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We've teamed up with some of Calgary's favourite local businesses to create date experiences you'll remember for a lifetime. Pick one of our packages, or let us plan something just for the two of you!

Our packages

6 Ways to Date with Us

A private, candlelit sound bath at Sacred Air on a Thursday evening, fresh flowers waiting, and one last thing to do together that finds its way back to you later.

Your evening: Thursdays at 8 pm, 60 minutes or 90 for $50 more.

  • Private sound bath
  • Fresh flowers
  • A surprise for later
  • Two keepsakes

Thursdays only · Book 2 weeks ahead

A private pottery session made only for you two, guided by husband-and-wife ceramic artists Sowgand and Kiumars. Fresh flowers waiting when you arrive, a little surprise to take home, and something you made together to keep forever.

Your date: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with start times from 10 am. About 2 hours.

Get creative together., for any occasion.

  • Private pottery for two
  • Fresh flowers
  • A surprise to take home
  • Coffee or tea after
  • Your piece, to keep forever
Your date
  1. When you bookPick your day and time: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, with start times from 10 am.
  2. When you arriveSowgand and Kiumars welcome you into the studio, with fresh flowers already waiting for you.
  3. About 2 hoursYour private session, guided step by step, from your first touch of the clay to something you made together.
  4. AfterSlow down over coffee or tea, and head home with a little surprise from us. About a month later, your piece is glazed, fired and ready to pick up from SO-Q.

No experience needed. Wear clothes you don't mind getting a little clay on.

Your pottery
Hand buildingSculpt and shape clay with your hands, guided step by step by Sowgand and Kiumars. Relaxed, creative and perfect for making something one of a kind together.

Weekdays · Book 2 weeks ahead

A private, candlelit sound bath, then pottery made only for you two. A scent to take home, fresh flowers along the way, and a surprise keepsake to remember your day forever.

Your day: sound bath any time from 9 to 11 am, then pottery at 12:30 pm (1:30 pm on Sundays).

Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions, or simply an incredible day together.

  • Private sound bath
  • Private pottery for two
  • A surprise at every stop
  • Fresh flowers along the way
  • A scent to take home
  • A surprise keepsake
Your Schedule
  1. 9:00 to 11:00 amYour private sound bath at Sacred Air, starting whenever suits you. We recommend 11:00 for 60 minutes, or 10:30 if you stretch it to 90 for $50 more, so you have half an hour to get to your next stop.
  2. In betweenStart at 11:00 and you'll head straight to pottery. Start earlier, or book a Sunday (pottery is at 1:30), and you'll have time to linger. Add a dining reservation nearby, or take your time getting there.
  3. 12:30 pmYour private pottery session at SO-Q Studio, about 2 hours. On Sundays, pottery starts at 1:30 pm.

You'll choose your start time and sound bath length when you book.

Choose Your Pottery
Wheel throwingShape clay on the potter's wheel into your own bowls or cups, guided step by step. A little messy, a lot of laughs.
Hand buildingSculpt and shape clay with your hands, no wheel needed. Relaxed and creative, perfect for making something one of a kind.
Make It Yours

Add either of these when you book. Flowers are already included.

  • Dining reservationI'll reserve a table at one of my favourite spots nearby.Paid at the restaurant
  • Car serviceLeave the driving to someone else between stops. We'll price it around your route and send you a quote by email, or go over it on a quick call.Quoted for your day

Weekends only · Book 2 weeks ahead

A private, candlelit sound bath, then a 60-minute couples massage. A scent to take home, fresh flowers along the way, and a surprise keepsake to remember your day forever.

Your day: sound bath any time from 9 to 11 am, then your couples spa at 12:30 pm.

Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions, or simply an incredible day together.

  • Private sound bath
  • Couples massage
  • A surprise at every stop
  • Fresh flowers along the way
  • A scent to take home
  • A surprise keepsake
Your Schedule
  1. 9:00 to 11:00 amYour private sound bath at Sacred Air, starting whenever suits you. We recommend 11:00 for 60 minutes, or 10:30 if you stretch it to 90 for $50 more, so you have half an hour to get to your next stop.
  2. In betweenStart at 11:00 and you'll head straight to the spa. Start earlier and you'll have time to linger, and depending on your spa time, you may have a little extra. Add a dining reservation nearby, or take your time getting there.
  3. 12:30 pmYour couples spa experience, about 1.5 hours, including your 60-minute couples massage.

You'll choose your start time and sound bath length when you book. Prefer a longer or different spa treatment? The price may change, and we'll confirm it with you before you pay.

Make It Yours

Add either of these when you book. Flowers are already included.

  • Dining reservationI'll reserve a table at one of my favourite spots nearby.Paid at the restaurant
  • Car serviceLeave the driving to someone else between stops. We'll price it around your route and send you a quote by email, or go over it on a quick call.Quoted for your day

Weekends only · Book 2 weeks ahead

Want a second date? Start with this one. The right restaurant, flowers on the table before you arrive, first-date ice breakers, a keepsake from the night and a second stop for when you're not ready to say goodnight.

Your night: dinner any time from 5 to 8 pm, any night of the week. Dinner and drinks are paid at the restaurant.

Made for first dates.

  • The right restaurant, booked
  • Flowers on the table
  • Welcome bubbles when you arrive
  • First-date ice breakers
  • A keepsake from the night
  • Optional second stop, no extra cost
Your night
  1. When you bookPick your night and a dinner time from 5 to 8 pm, plus a couple of backup times. We choose the right restaurant for you two, book your table and send your itinerary ahead.
  2. When you arriveFlowers are already on the table, welcome bubbles come out, and your first-date ice breakers are waiting.
  3. During dinnerEnjoy the night. You'll leave with a little keepsake, in case this turns into the story you tell everyone later.
  4. After dinnerNot ready to say goodnight? Head to your second stop, already planned and close by.

Dinner, drinks and anything at your second stop are paid directly at each venue. Reservation times depend on availability; if yours is taken, we'll use one of your backup times.

Make It Yours

Choose these when you book. Flowers, bubbles, ice breakers and your keepsake are already included.

  • A second stopWe'll plan a nearby spot to keep the night going. Depending on the night, that could be dessert, cocktails, karaoke, dancing or live music.No extra cost · paid at the venue
  • A bottle of wine, ready for youMake it extra special with a bottle waiting at your table. Want it decanted and ready when you sit down? We'll have the restaurant call you before your date to take payment.Paid to the restaurant
  • A free planning callWant to talk it through first? Ask for a quick call when you book and we'll go over your night together.Free

Any night · Book 2 weeks ahead

Tell me exactly what you want, or leave it all to me. It starts with a 1-hour Zoom planning call, then I take care of every booking and detail.

$70 covers your planning. Reservations and experiences are paid separately.

Book 2 weeks ahead

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a little something for later

Sound Bath Date · Thursdays

Sacred Air Evening

A private evening sound bath, for two

$350for two

Close out your week with a private, candlelit sound bath at Sacred Air, just the two of you. Fresh flowers are waiting when you arrive, and before you head home there's one last thing to do together. It won't make sense until it finds its way back to you, a couple of months from now. You'll leave with two keepsakes to keep the memory of the night alive.

Made with Love By

  • Plan You a Date logoPlan You a Date
  • Sacred Air logoSacred Air
  • Wild Orchid logoWild Orchid

What's Included

  • Private Sound Bath
  • Fresh Flowers
  • A Surprise for Later
  • Two Keepsakes
  • Just the Two of You

Your Evening

Day, time and how long.

Day
Thursdays
Starts
8 pm at Sacred Air in Kensington
Sound Bath
60 minutes, or 90 for $50 more
Book Ahead
At least 2 weeks before your date

The Experience

One evening, and a surprise that comes later.

An evening to slow down side by side, with one surprise that arrives long after the night ends.

Sound Bath
Private and candlelit, just the two of you, as the week falls away
Waiting for You
Fresh flowers from Wild Orchid
Before You Go
One last thing to do together. We'll take it from there
Later On
It finds its way back to you about 2 months later, or on a date you choose
Take Home
Two keepsakes to keep the memory alive

Perfect For

Occasions, couples and experience needed.

Occasions
Anniversaries, birthdays, date nights or simply a night just for you two
Couples Who
Want a calm, meaningful evening out that stays with them
Experience
None needed

Good to Know

Booking notice, add-ons and cancellations.

Booking Notice
At least 2 weeks, Thursdays only
Add-Ons
Car service (quoted), gift delivery ($30) or a personalized card ($15)
Cancel 72+ Hours Before
Refund, minus $30 for planning time
Within 72 Hours
No refund, but you can rebook instead

Read the full refund policy

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Get creative together.

Pottery Date · Weekdays

Made by Two

A private hand sculpting date, just for the two of you

$350for two

A private hand sculpting session at SO-Q Studio (no wheel, just your hands and the clay), run by husband-and-wife ceramic artists Sowgand and Kiumars. With the warmest welcome and endless patience, they'll have you feeling like old friends by the time your hands are in the clay.

Made with Love By

  • Plan You a Date logoPlan You a Date
  • SO-Q Studio logoSO-Q Studio
  • Wild Orchid logoWild Orchid

What's Included

  • Hand Sculpting for Two
  • Fresh Flowers
  • A Surprise to Take Home
  • Coffee or Tea After
  • Your Piece, to Keep Forever

Your Date

Days, start times and how long.

Days
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday
Start Times
From 10 am. Last start is 6 pm, or 4 pm on Wednesdays
How Long
About 2 hours, private, just the two of you
Where
SO-Q Studio, 3514 26 Ave SW, Calgary
Book Ahead
At least 2 weeks before your date

The Experience

From your first touch of clay to your finished piece.

A warm studio, patient hands guiding yours, and nowhere else to be.

When You Arrive
Sowgand and Kiumars welcome you in, with fresh flowers already waiting
Your Pottery
Hand building, sculpting and shaping clay together, guided step by step
After
Linger over coffee or tea, then head home with a little surprise from us
Your Piece
Glazed, fired and ready to pick up about a month later
What to Wear
Clothes you don't mind getting a little clay on. No experience needed

Perfect For

Occasions, couples and experience needed.

Occasions
Date nights, birthdays, anniversaries, or just because
Couples Who
Want to try something new together and leave with something to show for it
Experience
Your hands in clay, side by side, laughing through a few wobbly first tries until something real takes shape. No experience needed, just the two of you

Good to Know

Booking notice, add-ons and cancellations.

Booking Notice
At least 2 weeks, weekdays only
Add-Ons
Personalized card ($15), gift delivery ($30) or car service (quoted), chosen when you book
Cancel 72+ Hours Before
Refund, minus $30 for planning time
Within 72 Hours
No refund, but you can rebook instead

Read the full refund policy

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something made together

Wellness Day · Weekends

Still & Shaped

A sound bath and private pottery, for two

$659for two

This is the day you keep meaning to plan for each other. Two private experiences with Sacred Air and SO-Q Studio, little surprises tucked in along the way, and a handmade keepsake to remember it by. We plan every detail, so you just show up.

Made with Love By

  • Plan You a Date logoPlan You a Date
  • Sacred Air logoSacred Air
  • SO-Q Studio logoSO-Q Studio
  • Wild Orchid logoWild Orchid

What's Included

  • Private Sound Bath
  • Private Pottery for Two
  • Fresh Flowers
  • A Scent to Take Home
  • A Surprise Keepsake

Your Day

Times, order and how long.

Days
Saturdays and Sundays
Sound Bath
At Sacred Air, starting any time from 9 to 11 am. 60 minutes, or 90 for $50 more
Pottery
At SO-Q Studio at 12:30 pm (1:30 pm on Sundays), about 2 hours
In Between
Start at 11 to head straight to pottery, or start earlier and take your time
Book Ahead
At least 2 weeks before your date

The Experience

Two private experiences, one easy day.

Just the two of you, and a keepsake to hold onto this day forever.

Sound Bath
Private and candlelit, side by side, as the week falls away
Take Home
The scent from your session, so the calm follows you home
Pottery
Wheel throwing or hand building, your choice, with no other couples
Your Piece
Glazed, fired and yours to keep
Along the Way
Fresh flowers and a little surprise at every stop

Perfect For

Occasions, couples and experience needed.

Occasions
Anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions, or simply an incredible day together
Couples Who
Need a real reset, then want to laugh and make something side by side
Experience
Candlelight and sound washing the week away, then clay and laughter as you shape something together. No experience needed for either

Good to Know

Booking notice, add-ons and cancellations.

Booking Notice
At least 2 weeks, weekends only
Add-Ons
Dining reservation (paid at the restaurant), car service (quoted), gift delivery ($30) or a personalized card ($15)
Cancel 72+ Hours Before
Refund, minus $30 for planning time
Within 72 Hours
No refund, but you can rebook instead

Read the full refund policy

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nowhere to be

Wellness Day · Weekends

Still & Soothed

A sound bath and couples massage, for two

$699for two

Some days you just need to be taken care of, together. We've paired a private session at Sacred Air with one of our favourite spas, then tucked little surprises in along the way. You won't book or plan a thing. Just arrive and let the day hold you.

Made with Love By

  • Plan You a Date logoPlan You a Date
  • Sacred Air logoSacred Air
  • Wild Orchid logoWild Orchid

What's Included

  • Private Sound Bath
  • 60-Minute Couples Massage
  • Fresh Flowers
  • A Scent to Take Home
  • A Surprise Keepsake

Your Day

Times, order and how long.

Days
Saturdays and Sundays
Sound Bath
At Sacred Air, starting any time from 9 to 11 am. 60 minutes, or 90 for $50 more
Couples Spa
At 12:30 pm, about 1.5 hours, including your 60-minute couples massage
In Between
Start at 11 to head straight to the spa, or start earlier and take your time
Book Ahead
At least 2 weeks before your date

The Experience

Two private experiences, one easy day.

Just the two of you, and a keepsake to hold onto this day forever.

Sound Bath
Private and candlelit, side by side, as the week falls away
Take Home
The scent from your session, so the calm lingers
Couples Massage
60 minutes side by side at a spa we love, gratuity included. We're keeping which one a surprise
Along the Way
Fresh flowers and a little surprise at every stop

Perfect For

Occasions, couples and experience needed.

Occasions
Anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions, or simply an incredible day together
Couples Who
Need a slow, quiet day of being taken care of, with nothing to plan
Experience
Candlelight, sound and a couples massage until every bit of the week melts away. No experience needed, just show up and let go

Good to Know

Booking notice, add-ons and cancellations.

Booking Notice
At least 2 weeks, weekends only
Add-Ons
Dining reservation (paid at the restaurant), car service (quoted), gift delivery ($30) or a personalized card ($15)
Different Spa Treatment?
The price may change, and we'll confirm it with you before you pay
Cancel 72+ Hours Before
Refund, minus $30 for planning time
Within 72 Hours
No refund, but you can rebook instead

Read the full refund policy

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make it count

First Date

The First Impression

Dinner, bubbles and a second stop, for two

$125for two

Want a second date? Start with this one. We choose the right restaurant for you two, plan a second stop in case the night is going well, and handle every little detail, so you can skip the stress and just be yourself (the good version).

Made with Love By

  • Plan You a Date logoPlan You a Date
  • Wild Orchid logoWild Orchid

What's Included

  • The Right Restaurant, Booked
  • Flowers on the Table
  • Welcome Bubbles
  • First-Date Ice Breakers
  • A Keepsake From the Night

Your Night

Dinner times and your second stop.

Dinner
Any time from 5 to 8 pm, on the night you choose
Second Stop
Optional and nearby, planned at no extra cost. Dessert, cocktails, karaoke, dancing or live music
Your Itinerary
Sent ahead, so you know exactly where to go
Book Ahead
At least 2 weeks before your date

The Experience

From the first hello to the walk out.

We can't promise a second date. We can promise the first one won't be the reason you don't get it.

The Restaurant
Chosen for great food, flattering lighting, and being quiet enough to hear each other
When You Arrive
Flowers already on the table, and bubbles brought over
At the Table
Ice breakers that skip the small talk without getting too deep, too fast
To Take Home
A little keepsake, in case this turns into the story you tell everyone later

Perfect For

The occasion, daters and experience needed.

Occasion
A first date with someone new, from an app, a set-up, or a long-overdue yes
Daters Who
Want to make a great first impression without the stress of planning it
Experience
Bubbles on arrival, flowers on the table and easy conversation, the kind of night that makes a second date feel obvious. No experience needed, just be yourself

Good to Know

What's paid where, and cancellations.

Paid at the Venue
Dinner, drinks and anything at your second stop
Add-Ons
A bottle of wine ready at your table, a personalized card ($15), gift delivery ($30) or car service (quoted)
Reservations
If your time is taken, we'll use one of your backup times
Cancel 24+ Hours Before
50% back, or reschedule instead

Read the full refund policy

A table set for two with bubbles, flowers and a gift
Made for you

planned around you

Custom Date

Something All Your Own

A date planned around the two of you

$70planning fee

We'll hop on a call to talk through your ideas, and I'll bring plenty of my own too! Tell me exactly what you want, down to every detail, or put it all in my hands and I'll plan around every preference you give me.

Made with Love By

  • Plan You a Date logoPlan You a Date

What's Included

  • A 1-Hour Planning Call
  • Planned Around You
  • Every Booking Handled
  • Every Detail Taken Care Of

Your Planning Call

One hour on Zoom to plan your date.

How Long
1 hour of custom planning on Zoom
During the Call
I'll ask you specific questions, like your budget and everything else that covers the logistics
After the Call
Once I have a full picture of what you want for your date, I'll take it from there and plan it all

Two Ways to Plan

Choose one: plan it with me, or leave it all to me.

Pick the one that feels right for you two:

Option 1: Your Personal Planner

You call the shots and I take care of every booking and detail.

or

Option 2: A Total Surprise

Leave it all to me. All you have to do is show up!

Good to Know

What's paid where, and cancellations.

Your $70
Covers your custom planning
Paid Separately
Reservations and experiences
Cancellations Before Your Planning Call
$40 is refunded. A $30 cancellation fee applies for your reserved appointment time
Once Planning Begins
Your planning fee is final and non-refundable

Read the full refund policy

Made with Love in Calgary

The Local Businesses Behind Your Day

Every package is built with Calgary businesses I believe in. I've experienced each one myself, and every time you book with us, you're supporting them too.

Crystal singing bowls played by candlelight at Sacred AirBoth Wellness Days · Stop 1

Sound bath · Kensington

Sacred Air

A beautiful candlelit room set up especially for sound baths. Sandy guides a private session built around the two of you, with breathwork, gentle movement and a calming close.

Your private sound bath to begin the day

Visit Sacred Air
Shaping clay on a pottery wheel at SO-Q StudioStill & Shaped · Made by Two

SO-Q

Pottery studio · South Calgary

SO-Q Studio

A warm, home-like studio run by ceramic artists Sowgand and Kiumars. They'll guide you on the wheel or through hand building, whatever your skill level, then glaze and fire your pieces so they're yours to keep.

Your private pottery session, just the two of you

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The Wild Orchid flower shop storefront, full of fresh flowers

Included · Flowers · Bow Valley Square

Wild Orchid

A family-owned florist serving Calgary since 2006, with thoughtful, beautifully made arrangements for your person.

Visit Wild Orchid

Add-on · Car service

Elite Limo Calgary

A professional chauffeur and a luxury vehicle, door to door, so nobody has to think about the drive.

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Still & Soothed

A Spa We Love

We're keeping this one a surprise. A couples massage, side by side, with nowhere else to be.

A table set for two with bubbles, flowers and a gift

planned around you

Want Something All Your Own?

We'll hop on a call to talk through your ideas, and I'll bring plenty of my own too! Tell me exactly what you want, down to every detail, or put it all in my hands and I'll plan around every preference you give me.

Two Ways to Plan

Your Personal Planner

You call the shots and I take care of every booking and detail.

A Total Surprise

Leave it all to me. All you have to do is show up!

Book your custom date

$70

Your $70 covers your custom planning. Reservations and experiences are paid separately. Plans change? Cancel before our planning call and you'll get $40 back. Once planning begins, it's final. Refund policy

Not Sure Where to Start?

Book a free 15-minute chat with Nikki. No pressure and no commitment, we'll just talk through the date you have in mind!

Book your free consultation

A Note From SO-Q Studio

A Moment for Two

An intimate pottery experience designed for connection, creativity and well-being.

Welcome to Your Creative Escape

Welcome to SO-Q Studio.

We are delighted to be part of your special date and to welcome you into a space where creativity, connection and the simple pleasure of making something by hand come together.

This experience is an invitation to slow down, step away from the everyday and enjoy a meaningful moment together. Through the art of pottery, you will explore the beauty of working with clay, discover something new and create side by side in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Whether you find yourselves at the pottery wheel or exploring the art of hand building, no experience is required. There is no pressure to be perfect and no expectation other than to enjoy the moment.

This is your time to create, connect and simply be together.

Your Experience

A Warm WelcomeYour session begins with a personal introduction to our studio, the materials and the creative process. Your instructor will guide you through the activity and help you feel comfortable, whatever your level of experience.

The Pleasure of Working With ClayClay invites us to slow down, engage our senses and focus on what is happening in the moment. As you shape, touch and explore the material, allow yourself to be curious and enjoy the process without worrying about the outcome.

Creating Side by SideYou may discover a new skill, surprise yourselves with what you create, or simply enjoy sharing a few laughs along the way. Whether you are shaping a form by hand or working together at the pottery wheel, the experience is about exploration, encouragement and connection.

A Memory to Take HomeYour creations will become a lasting reminder of the time you shared. After the necessary drying, firing and glazing stages, your finished pottery will be ready for collection.

A Few Details Before You Arrive

What should we wear?Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little clay on. Aprons will be provided where available.

Do we need pottery experience?Not at all. Your instructor will guide you throughout the session, making the experience accessible and enjoyable for beginners.

How long until our pottery is ready?Pottery is a process that takes time. Your pieces need about 7 to 10 days to dry before bisque firing and glaze firing. Finished pieces are generally ready for collection within three to four weeks, depending on drying conditions and the firing schedule.

What happens to our creations?Your agreed number of pieces will be finished and glazed according to the arrangements included in your booking. We will let you know when they are ready for collection.

A Gentle Invitation

Give yourselves permission to experiment, make mistakes, laugh and enjoy the unexpected.

You don't need to create something perfect. You only need to be present and enjoy making something together.

Let the clay guide you, let the moment unfold, and allow creativity to become part of your shared story.

Thank you for choosing to spend a part of your special date with us.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Sowgand & Kiumars

SO-Q Studio

Create together. Connect through clay. Take the memory with you.