Curated Connections.
Genuine Friendships.
The Paradise Soirée is a thoughtfully curated social community for women, creating meaningful connections through memorable experiences.
More Than Events. It’s a community.
The Paradise Soirée was created to gather women in welcoming spaces where friendships flourish and every woman feels at home.
Whether you are new to the area, starting a new chapter, or simply looking to expand your circle, The Paradise Soirée offers a place to connect, build lasting friendships, and enjoy thoughtfully curated experiences with other women.
Come for the experiences. Stay for the friendships.
Our Story
Every woman who walks in alone is taking a chance. We make it worth it.
Why The Paradise Soirée Was Created
The Paradise Soirée was born from a very personal experience.
After moving to Florida without friends or family nearby, I experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to build meaningful friendships in a new place and during a new chapter of life.
I wanted to create the kind of community I was looking for myself.
A place where women could walk into a gathering, even if they came alone, and feel welcomed.
A place without judgment, cliques, or pressure.
A place where introductions could grow into conversations, conversations could grow into friendships, and women could genuinely feel that they belong.
Today, The Paradise Soirée is a community rooted in kindness, inclusion, authenticity, shared experiences, and lasting connection.
This is about so much more than filling a calendar with events.
It is about giving every woman the chance to discover friendships that truly last.
Michelle Copland
Founder, The Paradise Soirée
Meet Michelle, the Founder
The Paradise Soirée was born from Michelle's vision of creating a welcoming space where women could come together, build meaningful connections, and form genuine friendships.
What began as a simple wish to gather women has grown into a beautiful community built on kindness, laughter, and a shared feeling of home.
Three years later, The Paradise Soirée continues to flourish, bringing women together from all walks of life and creating friendships that extend far beyond each gathering.
Because at The Paradise Soirée, it's about more than an invitation to an event. It's about finding your place, feeling welcomed, and knowing there's always a seat at the table.
The Experience
Curated Connections, Genuine Friendships
Curated Events
Elegant dinners, happy hours, sunset cruises, and celebrations at Southwest Florida's loveliest venues, each one thoughtfully planned so you can simply arrive and enjoy.
Genuine Friendships
Thoughtful introductions to women you might never have met otherwise, and a warm, welcoming room where real friendship has space to grow.
Memorable Experiences
Evenings worth dressing up for, filled with good food, great company, and plenty to celebrate. Same amazing women, even brighter days ahead.
In Their Words
“She almost didn’t get out of the car. Now she attends every event when she is in town.”
The Snowbird
“She spent decades living in the same neighborhood without knowing her neighbors. After losing her husband, connection became something she needed to build.”
The Widow
“A young mother found meaningful conversation and wisdom across generations that she hadn’t experienced in traditional mom groups.”
The Young Mom