in experience, and in life.
Age is not the measure.
Standards are.
Whether you are 35 or 65, what matters is how you move through the world, what you value, and the kind of women you want beside you.
The E.L.I.T.E. Standard
There is a certain kind of woman who recognizes these values instinctively.
Elegance in how she carries herself.
Legacy in what she leaves behind.
Intention in how she lives and who she allows close.
Tenacity in what she builds and how she rises.
Expansion in the life she continues to create.
Together, they form the E.L.I.T.E. Standard—the values at the heart of Radiant & Rare Society.
They shape the rooms we create, the experiences we choose, and the community we continue to build.
Not a measure of age, title, or résumé. A shared standard for how we live, connect, and move through the world.
The Rochester Calendar
Friday Fine Dining Evenings
An elegant evening of fine dining and connection at some of Rochester’s most beautiful restaurants, with complimentary valet and coat check at select locations.
Saturday Night Out
Beautiful surroundings. Inspiring women. A Saturday evening of effortless connection and exceptional company.
Wine Down Wednesdays
For women who appreciate good wine, beautiful surroundings, and unhurried conversation.
Prosecco & Oysters
An elevated happy hour for effortless connection, uplifting company, and deep belly laughter.
Our gatherings remain intentionally intimate, creating space for meaningful conversation and allowing every woman to feel part of the evening.
Each guest selects and pays for her own food and beverages choices directly with the restaurant. No shared table bill. Simply order what you love.
Effortless by Design
You choose the evening.
We take care of the details.
The restaurant, reservation, table, timing, and experience are already considered before you arrive.
Simply arrive, take your seat, and enjoy the company ✨
Membership
Membership makes Radiant & Rare Society part of the rhythm of your life.
Radiant Members enjoy complimentary access to every Radiant & Rare Society dinner.
VIP Members enjoy complimentary access to all our Signature Events.
Members simply reserve their place using their private access.
Discover membership at radiantandrare.com
The Founder
Laura Marsala
U.S. Marine. Mother of three. Influential Woman 2026. Featured in U.S. Insider.
Radiant & Rare Society was built around the belief that the environments we enter, the experiences we choose, and the people we surround ourselves with shape the quality of our lives.
It began with one simple idea:
A beautiful life should include beautiful friendships.
Rochester, your table is ready.
Reserve your seat.
Vivi Bene!
Upcoming events
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Saturday Night Out 🥂
Rochester Area, Location revealed to RSVPs, Rochester, NY, USSaturday nights are a perfect opportunity to go out and have a great time socializing, but we know how hard it can be making friends as an adult - especially if you're looking for something meaningful.
We've made it even easier to connect with local women who value the same thing you do - having meaningful conversations with women of depth who want to have fun!
Radiant & Rare Society dinners are an invitation to a beautiful table. Inspiring women. A Saturday night of effortless connections, belly laughs, and making new friends.
No need to worry if the plans will ever make it out of the group chat or where to go - we plan it all for you. Simply sign up, show up, and have a great time ✨
On Saturdays, we gather at Rochester area's best restaurants for an intimate evening of great food, effortless conversation, and women you’ll be happy you got to meet.
The Evening
Our dinners are intentionally kept intimate, creating an atmosphere where conversation comes easily and every woman has the opportunity to connect naturally.Good Company
Meet women who are supportive, uplifting, and looking to make new friends just like you.A Lively Vibe
Each dinner is hosted at a thoughtfully selected restaurant in the Rochester area chosen for its cuisine, atmosphere, and sense of occasion.The Details
Each guest selects and pays for her own food and beverages directly with the restaurant. No shared table bill. Simply order what you'd like and enjoy the evening.Dress Code
Some locations have different dress codes. We will include dress code suggestions to you via email as it gets closer to the event.Time
Approximately 6:30–9:30 PM, or whenever the evening naturally comes to a close. Some women stay out together much later!Parking
On most occasions, a dedicated parking lot is available for guests, making arrival simple and convenient.Location
Shared with confirmed guests the day before dinner.Seating is intentionally limited to preserve the intimate atmosphere that defines a Radiant & Rare Society table.
Your Seat at the Table
Some of life’s most memorable friendships begin simply—with an invitation, a beautiful setting, and the right women seated around the table.We look forward to welcoming you ✨
Members enjoy complimentary access to all Radiant & Rare Society Signature Events.
You can learn more about membership at www.radiantandrare.com1 attendee - $35.00
Wine Down Wednesday 🍷
Rochester Area, Rochester, NY, USJoin us for sophisticated, intimate, mid-week magic.
Trade your typical Wednesday evening for something infinitely better: curated wines, elevated conversation, and the company of women who value authentic friendships.
An intimate gathering at one of Rochester's most beautiful wine bars or restaurants, with a carefully selected group of women who appreciate the finer things—including genuine connection.
WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE:
🍷 Curated wine selection in an intimate setting
💎 A table of fun-loving women who value depth over small talk
✨ Effortless conversation that flows as smoothly as the wine
🥂 Mid-week elevation—because Wednesday deserves to be special tooYour $35 ticket reserves your seat. Food and beverages are ordered individually and paid for separately - no shared checks, just ease and elegance.
📍 We mix up locations but are always in the Rochester area or nearby (Victor, Pittsford, etc) Location is sent to RSVPs the day prior to maintain exclusivity.
👗 Dress Code: Elevated CasualTHIS IS FOR YOU IF:
✔️ You're ready to elevate your mid-week routine
✔️ You appreciate good wine and even better company
✔️ You want to meet women who value quality connections and make time to nourish friendshipsWhether you're new to Rochester, expanding your circle, or simply craving Wednesday evenings that feel special—this is your table.
Just reserve your seat, show up, and let the week get infinitely better.
Limited to 6 seats.
Your mid-week just got infinitely more interesting.
Reserve your spot now.
Radiant & Rare Society Members enjoy exclusive events, priority access, and perks in our loyalty program.
Membership Information here: www.radiantandrare.com
Join a curated community of women who value genuine connection and elevated experiences.
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