Apartment Investing

**Hello :)** J’ai le plaisir de t’inviter à un cocktail FIRE. On se retrouve à partir de 19h00 jusqu’à 22h30 pour échanger sur notre lifestyle, nos projets et nos investissements. C’est totalement gratuit 🙂 I’m pleased to invite you to a FIRE cocktail event. Let’s meet from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM to discuss our lifestyle, projects, and investments. It’s completely free 🙂 **C’est ce qu’il te faut si tu veux:** Obtenir des tips sur ceux qui font des cryptos Trouver des associés pour ton prochain projet Avoir des informations sur la vente de ta boite Echanger avec ceux qui vivent de l’immobilier Discuter avec des repreneurs d’entreprise Découvrir les stratégies en bourse Passer en freelance **This is for you if you want to:** Get tips from crypto investors Find partners for your next project Get insights on selling your business Connect with real estate investors Talk with business buyers Discover stock market strategies Transition to freelance work Tu peux venir seul/e ou avec des amis. Tu ne vas pas regretter. You can come alone or bring friends. You won’t regret it! **A propos de moi:** Moi, c’est Victor. J’ai 37 ans. Je coordonne le mouvement FIRE en France. J’ai 200 apparts, 10 entreprises. Au plaisir de te partager ce que je sais ❤️ J’organise le meetup. Tu peux retrouver mon livre: [https://www.amazon.fr/retraite-ans-cest-possible-financi%C3%A8re/dp/2036000207/](https://www.amazon.fr/retraite-ans-cest-possible-financi%C3%A8re/dp/2036000207/) Tu peux retrouver ma newsletter: [https://firefrance.substack.com/](https://firefrance.substack.com/) Tu peux retrouver mes projets: [https://www.instagram.com/victorlorafrugaliste](https://www.instagram.com/victorlorafrugaliste) A très vite ! **About me:** I’m Victor. I’m 37 years old and I coordinate the FIRE movement in France. I own 200 apartments and 10 businesses. Looking forward to sharing what I know with you ❤️ I’m organizing the meetup. You can find my book: [https://www.amazon.fr/retraite-ans-cest-possible-financi%C3%A8re/dp/2036000207/](https://www.amazon.fr/retraite-ans-cest-possible-financi%C3%A8re/dp/2036000207/) You can check out my newsletter: [https://firefrance.substack.com/](https://firefrance.substack.com/) You can follow my projects: [https://www.instagram.com/victorlorafrugaliste](https://www.instagram.com/victorlorafrugaliste) See you soon!

Hola! ¿Acabas de llegar a París o quieres conocer gente en un ambiente internacional y amigable? Comenzamos con un **cóctel gratuito** para socializar y conocer personas de todo el mundo. ¡Esta noche es para ti! Perfecta para **practicar idiomas**, pasar **un momento divertido con un juego rompehielos** para **ganar chupitos gratis**, fomentar conversaciones amigables y **descubrir la vida social internacional en París**. ¡Trae tu energía y tu sonrisa! Te garantizamos un **ambiente cálido y festivo**. **Programa:** * Aperitivo y juegos para romper el hielo * Happy hour, a veces extra largo hasta las 23h El maxi happy hour a 5€ suele estar completo, y a veces cambiamos de lugar con formatos un poco más elegantes pero siempre amigables… *¡Vamos!* **Información práctica:** De 21:30 hasta el amanecer… ¡Gratis con el pase Socializus! WhatsApp para información rápida: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) **Cómo participar:** Verifica la dirección exacta con la app gratuita y el pase gratuito: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) O apoya a la asociación con una tarjeta de miembro anual en: [https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html](https://www.placeminute.com/event/afterwork/apero-linguistique-dans-un-bar-secret,36046.html) **Mantente conectado:** Meetup –https://www.meetup.com/fiesta-latina-paris/ WhatsApp (info y recordatorios del día): [https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN](https://chat.whatsapp.com/ITesisMThOFAyNRUJ6uECN) (Activa “Recibir todo” para no perderte nada) Grupo de Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ Página de Facebook – Fotos, recuerdos y noticias: https://www.facebook.com/paris.fiesta.latina/ Socializus: [www.socializus.org](http://www.socializus.org) Conviértete en organizador: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KtR79S8Obfs3WTPTIBsoCm) ¡Únete al equipo de voluntarios y recibe una bebida gratis ! Es 100% gratis porque somos una asociación sin fines de lucro. ✦✦ Puede haber cambios de última hora, pero todo se actualiza a través de la app con el pase gratuito. Para gestionar mejor el número de participantes, contamos con las inscripciones a través del pase gratuito. ¡Regístrate solo si estás segur@ de venir, contamos contigo!

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

"Crime et Châtiment" au Théâtre de la Huchette (Paris 5e) Informations et réservation : https://www.theatre-huchette.com/crime-et-chatiment/ (chacun gère son billet) La pièce démarre à 21h et dure environ 1h35. Retrouvons-nous sur place vers 20h30. Après la représentation, nous pourrons pour ceux qui le souhaitent aller prendre un verre dans le quartier.

Votre médiathèque **WordPress** ressemble à un chantier ? Images introuvables, doublons qui s'accumulent, fichiers lourds qui plombent vos performances ? Ce **meetup** est fait pour vous. Pour cette nouvelle rencontre, **WP Paris** accueille **Jason Rouet** et **Antoine Sirven**, pour présenter **Mediapapa**, une extension WordPress conçue pour reprendre le contrôle de sa **médiathèque** — sans avoir besoin d'être un expert technique. **Antoine** témoignera pour nous de son expérience d'utilisation de cet outil destiné à optimiser la **gestion des médias** de WordPress. Il se sert actuellement de l'extension pour la refonte d’un site **gérant 100000 médias**. Son expertise de **développeur** nous éclairera sur la question des médias et de la **médiathèque** dans WordPress, et les caractéristiques de cette nouvelle extension. Jason, le product owner de cette extension, apportera précisions et réponses aux questions sur ce produit. Pour celles et ceux qui le peuvent, nous prolongerons la soirée autour d'une table dans le quartier. Profitant de la présence de Jason, qui est par ailleurs président de WPFR, nous aurons l'occasion d'échanger à propos de la communauté WordPress.

🔥 Friendly Art gallery Crawl of Paris🍹🍸☀️✨ Please take a moment to read this full description for all details. Meeting point below 👇 \-\-\- 📍 ✨ New Official WhatsApp Group ✨ : We’ve opened a fresh & secure group for all 👉 Join here : https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kvvw9pO4hGZEGSodSZXjhY?mode=gi_t ⚡ Stay updated on: Upcoming gallery crawls After-events vibes We’ll also share live updates during the tour in this group. \-\-\- 👋 WHAT IS IT? An Art Gallery Crawl — a friendly evening tour of art openings where you get to: ✨ Explore contemporary art ✨ Meet the artists in person ✨ Connect with international & local friendly people \-\-\- 🌎 WHO IS IT FOR? Perfect for anyone who: \- Loves discovering contemporary art in a fun & social way \- Is curious and enjoys unique cultural experiences Wants to explore Paris, the City of Lights, differently \-\-\- 🕖 WHEN? Every Saturday evening (+ occasional mid-week specials). Each tour is unique, with new exhibitions & artists every time. 👉 . (Explanations OF artists will be in english or sometimes in french) \-\-\- 🚩 PROGRAM OF THE DAy 6 Steps 🎨✨ 6 art opening exhibitions with artists exhibiting in art galeries 🎉👌 MEET US at 5.55pm at : \- 4 Rue des Arquebusiers\, 75003 Paris Metro saint Sébastien Froissart line 8 MAP : https://maps.app.goo.gl/HQJST5sXT1ioJzEg6 ⏱️ Departure for the next gallery: 6.30 pm (note: No possible to join us after this first step ) ❗ Don’t go inside without the host – wait at the entrance. If you’re late: 📲 Text only: +33 6 24 73 13 32 or check the new WhatsApp group. \-\-\- 🔍 HOW TO FIND US? We’ll meet in front of the door of the exhibition. Look for the red & white Meetup badge around the host’s neck. \-\-\- ✅ RECOMMENDATIONS : 👟 Wear comfortable shoes 👕 Dress code: Come as you are ! 😉 🚲 Please avoid scooters, bikes, or cars – we walk together. ☔ Rain or shine, the tour goes on 💪. 👜 Please don’t bring big bags (to be careful with the artworks) \-\-\- 💶 FEE : \- 15 euros on site \(cash only\) for the full tour\. * This fee will be asked to pay the organisation of the tour . * 💡 Please prepare exact cash in advance to avoid delays. * 🍷Free Drinks provided . \-\-\- 📌 IMPORTANT NOTES : ❌ Cancellation: If you can’t attend, please unsubscribe & message the organizer. 📸 Photos may be taken during the tour. If you prefer not to appear, let us know in advance before the tour . \-\-\- ❤️ JOIN THE COMMUNITY : 📍 New WhatsApp group 👉 Join here https://chat.whatsapp.com/Kvvw9pO4hGZEGSodSZXjhY?mode=gi_t Let’s keep exploring & connecting through art together. See you soon! Your Art Social Circuit team 👍

**SIGN UP : [yogaclubparis.fr/booking](http://yogaclubparis.fr/booking)** Class begins with an intention to focus the mind and heart space, then we’ll move through empowering vinyasa yoga to warm the muscles and build strength. Towards the end of the session we’ll transition into a slow flow focused on stretching to create space and flexibility. We’ll end with a mindfulness exercise such as pranayama, yoga Nidra, practicing meditation tools, etc. The class is accompanied by a carefully designed playlist and is fit for all levels. Meet us at Dally Daoud Speedwell - Dance School in 24 Rue Juge, 75015 Paris. Contact Anu with any questions : +33618285547

Retrouvez-nous chaque dimanche pour un apéro convivial autour de l'économie, l'investissement et l'entrepreneuriat. Rejoignez notre communauté WhatsApp pour être informé de tous nos futurs événements : https://chat.whatsapp.com/KpkMdp0Ch0g5GcZdQJhXE7

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

On Sunday, May 24th, Les Amis takes over Now Reformer, one of Paris’s most reputed Pilates studios, for a private, community-only experience. The event will feature three exclusive Pilates Reformer sessions, entirely reserved for the Les Amis community. Designed as an intimate and elevated wellness moment, this takeover offers members the opportunity to experience Now Reformer’s signature classes in a refined, design-driven setting, guided by expert instructors. A Sunday dedicated to movement, connection, and wellness, shared with the Les Amis community, in the heart of Paris. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Atelier d’impro Découvre les joies de l'impro, optimise ta créativité et libère ton potentiel ! L'improvisation théâtrale est un excellent outil de développement personnel et une formidable aventure collective ! Si tu as envie de [re]découvrir l'impro dans un cadre ludique et bienveillant cet atelier est fait pour toi ! Ces séances sont ouvertes à tous, débutants, intermédiaires, confirmés. L'atelier se déroule en 2 heures, au programme : Des échauffements dynamiques pour être à l’aise rapidement avec le groupe. La gestion du stress et le lâcher prise, Des jeux ludiques pour construire avec ses partenaires des histoires éphémères, Du rire, du [Fun] et des rencontres … Infos pratiques : - Nombre de participants limité - Prévoir une tenue confortable -Une participation de 10 euros sera à régler - Les modalités seront envoyées par message privé Venez vous essayer, vous dépasser, jouer des personnages… vous permettant de passer des moments d’exception. Nous déclinons toute responsabilité en cas d’incident, lors des ateliers. Hocine et Solène

**Dilili à Paris – 𝒊𝒏 🇫🇷𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 🇬🇧𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒍𝒆𝒔** **🎬 Date & Time: Sunday, May 24th, Tea Bar at 7pm (bring your own mug!) and Screening at 7:30pm** **📽️ Cinéma: Studio des Ursulines, 10 rue des Ursulines, Paris 5** **🎟️ Movie Tickets: €5.40 – €9.40** **[https://parisstudioursulines.cine.boutique/media/1006?showId=5949&title=DILILI+A+PARIS&visanumber=143646](https://parisstudioursulines.cine.boutique/media/1006?showId=5949&title=DILILI+A+PARIS&visanumber=143646)** **In Belle Époque Paris, accompanied by a young delivery boy on a tricycle, the little Kanak girl Dilili investigates the mysterious kidnappings of young girls. She meets extraordinary men and women who give her clues. She discovers a very peculiar breed of villains underground: the Male Masters. The two friends will fight with enthusiasm for an active life in the light and for living together in harmony…** **Watch the trailer with English subtitles: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHkhWIBVz4M](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHkhWIBVz4M)**

STUDIOJAHIDO – Tous les dimanches Après‑Midi 18 Rue Abel, 75012 Paris ⸻ Pourquoi venir ? Rejoins-nous pour le coup d’envoi de la 7ᵉ saison de StudioJahido ! Tout est gratuit, l’ambiance est géniale, et nos tarifs sont carrément imbattables ! ✨ ⸻ Cours offerts & horaires 1er cours GRATUIT pour les nouveaux ! Places limitées — priorité aux premiers arrivés, aux abonnés et aux inscriptions sur place. • 15h00 : Kizomba évolutif • 16h00 : Bachata débutant • 17h00 : Bachata intermédiaire Tarifs à partir de 132€/an, avec réductions spéciales (étudiants, couples, demandeurs d’emploi).  💸 ⸻ Accès à la salle de danse 1. Code de la porte : 381A0 (zéro). 2. Appuie sur le bouton “Cours 2ᵉ sous-sol” — je t’ouvre à distance. 3. Descends au 1er sous-sol (salle d’attente / vestiaire). • WC disponibles (sanibroyeur — ne rien y jeter ! 🙏). 4. Attends la fin du cours précédent pour descendre en salle de danse. 5. Problème pour entrer ? Écris-moi sur Messenger (profil : Pepito Jacson). ⸻ Rejoins la communauté ! • WhatsApp : https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2yvlK4adgNFhzx1wRaFhv?mode=gi_t • Facebook : STUDIOJAHIDO & PEPITO Y MYSHA • Instagram : Pepito dance&style

C’est un moment simple pour dessiner ensemble, tous niveaux bienvenus. Je serai là pour guider un peu si besoin. ✏️ Amenez votre matériel (papier, encre, feutre) Si ça t’intéresse, tu es le/la bienvenu(e) 🙂 👉 Rejoins notre groupe WhatsApp pour plus de détails, les nouveautés et toutes les infos pratiques : https://chat.whatsapp.com/D7kcVcXndwZIXbuKpj8TT0?mode=gi_t Mon TikTok avec des astuces de dessin : https://www.tiktok.com/@m_art.marta P.S. Sympa l’idée de prolonger la rencontre autour d’un verre ! 🍷

(Note: RSVPing here on meetup does NOT reserve your seat. To do that, you’ll need to register at our website, **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)**.) Tuesday, June 2nd, 5:00–8:30 PM Eastern Central Ohio Chapter Meeting IN PERSON IN COLUMBUS How I Get Private Lenders and Partners to Fund My Deals If you can’t fund it, you don’t have a deal. And right now, funding is where more investors are getting stuck. Private lenders are more cautious. Partners are asking better questions. And deals that look good on paper still fall apart when the money doesn’t show up. That’s why we’re bringing in a panel of investors who are actually getting their deals funded right now. You’ll hear how they’re finding money, structuring deals, and building relationships that lead to repeat funding. Here’s what you’ll learn: * Where they’re finding private lenders today * How they start conversations that lead to funding * What makes lenders and partners say YES * How they structure deals to be fundable * The biggest mistakes investors make when raising money * How to build repeat funding relationships **Early Session (6:00–7:00 PM Eastern):** **Having Trouble Finding Tenants? How Community Shelter Board Can Help** Nicholas Brenner will walk you through programs designed to help rapidly rehouse tenants, including financial support that can stabilize your rentals. **The Deal Room (7:00–7:30 PM Eastern)** Bring deals, funding needs, buyers, and problems. This is where connections turn into action. This meeting is for serious real estate investors nationwide, and we’re known for our high-content, real-life education and our nationwide community of dealmakers. Members and non-members at all levels are welcome. Register below to reserve your seat. Remember, to actually reserve your seat, you have to go **[HERE](https://www.coreerocks.com/Events.aspx?ID=In-Person-Columbus-Meeting-How-I-Get-Private-Lenders-and-Partners-to-Fund-My-Deals-14-6-2-2026)** and register on our website!

REGISTER HERE: [SIGN UP TODAY](https://link.elitereimm.com/widget/form/mUCJcb9LFDGoPqRg82jP?am_id=debbie4540) Should a real estate investor get a real estate license? Sometimes it’s a massive advantage… and sometimes it can complicate your business if you don’t know what you’re walking into. In this training, we’ll cut through the “agents vs investors” drama and focus on one thing: **what makes you more money and gives you more leverage**. You’ll learn: * **When being licensed helps investors win** (better access, better data, better terms, better deal flow) * How investors use a license to **create extra profit centers** (commissions, referrals, listings, buyer rep, property management pathways) * The truth about **MLS access, pocket listings, and being first to the good deals** * How licensing impacts **wholesaling, double-closing, assignments, and disclosures** * What brokerages don’t tell you: **fees, splits, compliance, and time requirements** * When it’s smarter to **partner with an agent** instead of becoming one * A simple decision framework: **licensed vs partnered vs hybrid model** You’ll walk out knowing whether licensing fits your goals—and if it does, the cleanest path to do it without slowing down your investing. REGISTER HERE: [SIGN UP TODAY](https://link.elitereimm.com/widget/form/mUCJcb9LFDGoPqRg82jP?am_id=debbie4540)

**How to Get Off-Market Deals With Direct-to-Seller Marketing** Want to learn how to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing without relying on agents, wholesalers, or the MLS for consistent deal flow? That is exactly what we are covering at this next Columbus Investors Club Meetup. Get Your Free Ticket **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)**[ ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp)🎟️ Most investors who try to do off-market deals make the same mistake: they throw money into a marketing channel, pray that it works, and hope a deal comes out the other side. There is no real strategy, no clear math, no tracking, and no process to know what is actually working. At this meetup, we are going to break down how to reverse engineer direct-to-seller marketing using our SCALE framework so you can approach your marketing with more clarity, confidence, and consistency. We will cover how to think through inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels, how to choose the right channel for your goals, how to run the numbers before you spend, how to allocate the right budget, how to launch the campaign correctly, and how to evaluate and track performance so you can make better decisions moving forward. **SCALE Framework:** **S –** Select the right channel **C –** Calculate the numbers **A –** Allocate the budget **L –** Launch the campaign **E –** Evaluate and track it **What We’ll Cover** * How to get off-market deals through direct-to-seller marketing * How to stop guessing and start reverse engineering your marketing * The difference between inbound, outbound, and free marketing channels * How to choose the right channel for your business and market * How to calculate the numbers before launching * How to allocate a budget based on goals, not emotion * How to launch and track a campaign the right way * How to create more consistent and predictable deal flow **Date:** May 28, 2026 (Thursday) **Time:** 6 - 8pm EST **Location:** Ohio Brewing Company, 421 E 2nd Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 **Save Your Seat** → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-get-off-market-deals-with-direct-to-seller-marketing-tickets-1987845260686?aff=cicmeetupapp **FREE DRINKS & FOOD PROVIDED!** **About Columbus Investors Club** The Columbus Investors Club is a local meetup for real estate investors, aspiring investors, contractors, vendors, lenders, realtors, and other professionals who want to grow in the Columbus market. The goal is to create real connection, real opportunity, and real growth by getting the right people in the room. Whether you are brand new or already doing deals, this is a place to build relationships, learn from others in the business, find opportunities, and grow your presence in the local real estate community.

If you are interested in selecting investment choices for your 401(k) or other workplace savings plan, minimizing your income tax liability, or identifying the most effective investments for your brokerage account, we are the group for you. We are a local chapter of Bogleheads, whose investment strategy can be found here: https://www.bogleheads.org/wiki/Bogleheads%C2%AE_investment_philosophy Or you can peruse the Boglehead forum here: https://www.bogleheads.org/index.php I look forward to seeing you there. Mark Vonder Haar

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.