Some places are meant to be visited. Others are meant to be returned to.
Le Salon by Maison Wormwood exists for those who value conversation over consumption, ritual over novelty, and presence over speed.
This is not a membership for everyone. It is an invitation to remain.
What is Le Salon?
Le Salon is a private circle hosted by MaisonWormwood: a living continuation of the great salons of Paris, where thinkers, artists, and curious minds once gathered to eat well, drink slowly, and speak freely.
Here, evenings are structured but unhurried. Seats are limited. Conversation matters.
Members do not attend events. They participate in a rhythm.
To preserve the quality of conversation, presence, and experience within its walls, membership is intentionally limited to 222 members.
No exception, no waiting list.
What Membership Includes
One guaranteed seat each month at a members-only Salon Night.
Each Salon is intimate, seated, and guided designed around a theme, a guest, or an idea worth lingering with.
Salons may include:
A guest thinker, artist, or cultural voice
A chef-led or ingredient-focused dinner
A literary, philosophical, or artistic exploration
Wine, absinthe or NA elixirs are poured with intention. Phones are discouraged. Time is protected.
Salons are usually multi-course meals designed by our culinary team. Format may vary.
Priority access
Priority access to Maison Wormwood's most sought-after moments: limited tastings, special menus, After Dark evenings, and experiences not offered publicly.
More offerings. Better access.
Limited memberships
Le Salon is housed within a finite physical space designed for intimacy, not scale.
Additional member-only gatherings
Member-only gatherings that appear quietly throughout the month: Green Hour rituals, late-night salons, intimate performances, and off-menu experiences revealed only to members.
Attendance is optional. Belonging is not.
A community that is like no other in San Diego
The type of speakers & fellow members you will meet:
Neuroscientists
Authors & thought leaders
Professors & academic innovators
AI experts & technologists
Healthcare leaders & medical pioneers
Anti-aging & biohacking innovators
Philosophers & cultural thinkers
Artists & poets
Visionary entrepreneurs shaping the future of human potential
Co-curation privileges
Le Salon is shaped by those who enter it.
Our members may create their own salons: intimate, ticketed gatherings curated around conversation, cuisine, and connection.
As a Member, you may occasionally:
Nominate a guest or theme
Propose a Salon concept
Host or guide your own personal Salon
Use the space as your extended dining room
How it works:
Work with our events team to select an evening.
Choose from our seasonal menus and formats.
Set your guest list and ticket price for your salon.
Earn ticket sales, cover the dinner costs & retain the profit.
THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY PRIVILEGE. NO SPACE FEE, NO F&B MINIMUM.
The Archive
Members receive access to a private, growing archive: written reflections, excerpts, and ideas gathered from each Salon. Learn from experts in subject that matter.
A record of conversations worth remembering. Information that is priceless and only available to members.
Upcoming Salons
The Architecture of Thought A neuroscientific exploration of what a thought truly is—and how it shapes perception, choice, and reality.
Rumi Night An immersive evening of Rumi’s poetry, Persian-inspired cuisine, and live Sufi music—where devotion meets beauty.
Champagne & Terroir: Reims Revealed A guided discovery of Champagne through the lens of Reims, featuring a Louis Roederer tasting.
Poetry: The Language of the Gods A candlelit salon devoted to spoken word, shared verses, and the ancient power of poetry as revelation.
Baja in a Shell An exploration of Baja California’s coastal magic through its oysters, stories, and sense of place.
Compassion & Empathy The invisible forces that shape humanity, leadership, and the future of civilization.
Carpe Diem An inquiry into living fully—drawing from philosophy, ritual, and the timeless art of presence.
Membership Structure
$295 per month
Six-month minimum commitment
Membership is limited
Le Salon is intentionally small. When capacity is reached, applications close.
This is not a loyalty program. There are no discounts. There is no unlimited access.
What is offered here is continuity & something precious: true connection and presence, over noise.
Who This Is For
Le Salon is for those who:
Prefer depth to volume
Value presence over performance
Believe conversation is an art
Enjoy being part of something quietly intellectual
For those that understand that one relationship can change life's trajectory
Those that do not need to be loud. Those do not need to be seen.
With only 222 spots, we have limited capacity. Membership is by application.
Not to exclude but to protect the tone of the room.
Applications are reviewed personally. Acceptance is not automatic.
Those invited will receive a private confirmation and details for their first Salon.
A Final Note
Maison Wormwood has always been a place people linger. Le Salon simply gives form to what already happens here. The community we are building is unlike any other in San Diego.
If you feel drawn to this, you likely already belong.