BUSINESS FEATURE
BY GRACE DICKENS
Bluebonnet Collective o ers a variety of packages for pop-up picnics, bachelorette parties and charcuterie boards and can accommodate many guests.
Hilary Coniglione founded Bluebonnet Collective in January 2021.
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CUSTOM CHARCUTERIE BOARDS Bluebonnet Collective takes orders for custom charcuterie boards with meats, cheeses, fruits, nuts, crackers, sweets, dried fruits, veggies and dips. Grazing tables also include on-site setup, fresh greenery or a ower garland, and decor.
Bluebonnet Collective Custom pop-up picnic concierge service rede nes relaxation, celebration L ocated in the Hill Country, Bluebonnet Collective is a micro event planning and creating lasting memories without creating an overwhelming amount of work,” Coniglione said. “In Austin, everyone’s so busy.
the Bluebonnet team returns to clean up dishes and pack away furnishings. “The client is responsible for absolutely nothing other than show- ing up, having fun and leaving,” Coniglione said. Bluebonnet also o ers full-ser- vice bachelorette planning, during which the team will arrive at a client’s rental house prior to the group’s arrival to decorate with one of three themes: Final Fiesta, Last Hoedown and Vino Before Vows. With an average bachelorette party being around 10 attendees, the price comes out nearly the same if a client did the work themselves, Coniglione said.
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service that o ers pop-up picnics, bachelorette planning, charcuterie experiences and more in the Lake Travis-Westlake area and beyond. Founded by Hilary Coniglione, the concept for Bluebonnet Collec- tive was developed in December 2020 after Coniglione saw someone she knew in Arizona launch a sim- ilar business. Thinking the service could work well in Austin, Coni- glione left her job as a marketing director and launched Bluebonnet Collective in January 2021. “Everything we do is with the idea of having a special celebration
$800
30 people
$75
2 people
What we’re trying to do is provide an opportunity for people to relax a little.” Picnic venues are chosen by the client, ranging from Lakeway City Park and Spicewood Vineyards to a client’s backyard. From groups of two to over 20, Bluebonnet Collective o ers six packages for pop-up picnics such as the Romance Package, t for a romantic evening with wine; a custom charcuterie board; candles; and decor such as pillows, blankets and tables. In addition to a hands-free setup,
$1,000
50 people
$100
6 people
$1,250
75 people
$140
10 people
$175
$1,450
15 people
100 people
$235
20 people
Bluebonnet Collective 508-340-3356 bluebonnetcollectiveatx.com
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